New Ford F-150 Raptor drops into the desert like a high-tech sandstorm

After introducing the all-new F-150, then loosening its tie with the F-150 Tremor, it was only a matter of time before Ford got to the dust-detonating, dune-launching bird of prey off-roaders have been waiting for: the all-new Raptor. Ford’s newest all… Continue reading New Ford F-150 Raptor drops into the desert like a high-tech sandstorm

Pandemic Chip Shortages Are Shutting Down Automotive Production

Once upon a time, the automobile was a mostly mechanical beast, but no longer. Advanced electronics have weaved their way into the modern car, from engine to infotainment and climate control to the buttons now sprinkled throughout the passenger cabin. …read more

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Ford F-150 Tremor is the workhorse that plays like a bronco

The Ford Raptor is some of the most fun you can have off-road on four street-legal wheels, ideal for stirring idyllic desert floor into a virulent sandstorm. But what fun is venturing out there without all your favorite toys and camping supplies in tow… Continue reading Ford F-150 Tremor is the workhorse that plays like a bronco

Gorgeous SEMA concept shows Ford Bronco’s work-to-weekend modularity

Since it first launched the all-new Bronco, Ford has spent a lot of time stressing how the 4×4 fits the lifestyle of overlanders and other long-haul off-road travelers. But what about the more common weekend warrior? Ford definitely hasn’t forgotten ab… Continue reading Gorgeous SEMA concept shows Ford Bronco’s work-to-weekend modularity

Rooftop tent not required: The Ford Bronco is its own adventure camper

We’re not sure if the explosion of overlanding over the past few years helped push along Ford’s decision to finally bring back the Bronco 25 years later, but it’s clearly guiding the marketing around the new 4×4’s launch. Following up on the Bronco Spo… Continue reading Rooftop tent not required: The Ford Bronco is its own adventure camper

Ford jolts the common cargo van to life with 126-mile electric Transit

Full-size cargo vans like the Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter and Fiat Ducato have been going electric one by one over in Europe, but big vans are still almost entirely gas and diesel in the US. Ford is fixing to change that with the all-new E-Tr… Continue reading Ford jolts the common cargo van to life with 126-mile electric Transit

Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig ready to fight future blazes

Like an excited child playing with the build-your-own kit they got for Christmas, Ford continues having fun with the all-new Bronco. Following up on the Bronco Overland concept, which itself followed a separate quartet of outdoorsy Bronco concepts, For… Continue reading Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig ready to fight future blazes

Ford builds new Bronco into lean, mean Overland mini-camper concept

This time of year usually gets all the jacked-up, fully kitted 4x4s and pickups crawling out of the woodwork in the run-up to SEMA. With this year’s show going virtual, automakers are finding new excuses to go all-out with accessorized off-road builds…. Continue reading Ford builds new Bronco into lean, mean Overland mini-camper concept

Ford adds off-road-ready Tremor package to the Ranger pickup

Ford has announced that the Ranger will receive a Tremor off-road package for the 2021 model year. The new Ranger Tremor will have significant upgrades for off-pavement driving, and takes its name from the much-anticipated Ford Tremor heavy-duty off-ro… Continue reading Ford adds off-road-ready Tremor package to the Ranger pickup

Pictorial: 2020 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace

The United Kingdom’s Concours of Elegance has always been select on almost every level, though this year it was significantly more so. The concours always limits the number of entrants to maintain its extraordinary standards, and this year brought toge… Continue reading Pictorial: 2020 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace