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Used Cars Benefit Matthew House 2008-03-07 04:07:51 Have you ever thought about donating your certified Ford to serve a greater cause? That’s exactly what the MatthewHouse
lets you do.
The Fergus Falls-based Matthew House organization helps people who are trying to get a fresh start after struggling with substance abuse. The organization operates as a home for residents to help them get back [...] Read more:Used Cars
Have a Party With Ford Fiesta 2008-03-07 04:05:28 The new and redesigned Ford Fiesta
debuted at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year. And the Ford Motor Company is placing a lot of confidence in this small vehicle to bring many consumers back to their local dealers for another look.
The Michigan-based automaker used its global resources to design a new Fiesta boasting a [...] Read more:Ford Fiesta
, Party
New Regulations Make Used Cars More Valuable 2008-03-06 04:07:33 I’ve blogged several times about how used cars are a much better value than new cars. But when the federal government’s new emission regulations kick in, used cars are going to be in even higher demand.
According to one major automotive executive, consumers will begin turning to quality used cars, such as certified Fords and other pre-owned vehicles, to [...] Read more:Regulations
Ford Kuga: Funny Name, Better Car 2008-03-06 04:05:56 You probably haven’t heard a lot about the Kuga, but that’s because it’s one of the Ford vehicles that isn’t available in the North American market.
Yet.
But Ford showcased it earlier this year at the Geneva Auto Show, where it almost stole the show. Based on Ford’s Iosis X concept from the 2006 Paris auto show, the Kuga [...] Read more:Funny
Car Dealers Focusing More on Used Cars 2008-03-05 04:07:23 Fewer people are buying new cars. Why would you want to purchase a brand new vehicle that is only worth 80 percent of what you paid for it the minute you drive it home?
That’s why car dealers are shifting more of their resources to sell used and certified vehicles.
But do you know the main reasons why [...] Read more:Focusing
, Used Cars
2008 Mustang: Not Your Daddy’s Car 2008-03-05 04:05:45 The 2008 Ford Mustang
is virtually unrecognizable from the Mustang of yesteryear. I remember my uncle’s Mustang as a masculine vehicle that people would take notice of every time he peeled away from a stop light. I remember accompanying him on drives in the evenings and looking through the sunroof at the stars in the clear [...] Read more:Daddy
Sirius Is Serious about Used Cars 2008-03-04 04:07:33 You know that many of the new cars on the market include Sirius
Satellite Radio, but did you know the company is expanding into the used-car market, too?
It’s an exciting time for Sirius, as the company is also planning a merger with XM Radio. This creates a win-win situation for the consumer who, until the merger [...] Read more:Used Cars
Bright Spot for Ford Is New Focus Model 2008-03-04 04:05:48 Although automakers are prepared for a gloomy year in terms of vehicle sales, there was one bright spot for the Ford Motor Company.
The 2008 Ford Focus
proved to be the best-selling model last month. The redesigned small car has Ford’s exclusive SYNC system, to which officials attribute most of its sales success.
According to Ford sales [...] Read more:Bright
Older Drivers Maintain Cars Better 2008-03-03 04:07:04 Okay, so that headline doesn’t surprise you. You’ve seen the older drivers that won’t go over 35 miles an hour. And many of them only drive their certified Fords to church on Sundays. But as an entire group, older drivers really do maintain their vehicles better.
According to a national survey conducted in Canada by Be [...] Read more:Drivers
, Maintain
Ford Vehicles Top List of Best Bargains 2008-03-03 04:05:26 Cars.com recently released its new list of great vehicle bargains, and once again, you’ll find Ford vehicles on that list.
The Chicago-based company used a variety of criteria for its decision. Each automaker’s buying incentives was a major factor, but the company also considered ownership costs, driving experiences with each vehicle and safety features as [...] Read more:Vehicles
Who Else Wants a Ford Mustang Racing Car? 2008-03-13 05:07:27 Recently, 25 proud race car owners received delivery of the coveted Ford Mustang
FR500S. If you don’t know what that is, it’s the Ford Motor Company’s production racing vehicle. You can buy one for yourself for only $75,000. I think I’ll order mine next week.
The night before the new owners received their racers, Miller Motorsports [...] Read more:Racing
Hypermiling Tactics: The Final Installment 2008-03-13 05:05:12 Have you been getting some great tips for saving gas from the last few blogs? If not, that’s totally understandable. These hypermiling techniques are for the hardcore fuel saver and they really don’t save much unless you use all of them. But if you want more tips or just enjoy reading about the lengths people [...] Read more:Final
More Facts about the Model T 2008-03-12 05:07:27 One of the most famous (and infamous) Ford vehicles of all-time is the Model T. Yesterday, we looked at some of the interesting facts that surround this well-known automobile. Today, we’re going to give you some more facts that you might enjoy.
• The first Model T units could only travel at a speed of 45 [...]
Still More about Hypermiling 2008-03-12 05:07:03 If we intrigued you with the lengths that some drivers will go to in order to save a few bucks in fuel, keep reading. I saved the most astounding tactics for today’s post.
4. Watching the real-time display: Some newer models, including many certified Ford vehicles, have a real-time display that shows exactly how many miles you’re getting [...]
Ford’s Model T: Love It or Hate It? 2008-03-11 05:07:31 When Henry Ford’s Model T ruled the planet, it was the most beloved and the most hated vehicle on the roadways. On the one hand, it was the first vehicle that was affordable for “the masses.” As a result, people named it “The Common Man’s Car.”
But on the other hand, there were so many problems [...]
More about Hypermiling 2008-03-11 05:07:16 Yesterday, we gave you a brief education about hypermiling: when it started, what it is, etc. Today, we’re going to tell you some of the steps, both safe and unsafe, that hypermilers use to increase their gas mileage. As you read these, though, keep in mind that some of them could be dangerous and you should [...]
How to Become a Hypermiler 2008-03-10 05:07:24 We’ve all been stuck behind a car that is moving too slowly for our approval. At first thought, you might think the driver’s an octogenarian coming home from his weekly trip to the supermarket. But then you get a closer look and find out the motorist is thirty-ish and perfectly able to go the speed limit and beyond. If [...] Read more:Become
Who Else Wants a 1998 Ford F150? 2008-03-10 05:05:23 Recently, the government in Mexico instituted a ban on imported vehicles. Now, you can only bring in vehicles built for the 1998 model year. That includes the 1998 Ford F150.
Why such a limitation on imports?
Used-car dealers in the United States, especially those near the southern national border, were buying old vehicles at auctions for a small [...]
UK’s Mondeo Tops List of Customer Choices 2008-03-14 05:07:18 The European Mondeo
is one of the more popular and successful Ford vehicles in the region. In addition to the car’s winning a multitude of awards recently, the ACF Car Finance company has noticed a huge increase in sales figures. In fact, the Mondeo is the automaker’s best-selling model thus far in 2008.
But the Mondeo [...] Read more:Customer
Using Cruise Control for Better Fuel Efficiency 2008-03-14 05:05:02 We all know that we can use the cruise control feature on a certified Ford or other vehicle when we’re driving down the highway. But did you know you can use it in other ways to help you save gas mileage?
Intrigued? Keep reading.
By accelerating slowly from a complete stop, you save gas. You can accelerate slowly with the [...] Read more:Control
, Cruise
, Efficiency
Now Is Your Chance to Purchase Ford History 2008-03-17 05:07:18 Have you ever wanted to own a piece of Ford’s illustrious history? If you attend the Barrett-Jackson auction in Palm Beach on March 29, you can do just that. In cooperation with Roush Performance, Ford is going to auction off its final 2008 Roush P-51A Mustang. As this is a limited-production vehicle, it’s going to be [...] Read more:History
, Purchase
Environmental Police Reporting for Duty, Sir! 2008-03-17 05:05:56 If you’ve been keeping up with the news relating to the environment, you’ve likely heard some weird stories. I recently encountered one reporting that Australia is considering a Child Tax. This basically means that people who have children will have to pay a tax because they are creating more people, which means bad news for the environment (Australia’s idea, not mine).
But [...] Read more:Police
, Reporting
Revisiting the Bullitt Mustang 2008-03-19 05:07:05 If you decide to order one of the 7,700 limited edition Mustang
s built to replicate the one from Steve McQueen’s Bullitt
, here are some of the things to expect from it.
• Under the hood, you’ll find a powerful 4.6-liter engine with a three-valve V8. With 315 horsepower and 6,000 rpm, these new Ford vehicles have [...]
Jiffy Lube Shows Its Charitable Side 2008-03-19 05:05:11 If you’ve ever taken your certified Ford to a Jiffy Lube for an oil change, the employees have probably tried to sell you a transmission flush, tire rotation, air filter, or any number of other services. That’s what happens to me. But the automotive service company is showing another side by trying to raise $1 [...]
Get Your Hands on a Bullitt Mustang 2008-03-18 05:07:10 I’m too young to remember when Steve McQueen’s Bullitt
came to the big screen. But I’ve seen that movie so many times that it feels like a part of me. I watch the entire movie, but the real reason I watch is the car chase scene. I think that’s why a lot of people watch it. [...] Read more:Hands
, Mustang
What Everybody Ought to Know About Car Warranty Basics 2008-03-18 05:05:33 A car warranty is an essential part of buying a new or used vehicle. But with all those pages filled with the smallest print, they can be overwhelming and frustrating. Combine that with the rules that differ from state to state and you might just sign on the dotted line and simply hope you’ll never [...] Read more:Basics
, Everybody
, Warranty
I Want KITT! 2008-03-21 05:07:17 Did you know that Ford is auctioning off the two KITT vehicles used in NBC’s made-for-TV movie that will hopefully turn into a pilot episode for a new series?
For me, that’s like a dream come true. I grew up watching David Hasselhoff fight the bad guys in the original Knight Rider TV show. And then [...]
Five Things Your Car Will Do in 2020, Part Two 2008-03-21 05:05:45 Yesterday we talked about how your car will be able to predict the future in 2020. Today is Part Two
.
Communication with the Road
The second thing your 2020 car will be able to do that it can’t do now is communicate with the road. That’s right . . . the road. Sounds crazy, right? Listen to this. [...]
More Facts about the New Ford Bullitt Mustang 2008-03-20 05:07:46 Ford’s new Mustang
modeled after the one Steve McQueen drove in the 1968 movie Bullitt
is very similar to the original. But there are still some minor differences that make it even better. If you’re considering placing your order for one of the 7,700 available units, here are some more similarities and differences.
• The interior is [...]
Five Things Your Car Will Do in 2020 2008-03-20 05:05:41 You’ve seen the commercials for the cars that can park themselves with the push of a button. You’ve probably even seen the vehicles that can change lanes by themselves. But it looks like that’s just the tip of the iceberg as far as what vehicles will be able to do in the next decade. A CNN.com article discusses five things a [...]
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