Photo Source: Ford Over two decades ago, the Ford Escape was one of the first compact crossover SUVs, and it has been among the segment’s top sellers for most of that time. The 2020 Ford Escape premiered with a soft, round front fascia. While some customers found it endearing, the SUV resulted in listless sales,…
Photo Source: Ford Smart homes have come a long way in making our electric vehicle (EV) charging more efficient, but the notion of utilizing an electric vehicle to power our homes is still more science fiction than reality. On December 7, 2023, a groundbreaking collaboration between Ford and Resideo, a global provider of solutions for…
Photo Source: Ford This is the time of year when various organizations come out with the “Best of the Year” or “The Best Model of the Year.” For many buyers, when an organization with a long history in the car business comes out with its list of “best” vehicles, it is a way for them…
Photo Source: Ford On November 29, 2023, Sydney Sweeney–onscreen actress, offscreen fashion’s popular car girl–re-teamed with Ford Motor Company for another workwear collaboration. Sweeney was previously the face of a spring Ford x Dickies campaign, and the Euphoria star’s first collection with the duo sold out in under 36 hours. The latest collection should inspire…
Photo Source: Ford On November 23, 2023, Ford Motor Company filed a patent for a reclined vehicle occupant airbag. The airbag assembly involves a bed having a reclined position in which the bed is elongated along an axis. The bed includes a first and second side with the axis between each side. The bed in…
Photo Source: Ford Ford provides drivers with a unique Off-Roadeo adventure that allows them to put the Ford Bronco and its off-roading capabilities to the test, yet until now (2023) it has been exclusively available to new Bronco owners. To the thrill of all Bronco enthusiasts, Ford announced a new half-day off-roading adventure open to…
Photo Source: Ford The shape of the automotive industry is changing as companies other than Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors capture market share and invest in new plants, away from traditional manufacturing locations. The adversarial character of business and industrial relationships in Detroit is characterized in the relationship between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and…
Photo Source: Ford Numerous recent Ford patent filings reimagine vehicle interiors. As a matter of fact, in recent months (2023), the automaker has filed no less than nine patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) covering a range of features, including a retractable steering column, swiveling seats, and a fold-out work…
Photo Source: Ford The 2023 Ford Escape compact crossover SUV has been given a makeover to keep it competitive in its market segment. On the face of it, there is very little wrong with the Escape. It provides above-average towing capability, rides comfortably, and offers customers a choice of powertrains. For the 192-horsepower hybrid Ford…
Photo Source: Ford Electric vehicle owners are rapidly realizing that range is not as significant as having access to dependable charging options. Once customers understand they can plug in when needed, range anxiety becomes much less of a concern. That said, on August 29th, 2023, Ford Pro, the division that specializes in commercial vehicles, announced…
