Ford to Reveal a 200 Mile Electric Vehicle to Compete With the Chevy Bolt

With the Chevy Bolt coming out later this year, and the Chevy Volt already out on the road, Ford will unveil a 200 mile capable vehicle to compete with Chevy's EV line.

While it has not been confirmed that this car will be released to the market by 2017, the Chevy Bolt serves to show that the rivalry between Chevy and Ford will extend to the newest trend of electric cars. It seems that this car will also allow Ford to compete with electric car manufacturer Tesla. It does not seem like Ford will have this car ready…

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Ford to Offer a Split-View Camera to See Around Corners

Yes you read that correctly. A camera that can see around corners. With the introduction of self parking cars, rear view cameras, lane assistance cameras, self driving cars and all of the other new technology in cars today, it is no surprise that there will soon be an option for cars to see around corners. This technology would help people see around blind corners and would warn of obstacles that otherwise would be out of sight and ultimately aid in reducing driver stress and potentially averting accidents.

The split-view camera will be offered in the Ford Edge and Explorer later…
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Ford Offers Two Good Options for Green Vehicles

With the rise in gas prices and all the talk of global warming many people are switching over to green vehicles these days. Green vehicles come in many varieties including hybrid vehicles, gas/electric combos, full electric and even hydrogen based vehicles. When people think of a green car, typically the first thing they think of is the Toyota Prius. Most manufacturers these days have at least one option for a fuel efficient, green vehicle, and Ford actually has two good options.

The first option is the Ford Fusion Hybrid. This model features 44/41 mpg city/highway from a…
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Tips for Car Shopping and Taking a Test Drive










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…

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Should I Get A Hybrid?

When deciding to purchase a new vehicle there are many different factors and options to take into account. Some are very easy decisions to make, where others are quite complicated. What color should I get, leather or cloth, what kind of sound system, how big of a car do I need? All these options can seem overwhelming at times. One thing that everybody is looking for is a car that gets good gas mileage and will ultimately save them money. What is the best way to guarantee that you get this? Buy a hybrid! While there are many reasons to…

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Tips to Prepare Your Car to Trade In

There are many different reasons that we feel the need to get a new car; you need a more efficient vehicle, your family is growing, you need to down size from your extra-large SUV or you just plain feel like getting a new car. Whatever the reason may be, the time has come to get a new car, and you want to get something out of your old car. Rather than going through the hassle of a private sale, why not trade it in during the purchase of your new vehicle!

Trading in your car can sometimes take the place…

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2015 Holiday Extravaganza Parade

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…

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Ford F-150 to be Offered in a Hybrid Model

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…

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X-Files Chooses Ford Explorer for Agent Scully's Ride

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…

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F-150 Is Only Truck to Earn Top Safety Pick Award

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…

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