I’m not a Ranger owner, but apparently Ford knows that 75% of Ranger owners add appearance accessories to their trucks. That’s why Ford has come out with a STX Special Addition Package. Here is the information from the Us Ford Media Center. This package is also available in Canada. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2020/09/23/2021-ford-ranger-xl-adds-style-technology-and-value-stx.html
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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 […]
An Electric Lincoln SUV is Coming
In April, 2019 Ford invested $500,000 in an electric vehicle innovation company called Rivian. This is the release written on the Rivian website: EARBORN, Mich., April 24, 2019 – Rivian today announced an equity investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop […]
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 Purple Hog
The Nascar playoff season is upon us and I thought it would be good idea to find a cool story on Ford’s early contributions to the sport. And to be honest, I don’t know anything about Nascar except Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder (1990), and of course, I was very, very young at that […]
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 […]
2020 Ford Escape Preview
This video gives you a sneak peak at the new 2020 Escape, due out in the fall. Highlights include a redesigned front grill and new, roomier 2nd row seating. Photo credit to: motorauthority.com
New Police Interceptor
Ford Is launching a new police specific model, called the Police Interceptor Utility. After much research and development, this new vehicle (slated for 2020) along with the Lincoln Aviator and the Ford Explorer will be manufactured in the Chicago plant. Ford recently announced that because of these three vehicles a needed expansion to this facility […]