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Sasquatch Showdown: Comparing Off-Road Packages on Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport

October 7th, 2026 by
2026 Bronco Sport with Sasquatch Package

The word “sasquatch” is synonymous with the mythical “big foot” creature. It lays down tracks – sometimes without a trace – to unknown trails deep into the backwoods.   That is why Ford applied the Sasquatch name to its backwoods-ready package for the 2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport. The Sasquatch Package enables each of these already-capable…

Best Ford Vehicles for Fall Festivals Around Montgomery

October 2nd, 2026 by
2026 Ford Explorer with liftgate open at a fall festival in Montgomery, Alabama

Fall festivals around Montgomery cover a lot of ground. The MMFA Fall Festival at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is a walkable, artsy Saturday morning where a compact SUV parks easily and you’re in and out. Then the Alabama Fried Pickle Festival lands at Garrett Coliseum on October 24-25, drawing over 200 vendors, pony…

How Well Does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Handle Child Safety Seats?

September 28th, 2026 by
Ford Bronco Sport

The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport was designed to handle even some surprisingly rugged terrain, but how well does it handle another potentially daunting task: installing multiple child safety seats? That’s an important question, especially if there are younger kids in your immediate family. Child safety seats not only help ensure our little passengers are positioned…

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Ford F-150 vs. Ranger: Which Truck Fits Life in Central Alabama?

September 21st, 2026 by
2026 Ford F-150 and 2026 Ford Ranger side by side on a central Alabama red-clay road

In this article What’s the Real Difference Between These Two Ford Trucks? Does Towing Capacity Actually Matter for River Region Buyers? Bed Size, Cab Room, and the Plywood Problem Daily Driving and Fuel Economy in Central Alabama Heat So Which Truck Should You Pick? If your weekend involves navigating the Tallapoosa River with a 16-foot…

Ford Mustang EcoBoost vs. Mustang GT: Which Fits Central Alabama Drivers?

September 15th, 2026 by
2026 Ford Mustang fastback on a central Alabama road at dusk, Shadow Black exterior

There are a lot of different ways to configure and order a new 2026 Ford Mustang, but one of the biggest questions comes down to engine choice: are you going with the thrifty but potent 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost or is it worth stepping up to the eight-cylinder grunt of the 2026 Ford Mustang GT?  For most…

Posted in Mustang, Sports Car

​Supercharged 2026 Ford F-150 Lobo Backs Up Its Looks

September 10th, 2026 by
Ford F150 Lobo

Billed as an homage to performance trucks of the past, the Ford F-150 Lobo pairs V-8 grunt with slick cosmetic tweaks both inside and out. But if its standard 400 horsepower isn’t enough to excite, you’ll be happy to know the Lobo is now available with a supercharger kit from Ford Racing, which nearly doubles…

Ford F-150 Tailgating Guide for Montgomery Football Fans

September 4th, 2026 by
2026 Ford F-150 SuperCrew tailgate down at a Montgomery Alabama football game-day parking lot, fans tailgating in September heat

In this article Where Do You Park, and When? The Maneuvering and Fit Play How the F-150 Earns Its Keep on a September Game Day Load Up and Roll Out: Your Pre-Kickoff Checklist Football season in Montgomery is serious business. Between the 2026 Ford F-150 SuperCrew that can barely squeeze into a downtown parking deck…

Posted in F-150, Pickup Truck, Trucks

Your 2026 Ford Explorer Back-to-School Checklist for Carpools, Sports Gear, and Packed Family Schedules

August 28th, 2026 by
2026 Ford Explorer with liftgate open and organized cargo area ready for back-to-school season in Montgomery, AL

In this article What Goes on the Checklist? Why the Key Items on This List Actually Matter One Honest Tradeoff Worth Naming Your Print-and-Go Recap Before the First School Morning August in Montgomery shows up with two things at once. You get 95-degree heat that makes the steering wheel untouchable at 3 p.m., and a…

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2027 Ford Explorer Sinister Package Upgrades and Features to Come

August 26th, 2026 by
2027 Ford Explorer Sinister Package

The 2027 Ford Explorer has people talking, and honestly, it’s earned. Two stories are fueling that buzz: the Explorer ST is picking up a new ST Sinister Package, confirmed by Ford, and the twin-turbo V6 is reportedly making its way back to the Platinum trim. Whether you’re drawn to the Platinum’s mix of performance and…

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2026 Ford Bronco Interior Storage & Cargo Features for Daily Use and Adventure

August 26th, 2026 by
Wildtrak Package

Anyone who’s tried cramming a tent, a cooler, two backpacks, and a pair of mud-caked hiking boots into one vehicle knows why interior storage matters. Ford had that kind of mess in mind when designing the 2026 Ford Bronco Interior. Whether you’re hauling sports gear across Montgomery or loading up for a trailhead weekend, the…

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