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”…
What Drives Her: Dorothy Glinton Fought Discrimination and Stereotypes to Force Change in The Auto Industry
Inspired to Build a Better Life For Her Kids, She Changed Her World, Too. When Sonari Rhodes Glinton, a business correspondent for National Public Radio, thinks of his mom and her friends—the women who raised him on the South Side of Chicago–he thinks of the movie “Hidden Figures.” Like those brilliant African-American women who toiled behind…
7 Favorite Vehicles From Detroit’s Big 3 Car Makers for Families
The “shopping local” equivalent for buying a new car is buying from Detroit’s Big 3. Now, not every car sold by these American brands will be made in America, but you can rest assured that the Big 3—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler)—have the big American family in mind. So, to make your car browsing…
Everything You Need to Know About Last Minute End-of-Year Car Shopping in 2020
The end of the year can be a great time to get a killer deal on a new car. Holiday incentives from the manufacturers in the form of rebates, low APRs, and lease deals can help keep hundreds to thousands of dollars in your pocket during end of year car shopping. The dealers are motivated…
The All New 2020 Ford Escape: A Redesigned Hybrid SUV for Where Life Takes You
We may have found our next dream car. There’s no denying that the SUV market is one of the quickest growing segments for consumers. And the smaller sized SUVs, or crossovers are going to quickly dominate the market. They not only comfortably fit a whole family, but provide the flexibility for wherever your life is…
Five Things to Love About the All-New 2021 Ford F-150
Trucks like the 2021 Ford F-150 are now form AND function, and they’re jam-packed with features. It used to be that trucks were simply functional tools. It was all about payload, towing capacity and the size of the truck bed. More than ever, though, truck manufacturers are looking to reach the recreational market. Nissan, Ram,…
2020 Ford Tremor F-250: Ford’s Most Capable Off-Road Pickup Yet
What’s Bigger and Badder Than a Raptor? The 2020 Ford Tremor F-250, of Course! While the Ford Raptor is great for leaving the pavement, it’s been engineered for desert racing and as such is a light-duty truck that is less likely to sink in the sand. But those of us who like roaring through dirt,…
2020 Ford Explorer: With Hot New Features and a New Look, This is Not Your Daddy’s 7 Seater SUV
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….
2021 Ford Ranger Tremor Off Road Package is Shaking Things Up!
Whenever I think of a Ford Ranger, I think of my future sister in law. When she was in high school, she was dead set on getting a truck. This would end up turning into a project that her and my fiancé would work on. The two of them pretty much rebuilt an entire 1998 Ford…
She Was Supposed to Be Buying Cat Food. She Ended Up Buying a Ford Mustang Convertible
And, her husband got a new Ford Edge, so there’s harmony in the house. I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the transformation of an incredible and courageous human being. Meet my friend, Tracy Trumowicz Augustin, who blogs with her husband Wayne at 2 Forks and a Cork. Although they write mainly about food, they also test out…