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 […]
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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” […]
Getting What You Pay For: The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2022 Tesla Model Y
When purchasing anything to enhance your quality of life, the underlying rule is “you get what you pay for.” Whether it’s a lovely house in a good neighborhood, an exquisite bottle of scotch, or most notably, a vehicle with all the features and trimmings necessary for your enjoyment, all of these items are usually thought […]
Why Customize Your Ford F-150 Tremor With Upfitter Switches?
Ford has long dominated the pickup market, with the iconic Ford F-150 reigning as America’s best-selling truck for over 45 years. Ford has learned a thing or two over that timespan, delivering some of the most exciting, groundbreaking, and capable models on the market. In fact, 2022 marks a milestone for the bowtie brand, with […]
How Does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator’s Utility Stack Up Against the 2022 Ford Ranger?
The utility and functionality of a midsize pickup aren’t just how well it tows, but how well it tows, handles payload, and performs under different loads and circumstances. It’s all about what you can expect from the vehicle; what sort of features you can make use of when it comes to its bed, and how […]
The Fast and the Ford-iest
Ford has a knack for naming their vehicles after horses. They’ve got the Mustang and the Bronco. But we’re curious to know what Fords truly pack the most horsepower and how has the newer models held up to the past standards of fast for Ford. What Fords are the thoroughbreds of the herd? These are […]
How Close Are the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 to Autonomous Driving?
Self-driving cars are quickly becoming a reality, making our roads safer and more convenient to travel. We aren’t there quite yet, but we’re well on our way with certain vehicles blazing ahead at the front of the trail. In a race to see who can go driverless first, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2022 […]
The Roar of the Raptor R: A Jurassic Tale Like No Other
The automotive industry is abuzz with news of the upcoming F-150 Raptor R that will arrive at Ford dealers for 2023. It’s the truck enthusiasts have been anxiously anticipating for several reasons. First, it’s Ford’s hard-hitting response to the Ram 1500 TRX, setting the stage for a Jurassic battle of epic proportions. After all, the […]
Even Legends Dream Big: Carroll Shelby’s Cammer Cobra
The air is filled with exhaust, and your ears are dazzled by the rumbling of engines. The adrenaline of everyone around you is palpable. In a few minutes, your senses will overwhelm you as some of the fastest cars launch from idle, testing their limits and honing their capabilities against one another to see who […]
Is the 2022 Ford Edge ST a Luxury SUV in Disguise?
With an upgraded engine, refined interior, and a host of high-end tech features, the 2022 Ford Edge ST isn’t your average crossover. A sportier version of Ford’s popular midsize SUV, the Edge ST replaced the Sport trim as the top-level offering in 2021. But just calling it a high-performance model would be doing the crossover […]
Breaking Down Ford’s Extensive Lineup
As automakers work to keep abreast of changing consumer tastes and market conditions, models are always coming in and out of the lineup. While certain offerings, like the all-time best-selling Ford F-150, are untouchable, few other models are immune. When it comes to searching the inventory at a Ford dealership near you, the biggest change […]
How the 2022 Mustang Mach-E Upgrades Help Improve the 2021 Mach-E
Electric vehicles, or EVs for short, have come a long way in a very short period of time. One of the main competitive forces that has compelled top automakers to push forward with new and interesting designs is Tesla—especially when it comes to over-the-air updates. This is a very interesting approach to the automobile market […]