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Ford Motor Company and Ford Performance have been warming up and getting ready for a new year of performance vehicle racing in 2024, and as part of the preparations, they have announced a formal relationship with Sparco, a global leader in motorsports wear and equipment! This partnership will begin with the North American Mustang GT3 factory race program, taking place in the IMSA sanctioned GTD Pro category.
The F-150 is the cream of Ford’s pickup truck crop, capable of thriving in just about any situation, and just recently it’s taken to tackling rough terrain as the F-150 Lightning Switchgear. Named not just for its off-road capability, but its performance on asphalt, this demonstration vehicle from Ford Performance boasts 100% electric power, 37-inch tires, exterior carbon bodywork, and so much more. 
The Ford F-Series of trucks is an American icon of power, prestige, and performance, and that’s no accident. The hard work of the teams at Ford have crafted a family of trucks that have the quality and staying power to remain popular with drivers for decades, and as the new year turns over, it’s time for the F-Series to celebrate its anniversary! The Ford F-Series has spent the past 47 years as America’s favorite truck, and U.S. Director of Sales Robert Kaffl released a special message to mark the occasion.
The new Ford Mustang GT3 will be making its worldwide debut this year on the track, and Ford has assembled an impressive lineup of drivers to get it there. Four drivers had already been announced: Joey Hand, Dirk Müller, Harry Tincknell and Mike Rockenfeller. Now, another five impressive names have been added to the roster: Ben Barker, Chris Mies, Dennis Olsen, Andy Priaulx and Frédéric Vervisch.
When an organization like Kelley Blue Book signs off on a car with their seal of approval, you know you can trust that it’s a quality vehicle. That’s why every year they release their Best Buy awards, an award series that helps prospective car shoppers determine which vehicles in a particular model year are the ones that really stand out from the crowd. It’s a prestigious award for a vehicle to earn, and this year, Ford didn’t just take home one Best Buy award, but four!
The Ford F-150 Lightning has been changing not only transportation but business for hundreds of drivers and professionals all over the world, and it’s always a privilege to see up close and personal how the groundbreaking technology of the electric truck is changing the game for someone. Max Rastelli from Halifax, Nova Scotia is one of those people– the man behind the business HFX e-Scooters!
The 56th SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by K&N has just concluded, and while the challenging course, rough conditions, and poor weather posed a challenge to racers and vehicles alike, the Ford Bronco Raptor and the Ford F-150 Raptor both reached impressive victories in the mid-size and full-size stock classes.
You’re probably familiar with trunk-or-treating, an event where community members come together to let local kids trick-or-treat out of their trunks. It’s a great way for people to show their creativity and put together cool displays with Halloween decorations and themes. This year, drivers all across the country with new Ford vehicles were able to put an extra-modern spin on the tradition, upgrading trunk-or-treating to frunk-or-treating!
Many different industries in the United States rely on a steady supply of aluminum, including food and beverage, construction, automotive manufacturing, and more. With primary aluminum production in the country on a decline, a number of major companies have teamed up to write a letter to the Department of Energy’s Secretary Jennifer Granhold calling for the American government to directly support the aluminum industry in shifting to clean and sustainable practices to help support this demand.
Constant improvement and innovation is the heart of what drives Ford as an automaker. It’s how classic performance vehicles like the Mustang have stayed relevant for decades, riding the cutting edge of newly available technology. The Mustang GTD has done this yet again with a groundbreaking Drag Reduction system. This sophisticated active aerodynamic technology is illegal for GT3-class race cars and has never been seen before on street legal Fords.
