Exploring the 2024 Ford F-150: Tough and Reliable

Designed with busy families in mind, the 2025 Ford Explorer is a great SUV for adventures with your loved ones. Two powertrain options and a host of standard features make it easy to find the right blend of power and comfort for your needs. Introducing the 2025 Ford Explorer Fully redesigned for the new model year, the new Explorer boasts a refreshed lineup. All four trim levels impress with an eye-catching exterior design that pairs rugged SUV features with head-turning styling elements. The front fascia boasts a new grille paired with stylish wheel options. New front and rear LED lights improve illumination while boosting the model's aesthetics. Signature front lights and LED fog lamps are optional. Whether your family is into road trips or off-road adventures, the new Explorer can take you wherever you want to go. The base powertrain pairs a 300-hp engine with standard rear-wheel drive. Six selectable drive modes and Ford's terrain management system come standard, giving you the confidence to follow any trail. Intelligent all-wheel drive with seven drive modes is available, and you can also opt for a bigger, 400-hp engine. more Family-Friendly Interior Clad in unique cloth seating surfaces, the interior offers ample room for growing families. The standard layout boasts heated and power-adjustable front seats for optimal comfort and ergonomic second-row captain's chairs with E-Z Entry for super-easy third-row access. The third-row bench boasts a 50/50 split-fold design, while a 35/30/35 split-fold second-row bench is available, for a maximum seating capacity of seven riders. More than a people hauler, the new Explorer also has plenty of space for cargo. With all seats upright, this versatile SUV boasts a rear cargo capacity of 16.3 cubic feet. Folding the third row expands the cargo volume up to 46 cubic feet, and you get a maximum of 85.5 cubic feet behind the front seats. Smart Tech and Driver Assistance New to the Explorer model, the Ford Digital Experience infotainment system can enhance your driving experience with modern connectivity features. The interface is based on Google's operating system, meaning you get access to a wealth of popular apps, including Google Maps for advanced navigation. This system comes standard with a 13.2-inch touchscreen and is customizable with driver profiles. Ford also equips this SUV with numerous driver assistance technologies, including adaptive cruise control and a blind spot information system. Moreover, hands-free driving with Ford BlueCruise is available across all trims. To explore everything this model has to offer, schedule your test drive today at Randy Wise Auto Group in Flint, MI.

The 2023 Ford F-150 doubles as both a reliable work truck and an off-road adventurer, allowing you to bring up to five family members or friends with you on road trips or through rugged terrains. Along with a wide array of stunning engines to choose from, this edition also offers a comfortable cabin, convenient entertainment options, and plenty of driver-assist features that help guide the way while enhancing safety. Engines and Capabilities The 2023 F-150's engine options are all impressively powerful and range from a 325-horsepower four-cylinder to an incredible 700-horsepower V8, with the latter engine being an exclusive offering for the rugged Raptor trim. The truck's 10-speed automatic transmission offers enhanced calibration for smooth shifting, regardless of whether you're on highways or trails. Along with offering a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, this pickup also gives you the choice between both rear- and four-wheel-drive models, with a multimode terrain-tackling system called Selectable Drive Modes coming with all models. more Comfort and Convenience Inside this edition's cabin, heated and ventilated leather-trimmed seating is available, and for full relaxation when parked, the Max Recline setting allows you to fully lean backward. Before unwinding though, you can turn on the dual-zone climate control, which divides the cabin's air temperature, and if you'd like to set a specific mood inside the truck, you can choose which color you prefer with the ambient lighting feature. When bringing power tools with you, most can be easily powered on using the truck's Pro Power Onboard feature, an available electricity generator for the bed, and all your entertainment and navigation needs are easily met by the SYNC 4 infotainment system. This feature lets you scroll through satellite radio channels, make phone calls, or pair your smartphone to the system via Bluetooth, all on a 12-inch touchscreen with voice command technology. Tech-Based Safety Systems Also offered with the 2023 edition is an advanced suite of safety features, which includes Pre-Collision Assist. This feature uses radar sensors to detect when vehicles or pedestrians are blocking your path. After warning you of this, Automatic Emergency Braking can then fully stop the vehicle automatically if a collision is about to occur. The sides of the truck are monitored as well with the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), and while other drivers can become distracted by your high beams when approaching them from the opposite direction, the Adaptive High-Beam Headlamps can prevent this by automatically lowering their brightness when oncoming vehicles are detected. Rugged yet stylishly impressive, the 2023 F-150 offers a rare mix of off-road versatility, stunning technology, and first-class interior comforts. Come see it today by contacting us at Randy Wise Auto Group, and get ready to be impressed as soon as you get behind the wheel.

As a historical automobile manufacturing powerhouse, Flint, MI, has long been a thriving, industrious town boasting residents with a positive, can-do attitude. In addition to all the hard work carried out in Flint, there must be room for play as well and golfing is one wonderful way to get out in the fresh air and unwind. If you'd like to play a game or two this weekend, here are some of the best golf courses you'll find in the area. Flint Golf Club This award-winning 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course is 6,671 yards long with a slope of 129. It's a very attractive course with subtly rolling fairways, well-trimmed greens plus a variety of bunkers. They also have a well-equipped pro golf shop serving as a one-stop shop for all your equipment needs. The ever-popular swimming pool and Harry Garrett Grill restaurant attract swimmers and diners from all over town. The clubhouse atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a family-friendly atmosphere enhanced by frequent events and entertainment. You can visit Flint Golf Club at 3100 Lakewood Drive. more Swartz Creek Municipal Golf In the south of town, you'll find fast greens and challenging fairways at this popular and somewhat historical public golf course. Swartz Creek Municipal Golf is a perfect affordable option for a day of fun playing in a cheerful, down-to-earth environment, with friendly staff who take good care of both the course and members. There are 27 holes, including a 9-hole executive course, with some interesting water features and challenges enough to entertain even higher-level golfers. You'll find the course at 1902 Hammerberg Road. Come along in your brand-new 2023 Hyundai Venue SEL, carrying your clubs in the capacious cargo area; the latest Venue SEL has 31.9 square feet of rear cargo space without even a single seat folded down. Kearsley Lake Municipal Golf On the east side of town, lies another terrific municipal course which also provides a perfect spot for bass fishing in Kearsley Lake. The course is well looked after, fun to play, and lined with many ancient trees. As with most public courses, it's a great option for anyone newer to the game looking to learn in a friendly environment without breaking the budget. Visit the Kearsley Lake course at 4266 East Pierson Road. IMA Brookwood Golf Club Right beside Flint in neighboring Burton, you'll find an excellent private golf course and club at 6045 Davison Road. This picturesque 18-hole championship course is beautifully designed and offers varying levels of challenges for all kinds of players. There are interesting features around the course, including duck-filled ponds with occasional fountains. The IMA Brookwood Golf Club has been a popular local golfing option since 1939 and remains so today. After playing golf to your heart's content at one of these terrific local courses, visit Randy Wise Auto Group. We're a value-driven local dealership delivering excellent cars for competitive prices with consistently top-notch customer service. Image by bedrck from Pixabay