School Bus Safety

School is back in session in our area and this is a great time to review school bus safety.   In Alberta all registered buses designed to carry more than 10 passengers, including the driver, must be inspected semi-annually.  Zarowny Motors Service Department provides these inspections. The Government of Alberta assists employers and potential new school bus […]

Vacationing Close to Home

Staycation (a portmanteau of “stay” and “vacation”) is defined by Wikipedia as a period in which an individual or family stays home and participates in leisure activities within driving distance, sleeping in their own beds at night. Here in the Lakeland, there are many festivals, museums, beaches and parks that would make an ideal staycation destination for individuals […]

50th Anniversary of Le Mans

Here is a great tidbit for car history buffs.  June marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 Le Mans 24-hour car race in which Ford achieved a historical 1-2-3 finish.  A recent article in Road and Track offers a great summary of the 1966 event:  Le Mans, the first time an American car manufacturer won the […]

The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford is a museum and innovation centre, located in Dearborn, Michigan, showcases over 300 years of history, and 26 million artifacts.  The Henry Ford is a great family attraction that provides a historical look at Ford’s culture, multiple inventions, historical innovators and the can-do spirit.  There is a re-creation of a 19th century town call Greenfield Village. It is […]

Surviving a Family Road Trip

Summer vacation is here and what better time to take a family road trip.  Preparations for the trip can be overwhelming with children, tweens and teenagers, but following this list will help you. Activities – colouring sheets, markers, sketch book, electronic games (headsets needed), movies, audio books, knitting crafts, loom bracelets, new music downloads, books and magazine, camera […]

Ford’s Self-Driving Innovations

Ford is one of 11 companies that have autonomous-vehicle testing permits, according to December data from the California DMV. And California is the place leading the way in developing regulations for self-driving vehicles. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles is finalizing regulations for the everyday use of autonomous cars with the goal of releasing them […]

Top Safety Pick In Trucks Announced

Here at Zarowny Motors, we are always sourcing information about vehicle performances and reviews, the latest accessory options and sales challenges to assist our customers in making knowledgeable choices.  We also like to highlight special news items about Ford technology and what it means to Ford owners. The following is a perfect example.  This is a recent news release by […]