The Ford Ranchero symbolizes the free spirit of the 60’s and 70’s. It is a stylish cosmopolitan vehicle that, through clever design, can be used as a work horse in tight spaces, making a model that was loved by many. In fact, our very own Dan Zarowny has a 196o Ranchero (and yes, he’s keeping […]
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Leave the Phone Alone
The RCMP have coined the phrase “leave the phone alone” and started a campaign to educate drivers on this deadly distraction. Here is an excerpt from their webpage. You may think it’s no big deal: checking your makeup, sending a quick text, or having a snack while driving. But the truth is, distracted driving is […]
Iconic Thunderbird
I love the styling of the 1955 Thunderbird, its first year in production. The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was a two-seat convertible produced by Ford for the 1955 to 1957 model year, the first 2-seat Ford since 1938. It was developed in response to the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show, […]
Upcycling Vintage Car Parts
We have all seen the abandoned cars and trucks in a field or old farm yard. These old beauties become overgrown with shrubs and trees and can easily be forgotten. But there is value to these antique vehicles. Owners can recycle steel, which right now if valuable. But for those crafty types, upcycling is another […]
WiFi on Select 2018 Ford Vehicles
The review website protoolreviews.com had this to say about the addition of WiFi capabilities on select 2018 makes and models in the 2018 Ford line-up. These become available this fall! Ford recently announced the addition of the built-in AT&T 4G LTE Ford SYNC Connect Wifi Hotspot which gives passengers a new way to stay connected in select […]
Vehicle Orientation
Ford and Zarowny Ford Lincoln have an innovative way to introduce customers to the many features of a new vehicle without you stepping into the dealership. Ford has prepared You Tube videos of specific features such as using a remote starter, setting your climate controls and setting up the Sync™ System for its new vehicle […]
Buying a New SUV – Research Pays
Did you know that SUV’s outsell cars in Canada? Ford is the top-selling brand of SUVs in Canada, offering a diverse SUV lineup, including the all-new EcoSport compact SUV (coming in early 2018), joining the Escape, Edge, Explorer, Flex and Expedition. Doing research on these makes and models will help you find the best SUV […]
Dragstrip Mode in Mustang GT
The engineers at Ford have developed a mode called Drag Strip for the 2018 Mustang GT. I’m not a Mustang owner and even if I was one, I’d have little use for the mode on my daily drives to and from school, unless, of course, I wanted to be the “Cool Mom”. But for those […]
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. […]