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A dog or cat won't pack their own suitcase for your next long road trip. It only makes sense you'd need to figure out what items to bring along to keep your pet content.

If you happen to be on the hunt for a full-size SUV, we here at Garnet Ford would be quick to couple you up with ours, the 2017 Explorer.

Why, you ask?

That answer, conveniently enough, can be found in the clip below. Link up with our friends over at MotorWeek to hear all about the latest Explorer:

Mean and muscular, the Explorer's top-of-the-line engine -- a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 -- is not for the faint of heart.

Standard with the Sport and Platinum models, the turbo-V6 joins with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Total output weighs in…

The latest review Edmunds posted of the 2016 Ford Focus RS is unique in a few important ways.

First of all, it's the 2016 model, not the brand-new model. This may not seem like such a big deal to those in the know—there have been very few changes between model years, including engine output holding steady at 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque—but enthusiasts having a hard time getting their hands on a limited-edition 2018 Focus RS can rest assured that a pre-owned model is just as much fun.

Second, Edmunds Road Test Manager Jonathan Elfalan…

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The automotive industry as a whole is barreling toward a future where clean, zero-emission electric cars drive themselves. Ford is as committed as any to this goal—the American company has a large fleet of self-driving Ford Fusion sedans, raised the range of the Focus Electric to 115 miles, and has promised to continue adding hybrid and plug-in models to its lineup, including a hybrid F-150.

Yet...

Car seats are an essential piece of equipment if you're a parent of young children. They're also one of the most frustrating. Installing a car seat can be downright painful and most would prefer to avoid it when they can.

If you're tired of car seat frustrations, we'd suggest you take a look at the 2017 Ford Escape.

SUVs have been growing more and more prominent on the road for years now. Drivers love their versatility and, as time goes on, more and more people are abandoning other auto type in favor of SUVs. Case in point, data from earlier this year found that two-thirds of SUV owners shopping for a new car bought a replacement SUV. No other car type on the road can boast the same.