When people hear “Ford Performance,” their minds usually jump straight to the obvious heavy hitters: Mustang GT, Shelby GT500, GT350, maybe the Raptor if trucks are part of the conversation. And fair enough—those are the headline acts. But Ford’s performance story is a lot deeper (and way stranger) than most folks realize.

Every February, Americans see President’s Day on the calendar and know it means a long weekend, winter sales, and a brief pause between the holidays and spring. But behind the mattress deals and car commercials is a holiday with deep historical roots, evolving meaning, and a unique place in American civic culture.

Weather doesn’t negotiate. One day it’s a blue-sky commute; the next it’s sleet that turns parking lots into skating rinks, crosswinds that shove your lane position around, or a flash downpour that makes headlights feel like candles. If you live anywhere that sees real seasons—or even just unpredictable storms—you already know the truth: tough weather turns “a vehicle” into your most important piece of equipment.

If you’re shopping for a rugged, adventure-ready SUV, there’s a good chance you’ve landed on this exact comparison: Ford Bronco vs. Ford Bronco Sport. On the surface, the names are similar. They share styling cues, off-road DNA, and that unmistakable Bronco attitude. But in real-world ownership—especially for drivers in and around Excelsior Springs, Missouri—these are two very different vehicles built for two very different lifestyles.

Hands-free driving used to sound like science fiction—something you’d see in a concept car video, not on your daily commute. But Ford BlueCruise has made it real for thousands of drivers, turning certain highways into calmer, less fatiguing places to spend time behind the wheel. Of course, “hands-free” also raises the biggest question of all:

Is it actually worth it?

Few vehicles have earned the kind of instant recognition the Ford Mustang enjoys. You can say the name “Mustang” almost anywhere in America and people immediately picture a long hood, a confident stance, and that feeling of a car that wants to run. The Mustang is more than a model line—it’s a symbol that has survived changing tastes, economic swings, fuel crises, horsepower wars, and multiple generations of drivers who each found their own reason to love it.

Midwest driving is its own kind of test. One day it’s 60 degrees and sunny, the next it’s sleet with a 30-mph crosswind. Roads can go from smooth interstate to cracked county blacktop in a few miles. You might be commuting in stop-and-go traffic, hauling kids to practice, towing a boat to the lake, or heading down gravel to a friend’s farm—sometimes all in the same week.

That’s exactly why SUVs are such a staple in the Midwest: you need something that can pivot between seasons, surfaces, and schedules without becoming a chore to live…

Few vehicles have shaped American roads, job sites, and driveways like the Ford F-150. It’s more than a pickup—it’s a moving timeline of how truck buyers’ needs have changed, how manufacturing has evolved, and how capability has steadily climbed without abandoning everyday usability. From the early postwar workhorses to today’s high-output, tech-rich, efficiency-minded machines, the F-150 story is really the story of the modern full-size truck.

Why Ford Owners Stick With Ford—and Why They’re Usually Right

Few debates in the automotive world spark more passion than Ford vs. Chevy vs. Ram. These three American truck and performance powerhouses have shaped the roads, job sites, farms, racetracks, and family driveways of the United States for decades. But while all three brands boast loyal followings, one consistently rises above the rest when it comes to heritage, innovation, resale value, durability, and long-term trust.