Pickup trucks have long been the epitome of hard work. However, more and more families across the country are choosing trucks as their family vehicles. That’s why Ford engineers incorporated innovative features to make the Ranger especially great for families. One of these features, called Belt Monitor, is designed to let the driver know how…
The consumption of single-use plastics such as water bottles has grown to around 526 billion bottles a year, or a million bottles a minute. The problem is that most of them end up in landfills, waterways, or fragile ecosystems like the Pacific Ocean. The auto industry has increased its use of recycled plastics for vehicle…
At Tipton Ford, April 17th, National Mustang Day, is one of our favorite holidays. This year, National Mustang Day marked the 55th anniversary of the Mustang and the fourth consecutive year that the Mustang has been deemed the best-selling sports coupe in the world. According to data collected by the IHS Markit, the Mustang sold…
Harlingen, Texas is located just 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a beautiful place to live, and it’s packed with culture, history, and things to do and see. Here are some of our favorite things to do in Harlingen. Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum This museum honors the Battle of Iwo Jima, fought…
While it might not come as a surprise, Texans buy more pickups than any other state in the U.S. In fact, one in every four vehicles sold in the state is a pickup, according to W.F. Strong for KUT 90.5. And, among Texas trucks, the Ford King Ranch® edition is the top of the line. …
There are hundreds of lighthouses strewn across America, and many grace the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Texas, however, is home to only one of them open to the public today: the Port Isabel Lighthouse. The Port Isabel Lighthouse stands at the southern point of the Texas Gulf Coast and operates today as a historic site….
If you’re looking for a relaxing ride, the new 2020 Ford Explorer may be the perfect vehicle for you. That’s because the 2020 Explorer design is quieter than ever, featuring improved engineering and smart technologies like Active Noise Control. Believe it or not, the 2020 model will have the quietest Explorer cabin ever produced. According…
One of Brownsville’s newest local facilities is the Brownsville Sports Park. Construction of the park began in 2006 with the intention to provide the community with a safe, accessible, and premier place to play organized team sports. Today the Brownsville Sports Park is a great place to visit with family and friends as you enjoy…
Visiting Santa Claus makes the Christmas season much more real for kids and families alike. Don’t miss these opportunities to see Santa near Brownsville! Sunrise Mall The Sunrise Mall is always active around the Christmas season, so it makes sense that Santa would be there. Families can visit Santa in center court through Dec. 24….
Each fall in Las Vegas, the automotive industry comes together at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show. It puts the best after-market equipment on display and shows off some amazing custom vehicles. This year, three Ford vehicles earned SEMA Vehicle of the Year awards. The Ford Focus earned the title of Sport Compact of the…
