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Smart, sporty style. An assortment of outstanding engine options. And a list of creature comforts so long, it's likely to make your head spin. This is but a small sampling of that which our full-size SUV, the 2017 Explorer, brings to the table.

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Then, go ahead and pair up with our pals at MotorWeek. Their assessment of the Explorer is as follows:

Clamber to the summit of the Explorer model range, and it's there you'll be met by the aptly named Platinum.

Standard equipment on this trim includes a…

Recently, the new F-150 was recognized for its outstanding power and performance over its competitors.

 

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With the recent inclusion of the all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine, the 2017 F-150 has earned best-in-class status thanks to its powerful 375 horsepower performance and segment-leading 470 lb.-ft of torque, making this legendary pickup truck a force to be reckoned with.

To stay on the cutting-edge of technology, Ford has recently donated to a California-based startup company dedicated to making three-dimensional maps for future autonomous vehicles.

 

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The automaker, along with three other companies, donated over $6.6 million in seed funding to Civil Maps in order to help jumpstart this technological boom. Civil Maps will use artificial-intelligence to collect data from sensors on self-driving vehicles.

Okay, it might not be the one and only key to success, but as Ford Fusion Hybrid owners Steve and Gabrielle point out in the video below, finding a car that you can agree on certainly lends itself to a long and happy marriage. Steven wanted a comfortable midsize sedan, Gabrielle wanted a good-looking car. And both wanted a fuel-efficient vehicle. As it turns out, the Ford Fusion Hybrid checks all of those boxes, and more.

Can one really teach an old dog new tricks? Well, if the 2016 Ford Mustang is any indication, the answer is most definitely a big, fat yes.

This point was proven just one year ago, as the fully redesigned 2015 Mustang was nothing short of a smashing success. Will the 2016 model keep the good times rolling? Ride along with Autotrader reviewer, Jabari Jones, in the video below to find out:

With goodies and gadgets galore, the Mustang V6 is a most excellent entry-level offering.

Standard features on this model include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlamps ...

Just 24 percent of millennials, and only 40 percent of Americans overall, can answer common questions about vehicle financing, according to research from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation. For this reason, Ford Credit announced a new series of videos designed to deliver this information in an easy to understand format...

Ford : GET SMART: NEW FORD CREDIT VIDEOS OFFER EASY ANSWERS TO COMMON CREDIT QUESTIONS https://t.co/QTpFlJGTvq

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A distracted driver drifts across the yellow line and clips your truck. The collision is loud and terrifying. Your airbags deploy, glass shatters around you, and the entire frame shakes.

Most full-sized trucks, in that scenario, will fare poorly. In some cases, the brake pedal and lower dashboard will push into the driver's legs, pinning them until rescuers arrive.

If you were lucky enough to be driving a 2016 Ford F-150 SuperCab or SuperCrew, however, you may be able to walk away shaken, but completely unharmed.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released the results of the

For young mother, Terry Maxfield, it was love at first sight. She’d gone to the Ohio dealership to look for a family vehicle. She was expecting a baby and already had a toddler. But when she saw the beautiful, blue 1965 Ford Mustang, she knew that it was her car.

She drove it off the lot and the rest, as they say, is history. The two have spent 50 years together and covered many miles of road.

Sometimes though, life circumstances change and Terry, sadly, had to find a new home for her beautiful blue Mustang.

"Explore Maine’s beautiful, rugged coast by traveling along historic U.S. Route 1, which will provide you with striking views of timeworn lighthouses, sleepy fishing towns and snow-covered forests. Make sure to stop in Kennebunkport, a romantic little town that’s home to seaside mansions belonging to powerful politicians, as well as quaint bed-and-breakfasts owned by Mom and Pop."