Every October, since 2009, a panel of female automotive journalists from around the world have joined together to determine the Car of the Year, as seen by women. Occupying the first position of this list, this year, is the 1.0-litre Ford Fiesta EcoBoost. The Fiesta heads the economy car category, and in the second round of voting, walked away with the title of best choice in all categories, ahead of the Mazda CX-5 and the Range Rover. The Mazda CX-5 won the SUV category, just ahead of the Hyundai Santa Fe. In another category, where women could vote strictly for the car they find most appealing, the Aston Martin Vanquish was the most desirable.

Presented at the most recent Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2014 Ford Fiesta is an improvement over the 2012 edition. This little subcompact has been available in North America for two years, but slow sales motivated Ford to offer a version that packaged a more attractive design and energy efficient engines. Visually, what we initially see from the new front end of the Fiesta is a view that offers more modern lines and an "Aston Martin" style grill, typical of current offerings from American manufacturers. Truthfully, it suits the car well, giving the small subcompact a sporty and aggressive look. In it's category, it's difficult to find another car as attractive as this 2014 model.

NACTOY last week announced its choices for 2021 Car, Utility and Truck of the Year, and their picks highlight how the industry is changing at a breathtaking pace. We take a look at the industry’s past, present and future, all wrapped in one announcement.

Unspecified quality issues affecting several hundred units of the Mustang Mach-E have led Ford to perform extra inspections and tests on them. It’s estimated that delivery delays could stretch up to eight weeks.