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First Drive: 2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Ford Edge Ecoboost

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First Drive: 2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Ford Edge Ecoboost Ecoboost comes to two more nameplates, this time in 4-cylinder form. For 2012, Ford is putting its Ecoboost technology to work in its popular Explorer and Edge sport-utilities, in a quest for better gas mileage. Previously available only with V-6 engines (which continue), the Explorer and the Edge are both adding a turbocharged, direct-injected 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Photo Gallery: First Drive Ford Explorer and 2012 Ford Edge Ecoboost – Automobile Magazine First Drive: 2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Ford Edge Ecoboost | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

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Report: 2012 Ford Edge to hit 30 mpg with 2.0-liter EcoBoost

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Filed under: Etc. , Crossover , Ford The 2012 Ford Edge is set to be available with four-cylinder EcoBoost power with the addition of a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, and reports are emerging that the vehicle will be able to return some fairly impressive fuel economy numbers. According to Ford Inside News, the Environmental Protection Agency has concluded testing, and the Edge 2.0 EcoBoost has managed to eek out 30 mpg highway. That’s three miles per gallon better than the comparable 3.5-liter V6-equipped 2011 model and two miles per gallon better than the Explorer 2.0-liter EcoBoost, whose 28 mpg highway figure was just made official last week

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2011 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX get first recall

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Filed under: Recalls , Safety , Crossover , Ford , Lincoln 2011 Ford Edge Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery That was quick. Ford has issued a recall for a whopping 71 2011 Lincoln MKX and 2011 Ford Edge models due to rear latches that are unable to be locked. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration , the locks weren’t programmed properly from the factory, and as such, the rear gate can’t be locked by any of the buttons inside of the vehicle or even the key fob. NHTSA says that the problem violates the agency’s motor vehicle safety standard number 206 pertaining to locks and door retention components.

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.24.10

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Review: 2010 Buick Enclave CXL AWD The Buick Enclave took many by surprise when it debuted in early 2007 with attractive styling and a well-appointed cabin. And since production started, the Enclave has continually beat the combined sales of its crosstown rivals, the Ford Flex and the Lincoln MKT. We find out why. Video: Translogic tests Chevy Volt, reveals Mountain Mode and 0-60 time Our brothers from another mother over at Translogic have uncovered the Chevy Volt’s Mountain Mode, 0 to 60 time and even reveal some fuel mileage hints.

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Autoblog Podcast #192 – Slow Edge Sports, GM High Performance, BMW Megacity

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Filed under: Concept Cars , Podcasts , Etc. , Ford , GM , Hyundai , Jaguar , Toyota , Electric Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Chris, Sam and Dan return for Episode #192 of the Autoblog Podcast. We cover the reinstatement of GM’s high performance division and its new focus on small cars, the Ford Edge Sport being out-dragged by its lesser SEL sibling, and the BMW Megacity electric car.

http://www.autoblog.com/podcasts/08-24-10-autoblog-E192.mp3

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Whoops! MT discovers Ford Edge Sport slower than less powerful SEL model

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Filed under: Crossover , Ford 2011 Ford Edge – Click above for high-res image gallery According to popular American folklore, you should always buy the biggest engine available. Such thinking likely became prevalent in the 1950s, when the American automotive industry was busy building new V8 engines, experimenting with multiple carburetors and high compression, and generally discovering the art of hot-rodding. Gas prices?

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