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Ford Mustang V6 - By The Numbers

When you think of a new Ford Mustang, the V8 supercharged options at Chuck Stevens Ford of Bay Minette might be the first variants that come to mind. In reality, base models with standard V6 engine outrank other trim levels in sales.

Ford went through sales figures of three generations of Mustangs, the 1999 to 2013 Ford Mustangs, and found that V6 is tops. Motor Trend investigated power underneath the hoods of these three...

It's hard to argue the level of safety, convenience, and connectedness that the Ford Sync and MyFord Touch systems bring to the table. While Ford Sync allows users to pair their Smartphone with their vehicle, MyFord Touch brings a wide range of information-based services and Apps to the user in a safe and easy fashion.

In short, each system allows drivers to communicate and access information/entertainment safely and conveniently...

Don't exactly think the Ford Taurus screams performance? You're not alone. In fact, even a group of nine Ford engineers who designed the full-size sedan were a bit skeptical. But they're tune quickly changed upon taking a seat in the top-tier SHO trim model, with NASCAR driver, Carl Edwards behind the wheel.

Their experience is a part of a new series of TV and Internet spots called "Rocket Science." In them, the?

Ford Transit: The Vehicle of Choice for Han Solo

If you're an auto enthusiast and Star Wars fanatic in the greater Bay Minette area, you may, or may not, have wondered: If Han Solo had to drive a car, what would it be? Well, readers of the popular auto blog Jalopnik answered that very question, and selected the Ford Transit as the swashbuckling space rebel's vehicle of choice. Confused? Allow us to explain...

Ford Offers B-Spec Fiesta Racing Kit

For those of you who own, or hope to own, a brand new Ford Fiesta and wish you could spice it up a little, Ford has produced an option to do just that.

The new 2012 Fiesta will have a kit available to make it B-Spec compliant which means it can officially race. For those not familiar, the B-Spec kits are designed to be affordable ways to outfit cars for...

Ford Officially Unveils 2013 Mustang GT500 Convertible

During January's North American International Auto Show, Ford introduced their 2013 Mustang GT500 to rave reviews. Fans in Bay Minette, AL heard about a possible convertible variant coming to Chuck Stevens Ford - now, it seems those rumors were true. The auto maker has officially unveiled their GT500 Convertible.

Just because this is a more luxurious model, with sexy drop top and cross-stitch seating, that doesn't mean Ford skimped on Mustang power...

Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Drops In On Fun

What's more fun than a supercharged 5.8-liter V8 Mustang GT500, producing 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque? A convertible variant that can do the same thing.

You heard right, a "drop-top" version was presented at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show recently, much to the joy of fans and Mustang lovers.

Official pricing has yet to be announced for the 2013 model, though last year's started at $54,605 MSRP...

Mirrors Get Smarter on Ford Escape

How many times a day do you think a driver looks into their side and rear view mirrors? Yet, as far as car parts go, we hardly ever think about them. Mirrors don't need regular maintenance, and except for a side-swipe from another vehicle or cyclists, you'll never need to replace one. Ford is taking another look at their mirrors, especially those on upcoming Ford Escape models...

Ford Turns Plastic Into Seat Covers

In this latest environmentally friendly venture with REPREVE, Ford may become the "greenest" auto maker out there. The team will recycle, or "upcycling," materials to be used in upcoming models.

Seat covers on board Ford Focus Electric are going to be made from used plastic water bottles. That is two million plastic bottles that will be transformed into seat fabric. The Smart Water you drink today might be a passenger seat tomorrow...

Ford Surprises Online Explorer Fan

When Pastor Russell Sterger told Ford, through their web site, that he wanted to take a group of 5 pastors to Alaska in a Ford Explorer, he didn't expect anything to come of it.

Well, since Russel Sterger's entry was part of Ford's new "Go. Do. Adventures." Campaign which asked, "If you had a Ford Explorer for a week, what would you do and where would you go...