Westway Ford News

Every automaker in the industry has been busy working on the development of self-driving cars, and out of all the brands in the autonomous car race, Ford was recently the first carmaker to test out their Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle at Mcity. The 32-acre real-world environment, which was created specifically for testing self-driving cars, opened this past July in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Funded by the University of Michigan, Michigan Department of Transportation and 16 other companies, Mcity is the world’s first controlled environment designed to evaluate autonomous and connected vehicle technologies. Designed to look like your typical city…

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we are sure thankful for a lot here at Westway Ford. Anybody who already owns a Ford vehicle knows that they have a lot to be thankful for. Not only are Ford vehicles made with amazing styling and smart craftsmanship, they also have a lot of cool and innovative features. While some of these features are built for fun and convenience, others are built to ensure that we are safe at all times. Regardless of the feature Ford continues to build their cars to make their owners lives easier and safer. We have picked…

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…

With the leaves turning colors and the temperatures dropping, this only means one thing; Fall camping season is here! Fall is such a great time to go camping, all the leaves are changing to beautiful oranges and yellows, the weather is perfect, not too hot, not too cold. Hiking by day and hanging by the fire at night, grilling and toasting marshmallows. When going camping for the weekend there are many things that you can go without and there are a few things that you just can’t go without. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered on the…

It is very true that saving money is a top priority for pretty much everyone in the world. That being said, here in Irving, Texas one of our largest expenses is paying for fuel. Even though gas prices are currently low, it is sometimes hard to budget for fuel cost simply due to the fluctuating gas prices. We have put together a list of ways that you can save money at the pump this fall. 

Keep track of your mileage. Tracking your gas mileage is the best way to save on your fuel cost. This will allow you to understand…

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.

Prepare

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…