Ford Sells Timber from Kentucky Battery Park to Benefit Glendale Fire Department
Ford is preparing to build a $5.8 billion battery park in Glendale, Kentucky, and already finding ways to give back to the local community ahead of its grand opening in 2025. The automaker announced a $41,589.75 donation to the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department using proceeds from the sale of lumber collected at the future site […]
3 of the Most Scenic Drives in Kentucky
Looking for a way to spend a weekend in the Bluegrass State? Check out the views and recreation opportunities found along these three scenic byways in Kentucky. Before You Hit the Road: Make sure you’ve completed these essential maintenance tasks Cumberland Cultural Heritage Highway Nature lovers should consider setting aside a weekend to tour the […]
Toyota Invests $461 Million in Kentucky Plant
The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for the next generation of cars, it will have invested more than $8.5 billion
Ford BlueOvalSK Battery Park Builds on Strong Kentucky Presence
Ford is turning to one of its key hubs for manufacturing as a crucial part of its electrification strategy. Last week, Ford announced a $5.8 billion battery manufacturing park in Glendale, Kentucky, which adds to the Blue Oval’s robust presence in the Bluegrass State. Made in Kentucky: The Ford Expedition is powerful and impressive The […]
Ford Sponsoring Saturday’s 147th Kentucky Derby
Last year, Ford was all too thrilled to announce that it had signed on to become the official vehicle of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Ford broke the news on March 9; by the end of that week, well, let’s say that things got pretty weird. While there was ultimately a Kentucky Derby in […]
13th Million Toyota Rolls Off Kentucky Assembly Line
Toyota’s Georgetown campus spans 1,300 acres and represents an $8 billion investment that is home to over 10,000 Kentucky-based employees
Ford Sprints Out of the Gate as New Partner of Kentucky Derby
The most iconic event in equestrian racing is now being supported by the most iconic American automaker and best-selling truck brand of 43 years and counting. Ford announced on Monday that it has agreed to a new multiyear partnership with Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, which kicks off on May 2 when the 2020 […]
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Production Begins in Kentucky
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid production has begun at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, the company’s Georgetown-based plant. Best-known for producing the top-selling Camry and the full-size Avalon sedan, TMMK now produces four electrified vehicles, including the Avalon Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Lexus ES 300h. In 2019, RAV4 Hybrid sales surged 92.3 percent, helping the RAV4 become America’s […]
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Kentucky
Whether you’re taking a road trip through Kentucky to explore Mammoth Cave or visit a city, like Lexington, be sure to book a room at a unique hotel while you travel. Each of these hotels offers an intriguing and enjoyable night in the Bluegrass State. Riding With Your Dog: How to keep your pet safe […]
4 Car Museums in Kentucky
Kentucky is famous for bourbon, horse racing, and bluegrass music. But Kentucky is also home to several unique car and automotive museums well worth a visit. The following four should definitely be at the top of your list. National Corvette Museum Bowling Green is home to the only plant in the world to build the […]
Chevy Owner Donates Two Corvettes to Kentucky Trade School
Chevy fan and retired doctor Ivan Schrodt recently donated two of his Corvettes to the Advanced Motorsports Foundation, an extension of Warren County Area Technology Center. The trade school is located close to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Its mission is to help equip local high school students with trade skills they […]
Ram Debuts Special-Edition Kentucky Derby Models at New York International Auto Show
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 are honoring the 145th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and the 10th year Ram has been the Derby’s Official Truck of Churchill Downs with a specialized edition. Debuting at the New York International Auto Show, the limited Kentucky Derby Edition offers signature style, unparalleled capability, advanced tech, […]
Ford Adds 550 Jobs at Kentucky Truck Plant for Expedition, Navigator
Ford Motor Company will be increasing production of its Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs by 20 percent this summer, adding 550 new jobs to its Kentucky Truck Plant in the process. The uptick in production is necessitated by an increase in demand for both; the Expedition saw retail sales jump 35 percent in 2018, while […]
4 Fun Roadside Attractions in Kentucky
When you’re driving through Kentucky, there’s more to see than breathtaking landscapes. Kentucky is brimming with quirky and historic roadside attractions. Whether you want to snap selfies with dinosaurs, enjoy a bucket of famous fried chicken, or drool over some gorgeous Corvettes, Kentucky’s highways are your path to fun. Road Trip Ready: The 2019 Chevy […]
Toyota Helps Fund $150,000 to Kentucky Schools for STEM
Toyota and Project Lead The Way (PTLW) have awarded $150,000 in grants to eleven K-12 schools in Central Kentucky, which will go toward preparing students for the next-generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) jobs. Though this grant, provided by the Toyota USA Foundation, was specific to Kentucky schools, it follows a $2 million […]
Ram Debuts Kentucky-Derby Inspired Limited Edition
The 144th Kentucky Derby is set to race on Saturday, May 5, and in honor of being the official truck of Churchill Downs® and the celebrated derby for the ninth time, Ram is revealing a limited, special edition truck. The Ram 1500 Limited Kentucky Derby Edition is a version of the all new 2019 Ram […]
Ford Boosting Expedition, Navigator Output at Kentucky Truck Plant with Additional $25M Investment
Ford is in the somewhat enviable position of having more demand than its inventory can match for both its all-new 2018 Ford Expedition and 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Since going on sale late last year, both the Expedition and Navigator have been selling like proverbial hotcakes, taking a week or less to turn on dealership lots […]
Ford Completes $900M Renovation Process at Kentucky Truck Plant for 2018 Expedition, Navigator Production
Ford late last month wrapped up the $900 renovation process that will help its Kentucky Truck Plant accommodate production of both the all-new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. The work to upgrade Kentucky Truck took five weeks to complete from the start of its annual summer shutdown, with an exorbitant amount of labor and man-hours […]