Archive for July, 2008
Truck Guys vs. Environmentalists: The Battle Continues
Friday, July 18, 2008 5:05 No CommentsHow many times has someone told you that you’re a bad person simply because you drive Ford trucks? The “environmental police” are out in full force in recent months and nobody who drives a full-size truck is safe. But this blogger has three reasons why he’ll continue to be a car person instead of a [...]
15 of the Greatest Road Trip Songs Ever! Part 3
Friday, July 18, 2008 5:05 No CommentsJust like summer is coming to an end, so must our tribute to the greatest road trip songs ever. According to me, here are the top five songs that should be on your mix CD or MP3 player playlist to make you enjoy getting to your destination and back.
5. Hold My Hand – Hootie and [...]
More Gas-Saving Tips
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:05 No CommentsBy now, you’re probably sick of all the stories about how to save gas. Every news station, website and stranger on the street is giving you ways to cut down on your fuel usage. But it’s been awhile since we’ve posted some gas-saving tips for owners of Ford trucks. So if you’re still hungry for [...]
15 of the Greatest Road Trip Songs Ever! Part 2
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:05 No CommentsOn Monday, I posted numbers 15-11 of the greatest road trip songs according to my opinion. Today I’m posting numbers 10-6. Don’t be afraid to disagree or add your own additions in the “Comments” section below.
10. Hotel California – The Eagles: Anybody who can’t sing along to this song on the radio should have their [...]
Keeping Fido Happy in your New Ford Truck
Monday, July 14, 2008 10:23 No CommentsCars and dogs — is there anything more likely to come out of a Norman Rockwell painting than that? The American country image is one of Fido or Max happily hanging his head out the car window, tongue hanging out and a look of total bliss on his or her face.
For some, though, it’s not [...]
15 of the Greatest Road Trip Songs Ever! Part One
Monday, July 14, 2008 5:05 No CommentsWhether you’re going on a road trip or simply want a jolt of energy on your morning commute, the music you choose can make all the difference. This week, I’m doing a tribute to great road trip songs in honor of the fading days of summer. The next three posts will be a type of [...]
Ford Delays F150 for Two Months
Monday, July 14, 2008 5:05 No CommentsIf you’ve been waiting for the 2009 F150 Ford trucks to hit your local dealer, take a seat. We are still one month away from the projected release date.
Last month, the Ford Motor Company announced that it was delaying the release of the popular F150 for two months. That pushes the sale date back to [...]
Making the Most of Your Commute
Friday, July 11, 2008 11:29 No CommentsIf you spend a lot of time commuting in your 2008 Ford Focus or other smaller car, you might feel like you’re wasting a good portion of your day. Here are some things that you can do during the commute to make the most out of your travel time:
• Use a hands-free [...]
What Makes a Great Road Trip Song?
Friday, July 11, 2008 5:05 No CommentsWith school starting in only a few weeks, summer is quickly winding down to a close. There’s not much time to get that last road trip in before the weather starts cooling down. But any great road trip needs a good mix of road trip songs. Next week, I’d like to post a series of [...]
Changing the F150 Strategy in a Changing World
Friday, July 11, 2008 5:05 No CommentsIn a world where gas is more than $4 a gallon and steadily climbing in some places, how does a company strategically market a huge pickup truck? It’s not easy, but the Ford Motor Company has a plan.
The Ford F150 has been the automaker’s best-selling vehicle for more than 30 years. Now, it’s time to [...]










