Lee Iacocca was known as something of a visionary in the automotive industry. During his time as vice president at Ford, he was a key player in the development of several iconic vehicles, from the Pinto to the Continental Mark III. However, without Iacocca’s input into a small, sporty, affordable car, we would have never […]
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Three Rows of Greatness: A Ford vs Chevy SUV Comparison
It’s a tale as old as time…or as old as the last century anyways. Ford vs Chevy makes political conversations at the dinner table seem like child’s play, especially for avid supporters on either side. There’s a lot of back and forth between the two, and with a debate as long-lasting as this one, we […]
The Ford F-150 Continues to Dominate Sales Thanks to All-Aluminum Construction
The full-size pickup market is one of the most competitive categories in the automotive world, and growing all the time. By some estimates, the global pickup truck market is expected to balloon from $186.6 billion in 2021 to $256.5 billion in 2028, representing one of the largest expansions in the industry as a whole. American […]
Looking Back at Unique F-150 Models
As America’s best-selling truck, there is no shortage of Ford F-150s to be found on the road today. The popular model is not only the king of pickups but all vehicles in general, having outsold every other car, truck, and SUV on the market over the last 30 years. While that sort of ubiquity means […]
The King Ranch Holds Court in the Ford Explorer Lineup
It’s easy to think of the midsize SUV as a purely family-focused vehicle since it replaced the station wagons and minivans of old for so many people. However, they don’t have to be bare-bones people movers. One of the biggest reasons so many folks have switched to midsize SUVs is they can be loaded with […]
The Ford Fusion: A Classic Discontinued, but Maybe Not Fully Gone Yet
When the Ford Fusion first hit the market, it slotted in between the Ford Focus and the Ford Five Hundred. Today, all three models have been discontinued in North America, as Ford has decided to shift its focus to the more popular body styles in its lineup: trucks and SUVs. While tastes overall may have […]
5 Affordable Used Fords for Enthusiasts
Are you looking for an affordable and relatively modern used Ford for sale that you can squeeze some extra performance out of before hitting the streets? Well, you’re in luck because there are plenty of different Ford models available that you can take, tweak, tune, and upgrade to get the most out of them without […]
Meet the 2022 F-150 Raptor: Where Brawn and Brains Collide
If you’ve ever been to an off-road rally where enthusiasts venture off the beaten path during the day, then you know models like the Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Wrangler, and Toyota Tacoma are staples among veteran off-roaders. For years, the 4Runner, Wrangler, and Tacoma didn’t have many rivals, at least not until the off-road segment flourished. […]
The 2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line Adds Even More Diversity to the Explorer Lineup
It’s crazy how many trim options there are for each new vehicle. Seriously, there are so many! Once you’ve narrowed your vehicle selection down to a model, you now have to choose from a handful of options, each with its own set of unique features. Some people probably don’t care too much one way or […]
What’s New for the 2022 Ford Explorer?
The Ford Explorer has many loyal fans, and even though the Explorer has undergone several transformations since its introduction in 1990, it remains a comfortable, spacious vehicle, perfect for a small family. During the week, it can handle school, errands, and work, and on the weekend, it is ideal for camping, day trips, and other […]
Rattler Package Adds an Affordable Off-Road Option to the F-150 Lineup
Ford is bringing off-road fun to the masses with the announcement of the new Rattler off-road package for the 2023 F-150 XL. While the brand’s previous off-road-ready creations had been limited to the upper end of the market with models like the F-150 Tremor and Raptor, the Rattler manages to offer some high-end performance features […]
Just Explore: Camping in the Explore Timberline
We often tend to limit our perception of a vehicle to one or two specific roles, narrowing our appreciation for how versatile any given vehicle can be. Even as somebody who writes about cars, it can be tempting to think of three-row SUVs as family vehicles that live in the suburbs and never see much […]
Who Will Reign the Future Mid-Size Pickup Market? The Frontier or Ranger?
A lot is going on in the world right now, impacting us all in unexpected ways, including the automotive industry. For the pickup market, trucks are getting bigger, smaller, more athletic, and electrified, all at the same time. The Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger have long, intricate histories, and rumors have been swirling about both […]
What Is the Ford Super Duty Difference?
The Ford F-Series pickup truck is the best-selling vehicle in the United States––but the F-Series is actually two separate vehicles: the F-150 and the Super Duty. While they are part of the same family, there are quite a few differences. Today, I will tell you what ultimately creates the Super Duty difference, and we’ll utilize […]
Ford Throws a Wild Card With the 2022 Maverick
There was a time around the turn of the century when teeny-tiny trucks were totally The Thing. Drivers from all sorts of backgrounds were very interested in compact trucks, particularly if they had big engines. With the bed weighted down with kitty litter or mulch to prevent spinning out, these small-but-mighty vehicles zipped in and […]
What’s It Really Cost? The 2022 Ford F-150 vs. the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
There are lots of ways to compare vehicles, from horsepower and cargo capacity to passenger seating and interior tech. These might be some of the more alluring features that draw customers to certain models in the first place, but all too often some of the more practical considerations get left behind. Price is one such […]
The Future Is Blue: Ford’s Fanciest Features
It’s almost impossible to look at the history of the Ford Motor Company and not be impressed with its strides in engineering and technology. From a completely linear perspective, it appears that they’ve always been ahead of the curve. From the Mustang to the Bronco and beyond, there appears to be nothing the blue brand […]
2022 F-150 Raptor Offers A Lesson in Long-Travel Suspensions
A lot has been made of the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor’s power, and for a good reason. The veritable off-road beast is one of the most powerful pickups on the market, with a massive twin-turbo V6 that wouldn’t be out of place in the desert racing circuits that gave birth to this breed of off-road […]
After 100 Years of Innovation, Ford Introduces the First All-Electric F-150 for 2022
With the news that Ford will be introducing its all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 model this year, I got curious about how long they have been working towards this moment and where they hope to go in the future. There are rumors going around that we will see over a dozen all-electric Ford models by 2025, […]
The View From the Top: Checking out Ford’s High-End SUVs
If you haven’t really been scanning the Ford model pages recently, then the title may seem a bit surprising. After all, Ford has been known as the ultimate automobile manufacturer for the American people, not a luxury brand. However, a quick look at Ford’s lineup of automobiles reveals that being a brand “for the people” […]