Report: Florida judge rules flashing lights for speed trap warning is covered under free speech

Filed under: Government/Legal Count this one as a big victory for motorists. A Florida man has won his First Amendment case against the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, who wrongfully ticketed him for flashing his lights to warn other drivers of a speed trap. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Circuit Court judge not only said [...]

Official: Audi offering four-year SiriusXM Traffic subscription on select 2013 models

Filed under: Car Buying, Audi, Infotainment There’s about to be a whole lot more traffic news for select Audi buyers. SiriuxXM radio is already offered free for three months to folks who buy a new Audi, but now, if you select MMI Navigation Plus or MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, you’ll get four years [...]

Official: Volkswagen gives its CrossPolo the Storm Trooper look with Urban White edition

Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Off-Road We have to admit we’re big fans of the Storm Trooper look. Combining white paint with blacked-out trim, the treatment is one you’d typically find performed in the aftermarket. But in this case Volkswagen is offering it direct from the factory. Or so it is to European customers, anyway. [...]

Official: Blue Oval no longer in hock as Ford credit rating upgraded

Filed under: Ford, Earnings/Financials Moody’s upgraded Ford’s credit rating to investment grade today, the final step for the company to be able to reclaim its Blue Oval. Ford had offered its globally recognized trademark as part of a 2006 loan package. According to the Detroit Free Press, the collateralized logo and the rest of Fod’s [...]

Followup: Pricing added to 2013 Ford Fusion configurator

Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Ford We’ve noticed that 2013 Ford Fusion configurator has been updated with dollar values for each of its four models, however, we’re not so sure the pricing is that black-and-white. Ford has also updated the disclaimer at the bottom of the page, to read, “Prices and features are for survey [...]