Filed under: Crossover, Ford

When we drove the all-new Escape recently, Ford was still awaiting official EPA certification for fuel economy. Now, though, the numbers are in, and the Blue Oval can confidently state that it offers the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the small crossover segment... with an automatic transmission, that is.

The hero engine for the new Escape is Ford's new 1.6-liter EcoBoost inline-four, offering up 178 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, this engine is good for 23 miles per gallon in the city and 33 mpg highway, besting the…

The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid has made itself a staple of the new Ford lineup. Based on the already popular 2012 Ford Fusion, it gives drivers in Sioux Falls the fuel economy of a compact car, with the kind of comfort they've come to expect from a mid-size sedan. It really is a win-win situation.

 

Some of you may be hesitant about hyrbrids, but Sioux Falls Ford doesn't blame them. And neither does…

Filed under: Technology, Ford

Ford is looking to put a new twist on the term "old money." The automaker may add old, shredded, out-of-circulation U.S paper currency to its list of recyclable materials that may be used for cushions, insulation and other components.

With about 10,000 pounds of paper money being shredded per day, Ford is exploring adding it to a list of recyclable or reclaimed materials that includes soybeans, denim and plastic bottles.

Ford has cut its petroleum use by about 5 million pounds a year by using soy-based material for foam that is installed in seat…

Ford sales for the month of March did not disappoint. The American automaker sold 223,418 vehicles marking a five-percent increase over the same period last year. And while everyone here at Sioux Falls Ford, is already privy to the value found in new Ford we sell, we know that some vehicles are driving this impressive sales number upward more than others.

 

What were the top sellers? Let's start with the 2012 Ford Focus…

LINCOLN will help nay-sayers believe that new cars can be just as reliable as old ones. In fact, according to a study by JD Power and Associates, new vehicles like LINCOLN MKZ are more reliable than ever.

 

A Vehicle Dependability Study, performed by these auto experts since 1987, researches reliability of cars dating back three years. In this case, vehicles from 2009 through 2012 were looked at, and LINCOLN vehicles experience a consistent amount of…

Ford Fiesta is a newer model in the US, but throughout India, Fiesta has been setting sales records for years. Two new trim levels are coming to that country, available on Fiesta's PowerShift Automatic variant. Those trims are the Style and Titanium+ additions, which feature best in class fuel economy, luxury interiors, and upgraded suspension.

   

"The all-new Fiesta Powershift Automatic really opens up the segment by making the aspirational become achievable. With class-leading features…

Next time you go into Sioux Falls Ford, you might be handed a free dinner, or offered a back rub. LINCOLN is taking advice from the resort and Five-Star restaurant dining industry. The auto maker is looking closely at the hospitality industry while redoing their dealership.

 

Customers will be referred to as "clientele" or "guests" for a more personal connection. Local and national newspapers or magazines will be available, possibly even food and complimentary massages…

Would you spend $300,000 on a Ford Mustang GT500? What if it was a one-off, completely unique test model? A proud new owner just snagged a variant at this price from Barrett-Jackson's Auction in Scottsdale, AZ - with proceeds going towards charity.

 

The specific vehicle was a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 prototype, use during the development of 2013's model.

 

This special Mustang test vehicle is a rare find. The car was only driven…