There are many custom car shows in the St. Paul region this summer for vintage car enthusiasts to attend. Here are a few upcoming events: June 3 Elk Point Show & Shine June 4 Chipman Car Crafters Show & Shine June 10 Cold Lake’s Cruisers Show July 8 Bonnyville Classic Car Show July 22 Ashmont Show & […]
2017 Ford Transit 350 Passenger Van
Car and Driver did a recent review of this EcoBoost V-6 wagon. Their caption was “Modern va, still number one.” Here is the link to the review by Tony Swan. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-ford-transit-350-passenger-wagon-ecoboost-v-6-test-review
King of the Mud
The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor drove away with top truck honors in the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Mudfest. The “Best Pickup” award is based on two days of grueling on-road handling and off-road testing courses driven by 28 members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington. […]
Cool Time Saving Idea
I saw this on the Ford Canada Blog and thought it was a cool article about how service companies like, Ford, are coming up with ways to meet the changing needs of customers. Article by Matt Drennan-Scace” What’s the most important number to consider when buying a new vehicle? Is it price? Fuel effieciency? Load […]
Rare Ford Mustang on Auction
The first Ford Mustang ever sold to the public is a white convertible, bearing the VIN sequence “00001.” But the next car made, 00002, was the first Mustang hardtop – and the first Mustang ever sold in Canada. The No. 1 car is safely stored in the Henry Ford Museum, but you now have the chance to […]
Sam Walton’s Iconic 1979 Ford F-150 Custom
I love finding interesting stories about Ford vehicles and their owners. This one about Sam Walton, founder of Walmart, reminded me of my grandpa’s old Ford water truck. Its brakes were shot and you had to reach through the window to open the door but he still drove it to haul water (at the bottom […]
100 Years of Ford in Ireland
Typically, when we think of Ford, we think of North America. But the Ford family has a long historical relationship with Ireland. Bill Ford, the great-grandson of Henry Ford, and the current Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, is in Ireland to commemorate 100 years of Ford in Ireland. Here is that story from Ford’s […]
8 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Road-Ready this Spring
Check suspension and wheel alignment. Winter can be unfriendly to shocks and struts. Having an inspection to determine wear or leaks, as well as having your wheels properly aligned after tough weather conditions, can help lead you in a safe direction. Spring cleaning includes air filters. Your car has a number of filters that should […]
2018 Expedition Makes Towing a Breeze
This is a perfect time to research the best towing vehicle option for your trailer that can also give your family a comfortable and roomy ride. A really good option by Ford is the 2018 Expedition. This SUV easily accommodates 8 people and its 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine combines with the new, class-exclusive 10-speed transmission to make […]