Despite for launching their newest truck with a raft of new technologies and standard features, it seems the discussion always comes back to the fact that it’s built out of aluminum. Admittedly, it’s a pretty big deal: The F150 is their biggest seller by far. This huge jump in technology could costs future owners a […] More »

We’re pretty excited about the new F-150’s intensive use of lightweight aluminum. Less weight means more of everything else, like towing, payload, acceleration, responsive handling, fuel efficiency … and insurance costs. Uh oh. That’s right. Ford estimates insurance rates for the 2015 F-150 will be 10 percent higher than rates for the 2014 model. In addition […] More »

Just in time for the Winter X-Games, Ken Block and Ford Racing build the ultimate Raptor for crossing snow, the RaptorTrax. Ken’s dubbed it the “world’s fastest snowcat” and does so thanks to the Whipple motivated 6.2L V8 and four “go-anywhere” Mattrax. The RaptorTrax features a full roll cage, meaning safety didn’t take a back […] More »

The moment Ford let slip the rumor that their new F-150 would be built of aluminum, the industry watchers, truck lovers, body shop owners, and anyone else paying attention, immediately began to worry about what that would mean in terms of cost. Not just the initial price (that we still don’t know), but the overall […] More »

Have you ever wanted to push your SVT Raptor to its extremes in winter weather conditions? Well, the Great Lakes Raptor Excursions wants you to take your SVT Raptor through the upper peninsula of Michigan to experience the trials and tribulations of The SnoBall 500. The event is currently on going, so here are some […] More »

This new F-150 has a lot a of firsts for the brand. It’s the first time they’ve used an aluminum body. It’s the first time they’ve included a 360° camera system in any Ford vehicle. The big bombshell, however, is the introduction of the 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6. This little powerhouse is the smallest engine in an […] More »

When the 2015 F150 hits your local Ford Dealer showroom floor, it will come with over 100 new patents and 11 key innovations in the light-duty truck segment that it dominates in. Let’s talk about some of those innovations starting with the one that has caused the biggest news at the North American International Auto […] More »