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Everything You Need to Know About the All-New 2023 Super Duty, the Ford F-Series has been he best selling truck for 45 years . There are some massive changes and a new diesel engine for 2023. We show you the Tremor package, F250, F350, F450 and F550 trucks.
Are you looking for the most powerful truck on the market? Check out the Ford F-150 Raptor R! The F-150 Raptor has been a huge success for Ford. The Raptor R uses Shelby GT500 engine, which means it’s quite a beast. We take it off road, use Baja mode and jump the truck. This is what any off-road enthusiast would put on their wish list in an ultimate pickup truck.
I bought a 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is big, bad, and totally AWESOME. Watch what makes this rock-crawling, desert-racing Bronco powerful, capable, and special, from competition-level axles and new shock towers. This truck is awesome in the snow and on the roads. I used it in the Buffalo blizzard to report for the Weather Channel. Super impressive!
The all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning, the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built. F150 Lightning’s connected technology, intelligent features and drive performance. The F150 Lightning is for buyers who want a full-size EV pickup truck that looks just like its gas-powered version and those that don’t tow heavy trailers for long distances. Here are some of the coolest features that I love and and a few things I’m don’t like. We take the Ford F150 Lightning POV before you decide.
The all-new, all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pick up truck, the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built. F-150 Lightning’s connected technology, intelligent features and drive performance.
The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning – Ford’s most powerful F-150 EVER – drives into Chicago. The smartest truck in the lineup, F-150 Lightning, delivers a targeted 563 horsepower, up to 300 miles of EPA-estimated range, hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of highway, over-the-air updates – all for under $40,000, before any incentives.
Exclusive interviews with Ford Bronco Raptor engineers. Get all the facts on the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor. We interview with engineers of the Bronco Raptor, we give you the facts on what makes this truck special and difference from the F150 Raptor and Bronco. If you have additional questions, put them in the comments below and I’ll be happy to answer.
The 3rd generation of the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor has some major changes that will impress any off-roader. Chris Saeli and Shelby Fix show the details and review the hottest truck on the market while keeping it fun. His Turn – Her Turn 2.0 reviews the Raptor, test drive it and give you their opinions. Exhaust, interior, and all the specs you want to know.
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid is a small SUV that offers great value and fuel efficiency. This roomy 5-seater gets 40 mpg and offers a smooth ride and plenty of technology. We take it for a test drive.
Bronco is BACK! In 1965, the Bronco was born. It was a capable, durable, authentic, and innovative design that make it “Built wild”. Today the 2021 Ford Bronco Woldtrak takes its history and updates this offroad vehicle with the Sasquash package. Each sale includes the Bronco Rodeo school to learn how to off-road your Bronco. We test-drive the Bronco and give you all the details before you take it for you buy one.
The updated 2021 Ford Explorer has a new sport appearance package on XLT trim. A more affordable version of the Explorer ST debuts and a platinum trim is now available for the hybrid engine. We review the XLT trim.
Is the all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance edition a Tesla Killer? Ford has invested big to create a front runner in the EV marketplace, one that gives Tesla a run for its money. We test-drive the Ford Mustang Mach E GT and GT Performance edition #electic SUV and show you everything you need …
Is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance A TESLA Model Y KILLER? Read More »
The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is a new kind of pickup that is versatile and capable. Designed for urban and suburban lifestyles. Same platform as Escape, uni-body design. For the maker, the doer, and creative movements. There are two engine choices, we drive them both.
The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is a new kind of pickup that is versatile and capable. It’s designed for urban and suburban lifestyles who want to do things and for the maker and the doer. This truck uses the same platform as Ford Escape, which is a uni-body design. Powered by a 2.0L ECO Boost or hybrid engine that should earn 40 mpg.
The 3rd generation of the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor has some major changes that will impress any off-roader. We take the Raptor for a test drive in the desert to test the truck. Exhaust, interior, and all the specs you want to know.
The 2021 Ford F 150 3.5L PowerBoost Truck powered by a 3.5L PowerBoost full Hybrid V6 engine is a combination of gas and electric energy. Its impressive power comes with 430 horsepower, 570 lb.-ft. of torque and a maximum of 12,700 lbs. of towing capability. To top it off, the available hybrid engine has a heavy-lifting maximum available payload rating of 2,120 lbs. Check out the cool technology, interior, and handling of this truck.
The 2021 Ford Bronco is BACK! We test-drive the 2-door and 4-door and all 7 trim levels. Is it worth the wait? YES! Paul Brian and Lauren Fix drive all trims levels on the street and off-roading. This is LEGOs for adults, just pick what you want. Even the Sasquatch package with 17″ wheel and 35″ tires, beadlock-capable wheels, front- and rear locking differentials, 4.7 final drive ratio with electronic-locking front and rear axle. And a manual transmission is available. Standard on all Bronco’s is the 4×4 GOAT mode (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) with 7 settings.
Ford replaces the GT-350 with the 2021 Mustang Mach 1. Mach 1 first came to the Mustang lineup in 1969. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has huge tires with tons of grip and a unique exhaust system that sounds great! The Mach 1 strikes a truly impressive middle ground between the GT and the Shelby GT500. The Mustang Mach 1 can be a capable track car and a comfortable daily driver. A great balance.
The 2021 Bronco Sport – First Edition is one of 4 different models, all Bronco Sports come All Wheel Drive (AWD). Every Bronco is different and can be built to your needs. Big Bend and Outer Banks trim levels is a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, the First Edition and Badlands offer a 2L Turbo engine. Extra drive modes and more make this SUV with test driving.
The new 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor off-road package is a SuperCrew that comes standard with 4×4, and you are going to want to use it every day. The Tremor package goes beyond the FX4 Off-Road Package. The Tremor offers increased ground clearance, off-road tuned suspension, and aggressive 32” General Grabber tires. We are still waiting for the Ranger Raptor, this will have to hold you till then.
The newest off-road capable SUV is the 2021 Bronco Sport, the full-sized Bronco in 2022. The Big Bend and Outer Banks trim levels are a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. All Bronco Sports are 4WD and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Band Lands and First Edition, reviewed separately, offers a larger 2L engine and more off-road capability.
The 2020 Ford Transit All Wheel Drive 150 Cargo van is perfect for making a conversion or up fit this truck to meet so many needs. We cover everything you want to know before purchasing this vehicle.
We test-drive and review the 10-passenger All Wheel Drive 150 and give it a Car Coach Reports Rating in 10 categories. If I didn’t cover anything else, put it in the comments below and I’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Is the all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E – a Mustang or a Tesla Killer? Ford has invested big to create a front runner in the EV marketplace, one that gives the Tesla Model Y a run for its money. It may be less expensive but what are your getting for your money? We take it for a test drive and show you everything you need to know, score it with Car Coach Reports ratings before you go for a test drive.
The Ford F-150 is a full-size light-duty pickup truck, and it has dominated new vehicle sales in the United States for the last 43 years.
The new 3.5 liter PowerBoost in the 2021 Ford F150 is the only full hybrid powertrain available, generating 430 horsepower and 570 lb.- ft. of torque, it can tow up to 12,700 pounds.
Safety: All-new F-150 offers the latest driver-assist features as part of Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0. More features are now standard on XL, including Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Detection to help avoid a possible collision with another vehicle or a pedestrian, rearview camera with dynamic hitch assist, auto high beam headlamps.
Lauren and Paul take the 1972 Ford Bronco and the 2021 Ford Bronco off-road, mudding and you get to come along for the ride. This is the first drive of the new Bronco Sport and much more. The 2-door and 4-door Bronco are going after Jeep “head-to-head”.
2020 #Ford F-Series Super Duty Trucks takes towing and power to the next level. The F-Series heavy-duty pickup truck offers capability, power and technology with the new 2020 F-Series Super Duty. An all-new 7.3-liter V8 with 430 horsepower and 475 ft.-lbs. of torque or the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty’s gas engine. …
Which truck is better? #HeadToHead Both compact trucks come standard with an inline-four cylinder engine, but while the Tacoma offers an additional engine option, the Ranger only comes with the same inline-four across all trim levels and packages. There are some similar #towing and payload specs. #offroad is where the comparison may surprise you. …
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 | Which Truck is Better? Read More »
I had the rare opportunity to drive the awesome new 2020 Shelby GT500. We melted some tires at the drag track, we put the pedal to the metal at the race track and we put through its paces on the street. I had a special interview with the head of engineering at Ford Performance …
Jim Owens, Ford Mustang & Shelby Marketing Manager at Ford Motor Company speaks with Lauren Fix about the all-new 2020 Mustang EcoBoost HPP and discusses the future of Ford Performance vehicles like the 2020 GT500, Mach 1 Electric SUV, RS Adrenaline Academy, and more! Buckle up for this one, it’s packed full of info …
2020 Mustang EcoBoost HPP Interview with Jim Owens, Ford Read More »
Next-generation Escape lineup – including the return of the Escape Hybrid – throughout Kentucky’s iconic Bourbon Trail. #FordEscape Paul Brian and Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Largest segment that is growing. Escape was the first EV SUV in 2005. Specs: Power: 180 to 250 hp Engine Choices: 1.5 L EcoBoost w/180hp; 2.0 L – 235 hp or …
Lauren Fix and Paul Brian test drive the 2020 Ford Explorer! Check out their review of the all new 2020 Ford Explorer Limited, 2020 Explorer Hybrid, 2020 Explorer XLT, Explorer ST and Explorer Platinum with His Turn – Her Turn. This is not just your average Ford. If you like luxury but are also looking for performance then take a look at the 2020 Ford Explorer.
You can use this vehicle on and off the track, it’s a blast to drive and it can be your primary car! Lauren Fix reviews the 2019 Shelby GT350 with Car Coach Reports.
Lauren Fix heads down to Amelia Islands, Florida to test drive the 2019 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. You’ll be catching everybody’s eye in the fresh “Need For Green” color!