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Buying a new car can be exciting and scary at the same time, especially if it is your first time buying a car. There are many things you can do to get ready for buying a car including research and identifying what you need in a vehicle. We have compiled a list of 4 tips to get ready to buy a new car.

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With the internet being the go to place for any type of research, it is a great place to start when researching a potential vehicle. When you first decide to buy a car, it is ideal…

AutoPacific's 2015 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards have been revealed and we're ecstatic to announce that Ford's lineup of light- and heavy-duty trucks swept both truck classes! The 2015 Ford F-150 rose to the top of the light-duty pickup class and earned the second-highest vehicle satisfaction score ever recorded by AutoPacific, while the Ford F-Series Super Duty won big in the heavy-duty pickup class. Known for having one of the best truck lineups available, Ford continues to show the world why their models trump the competition.

As America's best-selling pickup, it comes as no surprise that the F-150…

Summertime is officially here and that means so is everyone's favorite Saturday evening event: Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo! Held each weekend from June 13 to August 1, 2015, this premier Saturday night affair brings live music and entertainment to the Dallas Zoo. Suitable for all ages, Safari Nights welcomes locals to stop by and enjoy exciting musical performances and check out some of the zoo's wildest attractions.

Songwriters, tribute bands and local singers are set to take the stage this year during Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo. Open to the public and zoo members, Safari…

Many people think that wheel alignment ids not a very big deal when it comes to car maintenance. Most likely it is overlooked due to the fact that it is not something that is visible to the human eye. Wheel alignment is one of the most important services to get done on your car, due to the affects it may have on your car. Very basically, when your wheels are out of alignment, your wheels are pointing the wrong way and not pointing completely forward. Having misaligned wheels can affect your suspension and steering, but most importantly it can affect…

Ford has Produced the 5 Millionth EcoBoost Engine

The Ford EcoBoost engine was originally manufactured to appeal to the consumer that is looking for good fuel-efficiency but is not willing to compromise power. It was first offered in 2009 in the Ford Taurus SHO as a 3.5-litre, V6 engine. Engines equipped with EcoBoost technology are designed to deliver power and torque consistent with those of larger engine displacement, naturally aspirated engines while achieving approximately 20% better fuel efficiency and 15% reduced greenhouse emissions than these same engines. Ford sees EcoBoost as an affordable and versatile alternative to the power…

Vaughn Gittin Jr. is known for his outstanding abilities on the race track, so when we recently got word that he decided to take his 2015 Ford Mustang RTR for a joy ride on a frozen road, we knew the end result had to be phenomenal. Lucky for us, the entire act was filmed and now has been released by Ford, giving us a glimpse into the art of drifting on ice.

In the short clip released on Ford's YouTube channel, you can see Vaughn Gittin Jr. take to a frozen track in his 2015 Mustang RTR. The car…

The brand-new Ford Fiesta R2 rally car has been outfitted with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, becoming the first car to compete in the R2 rally class with the small displacement. The Fiesta was homologated by the FIA into the category due to new regulations allowing cars equipped with a 1.0L turbocharged engines to enter the R2 class.

Delivering 168 horsepower, the all-new Fiesta built by M-Sport will make its debut this year at Rally de Portugal, scheduled to be held in May. For the remainder of the season, it will compete solely in the Drive DMACH Fiesta Trophy…

 At this year’s Geneva Auto Show in Geneva, Switzerland Ford has unveiled the 2016 Ford Focus RS. This will be the first Focus RS to be sold in the United States. Meant to compete with the Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf R and Audi RS3, the 2016 model looks more mean and aggressive than the Focus hatchback. That may or may not have something to do with the fact that it was developed with input from Ken Block. Featuring 19-inch alloy wheels with sport tires as well as a new spoiler, two large exhaust tips and new grille the new…

Our cars are a big part of our lives! From shopping around and choosing the one that fits our needs perfectly to spending a big part of our day behind the wheel, it's no secret that our vehicles can sometimes be an extension of ourselves. After all, you wouldn't choose a car that didn't mesh well with your lifestyle and personality. In fact, your Dallas-area Ford dealer, Westway Ford, believes you can tell a lot about a person just by looking at the color of their car. We'll explain below.

White. White represents a fresh, clean…