Bronco Wild Fund

Ford made a promise to help in the preservation of off-road environments when they introduced the revival of the Ford Bronco. In the US, Ford has therefore partnered with the National Forest Foundation and Outbound USA to support education programs, trail management and reforestation. Here is the overview of the fund from the US Ford […]

Investing in Electric Cars

Ford will build five electric vehicles at a Canadian factory, as part of a deal with auto-worker union Unifor announced Tuesday, Sept 29, the Toronto Star reported. Subject to ratification by union members, the agreement is for a three-year national labor contract covering 5,400 unionized works, a Ford statement said. The proposed settlement includes a […]

Mechanic Virtual Training

Times are certainly changing in the world of auto dealerships. Zarowny’s used have a garage, now it is a Service Department. Zarowny’s used have mechanics, now they are Service Technicians. And soon, with latest development of electric vehicles, Ford will be adding virtual reality training to its repertoire. “Ford Motor Co., in partnership with automotive […]

Ford Puma

The Ford Puma was first introduced to the European  as a compact coupe in 1997 until 2001. Wikipedia says “All Pumas are front-engined, front-wheel-drive, three-door coupés with four seats. They came with 15-inch (380 mm) alloy wheels as standard, (although the Ford Racing Puma was equipped with 17-inch (430 mm) alloy wheels), with front disc and rear drum brakes. The […]

Esports

Esport is a form of multi-player video games such as Fortnight Battle Royale, Starcraft, and League of Legends.  Also popular is the virtual arena of car racing. “Across the world, millions of people every day get behind the wheel of a virtual Ford vehicle and enjoy racing against friends and as part of online communities.” […]

The End of the Coupe?

The increased demand for SUVs and trucks in North America has, in turn, weakened (to the point of trying to find a pulse) the 2-door coupe market. “The coupe class in particular has really diminished over the years, though not solely because of the ongoing crossover craze. The 1990s and early 2000s are littered with […]

Ford and Recycled Plastics

I wanted to research Ford’s use of recycled plastics in their manufacturing of new vehicles on this important Earth Day.   I found this helpful paragraph on the internet from a website called www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com that states: Ford Uses recycled plastics to create upholstery for passenger seat cushions in numerous models. For example, the seat fabric for […]