​​The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash Is the Happy Medium (Trim)​

July 20th, 2025 by
The Convenient Workspace Of The Ford F-150 Lightning's Interior

If you include the work-ready PRO trim, the F-150 Lightning Flash is the middle trim of the five available. What makes the Flash an attractive way to get into an F-150 Lightning is the list of standard equipment.   The 131-kilowatt-hour extended range battery pack delivers an estimated 300 miles of range. It sends energy to…

How The Ford F-150 Won The “Battle Royale” of Pickup Trucks

July 15th, 2025 by
The White Exterior Of The Fierce 2024 Ford F-150 Termor

To be the best pickup truck around, you have to do everything right. You have to carry the load, tow, offer a comfortable cab, easy access to the bed, and deliver on performance that makes work – and play – easy. These are the reasons why the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling pickup truck…

​​What Makes a Ford Ranger Raptor a Raptor?​

July 10th, 2025 by
The Powerful 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor, Overcoming Rough Terrain

For 15 years, the Raptor name has given Ford the license to play seriously. The new generations come from the Ford Performance team, amplifying the off-road prowess of the F-150 and Bronco. Now, you can add the mid-size Ranger to the Raptor family.   The Ranger Raptor adds all of the suspension and driveline upgrades from…

Just Add Dirt: The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport with the Sasquatch Package

July 1st, 2025 by
The Adaptable And Capable Back Wheel Of The Ford Bronco Badlands With The Sasquatch Package

While the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is the smaller sibling of the Bronco, people forget that it can be capable, too. All you have to do is add dirt—or the Sasquatch Package.  Available on the Outer Banks and Badlands trim levels, the Sasquatch Package on the Bronco Sport transforms this small SUV into a trail…

Car and Driver Compares the Ranger Raptor to the Colorado ZR2 Bison and Tacoma TRD Pro

June 5th, 2025 by
The Superior Ford Ranger Raptor, Pictured With The Meager 2025 Chevy Colorado Zr2 Bison And The Sad Little Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

When you are off-road, having plenty of power is beneficial, along with chunky tires and long suspension travel. Being small and lighter in weight also helps, which is why motocross bikes used to dominate the off-road parks and trails. However, two-wheeling isn’t for everyone; sometimes, you want a bit more protection around you, the company…

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…

​​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…

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….

Fifty Years of the F-150 and Still Going Strong

March 5th, 2025 by
2024 Ford F-150 preproduction model shown. Available early 2024. Actual production vehicle may vary.

The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ford F-150. While it may seem like the F-150 has been around forever, the badge was first placed on a 1975 model-year Ford truck. Dick Smith Ford of Columbia pauses for a moment to celebrate that milestone and all that it means.   Of course, there were…

Ford Ranger Raptor, Bronco DR Conquer Baja 1000

January 20th, 2025 by
Ford Ranger Raptor and Bronco DR at Baja 1000

The ultimate test of an off-road vehicle is a grueling race down the Baja California peninsula. Hundreds of miles of shifting sands, desert floor, and mountainous terrain challenge even the toughest of vehicles—with no apologies given. The Baja 1000 race can be victorious for the ones that survive the test. This year, Ford Performance took…

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