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Mandatory Back-Up Camera Increases Cost by $200 – Good or Bad?

An update to a story we ran 2 years ago is that it’s looking more and more likely that rear view cameras will become mandatory equipment in all new 2014 vehicles by the end of the 2012. At a cost increase of $200 per vehicle, is it a necessary safety feature or another case of mandatory equipment pushing car prices higher and higher?

Mandatory Back-Up Camera Increases Cost

Back-up cameras will become mandatory in all new vehicles. Is this a good safety decision or another burden on car buyers?

2015 Ford F-150 to Debut at 2013 Detroit Auto Show – Lighter, More MPG

Several sources are a buzz this week with rumors that Ford is planning to upstage GM by bringing a prototype of the 2015 Ford F-150 to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. The battle for pickup sales just got ratcheted up.

2015 Ford F-150 to Debut at 2013 Detroit Auto Show

In an effort to upstage GM, Ford is said to be bringing its 2015 Ford F-150 to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.

2014 Chevy Silverado Unveiled – Heartbeat or Deadbeat?

Now that the all-new 2014 Chevy Silverado has beenĀ unveiled, critics and fans are asking the same question. Does it have enough changes to re-engage Chevy truck buyers? Could this be the truck that ultimately brings Chevy back into the full-size truck discussion? You be the judge.

2014 Chevy Silverado - Z71 Front

The new Chevy Silverado is “more muscular, more functional and more aerodynamic” according to Chevy. Will it wow customers?

Ford Now Offers Two Diesel Engines – Toyota Diesel Never?

Toyota Tundra fans and would-be buyers have been clamoring for years for a diesel option that competes with other truck makers. It now looks like Toyota is going to fall further behind in diesel technology with Ford’s introduction of a turbo-diesel for a van. For those keeping score, Ford has two, GM/Chrysler-Fiat has one and Toyota still has zero.

Toyota Diesel Never?

Ford plans to use a new, turbo-diesel in the 2014 Transit van. This leaves Toyota farther behind, will it ever offer a diesel?

Ford Hybrids Fail to Meet 47-MPG Claims – Hybrid Trucks Too?

In a story being circulated around the internet, it seems Ford’s new C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid are both being slammed for not meeting MPG estimates. Ford says these cars should reach 47-mpg in city and/or highway driving. Real world owners aren’t seeing above 40.

Ford Hybrids Fail to Meet 47-MPG Claims

According to several owners, the Ford C-Max and Fusion Hybrids fail to come close to MPG statements. Is this a problem with all hybrids?