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Ford is serious about a four-door Mustang and has already shared images with dealers. Dealers also saw an off-road-ready Baja-style Mustang plus a high-performance GT Convertible without the Shelby badge. Ford CEO Jim Farley is adamant on expanding the Mustang lineup while preserving its essence. Ford CEO Jim Farley teased...

Ford Has Already Started Showing Off The Mustang Sedan

The Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 and its electric variant, the Lightening, represent what Ford thinks pickup truck buyers want. The F-150 is still the most popular Pickup Truck in the world. While it sold very well initially, Lightening's sales slowed significantly, indicating that there appears to be resistance to electric vehicle options on a pickup, given how similar that truck is to the F-150.

F-150 vs. Caterpillar Pickup vs. Cybertruck Or Why The Cybertruck Sucks

In the rush to meet the off-roading demand, Ford is reportedly adding a rugged new package called the Tremor to its 2025 Ford Expedition and the 2025 Ford Explorer. Off-road capability is huge right now in both the truck and SUV markets. Customers seem to be anxious to spend on any vehicle that is trail capable.

Ford Hoping to Shake Up SUV Sales with a New Tremor Trim for 2025 Explorers and Expeditions

The Rivian R1T is often cited as the first electric truck sold to mainstream consumers, but Ford in fact got there first—but not with the F-150 Lightning pickup. The 1998 Ford Ranger EV was part of a late-20th-century wave of electric vehicles, which included the Toyota RAV4 EV, Honda EV Plus, Nissan Altra, and perhaps most famously the GM EV1.

Flashback: Chevy S-10, Ford Ranger EVs Were Decades Ahead of Lightning, R1T, and Cybertruck

Just yesterday, The Blue Oval launched a pair of new performance calibrations for two of its Ford Raptor models – the Ford Bronco Raptor and the Ford Ranger Raptor. These tunes provide a significant increase in terms of power for a pretty reasonable price, which is sure to make them rather appealing to the owners of those vehicles. The Ford Raptor calibrations even qualify for a Ford Performance three-year, 36,000-mile parts warranty for a little extra peace of mind, but as it turns out, there is a bit of an asterisk attached to that detail.

Ford Raptor Performance Tune May Impact Powertrain Warranty

Seattle, WA

How did I possibly manage to double the EV range of my Kia Sorento PHEV? The answer is that I simply cheated, sort of. I drove myself and 5 passengers up to about 5,400 feet in elevation on Mt Rainier, southeast of Seattle, Washington. I used approximately 17 miles of EV range driving to and up the mountain, intentionally sparing the estimated 15 miles of remaining range for the trip back down. By the time I drove down the mountain, covering approximately 35 miles only on electricity, I still had 11 miles of EV range showing, due to all the downhill coasting and regenerative braking I did coming home. I managed to go another 13 miles on that remaining 11 mile estimate though, thanks to a speed limit of 45 or lower and gentle driving. While my PHEV was running on gas, I averaged 35.5 MPG round trip.

How I Got 65 Miles Of EV Range Road Tripping In My Kia Sorento PHEV

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The Ford Maverick minivan is on the way. It will share a frame and two powertrains with the tiny truck. 
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The Ford Maverick is being turned into a literal minivan

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

It is a sobering fact and one that sparks a little inner outrage among consumers―new car prices have reached prohibitively high levels that place many car buyers into new car debt that is not necessary. New car prices have crept up into the $50,000 (on average) range. And if...

Best Used Cars of the Year: The 10 Top Picks by Consumer Reports

If you have a basic understanding of how a turbocharged engine like the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla's souped-up three-cylinder works, it's not hard to figure out that they pose reliability issues you won't get with a naturally aspirated engine. Before we get into the higher heat and pressure that comes with turbocharging, the bottom line is there are more moving parts, meaning there's more stuff that can break.

Reliability Showdown: Turbocharged Vs. Naturally Aspirated Engines

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Following the success of the adventure-ready Ranger Wildtrak X, Ford Australia introduces its latest off-road warrior with the new Ranger Tremor. Ranger Tremor is now available to order from Ford dealers across Australia, with up to 1150 units priced from $69,690 Manufacturer List Price. Deliveries are expected to begin in September. Ranger Tremor is powered by a 150kW/500Nm Euro 6 compliant 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. Like Wildtrak X, this driveline requires the use of AdBlue® diesel exhaust fluid. Tremor features a full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) system, including 4A mode, and benefits from the innovative Trail Turn Assist feature that allows the vehicle to manoeuvre around the tightest off-road turns with ease. Off-roading capability is further enhanced with the inclusion of a Rock Crawl drive mode, and Ford’s Trail Control – like off-road cruise control.

The new Ford Ranger Tremor Interior Design

Ford Motor Company has initiated a recall affecting 70,483 pickup trucks and crossovers due to a malfunction in their power windows. The issue stems from a software glitch that prevents the windows from automatically reversing when they encounter an object, potentially leading to injuries. The affected vehicles include the 2024...

Ford’s Major Recall Alert: Addressing Power Window Safety Issues in Over 70,000 2024 Rangers and Lincoln Nautilus Vehicles

Ford recently unveiled the 2025 Ford Explorer, and we were given the chance to get an up-close look and a pretty thorough drive of the upcoming SUV during a trip to Michigan. The drive included an off-road section, a highway segment, and a brief trip to Hell, which has a mini-golf course and some pretty decent ice cream.

Ford's mid-sized SUV gets a new look

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love


See how capable the Honda Ridgeline TrailSport is. It includes rugged upgrades to promote confidence. 
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2 Ways the Honda Ridgeline TrailSport Struggles While Off-Roading

If you are planning on buying a new midsized or full-sized pickup truck that can cost you anywhere from a minimum of $50,000 to as much as a little over $90,000, it is not a decision to take lightly. At the very least, you will want to be sure that it is the model that will make you happy, especially if you are pushing the limits of your budget and can wind up with some serious truck debt.

Top 5 Best Trucks to Buy for Reliability and Value in 2025

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has revealed they're still looking for a forever home for a gorgeous dog named Blazer. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned For Months Still Looking For Love

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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and 2022-2024 Ford Bronco Raptors are Eligible for Horsepower and Torque Upgrades

Ford Performance is helping 2024 Ranger Raptor owners and 2022-2024 Bronco Raptor owners boost their horsepower and torque. The software calibration will cost $825 but the...

2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and 2022-2024 Ford Bronco Raptors are Eligible for Horsepower and Torque Upgrades

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