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The Ford Fiesta is one of the most sought-after cars among college students. Despite being the smallest and most affordable car from Ford, it excels in almost every department. For 2018, this subcompact car is stylishly designed, sophisticated, and well-equipped, and it checks all the boxes that matter to college students. Discover these three good reasons why you should drive the 2018 Ford Fiesta to college. Affordability Similar to other college students, you probably don't have a steady stream of income. Therefore, the price is a major concern for you when you're shopping for a car. The 2018 Ford Fiesta is one of the most affordable cars on the market. If you decide to get it, you'll be paying low monthly installments and auto insurance costs. In addition, this car comes with a low ownership cost. It has an impressive fuel economy rating of 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, so it'll help you save substantially on gas. Excellent Reliability Another reason why you should buy the 2018 Ford Fiesta is that it's highly reliable. There are few things more than frustrating than having a car that won't start or breaks down when you're trying to get to a class or exam on time. The Fiesta is more reliable than most cars in its segment, so you can expect it to serve you well for many years. Its reliability also means lower maintenance and repair costs, which you'll want to keep to a minimum while you're in college. Roomy and Versatile Cabin If you enjoy going on road trips or driving around with your friends, you'll appreciate the 2018 Ford Fiesta's roomy and versatile cabin. In the front row, it offers 39.1 inches headroom and up to 43.6 inches of legroom, while rear passengers get 37.1 inches of headroom and 31.2 inches of legroom. The front seats can slide forward or backward to adjust legroom in both rows. Therefore, you can rest assured that you and your passengers will ride comfortably on both short and long trips. Additionally, the Fiesta offers ample room for storing luggage, grocery bags, and other stuff. If you need to carry a lot of things on a frequent basis, opt for the hatchback model and get 14.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. When you aren't using the rear seats, you can also fold them down to increase the storage space to 25.4 cubic feet. The 2018 Ford Fiesta also offers a fun yet composed driving experience, thanks to its adequately powerful engines and sharp and communicative handling. Due to its small size, it's easy to maneuver in tight spaces, making it ideal for urban driving. Also, the car comes with a long list of advanced tech and safety features for enhanced entertainment and safety on the road. If you want to find out if the Ford Fiesta is the right car for you, feel free to schedule a test drive. Image via Flickr by More Cars

In the right vehicle, an off-roading adventure can be a wonderful break from the ordinary. Whether you're rock climbing, river crossing, hill-conquering, or trail riding a mountain view, these places near Nashville will satisfy even the most thrill-seeking adrenaline daredevils, and the Ford Ranger Raptor is just the vehicle for the job. Golden Mountain Park Golden Mountain Park has 45 trails for all types of vehicles and driver experience levels. They offer a mixture of loose hill climbs, rock crawling, and trail riding. Their trails are rated easy, moderate, and difficult. Risk of damage to your vehicle increases with each level, as does the list of suggested off-roading equipment and tires. Overnight accommodations are available in the form of campsites, RV-hookups, and a bunkhouse. The park is open from 6 p.m. on Fridays until 6 p.m. on Sundays. It is located at 6338 Golden Mountain Road in Sparta. more Wheelin' in the Country Located in Summertown, Wheelin' in the Country has over 700 acres of land with trails of all levels of difficulty. From ravines and rock gardens to smaller hills and gullies, you can take your 4x4 anywhere you like on this vast, privately-owned property. Wheelin' in the Country hosts special events for holidays throughout the year, celebrated with extra park days and other surprises. Overnight visitors can take advantage of primitive campsites, full RV-hookups, or cabin rentals. Find Wheelin' in the Country at 128 Anderson Creek Road. Open weekends vary, so check the park calendar for available ride dates. Windrock Park More than 72,000 acres of off-road trail riding, windmill touring, and nature hiking awaits you at Windrock Park. You can even get in a little target practice at the Windrock Shooting Range or practice your remote-control driving skills at the Tanner Ridge R/C Park. Of course, the main attraction is the vast array of trails, which range from easy to most difficult. Trails are clearly marked, and some are restricted to dirt bikes and ATVs only. Overnight guests can utilize the park's primitive campsites, cabins, or RV sites. Located at 912 Windrock Road, the park is open 365 days a year. The Ford Ranger Raptor: The Perfect Truck for Off-Roading Adventure The 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor is specially designed for high-speed off-roading action on almost any terrain. Its two-turbo 2-liter diesel engine delivers 210 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque for quick, responsive power. It runs a 10-speed paddle-shift gearbox so drivers can take over shifting whenever they want. Fox Racing shocks in the front and rear make for a more comfortable ride over the road and more stable and firm for trickier terrain. There are two modes for on-road use and four for off-road use to help with traction, torque, and controllability in different driving conditions. Off-roading is an exciting way to break up the monotony of city life, especially when you have the right vehicle for the job. Take a 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor off-roading at any of these locations near Nashville and find out for yourself how much fun it can be! https://www.flickr.com/photos/osajus/29710250278/sizes/l Image via Flickr by Osajus

Ford recently announced its 2019 lineup, and there are some surprising changes in store. The North American range has been scaled back dramatically. As sales of sedans and hatchbacks have declined, the company has enjoyed healthy increases in sales of its cornerstone F-series trucks, SUVs, and its quintessential sports car, the Mustang. As a result, Ford is reducing its lineup to reflect these numbers. According to a press release, by 2020 "almost 90 percent of the Ford portfolio in North America will be trucks, utilities, and commercial vehicles." What does this mean for Ford fans? Read on to learn more. Ford Cars While Ford is phasing out its Fusion, Fiesta, Focus, and Taurus models, it is keeping the ever-popular Mustang on the market, and it will be adding the new Ford Focus Active, a crossover hatchback that will be released sometime in 2019. Ford's vision for these vehicles is to offer them as hybrids at lower costs and with better fuel efficiency. The Mustang Hybrid will be designed to deliver the V-8-like performance its dyed-in-the-wool fans love with lower-end torque. The Focus Active will be a four-door hatchback that will effectively streamline the entire Focus lineup down to one model. more Ford Trucks The Ford F-series of trucks is its best-selling range of vehicles, and the company plans to continue that trend by adding new models and powertrains. In 2019, they will introduce a new F-Series Super Duty, and by 2020, they will debut the new hybrid F-150 featuring a mobile generator. Truck lovers will also see the return of the Ford Ranger to the midsize truck segment in 2019. Its updates include the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop technology and plenty of driver-assist features. Ford SUVs Ford plans to continue growth in its SUV section by offering eight SUVs by 2020. New versions of the Ford Escape and Explorer will debut in 2019, as well as the all-new 2019 Ford Edge, which has been redesigned with a new look and technology features. The biggest news, however, is that the Ford Bronco is returning to the company's SUV lineup after a 22-year hiatus. The Bronco will be offered in a hybrid variant as well. There will also be a new, yet to be named off-road SUV introduced in the near future. Ford Commercial Vehicles While it currently holds a commanding 38 percent share of the American commercial vehicle market, Ford plans to increase its growth in the sector in the next few years. In 2019, the company will debut a new Transit with 4G LTE connectivity, and in 2020, it will expand on its production of the E-Series. They also plan to expand offerings of driver-assist features on more commercial models. Although the announcement of Ford's 2019 lineup was a bombshell for some, it seems that the automaker is acting in response to what its customers have shown they want. More options in trucks and SUVs, including hybrid variants of most models, and the continuation of the Mustang will mean Ford fans can continue to drive the vehicles they love while enjoying better features and fuel economy. https://www.flickr.com/photos/50697352@N00/25983043028/sizes/l Image via Flickr by F. D. Richards

How would you like to spend the day in your Ford vehicle on safari seeing zebras, camels, giraffes, and tapirs? If that sounds like a distant, expensive dream, it shouldn't. This is just a tiny glimpse at all that the Tennessee Safari Park has to offer. Just two hours from Nashville, this hidden treasure invites your family to come out and spend the day driving through the park seeing these animals and many more. Read on to learn more about this family fun attraction. History of the Park Tennessee Safari Park was once a farm owned by the Conley family. The farm, called Hillcrest, produced numerous types of crops and continues to produce cotton today. The family's animal collection began with Claude H. Conley I, who gathered peafowl, pheasants, and deer to the family acreage. The tradition continued with his son, Claude M. Conley, who dreamed from an early age of owning a zoo. At the age of 10, he began his collection with two peacocks, then went on to later purchase the first herd of buffalo in the state of Tennessee. more After bringing in a variety of antelope and zebras, Claude Sr. and his sons, Claude H. II and Jon Wesley, decided to open the park in 2007. Their vision was to share these rare and endangered animals with the world and to bring a top family attraction to west Tennessee. Today there are over 60 different species in the park, meaning it has one of the largest collections of zoo animals in the state. Activities The park features a 5.5-mile drive-through safari. You can purchase feed buckets at the beginning of the trek and feed the animals you encounter along the way. The animals are said to be friendly and gentle, but as they are wild animals, they can be unpredictable at times. Children and adults will love seeing giraffes, zebras, and camels crowd around your vehicle to get a look at what's inside. The park also has a 20-acre zoo area where you can see primates, reptiles, exotic birds, tapirs, and other animals. There's a petting zoo inside as well, where you can interact with pygmy goats, chickens, and llamas. When you get hungry, head over to the Safari Grill for a hamburger, hot dog, or plate of nachos. To pick up a souvenir commemorating your visit, be sure to check out the gift shop right next door to the concession stand. Park Specifics Tennessee Safari Park is located at 618 Conley Road in Alamo, Tennessee. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with the last cars allowed in the park at 4 p.m. On Sunday, hours are from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $16 per adult and $12 per child, with children aged one and under admitted free. Feed buckets are available at the ticket booth for less than $5 apiece. The park only takes cash, so be sure to visit an ATM on your way there. The Tennessee Safari Park has so much to offer in the way of family fun. Why not hop into your Ford vehicle and take a cruise through it today? https://www.flickr.com/photos/frank-wouters/3850912477/sizes/l Image via Flickr by belgianchocolate