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Ford Announces Return to LeMans Top-level Category for 2027

May 15th, 2025 by
2016 Ford GT Race Car

The 2019 film Ford vs. Ferrari tells the story of Enzo Ferrari not only rejecting Henry Ford II’s offer to purchase the Italian sports car maker but also using that Ford offer to secure a deal with Fiat instead while verbally insulting Ford’s CEO and his products. Henry Ford II decides to beat Ferrari where…

What’s New for the 2025 Ford Explorer

May 10th, 2025 by
2025 Ford Explorer ST

Shortly after its debut in 1991, the Ford Explorer may not have originated the market shift to SUVs as the default family vehicle, but it certainly shifted it into a higher gear. Replacing the Bronco II and based on the Ranger pickup truck at the time, the Explorer epitomized what people found so exciting about…

Make Your Truck Work Even Better for You with Ford Truck Accessories

May 5th, 2025 by
Ladder Rack

At their core, Ford pickup trucks are tools. They can certainly be more than that. With four-door cabs, they can serve as family vehicles. Higher trim levels can even elevate them to luxury status. The Ranger and F-150 Raptor models could even be viewed as really big toys. However, fundamentally, these trucks are tools designed…

​​Ford ships 140,000 Free Tesla Charging Adapters to EV customers​

May 1st, 2025 by
The Mach-E at A Tesla Supercharger Station

In May 2023, Ford announced it would change the EV charge ports on its vehicles from the CCS format to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, which originated with Tesla models. This change would enable Ford EVs to access the Tesla Supercharger network, the largest and most reliable public charging network in the U.S….

15 Years of Ford F-150 Raptor: The Truck that Transformed Off-Roading

April 20th, 2025 by
New Ford Raptor Airborne

It has officially been 15 years since Ford introduced the world to one of the wildest trucks the company has ever built, the F-150 Raptor. From the first moment everyone laid eyes on it they were in love, but not just because it looked the part. What made the F-150 Raptor so cool was that…

What Is The 2025 Ford Escape Active All About

April 15th, 2025 by
Ford Escape Lineup

The 2025 Ford Escape is an excellent SUV for those who need something that sits up a little higher but doesn’t feel too much like a large vehicle. The Escape gets great fuel economy, has a reasonable price for most peoples’ budgets, and is styled nicely both inside and out with plenty of safety technology…

​​Why Leasing an EV May Be Smarter than Buying​

April 10th, 2025 by
Ford Mach-E and F-150 Lightning Parked at Home Charging

When it comes to buying or leasing a new car, there are always pros and cons that will help you make the best decision for your needs. However, when it comes to electric Ford vehicles, it is likely in the best interest of new car buyers to lease rather than buy. Let’s take a closer…

​​Fun Facts About the Ford Bronco that Enthusiasts Should Know​

April 5th, 2025 by
1969 Ford Bronco Lineup

The Ford Bronco has a very rich history as both a popular Jeep competitor and an accomplished racer. These days we know it more as an icon that’s been reborn with fun easter eggs, great styling, and an available manual transmission. While it’s easy to know everything about the current sixth-generation Bronco, do you know the…

World’s Quickest Street Legal Mustang Dominates Sick Week 2025

April 1st, 2025 by
Ford Mustang Snot Rocket at Sick Week 2025 Towing on the Track

The Ford Mustang is one of the easiest and best platforms to modify. Starting out, there are a ton of great engines, from the old 4.6-liter V8 of the ‘90s and ‘00s all the way to the current 5.0 Coyote V8 and EcoBoost 4-cylinder. However, it can be challenging to build a Mustang and still…

Bronco Sport Versus Escape: Which Is Best for You?

March 20th, 2025 by
Ford Bronco Sport Off Road

The compact crossover segment is the most popular in the U.S. It is also the most competitive, with more competing models than any other category, including models from both mainstream and luxury brands. Adding to that plethora of models is Ford, with not one but two models competing in this category—the Escape and Bronco Sport….

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