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Irving's annual Holiday Extravaganza Parade will take place this year on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. Scheduled to be held from 4-6 p.m., the event will include a community parade through Heritage District and a traditional tree lighting ceremony in front of Irving City Hall.

The theme for this year's Holiday Extravaganza Parade will be none other than "The 12 Days of Christmas." From charming floats and live performances to marching bands and ensembles, there will be plenty of incredible sights for children and adults to enjoy. Anyone who'd like to participate in the parade is welcome…

The Ford F-150 has been an extremely dependable truck for over 60 years, it’s no surprise it’s been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for the last 32 years and the best-selling truck for 43 years. Now in its thirteenth generation, we have recently seen a radical change for a mass-market vehicle, much of the weight reduction stems the change from steel to aluminum in its body structure. With the lone exception of the firewall, all sheet metal used for the F-150 body is aluminum. This has been a great success in the way of reducing weight…

Fans of FOX Network’s sci-fi hit “The X-Files” may have noticed a few Ford models in the recent six-episode mini-series. One of the primary characters on the show, FBI Agent Dana Scully, who is played by actress Gillian Anderson, drives a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. It’s an all-new trim level available in the lineup, which joins the Explorer, Explorer XLT, Explorer Limited and Explorer Sport. Also featured on the show are a Ford Mustang, Escape and Taurus. If you remember past episodes of the cult classic, FBI Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) owned a Ford Taurus and called…

The Ford F-150 SuperCab recently crushed the competition, claiming the only “Good” rating in a small overlap front crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). "Good" is the highest rating a vehicle can earn in any of the company’s evaluations; and as you’ll see below, no other truck model that was tested earned top ratings across the board.

Due to its scores in this and other evaluations, the 2016 F-150’s SuperCab and SuperCrew, which had already previously been tested, won IIHS Top Safety Pick awards when outfitted with a collision warning system.

According…

If you’ve been wanting to get more active and believe in making a positive impact on the environment, don’t miss the City of Irving’s upcoming Bike Fest!

The annual event is an early celebration of Bike to Work Week, which takes place later in the month on May 16-20. To get ready for a week of cycling around town, you and your family are invited to come to Bike Fest on Saturday, May 7, where you’ll receive loads of important information about bicycling around the Irving area.

From learning about the safest bike routes to receiving…

There are many things that can get your wheels out of alignment, especially this time of year with potholes everywhere. Proper alignment is very important to keep an eye on because if your wheels are out of alignment, many other problems can arise. From difficult handling to reduced fuel economy to reduced safety, unaligned wheels can really hamper a pleasant driving experience. There are a few ways to tell if your car needs to be realigned, and we are here to help. Follow these tips to know if you are ready for a re-alignment service:

·         Steering Vibration – One of the…

Many people are put off by the thought of purchasing a car and weaving through the sometimes arduous task of financing the vehicle. Having a great understanding of automotive financing is very important when it comes to getting the right price on your next new or used car. It is a wise decision to have the financing plan fully prepared before you even come to the dealership, that way you can save time and that will help the dealer find the perfect car for your lifestyle and your budget. Here are some great tips to keep in mind when considering…

It’s the start of summer and that means turning on the A/C instead of the heat in your car. But what if your car isn’t blowing that refreshing cold air like it used to? It might mean that your A/C needs to be looked at and fixed!

How exactly does your A/C work? It’s a lot of fancy words involving thermodynamics, so here’s the watered down version: When you turn on the A/C, the car’s compressor compresses the system’s refrigerant and raises its temperature. It loses heat while it flows…

Summer is almost here and that can only mean one thing for all moms: transporting your kids all over the city to sports games and practice, friends’ houses, movie theaters, summer camp and anything else your kids can think of wanting to do. If your vehicle is unreliable or small, this can be a daunting task that you will start to dread. Here at Westway Ford, we are always thinking of you moms and have put together a list of great Ford vehicles that will make life so much easier and safer for you. Whether it’s a car or…