The Ford Explorer Sport Trac arrived for the 2001 model year, combining the passenger comfort of an SUV with the practical utility of a pickup truck. Built on the Explorer platform, it offered four doors, a comfortable cabin, and a composite cargo bed with a metal extender. Its unusual combination made it appealing to drivers […]
10 Classic and Exotic Cars That Clash With Modern Safety Standards
Automotive safety regulations have changed significantly over the decades. Modern vehicles must pass rigorous crash testing, rollover ratings, and comprehensive safety inspections before entering mass production. Earlier cars were developed under much looser expectations. Many memorable models used unusual mechanical layouts, extreme performance, or distinctive structural designs. Some of those choices would create serious problems […]
Ford’s Fathom Electric Pickup Starts Under Thirty Thousand Dollars. Can This Low Price Shake Up the EV Truck Market?
Ford is attempting a different new route into the electric pickup scene with the new Fathom a mid-sized electric pickup starting at just $28,350. Including the destination fee, the Fathom comes in at $29,945, just below the $30,000 threshold. That makes the Fathom one of the most compelling offerings on the market right now when […]
Why Reviving the Australian Falcon XB GT Could Preserve the Soul of the Ford Mustang
The Ford Falcon XB GT was one of the most memorable of Australia’s old-school muscle-car eras, combining an all-American 351 Cleveland V8 with a menacing look and feeling behind the wheel that many modern performance cars lack. Launched in late 1973 as the successor to the XA, the XB GT was the last in Ford’s […]
Ford’s Sales Picture Is Changing, Hybrids Surge as EVs Face a New Reality
Ford’s latest sales results highlight a compelling change of what Americans are buying, with demand for trucks, certain types of SUVs, hybrids and traditional performance vehicles living comfortably alongside a much more difficult EV market. Ford-brand sales totaled 163,175 vehicles in August 2026, compared to 1.28 million sold through the first eight months of the […]
Ford Shifts Its EV Strategy : Are Affordable Pickups and Range-Extended Hybrids the Way Forward?
Ford is in the midst of a major pivot in its electrification strategy. The American automaker is shifting away from a single-minded obsession with costlier battery trucks and a desire to outmarket competitors on new EV models and instead stressing the importance of a diversified mix of lower-priced EVs, range-extended EVs and hybrid models. That […]
Ford Unveils the Affordable Fathom Electric Pickup , Could This Change the EV Truck Game?
Ford aims high in the electric pickup segment. Ford Fathom is a new-sized truck that will make electric-powered transportation a far more affordable proposition. Starting at $28,350 and scheduled to go on sale in 2027, this five-passenger vehicle aims at buyers who may find current electric pickups to be prohibitively priced. The project is based […]
Inside Ford’s Experimental Engine History: The 1920s X8 and the 1968 Calliope Big Block
Ford’s engine history is filled with ambitious experiments that went far beyond the familiar production powerplants. From the unusual X8 developed between 1920 and 1927 to the experimental Calliope racing V8 of the late 1960s and the downsized Es V6 and 255 V8 of the early 1980s, these engines show how dramatically Ford’s engineering priorities […]
Ford F-150 Owners Fight Back Over Oil-Thirsty Engines
The Ford F-150 has long been known as one of the most trusted pickups on the road. Over the years, the vehicle has gained a strong reputation for being durable, powerful, and able to tow heavy objects with relative ease. Ford dealerships nationwide have been touting the F-150’s rugged reliability, while customers have come to […]
These Iconic Fast Fords Changed Motorsport Forever and Their Legacy Still Lives On
Ever since it was founded, Ford has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with drivers from all markets, featuring models that are deceptively practical for everyday use while feeling a little blue-collar, which is partly why the brand has been so widely successful with everyone from the penny-pinching family man to the businessman with a need for […]