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With Americans enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in memory, the 2016 family road trip season will be in full swing this summer. AutoGuide recently took the new Ford Explorer Platinum for a ride through the West, and likes this understated entry in the luxury SUV category.

The Platinum Explorer's 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine provides ample power on mountain roads and standard features like adaptive cruise control...

Ford has recruited six talented artists to create murals in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The murals aim to celebrate each city's unique culture while advertising Ford. You can read a FordSocial piece about the project here: https://social.ford.com/content/fordsocial/en/articles/fusion/murals--music-and-culture-mark-collaboration-between-ford-and-ar.html.

Yesterday, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com names the winners of its "5-Year Cost to Own" awards, and we were proud to learn that Ford vehicles were awarded not one, but four times. The awards recognize the models in each category that carry the lowest cost of ownership after the initial purchase. Factors considered include depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance...

Ford : KELLEY BLUE BOOK AWARDS FOUR FORDS 5-YEAR COST TO OWN WINNERS; LOWEST PROJECTED OWNERSHIP COSTS IN THEIR... https://t.co/OdTVFWsv8Z

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As vehicles age, the cumulative effects of everyday wear and tear become more apparent. Frequent sitting on seats, leaning on armrests, and operating controls take their toll on interior fabrics, leathers, and plastics. To ensure they last as long as possible, Ford engineers meticulously test every material used inside Ford vehicles, employing rigorous assessments including spills, scratches, stretches and smells...

Watch out, world! The second bestselling model in the ever-popular small crossover segment has gotten a stunning inside-and-out update. We're talking about the 2017 Ford Escape, of course, a car that has long since been dear to our hearts. Today, we're going deep to tell you everything that's new with this model.

At Colonial Ford, we think Ford SYNC is a super useful and convenient tool for when you're on the go. Hands-free technology becomes more and more advanced with each passing generation of Ford models. It's so assertive, in fact, you may even find yourself telling it to tone itself down. Just make sure it doesn't blow up your spot during your next hot date.