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Waze is Coming to Ford SYNC 3

Ford Sync 3 with Waze 

Navigation for vehicles is not exactly new news, but using Waze for navigation is an exciting new development for Ford to be used with the SYNC 3 interface. Waze is a navigation system, but it also offers so much more. It's a crowdsourcing of sorts, bringing up to date news to others using the app on the road about conditions.

Ford has decided to partner with Waze to bring integrative navigation capabilities to the Ford line. Using the SYNC 3 interface, drivers can now use the app on their smartphone but plug into the vehicle's USB port, bringing…

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Ford Snags Two Top Awards From SEMA

Ford Winds Big at SEMA

Ford recently took home two prestigious awards from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new Ford Focus earned the Hottest Hatch recognition, while the brand-new F-Series achieved the Hottest Truck accolade for this year’s show.

These coveted recognitions made Ford the dominating automaker of the event. Since 2010, Ford has achieved 15 out of the 33 Hottest Vehicle accolades delivered by SEMA. Featuring more than 50 vehicles on…

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New Mustang GT Performance Package

New Ford Mustang Model

If you’re already a fan of the new Ford Mustang, you’re going to love this. Buyers of the sports car will now have the option of opting for the new Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2. Offering a variety of signature design cues, the addition makes the iconic sports car even better.

The car comes equipped with a special chassis, antilock braking tuning, unique stability control, electric power-assisted steering, Brembo six-piston front calipers…

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Ford and LULAC Work Together to Award $400,000 in Grants and Scholarships

 

A total of $400,000 in scholarships and grants were awarded to students and LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. The Ford Motor Company Fund, which is a philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company, recently announced the awardees of the Ford Driving Dreams Grants. The announcement was made at the 88th Annual LULAC National Convention in San Antonio, TX. The grants and scholarships were awarded to support programs that encourage students to finish and graduate high school, as well as providing resources to help them follow their dreams.

Not only does the fund allow current students to chase after…

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Coca-Cola & 2017 Ford Escape Hit the Road for Cross-Country Road Trip

The 2017 Ford Escape has teamed up with Coca-Cola in an effort to raise brand awareness during a 21-day journey across the U.S.

Sporting custom Coca-Cola badging and a #JourneyXJourney social media hashtag, the new Escape is sure to grab attention during the 4,000 mile, 20-plus stop trip. The tour will end in Los Angeles on Oct. 5. The compact SUV will also be trailed by a 40-foot motorhome with some of the…

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Back-to-School Driving Tips from the National Safety Council

School is now officially back in full swing in Grand Prairie, meaning that parents, teachers and students alike will be heading out onto the roads of our fair city, ready to kick off the new year right. To help make this new school year safe and fun for everyone, we’ve put together some great back-to-school driving tips from the National Safety Council.

Tip #1 – Watch for pedestrians

One of the most dangerous areas for kids is actually near their schools, where more children are hit by cars than any other area in their neighborhood. Because of this, we highly…

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Ford Extends Production of New GT Supercar for Two More Years

The response to Ford’s all-new GT supercar has been so positive that the automaker is planning to extend production of the car for two more years.

“While we can’t build enough Ford GTs for everyone who has applied, we are going to produce additional vehicles in an effort to satisfy more of our most loyal Ford ambassadors,” says Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. “We want to keep Ford GT exclusive, but at…

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Voice-Activated SYNC 3 Coming to All 2017 Ford Cars

Ford is welcoming their SYNC 3 voice-activated infotainment system to all 2017 Ford cars this model year.

This exciting new expansion of their infotainment systems should be a welcome addition for many new car shoppers, who are not only looking for powerful and reliable cars in the Grand Prairie area, but also cars that are technologically sophisticated as well.

“We developed one platform – SYNC 3 – and have been able to quickly offer the technology across…

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