Ford's next generation Mustang

Ford’s next generation Mustang will appear on the television show Good Morning America for its world premiere next Thursday Dec 6. It’s a take on the 1964 introduction to the original Mustang in which Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca presented the car on the opening weekend the New York World’s Fair. On Dec 6 the next generation Mustang will be revealed simultaneously in 5 time zones, while saying “Good Morning” in New York, “Good Afternoon” in Spain and “Good Evening” in China.

Interesting piece of information

Did you know that the city with the most Rolls Royce’s per capita is Hong Kong?

Are Electric Cars Getting Better?

Unfortunately electric cars haven’t been met with the enthusiasm the manufactures had hoped for. Early adopters loved them however they seemed to have fizzled out. The limited driving distance between charging and the high cost of the vehicles could be to blame. But little by little EVs (electric vehicles) are getting better. The driving distances between charges are moving up. Kia has a new all-electric Kia Soul which is slated to go on sale late 2014.

Vulcanized rubber was invented in 1844 by Charles Goodyear and was later used for the first tires.

If you are looking for the cheapest new car sold in America look to the 2014 Nissan Versa selling for just under $13,000.00. This is the base line model no frills or upgrades. If you want a conventional four-speed automatic it will add about a $1,000.00 to the sales price. But if your look for a bare bones commuter car this may be the car for you.

Toyota’s ending the FJ Cruiser SUV

Making good on its promise Toyota is pulling the plug after an eight year run on the distinctive FJ Cruiser. In its last model year 2014 the FJ Cruiser will be offered as a special edition. In addition Toyota will sell a Trail Teams Ultimate Edition FJ Cruiser 2014 model year.

Ford to recall 2.618 Focus Electric Cars

Due to potential loss of power to the wheels while driving Ford is recalling 2,618 of the Focus Electric cars model years 2012-2014 and nearly all of the cars were sold in the United States.  In a statement from a spokeswoman from Ford, Ford claims that there was one crash with no injuries related to the issue.  Software anomalies related to the power control module and a long with a "Stop Safely Now" warning in the instrument cluster. Should this warning appear the car's steering and braking systems will still operate normally. According to Ford dealers will reprogram the powertrain control model.