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November 21st, 2011

I’m sure the technology and powertrain are much improved over the old model Ford Escape, pero no me gusta the design.  I think it’s very European-looking.  And the back is pretty gross. As an Escape-driver I think I’ll pass on this one.  Compare the handsome GMC Terrain.  Pretty surprising after a string of design improvements [...]

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August 10th, 2010

A good time was had by all at the Toby Keith show last weekend. A little trivia to share. His summer tour this year is called the American Ride tour, after his recent single, and appropriately sponsored by Ford Trucks.  Before the show he appeared in an extended Super Duty commercial highlighting the truck’s capabilities, [...]

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April 9th, 2010

This was about 4 years ago in Atlanta. It was a rainy Friday evening on my way home from work.  I stopped to get gas at the gas station about a 100 yards from my condo complex.  That’s how close to home and the weekend I was. I need to make a left hand turn [...]

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November 18th, 2009

This is a pretty well done video thanking our veterans for their service to our country.  Oh, and spoiler alert — it’s a Ford ad.  Not sure it ever made it on the air since it’s really long, but they’ve got a story to tell that wouldn’t fit in a 30-second or 60-second spot. Thanks [...]

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November 6th, 2009

I think this is a cute story, and appropriate this week after Ford’s $1 billion Q3 profit.  Nice job guys! Over 100 years ago, Henry Ford was tinkering in the shed out behind his house.  He was building his first car.  But when he finished, he realized he’d made one critical mistake: it was too [...]

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August 3rd, 2009

I’m happy to report mine is. It still works after a spin in the washing machine and dryer. -Nick

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