Bickford Ford

Some newspapers have reported that EV cars can't keep batteries charged in extremely cold or icy weather. Ford says this is not an issue with the all- new Focus EV, which is a good thing because dealerships like Bickford Ford in Snohomish, Washington are seeing a huge influx of customers shopping for the updated Ford Focus and Ford Focus EV.

According to USA Today, the electric version of the Focus compact will use an…

Ford UK is working on advanced WiFi and GPS systems which could one day prevent accidents by allowing cars to communicate with other vehicles on roads. The system works by sending out multiple messages per second about a vehicle's location, speed, braking and steering, and will be available on upcoming Ford Focus models.

The UK's Daily Mail reports, "The company claims drivers will be able to use it to ask such age-old questions…

The Windy City is well-known for many things: its food, its music, its rich history, its art scene. Soon, it will also be known for its cabbies driving natural-gas-powered vans.

Taxi Medallion Management, which is also affiliated with Yellow Cab Chicago, bought a small fleet of Ford Transit Connect vans as part of its goal to cut its total emissions by 25 percent. The natural-gas-powered vans themselves are expected to arrive in the city early…