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An annual tradition at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, The Great Pumpkin Festival delights visitors of all ages with autumn festivities, such as an awesome hay bale maze, pumpkin decorating, pony rides and more!

The event, which runs from Oct. 23-25, 2015, is a great way to celebrate the fall season, while taking in Arizona's unique southwestern landscape and beautiful fall weather. Kids 12 and under can pick out a carving pumpkin from the garden's pumpkin patch and engage with adorable farm animals at the onsite petting zoo. Carnival style games and food concessions are also part of…

Last year, F-150 changed the game when it arrived for the 2015 model year with an all-new design featuring a military-grade aluminum body. After making such a groundbreaking move, Ford couldn't return the truck for 2016 without following up with a new set of notable changes. As you'll soon see, the latest edition of the pickup doesn't just get added colors; it gets revisions that again set it apart from the competition while proving that Ford is dedicated to consistent innovation.

The 2016 Ford F-150 goes on sale in Phoenix this winter at Camelback Ford. When it…

For owners of the C-MAX Energi, Focus Electric and Fusion Energi, a new update of the MyFord Mobile App has been released which adds support for iOS and Android smartwatches!

The new app update is available on the Apple Store and Google Play right now and it works seamlessly with Android Wear and Apple Watch timepieces.

Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can use your smartwatch to perform remote vehicle functions like unlocking doors and checking the charge status of your car battery, for example. You’ll also be able to manage a wide range of other tasks right…

If you’re not particularly into science, don’t worry. We won’t bog you down with anything too technical here. But when discussing the differences between filling tires with nitrogen versus oxygen, one does have to discuss molecule composition. There’s a difference between nitrogen and oxygen molecules that can have an effect on your tires and you can read about those differences below.

Tire Pressure Stability
When compared to the compressed air from your local gas station (which is composed of oxygen and a small percent of water vapor), nitrogen is composed of larger molecules. What does this…

If you don’t already drive a vehicle with navigation and live traffic data, then one of these apps can help you find the best routes around town, plus they offer fun interactive features that’ll connect you to your friends and community. Google Maps and a few others are missing here, but we’re assuming most of you know the obvious ones already.

OFFLINE GPS APP RECOMMENDATIONS AT BOTTOM

If you’re looking for the best directions apps, here are a few that might be new to you and (bonus) they’re free to download. They may not replace…

When Kars4Kids recently challenged adults to sit in a hot car for at least 10 minutes in exchange for $100, participants failed and learned a lesson about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars. Their must-see reactions are captured on film in the enclosed video.

After first entering the car, participants seem pretty comfortable, but that changes quickly. Agitated gestures, hand fanning and heavy breathing abound before one by one each participant begins to feel overwhelmed by the heat. Eventually they all press the emergency escape button and are glad to be greeted with a cold cup of water…

Now in stock at Camelback Ford, the new 2016 Escape offers a compelling mix of convenient technologies, go-anywhere performance, efficient engines and stunning looks. Find out what features the 2016 Escape has to offer below.

Trims, Exterior & Interior Colors
Three trim levels are available: S, SE and the upscale Titanium. Several luminous exterior colors are offered as well, including Ingot Silver Metallic, Electric Spice, Shadow Black, Sunset, Deep Impact Blue, Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat, White Platinum Tricoat, Magnetic and Oxford White. For the cabin, shoppers can select a Light Stone or Charcoal Black interior.

Notable Tech Options
The former MyFord…

On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, India Association of Phoenix will present a cultural event celebrating India’s 68th annual Independence Day. Just like last year, there will be delicious and authentic Indian food, as well as numerous dance performances, including Bollywood and traditional dances like Bharatanatyam and Kathak.

Over 40 performers will take the stage, providing entertainment from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The performances promise to be plenty of fun with colorful costumes, captivating movement and great music to back it all up. In addition, special guests will make appearances at the event, including Vijay Amritraj, who…

AutoPacific, an auto research and consulting company, recently announced the winners of its 2015 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Honors go to vehicle models with the best owner-satisfaction ratings in their segments and on this year’s winners list the Ford F-150 and Ford F-Series Super Duty took top spots in their respective classes. The 2015 F-150 also earned an extra special honor, receiving the highest owner score ever recorded by the research company.

In addition, it received the second-highest score ever - of any automobile in any vehicle class - which is really saying something. With a best-in-class payload of 3,300 pounds…

For those who live in Phoenix, Vegas is a close destination that makes for a fun weekend trip. There are already plenty of exciting things to do in the City of Lights, but some big news has been announced about a new attraction that’s going to be mind-blowing.

Early next year, SPEEDVEGAS says it’s going to offer a unique new supercar experience that’ll give visitors a whole new reason to shout “Viva Las Vegas!” The company recently got permission to turn a portion of South Las Vegas Boulevard into a racecar lover’s dreamland. Guests will be…