Or that asphalt and concrete perform differently in weather conditions? Senior research scientist at NASA’s Langley Research Center Tom Yager recently explained the science behind highway design.
In winter, it’s important to make sure that your tires always have maximum contact with the road, as even the best roads can be hazardous when sleet, snow and slush create a thin film of water between your tires and the road. Plain and simple, maintaining traction helps keep you safer on the road.
Here are some things to remember as you drive this winter:
Ford recently announced its best November year-to-date sales growth since 2009. Growing demand for Ford’s passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles helped lit the American car company to rock star status in Europe as sales skyrocketed for the first 11 months of the year to their highest peak in seven years.
The American car company’s total vehicle sales climbed slightly by six-percent to 1,248,800 in Ford’s 20 traditional European markets. November sales in the same region made up for 104,700 car sales, up by...
Ford Motor Company announced it would produce mass vehicles with full autonomy by 2021. What does that mean exactly? Ford’s plan is to create a vehicle with no steering wheel, and no gas or brake pedals. In order to reach this innovative goal, Ford is investing in or will be collaborating with four startup companies to enhance the development of their autonomous vehicle. Their plans also include doubling their Silicon Valley Team and Palo Alto campus.
Mark Fields, President, and CEO of Ford notes “The next decade will be defined by automation of the automobile, and we see autonomous…
Hate trying to find parking? See how drivers can eliminate that anxiety with #FordPass™ in more than 160 cities.https://t.co/gBSSOGVOhA
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) August 26, 2016
If you hate looking or paying for parking, you will be happy to learn about Ford’s latest technology – The FordPass®. Users can enter their destination into the app to view all available supported parking areas that are nearby, view the price of parking, and make a payment in advance with FordPay feature.
Available parking spots are updated in real-time, so app users will always have up-to-date information...
Are you considering the full-size crossover class for your next automotive purchase? Well, if so, your chums here at Liberty Ford of Maple Heights feel you'd be wise to try ours -- the 2016 Ford Explorer -- on for size.
We're not the only ones eager to give the latest Explorer two thumbs up, however. Equally as smitten by the SUV is Autotrader reviewer Jabari Jones. Check the clip below to hear him depict his feelings in full:
Available as an option on the Base, XLT and Limited trims is the EcoBoost engine, a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder. Offered with…
Consistently a fan favorite among shoppers and staffers alike here at Liberty Ford of Maple Heights, the 2016 Ford Mustang, as it turns out, holds a very special place in the heart of Autotrader personality, Jabari Jones, too.
What'd Mr. Jones enjoy most about the muscle car? Click "play" on the clip below to hear the whole story:
Though each and every Mustang engine option has its appeal, arguably none are more thoroughly impressive than the 5.0-liter V8 of the top-tier GT trim. Offered with your pick of either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic with…
Contractors, fleet managers, and hardworking Americans have turned to Ford to provide the toughest trucks around for many years, and the 2017 Ford Super Duty is no exception. This Super Duty dropped about 350 pounds in weight, but retains its structural integrity, strength, and power. But that’s not what we wanted to bring to you today; instead, we’re excited about the 2017 Super Duty’s excellent offering of smart tech. Who said brawn and brains don’t mix? Well, they certainly hadn’t seen the 2017 Ford Super Duty, that’s for sure.
In a press release from yesterday, Ford announced a new collaboration with the Autism Alliance of Michigan that seeks to provide individuals with autism opportunities to gain work experience and on-the-job training. Kicking off June 1, the pilot program is known as FordInclusiveWorks, and will provide work roles in Ford's product development organization...
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