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While most famous for his role as Joey in the sitcom “Friends,” actor Matt LeBlanc is gaining notoriety in a new role as one of the hosts on “Top Gear.” LeBlanc is a genuine gearhead who’s known for doing a lot of work on his own cars and his enthusiasm for all things auto has been a highlight on the latest season of the show.

LeBlanc has gotten to drive some of the world’s most awesome vehicles while working on “Top Gear”; yet, as a daily driver, he chooses the all-new Ford Focus RS! He’s one of…

What’s more infuriating than having your little brother try to borrow your car on the night that you need it for a date? To Ricky, the infuriated man in the image to the right, this was simply not to be tolerated.

That’s how Ford’s “Date Night” overdub video starts and it’s hilarious. Ricky ultimately wins out and gets his Ford Focus back for the evening, after talking about its many features, such as the standard rearview camera and optional hands-free parallel parking system known as Active Park Assist.

Still, while he wins out in “Date Night…

The Tempe History Museum is hosting a free, family-friendly program dubbed Tempe Time Machine, which celebrates summer in the Valley by giving a nod to the past. The time travel-themed program will take you and your kids back over 50 years ago, to a time when children living in Tempe spent their summers at the Legend City amusement park.

Legend City was an Old West theme park that was located on the border of Phoenix and Tempe. The park was opened in 1963, and while it eventually shut down two decades later, it’s still remembered fondly by locals who…

Soon the Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3 will have to share the spotlight with a contender from the Blue Oval. Many have been wondering if Ford planned to bring an affordable 200-mile electric car to market and that question was recently answered by Ford CEO Mark Fields, who stated that it's something the company is developing for.

The statement was made during a first-quarter earnings call in which he also said that Ford is paying attention to what competitors have been announcing about their forthcoming EVs. He even declared, "[W]e want to make sure we are among…

We know that safety is one of the most important things on a driver’s mind when buying a car, if not the most important. Knowing that a car not only has the ability to help you avoid accidents, but also to keep you protected if an accident does occur, certainly offers a lot of peace of mind. That’s why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s annual crashworthiness evaluations are so important.

The 2017 Ford Fusion was recently put through moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints tests by the IIHS, and it came out with…

On Monday, July 4, 2016, the Phoenix Zoo is celebrating Independence Day with a party that offers fun for adults and kids of all ages!

From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., guests will get to fill their bellies with American-style summer barbeque, including hotdogs, hamburgers and BBQ baked beans - all served up by Lancer Catering. Vegetarians won’t feel left out either with veggie burgers and green salad on the menu. Beer and wine will be available for purchase during dinner service, as well as during the fireworks show.

At the back of the Phoenix Zoo, a…

Living in Arizona, there are several F-150 truck accessories that are not only beneficial, but also essential in some cases. Take a peek at our list of top accessories for trucks, which includes exterior and interior accessories as well as must-have electronics.

1. Remote Start – If you don’t have a garage or park outside at work, remote start is a great truck accessory, especially when summer comes around. With remote start, you can avoid a scorching steering wheel and seat by starting your truck up and letting it cool off before you enter the cabin.


2. Trailer Brake Control – There are…

Attention foodies far and wide: Get yourselves prepared for 10 days of feasting at some of the Valley’s most popular restaurants. During the spring installment of Arizona Restaurant Week, numerous eateries across the state will be offering special prix-fixe menus. For only $33 or $44, you’ll get to enjoy delicious three-course meals, offering a well-rounded taste of what each restaurant has to offer.

From international cuisine and southwestern fare to fondue and five-star steakhouses, there are numerous types of restaurants participating in the event, which runs from May 20-29, 2016. Many of the restaurants offer vegetarian and gluten-free…

Ford is changing the way people look at mobility, offering new physical and digital solutions that make getting around easier. Via a new mobile app platform called FordPass, commuters can access several exclusive services and get “Appreciation” perks from affiliated companies like 7-Eleven, McDonald’s and Spotify.

FordPass is a free app that’s available to anyone, whether you drive a Ford vehicle or not. A few of the program’s key parts include:

FordGuides
Similar to a conciege service, FordGuides enables users to receive free assistance with a variety of tasks via phone or chat. For example, if you…

For the first time ever, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated both crew- and extended-cab versions of several well-known trucks in a small overlap front crash test. Only one model excelled – the 2016 Ford F-150 – which earned a top score of “Good” in all measures of the test for both its SuperCab and SuperCrew body styles. As a result, F-150 was the only truck to receive a Top Safety Pick award.

In addition to the small overlap front crash test, the F-150 SuperCab and SuperCrew also earned top scores in every other category of testing as well, including…