CES 2016: F150 Earns "Best of Innovation" for Trailer Backup Assist Technology

One of the features of our favorite pickup, the Ford F-150, has been named the top honoree for the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show Best of Innovation Awards, in the Vehicle Intelligence category. We love coming across exciting news like this, so we knew we wanted share it with you.

As its name would imply, the system known as Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes reversing with an attached trailer a much less stressful experience. The feature allows for the programming of ten separate trailers...

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XCAR Tries the Speedy 2015 Ford Focus ST on for Size

Have a hankering for speed? Seeking a muscle-bound model that does things a little differently than your average sports coupe? Well, then, listen up. Your chums at Szott Ford just may have the perfect pony for you.

Known as the 2015 Ford Focus ST, this vehicle is so much more than some humdrum hatchback. Get a feel for all it brings to the table from the fine folks at XCAR:

Though the Focus ST's turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is outrageously athletic -- offering 252 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, to be exact -- it's also surprisingly fuel-efficient.

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AutoGuide.com Takes a Spin in the Fresh-Faced 2016 Ford Explorer

There sure is an awful lot to love about our large-and-in-charge utility vehicle, the completely redesigned 2016 Ford Explorer.

Just ask AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor, Mike Schlee.

He had plenty of great things to say about the new Explorer in his recent video review. Take a moment to hear him out:

If fuel economy is a priority, the new EcoBoost engine just may be the one for you. This turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder, good for a hearty 270 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, is expected to achieve 22 mpg combined in front-drive form and 21 mpg combined with…

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2016 Ford Edge Will Introduce Adaptive Steering

This desirable crossover is about to get even better.

 

 

The tech site SlashGear effectively explains adaptive steering: "Traditionally vehicles have a fixed ratio for turns of the steering wheel and turns of the tires. Adaptive steering is able to adjust that ratio to make the vehicle easier to turn and more agile at low speeds. At highway

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Ford Shows Off More 2017 SVT Raptor Footage

Since it was unveiled in January, the 2017 Ford SVT Raptor has created quite the buzz in the niche world of off-road performance trucks. Set to go on sale a year from now, the new truck is currently in the throes of rigorous testing to ensure it’s the best of the best. Recently, the Blue Oval shared some footage of the testing.

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#MustangMonday

Let's face it: Monday's are a bummer. To ease the blow of saying goodbye to another weekend, here's a cool photo of one Mustang and two rainbows:   A #Ford #Mustang and a double rainbow across the sky. #MustangMonday pic.twitter.com/XHn5dzkjNv — Ford Motor Company (@Ford) August 10, 2015   Pretty, right? Did you know that you can get a new Mustang with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine? That means 310 horsepower, 320 pound-feet of torque, and a best-in-class EPA-estimated rating of 21 city/32 hwy/25
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Ford introduces the unstoppable Edge

In this day and age there are so many people and distractions that stand between us and reaching our accomplishments. We swim in a sea of competition and people are constantly trying to one-up each other. Why not take back your power and individuality and simply just be yourself? Ford is proud to introduce the 2015 Ford Edge.

Here at Szott Ford, we think you'll be quite unstoppable in the 2015 Ford Edge. The Edge features a powerful, 2.0-liter, V-6 engine that reaches up to 316 horsepower. Its new, bold design is sure to grab the attention of…

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A Man, His Dog, and Their Love for the Mustang

It's not every day that we find the car that makes all our driving dreams come true; to find that one car that we know we'll love for the rest of our lives is a great thing but, sometimes, you simply have to let it go. In the video below, you'll see the story of a man who decides to sell his old but pristine Ford Mustang, his dog who absolutely loves it, and how they deal with the loss of an automotive friend. Don't worry though, as this one has a very happy ending:

 

 

 

 

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How Ford designed the Mustang to be sprinting pretty for 2015

It may be called a "pony car," but the 2015 Ford Mustang carries itself like a suave stallion.

 

If you've been following Ford news, you've heard that this year's model is fully redesigned -- but what exactly does that mean for ride quality? We've all heard the marketing gimmick of an "all-new" vehicle that isn't really new at all; just an older model with some nips and tucks.

 

Well, the 2015 Mustang has been genuinely and thoroughly nipped and tucked, from its aggressive headlights to its retuned suspension. Its new independent rear suspension makes for a…

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