Oh, mama, this is good. It used to be that buying a 7 seater SUV meant giving up luxury and value-added extras, especially for second and third row passengers. That’s changed in the last few years, and Ford has led the way with the Explorer, which has become the best-selling 3-row SUV in the US….
Celebrating and Speculating About the Unique Cars in This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Movies
We love the cars in the 2022 Oscar-nominated films, and can’t help but wonder, “What would the characters drive today?” I’ve been a movie girl all my life. I spent countless weekends escaping into dark theaters savoring my popcorn and candy. My imagination ran wild, overtaken by the stories on the big screen. A detail…
USED: 2014 Ford Focus: The Perfect Teen Car?
Spoiler Alert: Your Teen Will Feel Spoiled By the 2014 Ford Focus, But You’ll Feel Secure My daughter wants a car. And I want a beach house. So giving her our old Toyota is the perfect solution, right? But then, I would have to buy a new car, because the Toyota is my daily drive. Sounds…
USED: 2015 Ford Edge Review: the Springsteen of SUVs
The 2015 Ford Edge: Born in the USA and born to run. I’m going to give a car the highest accolade I can give: the 2015 Ford Edge Titanium is the Bruce Springsteen of automobiles. Chiseled, tough, dependable and sexy. Sophisticated enough to be cutting edge, yet still stocked with the features you’ve come to…
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…
USED: 2016 Ford Expedition Review: Room for Everyone & Everything on a Family Vacation
A mom + 3 daughters test out the 2016 Ford Expedition over 9 days, 10 states and 2,400 miles. The 2016 Ford Expedition is a massive vehicle – there’s just no getting around that. With room to comfortably seat eight, plus ample cargo space, this is an SUV you’ll be taken seriously in on the highway, but…
USED: 2019 Ford Expedition: Large Towing Capacity and Tons of Interior Space
This truck can haul! The Ford Expedition is a huge people mover with power for towing and it’s ready to take your family on an adventure! The Expedition can seat up to 8 if you opt for the second-row bench seating (versus two center-row captains chairs), and has towing capability of 9,200 lbs with the heavy…
Notable African American Women Making Moves in the Auto Industry
When thinking of the auto industry, women – African American women – very rarely come to mind. The auto industry, although changing, still has work to be done to increase not only women’s presence but the presence of African American women. Whether it is in auto finance, NASCAR, or consumer car sales, these are the…
Everything You Need to Know About Owning the Ford Mustang Mach E
Owning this hot little EV is easier than you think. You might be reluctant to buy an electric car because they are unfamiliar technology. Or you’re not sure how – or how often– to charge them. Or you like to take road trips and you don’t see charging stations every few miles like you do…
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: The Fastest, Most Powerful Mustang Ever
Are you ready for this? Mustangs are the icon of power and freedom, after all. You, maybe a friend, room for the dog in the backseat (or a small person or two) and away you go. To explore the highways, get lost, find adventure, enjoy the thrill of the road. And then, every day when…