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Ford adds curve control to Explorer
Ford is upgrading the electronic stability control system on its 2011 Ford Explorer to help the SUV perform better if a driver takes a curve too quickly. The curve control system uses the same sensors as Ford's stability control system, which cuts the engine's power and applies the brakes to individual wheels if it senses a driver going off-course. Curve control adds another layer of monitoring and can cut power even more quickly if it senses the SUV isn't turning as fast as the driver wants it to. The system will be standard on the Explorer, and Ford plans to add it to 90 percent of its North American crossovers, sport utility vehicles, trucks and vans by 2015.
--NWautos staff
(The Associated Press)
Chrysler offers big incentives this month
Chrysler says it will make the first two months' payments on most new vehicles bought this month in a bid to boost sales after a weak June. Chrysler will pay up to $500 per month for a total of $1,000 on most vehicles. Customers also get the option of taking $3,000 to $4,000 in cash or making a "regret-free" purchase, in which they could return any new vehicle within 60 days if they're not satisfied. Other July incentives include zero-percent financing on most Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles. All the deals are set to end Aug. 2.
--The Associated Press
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