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Ford’s electric truck now boasts a range of up to 400 miles and advanced bidirectional charging capabilities

  1. What is the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning? 
100

This fancy term is what manufacturers use to make you feel better about paying full price for a car.

What is MSRP 

(Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

100

This department in a dealership is where they talk you into things you didn't plan on buying but suddenly feel necessary.

What is F&I (Finance and Insurance)?

100

This Mazda SUV now offers a hybrid powertrain with three electric motors, delivering 219 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 38 mpg combined.

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?

200

This street-legal, track-ready Ford supercar is inspired by racing technology and features a powerful V8 engine.

2025 Mustang GTD

200

When you owe more on your car than it's worth, congratulations, you've unlocked this unfortunate achievement.

What is upside down? Flipped, buried,etc.

200

This is the main financial benefit of leasing a car—because commitment is scary.

What is lower monthly payments?

200

This three-row Mazda SUV seats up to eight passengers and features a luxurious interior with available Nappa leather.

Mazda CX-90?

300

This rugged Ford SUV continues to lead in off-road capability with expanded customization options and trail-ready technology.

2025 Ford Bronco

300

This 17-character code is basically your car’s social security number, but way harder to memorize.

What is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)?

300

This number in a car lease is basically interest, but they disguise it as something fancy to confuse you.

What is the money factor?

300

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, this iconic Mazda sports car returns in 2025 with a special edition featuring Artisan Red paint and tan Nappa leather.

What is the Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition?

400

Ford’s hands-free highway driving system, available on select 2025 models, allows drivers to travel without touching the steering wheel on pre-mapped roads.

What is Ford BlueCruise

400

This type of insurance covers the difference between what your car is worth and what you still owe when it gets totaled—like financial duct tape

What is GAP insurance?

400

This term describes the predicted worth of your leased car at the end of the contract—it’s the auto industry’s version of a crystal ball

What is residual value?

400

The 2025 Mazda 3 now includes this voice assistant feature on Select Sport and higher trims.

What is Alexa voice assistant?

500

This 2025 Ford off-road package includes FOX shocks, beadlock-capable wheels, and Baja-tuned suspension for desert racing capability.

What is the Ford Ranger Raptor

500

This dealership financing method lets them buy and stock cars without paying upfront—kind of like putting the whole business on a credit card

What is a floor plan?

500

This process determines how much a dealership will lowball you for the car you swear is still worth more.

What is a trade-in appraisal?

500

Mazda’s stunning concept car hints at the return of rotary power and could become the brand’s new flagship coupe.

What is the Mazda Iconic-SP?