Tracing the Great American Road through the Pacific Northwest
Posted in SUVs - Crossovers on Jul 21st, 2008
Ford Flex is a fulfillment of the “people mover” concept. This concept has been a consistent theme for decades whenever automakers discussed mega trends. General principles of the theme have stayed pretty much the same: Make form follow function. Tighten the focus on problem solving and economy. Get down to the basics, and let fashion [...]
Posted in SUVs - Crossovers on Jul 21st, 2008
Along with Ford’s legendary F-Series pickups, the Explorer has earned acceptance across the board—as a rugged fleet vehicle and a family favorite. The model line has been in production since the early 1990s and the beginning of the “SUV boom”.
Today the Explorer represents a configuration that is a little smaller than the full sized Ford [...]
Posted in SUVs - Crossovers on Jul 19th, 2008
Ford was the first automaker to offer a true hybrid SUV. That was back in 2004, and five model years later, the Ford Escape Hybrid continues to lead the way. Customers in the Spokane, Washington area continue to make this a much sought-after vehicle.
As the cost of gasoline occupies an ever-larger share of their budgets, families in Washington are [...]
Posted in SUVs - Crossovers on Jul 19th, 2008
Greater fuel economy and improved performance are just two of the upgrades waiting in the newest version of Ford’s mid-sized SUV, Ford Escape. You can see how the changes affect you personally at Gus Johnson Ford in Spokane, Washington.
The automatic transmission has gone from four-speed to six- on both the four-cylinder and V6 models. Other refinements [...]
Posted in SUVs - Crossovers on Jul 19th, 2008
It’s already become one of Ford’s best-selling crossover SUVs, and now the Ford Edge will add a new “Sport” look to its appearance package options.
The 2009 Ford Edge Sport made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show and created quite a stir. It should generate just as much buzz whenever people see it for the first [...]