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The next time you brag on Twitter that you’re good at texting and driving, you could get a public scolding from the government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The fact is that texting and driving is highly risky, and it not only endangers the person doing it, but also those around them. More than a few social campaigns have created awareness about the hazards, but there are still drivers who haven’t broken the habit, and some even go to Twitter to tell the world about it.

In a new #justdrive Twitter campaign, the NHTSA has found these…

With summer rapidly on the way, extreme heat is just around the corner. We all crave warmth so much when it’s cold in the winter, but it can have an adverse effect on cars. Thankfully, there are many things that you can do to protect your car and its parts from the summer heat. Here's a list of important guidelines.

Check Your Oil. Oil keeps your engine working properly and is important to change regularly. During warmer months, use the oil weight recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer for higher temperatures. Lots of heat is already generated in…

There’s no question that many roads around the Dallas area aren’t in the greatest shape and, unfortunately, that can have a negative effect on your car. Potholes in particular, as well as other deep fissures in the road, are the scourge of drivers around the DFW area. So, what should you do if you encounter one?

First on your list should be to check for common pothole damage warning signs. Keep on the watch for the following:

BENT RIMS
This might only seem like an appearance issue, but based on how damaged your rims are, you could encounter…

As we approach spring and summer, there is no more important time than now to be sure that your air conditioning system in your car is running properly. Rather than take a chance of it going out in the middle of the summer, get it fixed now so you can guarantee that you will never have to drive around in a hot and humid car. The last thing you want is to drive to work or to a meeting in sweltering heat and show up a sweaty mess. Not identifying that there is an issue such as low coolant can…

Westway Ford is a proud supporter of the Irving Independent School District, whose talented students currently have pieces on display at the Irving Arts Center. Every year, the center showcases work from elementary, middle and high school art students, who have the opportunity to put their work on display for the community to see. The level of talent demonstrated by the students is incredible and, as many have said, you might be surprised by the professional feel of the exhibit.

Art from Irving ISD students will be on show at the center now through April. The exhibit begins with the…

The F-150 has received revolutionary changes over the past two years, including the introduction of an industry-first all-aluminum body and new technologies like Pro Trailer Backup Assist. While other automakers might take a break on implementing more big changes, Ford has plans to make even more groundbreaking updates to its award-winning truck.

Ford’s head honcho, CEO Mark Fields, told NPR that the company is developing a hybrid version of the truck and that it could be sold in dealerships as early as the year 2020. He said Ford is more interested than ever in electrifying its lineup and, while…

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…

There’s no better place to see an entertainment-packed bull riding show than the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Coming soon at AT&T Stadium, the Professional Bull Rider’s crew will hold an Iron Cowboy competition that’s sure to excite. It’s the second PBR Major in the 2016 Built Ford Tough Series and it’ll bring together top PBR stars, who will battle to become the Iron Cowboy.

Each rider will face the buzzer, striving to bull ride for the mandatory 8 seconds or else face elimination. With each rider that’s bucked before the required time…

The 2016 North American International Auto show is in full swing in Detroit, MI, the home of Ford Motor Company. As is every year, there have been so many cool things unveiled from all the automotive manufacturers. Ford has unveiled a few new cars and other cool things including the all-new, most technology packed Ford fusion ever, the all-new F-150 Raptor Super crew, an all-new  customer experience Ford Pass and even a new Lego set for the kids.

All-new 2017 Ford Fusion

This year Ford unveiled the all-new 2017 Ford Fusion which is their smartest, most technology packed Fusion ever…

When it comes to preventative maintenance and proper service, you can trust Westway Ford in Irving, TX to take care of any major or minor service you may need. We even have a ton of great service specials to help you save money. While keeping an eye on your service schedule is very important, there are other small things you can do to ensure that your vehicle has a long healthy life. Read these tips to help you extend the life of your vehicle.

·         Keep your car clean – Obviously keeping your car clean is a good idea just for the…