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Your car breaking down is going to make for a seriously bad day. But what if you could fix it rather than be stranded on the side of the road? Here are two simple tools to keep in your roadside emergency kit that just might help you get back on the road.

Jack and spare tire
One of the most common problems people experience on the road is a flat tire. Something as simple as making sure your spare tire and jack are in the vehicle can save a bad day.

Ratchet and socket set
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The latest Ford innovation could potentially save a lot of lives, and here at Colonial Ford, we could not be more thrilled to share the news! Ford Motor Company is working toward the capability of launching and landing drones on the backs of moving Ford F-150 trucks, giving first responders and other emergency personnel access to a whole new set of life-saving technologies.

Squad. #TruckTuesday pic.twitter.com/9nQQDvTbup

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) December 20, 2016

 

Did you know that Ford Trucks have been named the official truck of the NFL? This union is fitting considering that both brands promote a vision of strength. While the Ford brand presents toughness in the form of a pickup truck, the NFL showcases it through their impressive players. Together, they make an all-American partnership that will surely appeal to football fans and driving enthusiasts alike.

#FordTrucks is the official truck of the @NFL! pic.twitter.com/tzXN8e0VTt

— Ford Trucks (@FordTrucks) September 7, 2016

 

If you're considering the hot hatch class for your next daily driver, we here at Colonial Ford think there's a good chance you'll meet your match in the American automaker's latest, the all-new 2016 Ford Focus RS.

Also holding this hatchback in extremely high esteem are the automotive mavens at MotorWeek. Check the clip below to learn what they like best:

Lurking just beneath this bad boy's bonnet is the star of the show: a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. Teaming with a six-speed manual transmission and a standard all-wheel-drive platform, this four-banger generates ...

Searching for a full-size SUV for you and yours? Well, if so, please allow your pals at Colonial Ford an opportunity to introduce you to ours, the 2017 Ford Explorer.

Will it be a match made in heaven between you two? Check the clip below -- a video review of the latest Explorer from the industry experts at Autotrader -- to make that determination:

Sure to catch the eye of performance enthusiasts everywhere, the Explorer's top-of-the-line engine option -- a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 -- is quite honestly in a league of its own.

Offered exclusively with the Sport and Platinum trims, this…

Looking for #summer #roadtrip ideas? These @Interior national parks are well worth the drive. https://t.co/SI2ondiTkW

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) June 27, 2016

Ford recently tweeted this piece about five National Parks worth driving to this summer. The Adirondacks, which are only a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Danbury, CT region, were mentioned three times, for different routes the daring driver could explorer.

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail runs part of its 518-mile course through the Adirondack North Country, winding along the St. Lawrence River, and down the shores of Lake...

Say hello to the 2017 #Ford #Fusion, an impressive combination of safety and style. https://t.co/xsnrWXbsjB

— Ford Fusion (@FordFusion) June 16, 2016

When you go out to brave rush-hour traffic on your morning commute, you shouldn't have to feel brave, but you never know who's going to run a red light. A safer car can help you feel confident no matter how crazy traffic is, like the 2017 Ford Fusion.

The new Fusion received upgrades to frontal crash protection in small-overlap collisions, and an advanced new Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking...

?? @KelleyBlueBook named #Ford #Fiesta one of the "Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000”. https://t.co/0IN7MucuTp pic.twitter.com/E7F6BjxPcF

— Ford Fiesta (@FordFiesta) May 19, 2016

When Kelley Blue Book named the 2016 Ford Fiesta on its Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 list this year, it was the sixth time Ford's tiniest nameplate received that honor. What does the Fiesta do to consistently earn the title of "cool"?

• SYNC 3 AppLink™ is a standard feature, putting voice command, music streaming, smartphone integration, and more at the fingertips of drivers of any budget.
• Wide…

2017 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid - First Drive Review https://t.co/VJcvou43FE pic.twitter.com/Z3scNETNUd

— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) May 23, 2016

Do pictures of polar bears standing forlorn on melting ice nibble at your conscience, but you still find it hard to surrender luxuries in the name of countering climate change? Do you enjoy having the latest technology, a smooth and quiet ride, and premium leather appointments?

Ford may have exactly the vehicle you've been waiting for. The 2017 Fusion Energi is coming this summer to Danbury.

Among its updates to exterior and

 

Getting love from all corners of the ??. #Ford #Mustang https://t.co/MxsrsFW7NN

— Ford Mustang (@FordMustang) April 20, 2016

 

"Ford, which revamped the current Mustang with foreign sales in mind, says the pony car was the world's best-selling sports coupe last year, based on new sales numbers...About 19,000 out of a total of 141,000 Mustangs were sold outside the U.S. last year. Some of the hottest demand was in Europe, were 16,000 cars were sold."