In the early history of the auto revolution, racing was an incubator for all kinds of technology. From propulsion to engine tech to safety tech, the torture test of high-speed racing provided the basis for the auto industry to move ahead in leaps. Take one more recent example, tire tech. In the latter 20th-century radial tire tech still needed a proof of concept. Racing did it, and now all tires with a very few exceptions are safer for radial technology.
Ford has honored six international dealers for their contributions to their communities. The automaker has given the favorite charities of the dealers donations honoring those contributions.
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Although sales of full-sized pickups seemed to have taken a big hit this year, there is much more to the story. If you look at other segments like compacts and electrics and future prospects, the picture isn't gloomy.
For the second time in as many weeks, Ford's F-150 Lightning has been honored by Edmunds, a trusted name in car-buying. In a brand-new award, the Lightning has been honored as Edmunds' "Best of the Best."