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The 2018 Ford F-150 will be a great truck. How do we know? Well, if it's good enough for police work, it'll be good enough for you.

Ford, as reported by Autonews.com, has unveiled the new Police Responder version of its anticipated new truck, the 2018 Ford F-150. Utilizing the F-150's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine option, the Police Responder will have 375 horsepower, 470 pounds-feet torque, and 7,000 pounds of towing capacity at its disposal. With 132 cubic feet of cargo space and top speed of 100 MPH, it will be well-equipped to handle…

These road trip tips for traveling with a dog help make this process easier. Your four-legged family member requires special care outside of the home. Do:

Take his medical information with you.
Be prepared. You dog may get ill while on the road. Put his vets contact information in your phone and keep notes about his medical history including allergies. Whomever treats him during your excursion will need these details.

Plan stops for walking and elimination.
Your dog needs to stretch his legs after a couple of hours. His legs will cramp. Also, during this time, he has an opportunity…

Some people don't like to wash their cars and feel it is a waste of time and money. However, there are some legitimate reasons to wash your car. Here are some of them.

Keep your resale value high. A car that looks nice has a higher resale value, and washing your car regularly will help to make that happen. Regular washing of your car will help to protect the paint job by removing harmful substances such as bird droppings and tree sap. Regular washings also help to prevent rust and corrosion that can be caused by road salt.

Washing…

If you've yet to experience our esteemed American automaker's full-size SUV, the 2017 Explorer, we here at Garnet Ford hate to be the ones to break it to you, but:

You more than likely are missing out.

Not to worry, though, as our friends at MotorWeek are here to help you play catch-up. Join them in the clip below:

When it comes to the Explorer's top-tier engine option, a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, "next-level performance" is the name of the game.

Standard on the Sport and Limited trims, this turbo-V6 teams with a six-speed automatic transmission to…

The automotive experts at Motor Trend recently took a first look at an all-new 2017 F-150 equipped with the 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Producing 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, this easy-to-drive truck offers all the power you need, and then some.

 

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Recently Ford announced an intention to put a high-volume, fully autonomous Society of American Engineers-defined level 4-capable vehicle in operation in 2021, with either a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service. As part of that process, Ford is investing in or collaborating with four startups, doubling the size of its Silicon Valley team and its Palo Alto campus.

The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is giving drivers more time on the road by including an upgraded, massive 48-gallon fuel tank to increase the time between fill-ups.

 

 

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The new Super Duty’s fuel tank is the largest in its class, making this the most productive Super Duty ever created. Being listed as the “toughest, smartest, most capable and most productive Super Duty ever” is no simple feat, but this powerful pickup handles the job with ease.

 

A recent Harris Poll revealed that 34% of U.S. adult drivers are taking alternative means of transportation to avoid the hassle of parking.

Ford has come up with an innovative new solution for your parking woes. The updated FordPass smartphone application now gives users the ability to find, book, and pay for parking in more than 160 cities nationwide.

 

See how #Ford and @JoseCuervo work together to give excess agave a second chance as potential car parts. #FarmToCarhttps://t.co/OmvRv11dSj

— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) July 19, 2016

In West Chester, we know to leave the tequila at home when we go for a drive -- but Ford Motor Company has recently begun a partnership with Jose Cuervo® that could put tequila byproducts in your new Ford vehicle.

The secret is agave.

Agave is an aloe-like plant that grows in the desert, taking up to 10 years or longer to mature. You might never have heard of it in…

Though we at Garnet Ford have encountered our fair share of head-turning utility vehicles over the years, we've admittedly never met one quite like the 2016 Ford Flex. An amalgam of a wagon and an SUV, this full-size crossover is not one for playing by the rules of others.

What it is for, however, is delivering an altogether incomparable driving experience. We think that much will be readily evident throughout the clip below, a video review of the Flex from Autotrader critic, Jabari Jones. Have a look and listen right here:

No doubt about it, the Flex's entry-level…