When it comes to car manufacturing it’s a common assumption that it’s a man’s world. But behind the new Ford Explorer was a design team of four female engineers. One of their contributions was the MyFord Touch. The voice recognition system allows drivers to customize GPS instructions, set climate controls and perform most radio functions. Their goal of the Explorer program is to redefine what a SUV is. One of the engineers is a mother of two who drives 50 miles each way to work. During the commute she was able to focus on things to improve upon. Julie Levine told the Sun times, “I didn’t want to drive an ostentatious gas guzzler. I call the new Explorer a ‘smart’ SUV, not just a sport SUV.” more ›

There will be no Cubs-Cardinals endgame to their current series. The Cards have postponed tonight's game at Busch Stadium due to a death in the family. 29-year-old relief pitcher Josh Hancock died in a car crash early Sunday morning. Hancock, driving alone in his 2007 Ford Explorer, struck the rear end of a tow truck that was stationed in the left lane. The Cards pitcher died at 12:35 a.m. at the scene; the unidentified tow... more ›