This is a Ford Bronco Fuelie, restored by Gateway Bronco. It comes with a modern powertrain(5-speed manual, fuel-injected 347 Stroker crate engine) in a legendary package. They don't make 'em like they used to until now. trib.in/2AyavUf

Want something to look forward to? These hype machines are coming soon: Ford Bronco Midengine Corvette Toyota Supra and trib.in/2RCQG8e

The average new vehicle costs $36,000. Interest rates continue to rise. Stock market is batty. Despite it all, auto sales increased in 2018. trib.in/2FbL8f3

The best-selling 3-row SUV for the last 7 years FINALLY gets redesigned. And it starts with rear-wheel drive. Check out the 2020 Ford Explorer, made in Chicago. trib.in/2FnuIj6 #ExploreOurAmerica

Like the last Ford Explorer, the 2020 Explorer is built in the Chicago Assembly Plant, which employees over 4,000 Chicagoans. The best-selling 3-row SUV just got better. trib.in/2FnuIj6

For nearly 30 years, the Explorer has reflected America's changing tastes for the family vehicle.

F-150 is America's best-selling vehicle (for 40years); Mustang is world's best-selling sports car; Explorer is best-selling 3-row SUV. New 2020 Ford Explorer most shows Ford's future plans and overall health. trib.in/2FnuIj6

Check out this emergency vehicle with four legs, from the minds of Hyundai. Would make disaster zones or lunar landings more manageable. trib.in/2FruBD0

Ford launches rear-wheel-drive 2020 Ford Motor Company #Explorer, to be made in Chicago | Chicago Tribune by Robert Duffer chicagotribune.com/classified/aut… #NAIAS #NAIAS2019

2020 Ford Explorer will come with 400-horsepower ST sport trim or 318-hp Hybrid trim with 500-mile range. Fuel economy TBA. trib.in/2FnuIj6 #NAIAS2019

Good work, great choices. Though still unclear why Wrangler wasn't a finalist.

Supra is back, with BMW bones. chicagotribune.com/classified/aut… #NAIAS2019

For vehicles launched in 2018... Best truck: Ram 1500 Best car: Genesis G70 Best crossover: Hyundai Kona Agree or disagree? Why? trib.in/2RsvOkS #NACTOY

Ford will build the trucks, VW will build the vans, together they will rule the auto world! Well, not so much, but the partnership should help them cut costs while developing EVs and AVs. trib.in/2AJt200

Tired of crossovers? Consider the wagon. Sales of wagons have jumped 29% over the past 5 years. trib.in/2AZc6mz

2019 Nautilus proves Lincoln is making better crossovers than Cadillac. It's ok, Caddy, the Nautilus in Black Label trim is better than anything by Lexus or Infiniti, too. trib.in/2HkObTZ

Winter is coming. You ready? Better, is your car ready?

2020 is shaping up to be a great year for new cars. Highlights from Detroit include Toyota Supra, most powerful Mustang ever in Shelby GT500, and new 3-row SUVs from Kia, Caddy and Ford. trib.in/2Hp9oMs #NAIAS2019

Most fuel-efficient 3-row SUV with AWD? Without a plug? It is still the aging Toyota Highlander Hybrid. trib.in/2Rc8Fho

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