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Enjoy the Ford EcoSport Fob Keyless Entry

If you're considering buying a new vehicle, a compact crossover, such as the Ford EcoSport, is a model you should consider. Compact crossovers are popular because they offer more interior space than a sedan, but they are more fuel-efficient than a full-sized truck, for people who do not need that much stowing capacity.

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Find a Great Driving Experience with the 2018 Ford Explorer

The 2018 Ford Explorer SUV is receiving many updates to it including a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engline, new paint choices, and wheel options. The inside of the car will include a Wi-Fi hotspot and 4G LTE modem. The Ford Explorer is a full-size SUV that has standard leather seating, rear auxiliary climate control, a 12-speaker Sony audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, and navigation assistance.

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Blind Spot Information Adds to Driver Awareness

Defensive driving is an important element being safe on the roadways. It only takes a split second for and accident to happen and can be extremely dangerous or even life-threatening. All drivers know to check their blind spot while maneuvering in and out of traffic. However, motorists have a great deal of distractions while operating cars these days. They often take even the smallest safety practices for granted.

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What are some seasonal maintenance items to take care of on your vehicle?

Winter is fast approaching, and one of the things you need to do before the snow, ice and bitter cold show up is to make sure your vehicle is ready. Here at Malloy Ford of Charlottesville, it's important that you stay up to date with your service needs as the year continues. Here are some important seasonal maintenance items to take care of on your car or truck:

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2017 Ford Fusion Receives Top Safety Pick+ Rating from IIHS

Equipped with a new available active braking system, the 2017 Ford Fusion recently earned the distinction of being named a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The new system boosted the Fusions front crash prevention rating from Basic to Superior, and a modified front end structure helped the vehicle earn the highest rating of "Good" for all five crashworthiness assessments...

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Ford Announces New V-8-beating EcoBoost V-6 Engine for 2017 F-150

As Ford continues to lead the way in innovation, recently the automaker announced a new engine option for the upcoming 2017 F-150 lineup. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 power plant delivers a class-leading 470 pound-feet of torque, more than any truck in its class, and even more than V-8 engines with twice the displacement...

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ICYMI: Ford is Only Automaker Named to Ethisphere's "Most Ethical" List

As consumers place increasing emphasis on ethics in business, Ford Motor Company continues to maintain its places as one of the most trusted brands, not just in the auto industry, but in the world as well. Last week, Ford issued a press release announcing that Ethisphere Institute has named the automaker to its 2016 list of "World's Most Ethical Companies." Ford has now been named to the list for seven consecutive...

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Four GT Race Cars to Compete at Le Mans

66, 67, 68, 69. Those are the numbers that will be worn by Ford GT racecars at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. Fifty years ago, at the 1966 running of the classic endurance race, Ford shocked the racing world as the GT40 Mk.ii achieved a 1-2-3 podium sweep, ahead of competitors from Porsche, Alpine, and Ferrari.

This year, Ford is set to return to Le Mans, as race organizer ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest) confirmed acceptance of for GT supercar entries, for the race which is set to run June 18 - 19. Featuring cutting edge…

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Henry Ford Museum Opens “Engines Exposed” Exhibit

Do you remember the comedy, Night at the Museum, with popular actor, Ben Stiller? In it, Stiller’s character takes a job as night guard at the Museum of Natural History. Though he fears being bored, his reality is much different as each night the characters and animals in the museum come to life.

We don’t think that’s the case at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, but a special exhibit going on now will bring car aficionados to life. “Engines Exposed,” is the exhibit. It features 50 classic Ford vehicles and offers sneak peeks beneath the…

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In Case You Missed It: Ford is Returning to Le Mans

This news was released a few months ago, but it's definitely worth repeating for those who may not have been aware.

In 1966, Ford entered a handful of GT40 Mk.II race cars into the famous endurance race 24 Hours of Le Mans. In a surprising result, Ford took first, second, and third place, while defeating formidable names like Porsche and Ferrari, that later of which had won the previous six races.

Fast forward to today, Ford has announced that they will enter their latest GT race car into the 2016 Le Mans competition, on the 50th anniversary of…

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