In an effort to become more environmentally conscious and responsible, AT&T has decided to add several trucks to its fleet that are fueled with alternative forms of energy. AT&T has a huge fleet of existing trucks that workers use to repair and maintain the massive communications infrastructure it has all over the world. And, just [...]
It’s tough times out there. Everybody is looking for ways to save money. Unfortunately, some of those people are accomplishing their goal dishonestly. One of the new trends in the criminal community is to steal gas from cars and trucks. And the way they’re doing this is by crawling underneath the vehicle, drilling a hole [...]
If you’re looking for hybrids with some of the latest safety features to help you stay safe on the roads, look to Ford trucks. The Dearborn-based automaker has a trio of hybrid trucks available for drivers to choose from – the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner. Each model uses a similar platform and [...]
Earlier this week, we witnessed history in the making when Barack Obama clinched the nomination for the Democrat’s Presidential candidate. He’s going to be running against John McCain for the Republicans. So get prepared for the attack ads and the arguing between these two. I know I can’ wait until they start showing the campaign [...]
If you’re a fan of Ford automobiles, you’re in for a surprise. Two of the most popular Ford trucks on the market today – the Escape and the Mercury Mariner – have some great new features for the upcoming model year. For the 2008 models, Ford already redesigned these popular choices with new exterior skins [...]
I remember the days when diesel fuel was less expensive than regular fuel. I used to be jealous of the people who had a diesel engine because they were paying 10 and even 20 cents less per gallon than I was. But those days are over. But why did diesel prices surpass regular fuel prices [...]
One of the more popular automobile-related websites is MotherProof.com. The folks there do car reviews and other blogs that relate to cars. The one I’m referring was just a couple weeks ago when Lori Hindman reviewed the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The verdict? She didn’t have a bad thing to say about it! I haven’t [...]
There’s nothing wrong with driving a truck. In fact, most truck drivers take pride in their ride. The only problem some of them are having lately is the price of filling their tanks. Luckily, though, there are some ways you can save money on your fuel costs even with a truck. Here are five tips [...]
(This post is the last in a series of articles on the history of the Ford F-Series truck. The last ten years have been revolutionary for the Ford F-Series and for the automotive industry in general. The 1997 Ford F-150 — one of the most popular versions of the truck to date — was named [...]
“There’s a girl, my Lord, in a flat bed Ford, slowing down to take a look at me…” It looks like the line from the classic Eagles song, Take It Easy, has had more of an impact than anybody knew. According to a list of the top selling vehicles of all time, the Ford F-series [...]
