Daily Archives: August 13, 2013

1954 Flying Car On Sale for $975,000, Needs Work

1954 Flying Car On Sale for $975,000, Needs Work

Driver-pilots who are tired of waiting for the Federal Aviation Administration to clear the Terrafugia Transition flying car for sale have at least one alternative. Another car that can drive to the airport, spread wings and take off is available.

Ford recalls Focus BEV and Focus ST vehicles

Ford recalls Focus BEV and Focus ST vehicles

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured Sept. 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with HID headlights, manufactured Feb. 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Redesigned Focus 1.0 EcoBoost to emit just 99g/km CO2

Ford is launching a new even more efficient version of its 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder engine in the Focus – which emits just 99g/km of CO2.

That means no annual car tax and – if you live in London – no having to pay the congestion charge. The specially calibrated version of the 100PS returns a claimed 65.7mpg thanks to ultra-low rolling resistance tyres and revised gearing.