For some car owners, regular washing of their car is an act of devotion reflective of their pride of ownership.  For others it is a therapeutic relatively mindless chore that gives them a way to unwind.  Then there are those who find regular car care to be a burden they would rather avoid. Whichever category [...]

It’s two and counting.  This is the second year in a row that Kelley Blue Book has chosen a Ford for “Best Redesigned Vehicle”.  This year it was the hot, hot, hot Taurus sedan that received the honor.  Last year it was the Ford F-150.  An executive from KBB was quoted as saying, “This is [...]

With the price of gas today, all drivers are looking for ways to experience better fuel efficiency.  Thankfully there are many simple measures in your day to day routine that will deliver higher miles per gallon.  All those dollars you save on gas can go into a bank account for when you’re ready to buy [...]

You can deny it all you want, but there is really no getting around the fact that the holidays are just around the corner.  That means spending lots of time in your Ford – shopping, visits to family, trips out of town, family outings. With so much to do, now is a good time to [...]

Halloween may have just passed, but that doesn’t mean your car can’t be haunted with scary, creepy sounds at any time of the year.  Don’t ignore strange noises.  It’s a warning that something is wrong and in need of attention. Most sounds provide clues to the issue at hand.  Below is a quick guide that [...]

Even with the high cost of fuel, millions of Americans will be driving to visit family and friends this holiday season.  Road trips make for terrific family adventures, but the National Motorist Association has a few suggestions for reducing travel headaches. Bring a spare key: A quick pit stop can turn into a disaster if [...]

This time of year we are all out enjoying the beautiful fall color and the last of the warm weather.  It’s important, thought, that you also take the time to prepare your car for the harsh winter that is only weeks away.  Follow these suggestions to make sure your vehicle is properly winterized. • Have [...]

If you are going to tackle a car repair yourself, be sure to take safety precautions.  Most accidents occur because you jumped into the repair without thinking it through, or you just want to get it done quickly and your brain hasn’t caught up with the action.  Here is a quick check list of safeguards.  [...]

Almost every region in the country has been hit with heavy rains this year.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) states that flooding is the most frequent of natural disasters.  In the Midwest in October a record twelve inches of rainfall was recorded.  Some research is indicating this is the highest accumulation of water in [...]

Ford’s all-new technology-packed 2010 Taurus will have a multifaceted advertising campaign that will be as high-tech as the highly anticipated sedan now arriving in dealer showrooms. The new campaign, which bows in early august, will pack an aggressive punch on the Web.  Even more impressive is Microsoft “tag” technology which gives consumers more information simply [...]