As an auto enthusiast, it is not uncommon to come across vehicles online made for other countries. They might even be made by manufacturers that are pretty familiar to those in the United States. For example, Ford makes vehicles all around the world, but their lineup can change from country to country. That’s where the Ford Ranger and Ford …
Broncophiles have missed the Bronco since it departed in 1996. So, Ford has decided to bring it back, much to the delight of its fans. But, this time Ford is going to capitalize on lessons they learned from Jeep when they bring the Bronco back. Jeep, you know, that other off-road legend, the one with the Wrangler. Lessons learned from …
In a recent call with investors to discuss updates of plans going forward, Tim Stone, Ford’s Chief Financial Officer, and Jim Hackett, Ford’s Chief Executive Officer, had a lot to say. The covered restarting production and the roll-out of expected new vehicles. This also included news of possible delays for the Bronco, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E. The “off” switch …
The Ford Bronco Sport was set to debut sometime this year. Now everything is up in the air and fans are on the edge of their seats wondering when the new Ford Bronco will finally go into production. This video reveals photos of a Ford Bronco Sport –– spotted in the wild in a camouflaged …
Reuters is reporting that Ford Motor Company is estimating a loss of $2 billion for the first quarter of this year. That billion, with a “B”. For any business, regardless of size, that is a huge amount to lose. The Reuters piece goes on to say that Ford is looking for ways to bolster it’s cash reserves to help the …
Some good news arrived today, coming from the Ford camp. It has to do with the Bronco. Some speculated that the official vehicle reveal was going to be pushed back from Spring toward the middle or end of the year due to COVID-19 related closures of large automotive industry shows. The shows are great opportunities for manufacturers to launch a …
Automakers are capitalizing on consumer nostalgia with remakes of classic SUVs. Here are three of the most anticipated SUVs on the verge of a major comeback. Land Rover Defender The legendary Land Rover Defender recently returned to the U.S. market this spring for the first time since 1997. Initially named the Land Rover 90 and …
Anticipation has grown for the 2021 Ford Bronco since the announcement that it was returning. That was way back at the Detroit Auto Show in 2017. Many renderings from talented people have pushed out since then. Excitement has been building and is almost palpable now. However, it seems that Ford has made one misstep after another since …
As the new Bronco finally breaks cover, it’ll probably be joined on- and off-road by some restomodded classic Ford Broncos. As these vintage SUVs’ values continue to rise, quite a few owners are upgrading from the original carbureted engines. Jay Leno put a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 in his ’68 Bronco, and Roush has providing Gateway …
Several fans are anticipating the release of the new Ford Bronco, but will it be safe? As a cult classic, the Bronco was loved from 1965 to 1996 before being discontinued. Now to many consumer’s delights, the little SUV that could is coming back as a daily driver and off-roading vehicle, despite the safety issues …
After literal years of buildup, the new Ford Bronco can’t get here soon enough. And not just because spy-shots have started coming in. Despite walking away from small cars and sedans to focus on more-profitable trucks and SUVs, Ford’s finances aren’t doing too well. The new Bronco needs to be a hit—and Ford recently announced …
As the new Bronco’s reveal date draws closer, interest in classic Ford Broncos continues to grow. And a popular way to help the old SUVs keep up with modern traffic is to restomod them, as Jay Leno did. The Bronco isn’t alone in this: classic Range Rovers, Chevy trucks, Jeep Wagoneers, even the Fiat Panda …
While racing trucks and SUVs look very different from what’s in the showroom, racers use quite a few production parts. Honda’s Unlimited Ridgeline, for example, uses the same engine block, cylinder heads, and crankshaft as the production truck. Ford’s Bronco R is based on the production SUV, and customers will even be able to bolt …
Although the Ford Bronco R couldn’t stand on the Baja 1000 podium, the rally truck did at least preview some details about the upcoming SUV. Not to mention demonstrate some of the off-the-shelf components potential owners could use to make their own rally Bronco. But still, beyond a few patents and one bare-metal spy shot, …
Although the Ford Bronco R didn’t win the Baja 1000, it still gave a heck of a performance. Competing with the likes of Honda’s Unlimited Ridgeline, the Bronco R was also an early look at the production SUV. Obviously, as a Trophy Truck, the Bronco R doesn’t share a lot with the street Bronco. And …
With the development of electric crate motors, and classic trucks being converted to electric drive, it’s now easier than ever to turn an iconic oldie into an EV. But it isn’t only classic cars and pickups that can now run on electrons. SUVs, in fossil-fuel form, are often criticized (not entirely undeservedly) for their emissions …