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Here at your Shelbyville Ford dealership, we know that Ford models are a great value, now and in the future. But we also understand that buyers want some real data to back up that knowledge, which is why we’re pleased to announce that three 2014 Ford models have been given TrueCar Pre-Owned Value Awards in TrueCar’s first year of announcing the honors. The 2016 TrueCar Pre-Owned Value Awards were given to 2014 model year vehicles, and were based on analysis of factors like performance, the brand outlook, and forecasted value. more After their careful research, TrueCar found that the 2014 Ford F-150, the 2014 Ford Edge, and the 2014 Ford Transit Connect were all at the top of their categories – full-size pickup, midsize utility vehicles, and midsize commercial vehicles, respectively. The reasons these models rose to the top were varied; the Ford F-150 impressed with its power and toughness, while the Ford Transit Connect stood out for its continued popularity and utility, among other things. But here at your local Ford dealership, we know that what all three of these vehicles have in common is the hard work and innovation of Ford automakers, and the dedication to quality that makes any Ford model stand out. Sometimes a new car isn’t the right choice, but thanks to the TrueCar Pre-Owned Value Awards, drivers can make an easy choice about the best pre-owned model for them. Whether you want a truck or an SUV for your personal use, or a commercial vehicle for your company, you can find a great value at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville. Used cars can be a scary prospect for some drivers, but with quality cars and a quality dealership right down the road for Louisville, Lawrenceburg, and Frankfort drivers, it’s easy to find a great car and a pleasant buying experience.

If anyone had the power to make traffic disappear, you know they would. Since no one, unfortunately, has that power, Ford is doing the next best thing, and making managing traffic easier than it’s ever been before. A Texas A&M Transportation Institute study showed that U.S. drivers spend an average of almost an hour a week in traffic. And of course, for drivers with longer commutes or in bigger cities, that time was even longer. While Ford can’t give people those hours back, they can make the time stuck in traffic less stressful for drivers. more The new Ford Fusion will come with available stop-and-go technology, part of its new and improved adaptive cruise control. Building on their already existing adaptive cruise control, Ford automakers created a system that can automatically brake and accelerate for drivers, and maintain a safe following distance while doing it. The stop-and-go system and adaptive cruise control use an array of sensors and innovative software to check the road via radar and camera every 50 milliseconds. This allows the cruise control to slow or even stop when necessary, and start again to keep up with the flow of traffic. With tests done in some of the most congested areas of Chicago and Los Angeles, the system has been thoroughly explored in some of the country’s worst traffic, and is ready for the daily commute. When the 2017 Ford Fusion arrives at dealerships this spring, the adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology will be just one of 20 incredible driver assist features available. This eye towards drivers and their overall experience is part of what makes Ford vehicles some of the best around. If you want to find out more about the cutting edge technology in new models, stop by our lot today and talk to a knowledgeable Ford dealer. Louisville, Lawrenceburg, and Frankfort drivers can find some of the best technology, in some of the best cars on the market, here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.

Each spring, the experts at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com take a step back from considering individual models, and take some time to look at the big picture of the brands that manufacture them. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on research from the company’s Strategic Insight team. This team tracks how brands are perceived by consumers, using data from over 12,000 shoppers utilizing KBB.com for their new vehicle research. This year, KBB.com named 13 winners in seven categories, honoring the manufacturers’ prowess in creating vehicles and brands that inspire enthusiasm in new car buyers. more The Best Overall Truck Brand in 2016 was, for the third consecutive year, Ford. Not only that, but this year marks the seventh time – out of the eight years the Brand Image Awards have been given – that Ford has been the truck brand that most excites shoppers. And with trucks like these, it’s no wonder. The 2016 Ford F-150, the best ever version of the model, leads the fleet with innovative new features and incredible power and ability. But every Ford truck is exceptional, like the best-selling heavy duty pickup truck in the country, the Ford F-Series Super Duty, which will premier an all-new version this fall. Here at your Shelbyville Ford dealership, we’re always thrilled to see the amazing models we sell honored – even if we’re not surprised by the honor! And with three years in a row of being named the Best Overall Truck Brand, it’s an easy decision for buyers to pick a Ford truck. Frankfort, Louisville, and Lawrenceburg drivers can find the best overall truck brand, and the models that make it great, here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.

There’s little doubt in 2016 that SUVs have dominated the market. It’s hard to drive anywhere including in the Shelbyville, KY area and not see roads and parking lots full of SUVs and even to some extent, crossovers. more We get it at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville. There’s a lot of merit to an SUV, our 2016 Ford Escape and 2016 Ford Explorer models are stylish, roomy, and ready to get pretty much every job done with ease. But we would be remiss if we neglected another type of vehicle that is still very much in demand and a staple of American history. We’re of course talking about the Ford F-Series trucks which are currently celebrating 39 years as America’s best-selling trucks. Here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, we’re celebrating Ford Truck Month, offering you great deals on a range of trucks from the tried and true 2016 Ford F-150 to the unstoppable 2016 Super Duty. The 2016 Ford F-150 is not only one of America’s most iconic trucks ever built, it’s also hard to top due to its diverse trims, strong performance, and many optional features. The new F-150 carries much of the stylistic offerings from the significant redesign in 2015 and implements some new features and improvements. To start, you’ll enjoy the newly updated Ford Sync 3 which replaces the old MyFord Touch system. There’s also a new trim in the F-150 which adds plenty of luxury known as the Limited trim. But if you’re not in the truck game for the luxury aspect, there are plenty of other trims for every type of driver. With a base engine of a 3.5-liter V6 that puts out 282 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque to the top-of-the-line option which is a 3.5-liter V6 turbocharged engine which rocks out 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Now is a great time to find the perfect truck for all your needs. Head on down to O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville today to find your perfect match.

When drivers think about pickup trucks, they don’t usually think of them as being fuel efficient. But fuel economy is still important, even in the largest vehicles, and PickupTrucks.com understands that. That’s why they held the PickupTrucks.com Texas Truck Showdown Max MPG fuel economy challenge. The challenge pitted some of the top pickup trucks on the market against one another. Trucks were not only rated on their fuel economy, but they were subjected to PickupTrucks.com’s usual round of tests including acceleration, brakes, sound, payload, and calculations of the gas-tank-range. After 18 total tests and expert evaluations of the trucks’ MPG performance, ride quality, tech and entertainment, and more, they were ready to pick the best. more After this extensive testing, the results are in, and it’s safe to say that when you’re looking for a great vehicle with great fuel economy, you should look for a Ford truck. The 2016 Ford F-150 with a 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6 engine beat out the competitors in mileage, payload, and performance tests. PickupTrucks.com commended its combination of the best mileage in its class as well as its capabilities and performance. Editor of PickupTrucks.com Mark Williams went so far as to say “For a small V-6 engine, it’s very impressive how well it almost eliminates the typical compromises half-ton customers have become accustomed to.” High praise, but here at your local Ford dealership, we think it’s well earned. The 2016 Ford F-150 with the2.7 liter EcoBoost engine boasts an impressive 21 mpg in the city and remarkable 26 mpg on the highway. When you combine this with 325 horsepower, 375 lb-ft of torque, and high payload and tow ratings, it’s hard to beat the 2016 Ford F-150. Lawrenceburg, Louisville, and other area drivers can learn more about the truck that’s got it all here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.

When buying a new car, everyone wants to get a great deal. And who could blame them? A car is a big purchase, and drivers want to make the most of it. But there’s more that goes into a good deal than just the initial price – there’s the also the long-term costs of owning a vehicle. These costs can be more difficult to determine, but Kelley Blue Book is here to help. Every year, the experts at KBB.com announce their 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, which honor vehicles expected to have the lowest expenses over the next five years. They look at factors like depreciation, insurance rates, and projected maintenance costs to determine the winners. more This year, drivers can feel confident when they head to our Ford dealership – four of this year’s Ford models had the lowest projected cost to own in their categories. Thanks to its low depreciation and insurance costs, the 2016 Ford Focus ST dominated the other sporty compact cars in the cost to own estimates. The 2016 Ford F-150 meanwhile won out over other full-size pickup trucks thanks to its low fuel costs and insurance rates. Other full-size SUVs gave way to the 2016 Ford Explorer thanks to overall low projected costs including fuel and maintenance, as well as a lower depreciation. And the 2016 Ford Mustang GT builds on its low Fair Purchase Price with a great residual value and low maintenance costs to have the lowest projected 5-year cost to own of high performance cars. As these awards demonstrate, a new Ford isn’t just a great deal on day one. Our outstanding models will treat drivers’ wallets well in the long run too. So no matter what kind of vehicle you’re looking for, you can find a great price and a great projected cost to own on everything from a small compact to a Ford truck. Louisville and Lawrenceburg drivers can come by O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville any time to find out more about why Ford models are such a great choice.

There are always a lot of factors to consider when buying a car, factors like comfort, drive experience, budget, and much more. But for most drivers, there’s another factor that’s can be difficult to determine – whether they are getting the best vehicle for their money. Luckily, U.S. News and World Report understands how important it is for consumers to feel like what they are getting in their vehicle is worth the money they paid. So every year, they produce a list of the best models for drivers’ money, across a variety of categories. They understand that what a vehicle is really worth is based on the real quality, operating costs, and comfort, not just the bells and whistles of fancy add-ons and exteriors. more In the 2016 list, the editors at U.S. News and World Report looked at models that had long-term value for drivers as well as a great ownership experience, and determined the Best Cars for the Money. And this year, the 2016 Ford Fusion took the top spot amongst hybrid cars! Here at your local Ford dealership, we know there’s a lot of reasons the 2016 Ford Fusion deserves this award. Its lithium-ion battery allows drivers to use fully electric power while going up to 85 miles per hour, and its regenerative braking allows the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid to recapture as much as 90 percent of energy. On top of the energy savers, it has all the comfort, practicality, and affordability you would expect from a Ford car. If you want to know that you’re getting the best hybrid for your money, look no further than the 2016 Ford Fusion. Frankfort, Louisville, and other nearby drivers can come by O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville today and talk to an expert Ford dealer about getting the best for their money.

Ford vehicles are great products. This is true for myriad reasons. From appealing yet unique styles in cars like the 2016 Ford Focus to the iconic and performance-ready 2016 Ford Mustang to the heavy duty tried and true 2016 Ford F150. more Ford might be the oldest car company but it never feels or acts old. Which is why we love helping our Shelbyville Ford drivers find new Ford vehicles and maintain their current ones, whatever their needs. And here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, we were excited when we learned that according to CEO Mark Fields, the company was going to triple its investment in developing new driver assist features. While not many specifics have come out, it seems that the major projects right now include finalizing a traffic jam assist and a “fully active” auto-parking system. The system is reported to be able to shift, brake, and steer into a parking spot. The traffic jam assist will supposedly be able to run on autopilot by improving and combining the adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist features that currently exist for a few seconds of no-hands driving. Ford automakers are also in talks to work with Alphabet, Google’s parent corporation, to create self-driving cars. Anyone who’s been paying attention to the internet for the last couple of years knows that Google has been working on self-driving cars for some time. The potential partnership would purportedly use the Ford automotive software and systems technology that make such great vehicles, along with Google’s resources. The technology seems to be moving in the right direction. We won’t say that similar technology isn’t being developed or exists in some form for any other company, but our belief is that when Ford automakers do something like this, they do it right. You don’t have a company that’s built some of the best automobiles for the last hundred years or so and not know what you’re doing. We’re looking forward to seeing how much further we can go in a Ford automobile.

Ford has been making an ongoing commitment to the environment lately. From improving fuel efficiency with their EcoBoost engine to making their production facilities greener, Ford automakers are moving towards sustainability. And in the latest move, they are making their Auto Start-Stop technology standard for every 2017 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost engine. The Auto Start-Stop automatically turns off the engine when a vehicle is stopped, which not only cuts down on harmful emissions, but increases fuel efficiency. more In the 2016 Ford F-150, this technology came standard with the 2.7 liter EcoBoost engine, but in the upcoming 2017 model, it will come with all the EcoBoost engine choices. Given that the popularity of the Ford EcoBoost is rapidly increasing, this change could have a huge impact. In fact, it’s possible that the Auto Start-Stop could appear in over 60 percent of the new lineup. For drivers who need the power and capabilities of a Ford truck, but are concerned about their fuel economy and the environment, the EcoBoost engine and Auto Start-Stop are huge factors in the Ford F-150 a great sustainable and fuel efficient option. Drivers already know that the newest versions of the Ford F-150 are the toughest and most technologically advanced versions yet, and with the expansion of the Auto Start-Stop, we here at your local Ford dealership think it’s safe to say that the 2017 Ford F-150 will also be the most eco-friendly version of the truck yet. So if you’ve been holding off on buying a truck because of gas costs or your concern for the environment, you don’t have to wait much longer – soon you’ll be able to get the full package with the newest Ford F-150. Lawrenceburg, Frankfort, and other nearby drivers can learn more about the EcoBoost engine and the Ford F-150 at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.

Last month in Detroit, Ford revealed another of the exciting new models coming to drivers this year, the 2017 Ford Fusion. The newest Ford Fusion will come in a number of versions, including not one but two hybrid options, as well as a Sport trim and the luxurious Ford Fusion Platinum. These options, along with a lineup of three different EcoBoost engines to choose from, will make it easier than ever for drivers to get the exact driving experience they want from their new Ford. more The 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2017 Ford Fusion Energi give drivers two different ways to save on gas and lower their environmental impact. The Hybrid and plug-in hybrid Energi utilize software to improve the drive experience, while efficient electric motors improve fuel economy and lower emissions. But if a sportier drive experience is what you’re excited for, look no further than the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport. With a combination of all-wheel drive and a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which is unique in its class, the Ford Fusion V6 Sport boasts a projected 325 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. And for those of you looking for a more refined drive experience, the Ford Fusion Platinum will deliver, with a luxurious interior featuring leather-wrapped instruments and steering wheel, a unique grille and eye-catching exterior, and of course, an award-winning EcoBoost engine to give you an easy, comfortable ride. It’s never too early to start thinking about your next car, and the time until the 2017 Ford Fusion arrives will fly by before you know it. Here at your local Ford dealership, we know we’re not the only ones excited about the newest and best-yet version of the always popular Ford Fusion. Louisville, Lawrenceburg, and Frankfort drivers will be able to find the new Ford Fusion in just a few short months here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.

The Ford Escape, already a hugely popular SUV, is looking to win over even more fans with the newest model, which will arrive at dealerships this spring. The 2017 Ford Escape will boast significant changes and improvements over previous years, while still retaining all the features that make the model so great to begin with. These changes come in response to customer feedback, and include features like upgraded driver-assist technologies, new engines, and improved connectivity. more The 2017 Ford Escape will feature not one but two new EcoBoost engines, a 1.5 liter or 2.0 liter version, which work in tandem with the now standard Auto Start/Stop to improve mileage and decrease emissions. New technology will make driving the Ford SUV easier than ever, technology like Enhanced Active Park Assist, adaptive cruise control and collision warning, a lane-keeping system, and Ford SYNC Connect, which allows for remote start and monitoring of the vehicle using an app. There are also improvements to the interior, like the push-button parking brake, an all-new steering wheel with audio and temperature controls, and a re-positioned gear shifter, among many other features. If you’ve driven a Ford Escape before, you know the model is already one of the best SUVs on the market. With these changes, we have faith that the 2017 Ford Escape will take its place as a giant in the SUV market. But if you can’t wait for spring, or if a new car isn’t the right choice for you, don’t worry – all these changes are simply building on the excellence of previous Ford Escape model years. So come visit O’Brien Ford to find a new 2016 Ford Escape or a used version from a previous model year right here in Shelbyville. Used cars or new, all our vehicles have the excellence of Ford automakers behind them, and you can’t go wrong with any version of one of the best SUVs on the market!

The 2016 Ford Focus is another year older and with the new year, it adds some new features like the new Sync 3 technology interface, a six-speed automatic transmission which is available for the 1.0-liter EcoBoost model, and some tweaks here and there to the optional packages. more Overall, the 2016 Ford Focus is a great option if you’re looking for a smaller sedan. And with the hatchback option, you can pack what you need with ease. Combine the fun look of the car with a quiet and well appointed interior, balanced ride and responsive handling, and a pretty good list of high-tech options and you’ve got yourself a nifty little vehicle. The 2016 Focus knows what it is and where that puts it in the larger market. And frankly, here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, we’re grateful that the Focus is comfortable in its skin. Because that means we can confidently offer our Louisville, Lawrenceburg, and Frankfort area Ford drivers with a great option for drivers who want a sophisticated, smaller vehicle. The vehicle handles road nimbly but doesn’t sacrifice comfort to do so. And with the new Sync 3 Touchscreen interface you’ll enjoy better smartphone integration, voice-activated technology, and an interface that feels more intuitive than ever. There are also several engine options to choose from on the Focus so you can hit the road running however fast or eco-friendly your heart desires. The standard engine is a respectable 2.0-liter four-cylinder that puts out 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. And with an EPA estimate of 31 mpg combined, you’ll be riding for a while before stopping to fill up. Shelbyville Ford drivers who are looking for something compact but that doesn’t feel compact should definitely check out the 2016 Ford Focus. Stop by our dealership at 720 Mt. Eden Road, Shelbyville, KY today to schedule a test drive.