Look out Texas. I’m back in the saddle. As far as I’m concerned there are only two vehicles worthy of a Texas road trip: a truck or a sports car. A truck makes sense because, well, it’s what everyone drives. But there’s something sexy about hauling you-know-what down the road at the generous Texas speed limits in…
F-150 Powerboost Hybrid: Ford’s Stepping Stone to the All-Electric Lightning?
A few years ago I got really excited when Ford was the first to come out with a light-duty diesel pickup truck. The 2018 F-150 Power Stroke Diesel was a dream come true for me because it offered great fuel economy in my dream car: a full-size pickup truck. Here we are just five years…
Game Changer: Scholarship Allows Texas veteran Joins Ford Service Department
One Texas veteran has an extra reason to be thankful this holiday season. James Brown received the surprise of his life this week. The Ford Motor Company announced Brown as the recipient of a full two-year scholarship to the Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program, which trains Ford’s service technicians. James Brown is…
Used 2015 Ford Expedition King Ranch: A Great Nest for an Empty Nest Couple
The Ford Expedition perfectly suits fishing, kayaking, hiking, shopping and fancy dinners out. Officially empty nesters, most people in our position think of downsizing at this point in their lives. But we need to upsize. Our sedan and crossover vehicles serve their purpose, but they are not big enough for our new active lifestyle. When the…
At Ford’s Pop-Up in Downtown Austin, TX, the Ford Bronco, F-150 Lightning and Mach E Are Giggly Fun
But You Might Learn Something, Too New cars these days can do amazing things. But you have to experience them to really understand what they can do and how they do it. The Ford Bronco, Mach E and F-150 Lightning definitely fit that both those statements: They are amazing but you gotta experience it to believe it. A…
The Cars We Crush On: A Tale of Sexy Cars and Why We Want Them
Happy National Crush Day! September 27, 2021 wa National Crush Day, and while this would usually be the day that we bare our soul to that one person that we just can’t seem to get enough of, this time… we’re coming for some beautiful machinery. Sexy cars aren’t a new thing. They have been around…
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…
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
Ford Is Getting Serious About Off-Roading With the Bronco Raptor and the New Expedition
Sure, the open road is freeing, but there’s nothing quite like a rocky, muddy trail calling your name. Ford gets it — and Ford wants you to get out of your comfort zone and get off road. The American automotive brand has really been setting the bar lately when it comes to classics, both old…
What Drives Her: How Diversity—and Equity and Inclusion—Are Changing the Face of the Auto Industry
DEI isn’t new, but it’s getting new attention. Meet Mary. She’s the chief executive of one of the largest auto companies in the world. General Motors has more than 155,000 employees, millions of customers and earns billions of dollars each year. It’s a serious business. Mary isn’t just a figurehead; her appointment as CEO wasn’t…