Review: 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid strikes a nice balance

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is one of two hybrid options for the Escape this year, offering most of the goodness of the compact Escape, but with better efficiency. Both hybrid models use the same engine and transmission, the one with a plug jus… Continue reading Review: 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid strikes a nice balance

Ford Bronco Everglades rises from the mangroves like a surly gator

Ford once again takes advantage of the modular nature of the Bronco 4×4 to launch the latest special edition off-roader of the family, the Bronco Everglades. A new spin on “Built Wild” construction, the Everglades is meant to push onward from the point… Continue reading Ford Bronco Everglades rises from the mangroves like a surly gator

Swift mini-camper van packs work-to-weekend flex and pop-out bathroom

British road trip and holiday specialist Swift Group has a range of mobile homes that runs the spectrum from prefab holiday houses to small micro-camper trailers. Its latest offering, the all-new Monza is a mini-camper van that slots in toward the smal… Continue reading Swift mini-camper van packs work-to-weekend flex and pop-out bathroom

Ford F-150 Lightning can seamlessly power a home for three days

Electric vehicles are increasingly including the capability to serve as backup power sources that can be tapped into during blackouts and emergencies. But how exactly will that work at home, and how much will any given EV be able to power around the ho… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning can seamlessly power a home for three days

Review: Ford F-150 Powerboost proves itself a hybrid workhorse

Ford unveiled the current generation F-150 for the 2021 model year to much expectation. Out was the slow-selling diesel option and in was a new hybrid powertrain that offered all of the capability of the regular truck with several added bonuses. After … Continue reading Review: Ford F-150 Powerboost proves itself a hybrid workhorse

400-hp Bronco Raptor claws to top of Ford’s off-road GOAT herd

Off-roaders and Ford fanatics have been eagerly awaiting the first-ever Bronco Raptor since before the Bronco even debuted in 2020. Now it’s finally here, and it absolutely looks worth the wait, bursting out of the desert atop huge 37-in tires spun int… Continue reading 400-hp Bronco Raptor claws to top of Ford’s off-road GOAT herd

AEONrv rolls out 4-season off-grid RV ahead of electrified Ford camper

Carving out a niche between the all-terrain Ford Transit camper van and the oversized Ford F-Series expedition motorhome, Nevada startup AEONrv presents a compact Class C Ford expedition rig. Its titular motorhome pairs a one-ton Ford van chassis with … Continue reading AEONrv rolls out 4-season off-grid RV ahead of electrified Ford camper

Ford debuts electric crate motor inside vintage pickup rebuild

Looking to spark the imaginations of custom car enthusiasts with a taste for eco-friendly drivetrains, Ford has introduced an electrified version of its heritage F-100. The reimagined pickup truck is all old-school looks on the outside and new-school p… Continue reading Ford debuts electric crate motor inside vintage pickup rebuild

Ford mini-camper goes full Swiss Army to transport 9, sleep 4

Over the years, we’ve seen small camper vans that impressively convert into six-, seven- or even eight-seat people-movers. The new Allrounder from German shop Southvan beats them all, using a smart, expandable indoor/outdoor kitchen and adaptable seati… Continue reading Ford mini-camper goes full Swiss Army to transport 9, sleep 4