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The Five Best Dishes to Make for the Holidays

December 21st, 2022 by

The holidays are a time for family, friends and of course, food! If you’re looking to impress your guests this year, try one of these five delicious holiday dishes. From traditional classics to festive twists on old favorites, there’s something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Pick a dish from this list and…

A Brief History of Car Paint Colors

November 29th, 2022 by

Believe it or not, the colors that you see on cars today are the result of a long and complicated history. In the early days of the automobile, there were only a handful of colors to choose from. But as technology progressed and society evolved, so too did the palette of available car colors. Today,…

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FORD MUSTANG HEADED BACK TO LE MANS – THIS TIME, WITH THE ALL-NEW SEVENTH-GENERATION

September 26th, 2022 by

“Mustang is raced at all the great tracks around the world, but there is no race or track that means more to our history than Le Mans,” said Bill Ford, executive chair, at The Stampede, the debut of the all-new seventh-generation Ford Mustang. “It’s where we took on Ferrari and won in the 1960s and…

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MUSTANG MACH-E ORDER BANKS RE-OPEN; NEW EPA-EST. RANGE INCREASES ON PREMIUM; UPDATED PRICING AND COLORS

September 8th, 2022 by

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 – Ford is reopening U.S. order banks Tuesday for the Mustang Mach-E with updated pricing and features as it continues to increase production for the popular all-electric SUV. Ford’s U.S. electric vehicle sales were up 168.7 percent in July with Mustang Mach-E up 74.1 percent, the second best-selling electric SUV…

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5 Things to Remember When Driving an EV This Summer

August 11th, 2022 by

Planning a fun road trip in your EV this summer? Then you’re going to want to read this! As an electric vehicle owner, you’re most likely calculating your battery’s range and planning the trip accordingly, so we put together some tips to help you out. While battery technology in EVs has made substantial progress in…

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4 Tips to Keep Your Car Looking Great

July 8th, 2022 by

Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply a daily driver, keeping your car clean is always a must. While it may seem like a daunting task to keep your car clean, it truly isn’t, especially with our Charles Gabus Ford helpful car cleaning tips. As with any chore, the more you keep up with cleaning…

Ford Dealers Now Have Access to Remote-Assistance Technology to Help Get Customers Back on the Road Quicker

June 30th, 2022 by

Two-way, hands-free electronic headset provides real-time visual and audio communication between dealership technicians and team members at the Ford Technical Assistance Center in Dearborn, allowing for more efficient diagnoses Technology uses remote assistance software powered by augmented reality, which allows team members at the Technical Assistance Center to display modified or enhanced images to the…

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Electric Vehicles are More Practical Than You Think. Here’s Why

June 9th, 2022 by

As fuel prices soar and climate change becomes a larger public concern, the need for electric vehicles becomes clearer and clearer. Despite the growing need for electric vehicles, there is no shortage of negative rumors surrounding the vehicles. You’ll hear about “range anxiety” or how rare materials are used to build batteries for EVs. The…

Ford Pro Leading Companies into Electrified Future with Electric Vehicles, Charging Solutions, In-Vehicle Software

June 3rd, 2022 by

Ford Pro™survey* of U.S. fleet managers shows 60% of commercial businesses eager to adopt EVs perceive the process to transition a “headache,” Ford Pro partners with businesses to tackle these integration complexities with software solutions that enable faster adoption Wilbur-Ellis and Pacific Gas and Electric Company join growing list of companies selecting Ford Pro to…

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Buying a Used Car? Here are 5 Maintenance Tips to Make Life Easier.

May 25th, 2022 by

Everyone knows that buying a used car is a great way to save money. However, the real key to frugal car ownership is performing your own maintenance at home. You can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars simply by performing your own routine maintenance on your vehicle. When it comes to owning a car,…

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