By Mary Beth Thompson
As we celebrate Henry Ford’s 150th birthday, we are reminded of his pioneering spirit. In fact nearly 70 years ago, Henry Ford was one of the first in his time to use an agricultural product in his vehicle by building a plastic car from soybeans. Today Ford...
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Tag Archives: Ford
Pope Francis Discourages Priests & Nuns From Owning Expensive Cars
Pope Francis is apparently unimpressed with priests, nuns and members of the Catholic Church who like to own fancy cars.
Francis told young trainee priests and nuns that a having the latest smart phones, fashion accessories or cars will not lead to a life of a happiness.
"It hurts me when I...
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Compact SUV’s Rated Poorly in New Crash Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its results of a new crash test on compact SUV's, and the result for some popular compact SUV's isn't good.
The Ford Escape, Hyundai Tuscon, Kia Sportage, Jeep Patriot and Buick Encore all received a rating of 'poor' in the new...
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Test Drive: 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
By Kevin Harrison
On occasion, I get asked to do local radio to talk cars as the local car expert. I love it because cars are one of the few things I know best. And getting the opportunity to...
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IIHS Releases 2013 Top Safest Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its awards for the 'Top Safety Pick Plus' catagory aka the safest cars tested for the 2013 model year. So without further ado the winners are (in alphabetical order):
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- Acura TL
- Dodge...
2014 Ford Fiesta Tries Appealing to Gas Misers & Performance Junkies Alike
Ford has some pretty interesting plans for its tiniest offering, the Fiesta for 2014. It appears they are going after two very different markets with the same model.
First, Ford will attempt to make all the gas...Test Drive: 2013 Ford Escape SEL 2.0 EcoBoost
By Kevin Harrison
Everyone always says that the first impression is the last impression. Whether it be during a job interview or meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time, you better make sure you nail it because if...
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Pandas, Apes and Kugas, Oh My!
No, I have not died and I have not given up on this website. You can go ahead and delete your heartfelt concerned emails. To answer your question, the reason why this site has been stagnant for over two weeks is because...
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Ford Escape Recalled Due to Engine Fire Risk
Ford has come a very long way in reinventing itself as a brand, making its products a lot more credible and competitive. Now it seems one of their suppliers has thrown a broom in their spokes.
The newly redesigned Ford Escape...
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Test Drive: 2013 Ford Flex AWD Limited
By Kevin Harrison
It always amazes me when someone reaches such a heightened point of fame that their last name is no longer required.
Madonna, O.J., Beyonce, Lebron, Barack. Any one of those names unrecognizable to you? Of course not. Some...
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