New and Improved Ford Escape Coming Soon
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.
The Perfect Compact Companion: 2016 Ford Focus
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.
Two Ford Models Win “Most Popular”
On the surface, the Ford F-150 and the Ford Mustang couldn’t be more different. The newest version of the large and powerful Ford F-150 is beloved for its abilities to haul, tow, work hard, and give a great driver experience. The Ford Mustang, on the other hand, combines the classic muscle car look and feel with modern technology to give a fast, sporty, and exciting experience to drivers in the market for a small but powerful car. But when you look beyond the surface, these two models actually have a lot in common. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford Begins Road Testing of “Autonomous Vehicles”
California has recently granted Ford an autonomous vehicle driving permit, which will allow the company to begin testing of an autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid this year on public roads. If “autonomous vehicle” is ringing a bell for you, you’ve probably heard of the concept – these autonomous models are what are more commonly referred to as self-driving cars! At the Ford Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto, over 100 researchers have been hard at work on creating new and innovative ways to take driving to the next level, including the development of an autonomous vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford EcoBoost Impresses in Police Tests
Ford has been a longtime supporter of city police departments, and their popular Police Interceptors are a key part of the fleets for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and Michigan State Police (MSP). Recent testing for both departments demonstrated why the Ford EcoBoost Police Interceptor is such an important addition to the forces. In particular, the Ford EcoBoost Police Sedan came out at the top of its tests in both Michigan and LA, even beating out competitors powered by V8 engines. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford to Work with Google on Autonomous Cars
Ford vehicles have been around since the beginning. Setting a precedent for automobiles and creating some of the most iconic vehicles through the many eras that cars have now been around for. From the Model T to the predecessor of the 2016 Ford Mustang, the company has had some pretty iconic vehicles.
2016 Ford F-150 Green Truck of the Year
When most people think of “green” vehicles, trucks aren’t the first image that comes to mind. But Ford is changing that, especially when it comes to their hugely popular Ford F-150. In fact, the 2016 Ford F-150 includes a wide variety of eco-friendly technology and engineering, so much that it has earned itself an environmental award. Green Car Journal takes time every year to determine what the most environmentally friendly vehicle choices are for drivers, and they have named the Ford F-150 the Green Truck of the Year for 2016. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford Models Win Autoguide.com Reader’s Choice Awards
While we’re always excited to hear when the experts love a Ford vehicle, here at your local Ford dealership, we’re even more excited when real drivers love what they find in Ford models. That’s why we were so excited about the results of the Autoguide.com Reader’s Choice Car of the Year awards. These honors are voted on by Autoguide.com readers, real drivers just like our customers. Once the votes are in, Reader’s Choice awards are announced in six categories, and the overall choice for Car of the Year is announced. This year, two Ford vehicles were voted in by Autoguide.com’s readers, and the top honor of Reader’s Choice Car of the Year went to one of them. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford F-150 a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy
When Kelley Blue Book says something, car buyers listen. That’s because for years, Kelley Blue Book and their KBB.com website have been giving careful, expert, and unbiased opinions on cars and their value to drivers everywhere. And every year, car buyers eagerly await one of the best resources from KBB.com, their annual Best Buy list. The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards draw attention to the best of the available vehicles for the upcoming model year. They are based on a whole year’s worth of vehicle testing and evaluation of most models on the market. They also factor in data analysis of elements like pricing, cost to own projections, consumer reviews, and vehicle sales. The result is an incredibly well researched list of the best of the best for drivers around the country. Read the rest of this entry »
Power of the Horse in the 2016 Ford Mustang
The classic workhorse of a muscle car is back for another year in the 2016 Ford Mustang. The new 2016 Mustang is revving its engines for the new model year and comes to us with some notable upgrades that only make it more desirable than ever. Which is actually pretty hard to do considering this slice of American automotive power is already a very solid choice for drivers who want to feel like they went out and bought a ridiculous sports car without sacrificing their wallets and any practicality.


