When the ‘eco’ in EcoBoost is so low that gas-guzzler taxes apply

New Ford GTSince Ford launched its line of downsized EcoBoost engines in 2009, the "eco" part of that name has often required an asterisk. That's because some owners have found that real-world fuel economy results don't always live up to the vehicles' official EPA ratings. The phrase "you can have Eco, or you can have Boost, but you can't have both at the...

2018 Ford Fiesta minicar unveiled in Europe; U.S. plans unclear

2018 Ford Fiesta (European spec)Subcompact cars aren't getting much attention from buyers in the U.S. these days, but they remain a hot commodity in other markets. So while a redesigned 2018 Ford Fiesta debuted in Europe earlier this week, Ford appears to be taking its time on plans for a U.S. launch. The current generation is sold here, but Ford did not discuss U.S...

2017 Ford F-150 pickup gas mileage rises to 21 mpg combined

2017 Ford F-150The 2017 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck get sa slight fuel-economy bump this year, via the addition of a new 10-speed automatic transmission and an updated 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine. Equipped with this powertrain, the 2017 F-150 is rated at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway) with rear-wheel drive, and 20 mpg combined...