This Monday is Memorial Day, and the open road has begun calling to you. Have you finished making preparations for your big summer road trip? Let’s run down the checklist. Are your bags packed? Playlist made? Air B&B confirmed? Perfect! All that’s left to take care of is the one component you certainly can’t leave…
The American film industry was still in its infancy when Ford first opened its doors. At the start of the twentieth century, crowds were gathering at nickelodeon theaters to see moving pictures (silently, as accompanying sound still being a distant dream.) As American cinema evolved, Ford developed a close relationship with Hollywood, which has only…
April showers may eventually bring May flowers (which bring pilgrims, and so forth), but until that time arrives, spring storms mostly bring headaches to drivers everywhere. Your vision is compromised, your brakes are slower to respond, and your fellow motorists can become more erratic and unpredictable. Needless to say, the chances of an accident increase…
In many ways, Ford’s Raptor line of off-road speed demons is like an actual herd of raptors: you hear them before you see them, they move at impeccable speeds, and good luck if one catches up to you. Now, the F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor officially welcome the 2024 Ranger Raptor to their Jurassic family.  …
With few exceptions – think Optimus Prime, KITT, or the characters in Pixar’s Cars – our vehicles don’t speak the English language. However, that doesn’t mean your car isn’t yearning to interact with you. Differentiating natural car noises from potential warnings can be challenging, but one thing you should never do is ignore them. In…
The Ford Explorer – America’s all-time SUV sales leader – isn’t going to sit around and wait for the competition to come for its crown. Rather than rest on its considerable laurels (i.e., eight-million total units sold), the Explorer is set to receive a refresh this summer. With a huge tech upgrade, a refined interior,…
The winds of winter are out in full force in Des Moines, leaving us to make the proper adjustments: heaters are cranked up, sidewalk salt is spread, and cold weather clothing has taken up their usual residency in your wardrobe. In the meantime, perhaps you’ve noticed your Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t quite as spry as…
We’re entering the second week of January, but the year-end awards and accolades keep coming for Ford. For the fourth year in a row, Ford trucks was recognized by the North American Car, Utility, and Truck awards committee. This year, the 2024 Ford F-Series Super Duty took home the title of North America Truck of…
We all know the myth to be false at this point: no, Henry Ford didn’t invent the automobile. He simply perfected the automobile to such a degree that he might as well get the credit for it. In the early twentieth century, the founder of Ford Motor Company introduced a number of revolutionary inventions and…
The surge in popularity of electric vehicles can largely be attributed to a key factor: range. At first, battery constraints presented obstacles to perfecting the EV model, limiting the distance one could travel before needing to recharge. However, the average range of EVs has substantially improved from its humble beginnings, and now spans an average…
