Westway Ford News

During the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Ford continues to show why they are a leader in the muscle car industry. The new design for the 2024 Mustang is going back to the roots of the Mustang, bringing into the forefront some of the design features from the first generation back in the 1960s.

Both companies agreed to purchase 310 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. It comes from DTE Energy's Michigan wind farms. The company will be able to power its manufacturing facilities in Michigan. It will be done with 100 percent renewable energy.

When considering electric vehicles, many car buyers like the concept, but they are also unsure about the cost of owning an EV for several years. According to research by Consumer Reports, EVs come out ahead of conventional vehicles on total ownership costs.

This prestigious award is given to the best new utility vehicle each year. The Bronco's rugged good looks and impressive performance helped it receive the top vote. The Ford Bronco has been named the 2022 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. They announced at a ceremony held by the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year jury. It is the second time that a Bronco has won a prestigious award. It is the first time the SUV got the top prize for two years consecutively.

 
American drivers have trusted the iconic Kelley Blue Book publication for generations. The Best Buy Awards are issued to select models each year that meet some of the most rigorous criteria in the auto industry. Let's take a closer look at some 2022 Ford models that won the KBB Best Buy Awards.

 
Ford has always been a brand that defines entire classes of vehicles. Their F-series has been a near half-century bestseller among truck owners, while their SUVs earn award after award. Commercial vehicles like their vans lead the way in that class, too. So when Ford announced all-electric variants in the truck, SUV, and van classes, everyone was thrilled at what might be on the horizon. Our dealership now has news about the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit.

 
Many new Ford vehicles come equipped with SYNC, a wi-fi hotspot that can be connected to up to 10 devices via the FordPass app. To make use of this feature, you first need to download FordPass on the device of your choice and activate SYNC connect.

 
Ford announced that the Mustang Mach-E would be named one of Car and Driver's EV of the Year in 2021. This new EV will come with excellent performance as a sports car. It is unclear when this car will be open to the public. Still, it is expected to be sometime in 2022, Car and Driver test different cars every year to discover better performance and enhance existing technology.

 
Ford is committed to furthering the electric vehicle market thanks to the most significant investment ever by an American automobile manufacturer through its plans to plans to create two technologically advanced manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky. Ford has invested $11.4 billion in the facilities, which are expected to create almost 11,000 new jobs.

 
Across the four oceans on Earth, we see 13 million metric tons of new plastic added to them each year. There are currently 46,000 pieces of plastic in every square mile of the ocean. To help reduce this amount, Ford has started utilizing 100 percent recycled ocean plastic to construct their automobiles. The current Ford Bronco model utilizes a harness clip design that is made from plastic from the Indian Ocean. While the part isn't visible inside the vehicle, it plays an important role in the interior security of the vehicle.