Go Green at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville
There’s never a bad time to think about the environmental impact of your car, or the impact fuel costs have on your wallet. But with long days and the long road trips ahead of most drivers, summer is an especially good time to go green in a new Ford truck or car. And here at your Shelbyville, KY Ford dealership, we’ve got you covered. Read the rest of this entry »
Take a Trip in a New Ford Car
As the weather has recently been showing, summer is upon us, which means months of warm air, sun, and school-free kids are ahead of us. One way to keep your summer exciting without breaking the bank is by taking day trips or short road trips to a weekend getaway, and there’s no better way to do that than in a Ford car, SUV, or truck. And luckily, there’s a lot to see and do not far from Shelbyville, KY. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford F-Series Honored for Brand Image
Every year, Kelley Blue Book uses their expertise about buying cars and honors brands with the best image. They base their decision on “perception data” on buyers of new cars, honoring a brand that really gets the attention of buyers, and earns their enthusiasm. Brand image can be the product of many factors, including quality, communication from the automaker, and how well the brand has captured the imagination of the car buying public. This year, for the fourth year in a row, the 2017 Ford-F Series was given a Brand Image Award as the Best Overall Truck Brand. Read the rest of this entry »
How Ford Models Make Parking Easier
Parking is a necessary but unloved part of the driving experience, and when it comes to the dreaded parallel parking, often actively avoided. But there’s no avoiding parking completely, which is why Ford automakers have worked hard to make the whole experience easier, safer, and better for everyone involved.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor a “Must Test Drive” Truck
Editors at Autotrader have spent months test driving almost every new vehicle on the market, in situations from off-roading to daily carpools. After their testing, they considered which models they would declare a “Must Test Drive” option for consumers. Their criteria was not just the excellence of the vehicle – they also considered the unexpected, and what each model offered that would change how you thought of the vehicle or the brand. When the team eventually narrowed it down to 12 unanimous picks, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor was declared a “Must Test Drive” truck for 2017. Read the rest of this entry »
Take Your Dog for a Ride in a Ford Truck or SUV
For many of us, our dogs are our best friends. And of course, we want to take our best friends with us when we travel, hit the park, or while visiting friends and family. Here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, we want to make sure you and your pooch are safe and comfortable for however long you’re in the car together. Luckily, we’ve got a great selection of models on our lot that can do just that! Read the rest of this entry »
You may have noticed over the past few years that SUVs on the market have been increasingly varied in size and capabilities with compact SUVs and crossover vehicles becoming more popular. But what about those of us with large families, or pets, or equipment who still need the real-deal, full-size SUV? Don’t worry, here at your Shelbyville Ford dealership, we’ll have you covered with the all-new 2018 Ford Expedition. Not only will this full-size SUV provide the space you need, but it’s also the smartest, most capable, and most adaptable version of the SUV ever, with all the technology and flexibility to take the SUV market into the future. Read the rest of this entry »
Why Drivers Love Ford Technology
If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ve probably heard us talk about things like how the advanced technology in the 2017 Ford F-150 makes it the smartest version of the truck ever, or the advanced safety features in family vehicles like the 2017 Ford Escape, or all the Ford models that come with the available SYNC3 system that can keep drivers connected and entertained. Today we thought we’d go a little more in-depth about some of these elements. Read the rest of this entry »
2017 Ford F-150 “Most Wanted”
When editors from the car-buying website Edmunds.com sat down to select the Most Wanted cars from 2016, there was a lot to consider. Editors had to weigh their own opinions about their favorites with the models that car buyers loved in order to choose the best and most desired vehicles on the market. But how to even determine which cars that buyers were choosing? Editors analyzed data from 10 months of 2016, looking at driver consideration on the Edmunds.com website, along with sales, days spent in dealership inventory before being sold, and more. Then editors contributed their own rankings, averaged everything out, and finally, the “most wanted” cars of the last year were selected. Read the rest of this entry »
Lease or Buy a Ford Car?
If you’ve decided the time has come for a new, or new-to-you car truck, or SUV, you may be facing a tough decision about whether to lease or buy your new ride. Here at your Shelbyville Ford dealership, we know there’s a lot to think about, but we’re hoping to make that decision a little bit easier for you. Only you know what your life looks like, but we’re confident you’ll be able to make a decision if you consider a few key factors. Read the rest of this entry »
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