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The days are a little bit sweeter, the nights a bit calmer and the overall feeling of hope returning provides a comfort like no other. This sentiment can be said for the return of the Chicago Auto Show AND my recovery from Hodgkin Lymphoma. Just over a month ago I returned to Chicago for the... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't love a trek through the forest? Last week I had the opportunity to add multiple trucks and SUVs to that scenario and oh what a feeling! Our venue was the Star Hill Ranch just outside of Austin, TX. You might be familiar with it if you watch Food Network. "BBQ Brawl: Flay vs.... Continue Reading →
There it was, staring at me in all its Lime Gold glory. Sparkling and ready for a ride down Woodward Avenue, the 67' Shelby Cobra GT500 was spectacular. The color, not loved by all but admired by yours truly, brought out the carefully conceived design lines of the past that quicken the hearts of muscle... Continue Reading →
Ford's crystal ball was in full force Wednesday. Ford Field served as the backdrop to the launch of the 2020 Explorer. Shrouded in mystery and ambient lighting, the much-anticipated flagship of Ford's shift to an SUV laden lineup, Explorers entered the stage bringing years of research, design and hope to life. Word artist Prince EA... Continue Reading →
Ahhhh...that familiar perfume in the air wafting toward nostrils at attention for the bouquet of smoke emitted from tires at spin...ahhhh drifting. Ford Motor Company left the public spellbound in Las Vegas with more than 50 vehicles at The SEMA Show. Between the outdoor venue "Ford Out Front" and enormous indoor presence via their booth,... Continue Reading →
Most of the time the ones we love deeply are a product of chance. We are born into families by no will of our own and make deep seeded bonds naturally through the vast amount of time we spend together and care we give. Other lifetime loves come by choice. A moment in time, an... Continue Reading →
Abundant. Big. Considerable. Hefty. Substantial. Weighty. While researching synonyms for "lead-footed" it occurred to me that being a "lead-foot" has nothing to do with the car one drives. No matter the ride, a "lead-foot" will push said car just a little harder than the average granny. No offense to grannies. I felt in no way... Continue Reading →
If you've ever driven a truly remarkable automobile you can understand the meaning of this post. Whether it was your first car, last car, or any one in-between we don't usually think of inanimate objects as being honorable or graceful. These words are usually used to describe humans or the acts they perform, i.e.... Continue Reading →
Yes, it’s true I’m a car lover. Why else would I be writing to you via my JulesOnWheelz.net Blog! Being a car lover should not be confused with loving being in a car...for too long...nine hours to be exact. This is the preface to my story today...yes it’s true. Driving from Kentucky to... Continue Reading →
Needs. Wants. Your parents (if you were lucky) explained the difference between these two words to you at a young age. Usually it was defined as a battle. Good vs. evil. Day vs. night. Self-sufficient vs. in debt. Not so with the all-new Ford EcoSport. It's everything you need and all you could want in a... Continue Reading →
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