A lot of hoooo-leee cow. There’s nothing like challenging the technical and unpredictable details of an off road trail to make you feel like you can do anything. That’s just one reason it’s so fun and appealing; add to that the beauty of the untouched landscape, empty beaches, exclusive vistas and crisp, fresh air and…
USED: Escaping In The 2017 Ford Escape Titanium On A Southbound Road Trip
Hitting the road solo and in style with the 2017 Ford Escape Titanium. Road tripping has been part of my life since I was a child. I still love hitting the open road. And, while traveling with my husband or a friend is always fun, I don’t mind going solo now and then. So when…
The 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Makes a Newbie Wheel Like a Pro
There are so many cool features in the new top trim of this SUV, you’ll be off-roading like a boss in no time. So you want to hit some off-road trails but are just a little overwhelmed by all the new big trucks and SUVs available for dirt shenanigans? Girl, the 2022 Bronco Raptor has…
2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks: Exciting, Luxurious, and Loud
The arrival of the Ford Bronco was a highlight of 2021. But after a week-long test drive, I wasn’t sure it was the car for me. There are a lot of things we could say about 2021. Perhaps it didn’t live up to our expectations of getting back to normal, but it did bring us…
USED: 2018 Mustang GT 5.0 Ragtop Review: Does a Convertible Sports Car Really Need This Many Horses?
Yes, you do need a ragtop. And you deserve to have fun. Ahhh, Mustang. You’ve had our hearts on fire for so long. But you make picking among your different versions a tough choice. Do I go for the amply-powered EcoBoost or the completely over the top 5.0? Hard top or convertible? And, how big…
20 Adventure Vehicles in One Place, Together. Which One Was the Best?
Hey Everybody, Let’s Test 20 Adventure Vehicles Over Two Days to See Who Wins! What do you do with 20 adventure-ready vehicles in one place all at the same time? Well, you put them through their paces on pavement with brake tests, cornering and handling. Then you head off-pavement with some mud, obstacles, potholes and…
2022 Ford Maverick Review: A Short Girl Friendly Truck to Soothe Your Budget DIY Soul
Meet the Ford Maverick, the compact truck for pandemic gardeners, at-home DIYers, suburban moms, and working women alike. It’s rare that one vehicle can suit so many needs, but the 2022 Ford Maverick is a jack of all trades. If you need to park in a cramped parking garage to head to your city office…
First Drive Review: Five Reasons to be Wild About the 2021 Ford Bronco
This GOAT is back and ready to conquer the mountain. As I drove a two-door 2021 Ford Bronco in Cyber Orange through the tiny town of Marble Falls, Texas, I saw more than one person snapping photos and taking video, and one lady in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon stopped me at a light to ask…
Goodbye Sedan. Hello Family Pickup Truck. Why the 2018 F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Will Replace Your Family Car.
30MPG. In a pickup truck. With room for everything. ???? Our family recently got to spend a week with the brand new 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Platinum Supercrew edition pickup. We didn’t have any big plans the week of the loan, so we decided to just use it as we would if it were ours……
2019 Ford Raptor Pickup Truck: This Off-Road Beast is Lust Worthy on Every Level
Find me a red dirt road and I’ll show you a truck that can take it. Finally getting to drive the Ford Raptor pickup truck was a literal dream come true for me. I happened to be one of the lucky ones, years ago, at Ford’s big media day in Detroit the day this truck…