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Sneak Peek: Exploring New Territory
An early look at the completely redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer.
This is big. The 2011 Ford Explorer, the vehicle that most successfully surfed the wave of SUV popularity, has been completely re-imagined. In fact, the 2011 is both big and small. Making a complete break from its truck-based past, the 2011 Ford Explorer is now a crossover and is redefining what it means to be a SUV. Click "Full Story" to learn how.
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Does More with More for Less
Compare the 2011 Ford Fiesta to the Honda Fit.
Being forced to do more with less is a common refrain as prosperity and oil reserves continue to dwindle. Tired of hearing it? So is Ford. The 2011 Ford Fiesta does more with more. For several years, Honda's Fit has gone virtually unchallenged in its segment. That all changes with the arrival of the Fiesta, which is every bit as well equipped and precisely screwed together as the Fit while costing less and offering features that aren't found on the Fit.
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Sporty and Strong
The 2010 Ford F-150 STX.
A best-selling record stretching back three decades is nearly all the endorsement the Ford F-150 STX needs. Ford maintains the F-150's primacy by offering a wide variety of configurations and options, supported by proven, tough mechanicals.
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The 2010 MAZDA6 Rises Above the Competition
Mazda driving experience, excellent power and economy shine through.
Mazda is one of the few car companies unwilling to sacrifice a hard-earned reputation for sporty, engaging driving characteristics in order to satisfy the need to expand its lineup. When it came time to unveil a larger, more comfortable version of the MAZDA6 flagship sedan in 2009, the automaker managed to produce a design that was not only more in tune with the needs of most families, but also kept a tight grip on its edge as one of the best performing midsize vehicles in its class. The 2010 MAZDA6 maintains this delicate balance between performance and practicality.
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The 2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring: More Than Meets the Eye
Comfortable family hauler is also one of the most driver-oriented full-size crossovers ever built.
It is the kind of concept that is discussed in hushed tones – the idea of a full-size crossover that doesn’t sacrifice the handling and driving pleasure offered by a competent four-door sedan. Until recently, the chances that any automaker might take up the challenge of building this unique brand of people mover seemed unlikely – that is, until the engineers and designers at Mazda stepped up and delivered the 2010 Mazda CX-9.
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Taking Control of Diabetes
Whatever your type, there’s still a way to live happy and healthy.
Diabetes mellitus poses challenges for millions of people throughout the world; characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, diabetes results from a malfunction in the body’s ability to use and/or produce insulin. Whether you have or are at risk for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, there can be countless consequences for your health. Fortunately, however, modern medicine has produced various methods of coping with the disease, and even small lifestyle changes can shed some optimism on an otherwise discouraging diagnosis. Here are some ways you can learn to live with – and in some cases prevent – diabetes mellitus:
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Video: SYNC Features
Helping keep you and your vehicle safe.
SYNC connects you with a 911 operator in the event of a collision, and provides a health report for your vehicle. Watch this video to learn more about the unique features of Ford SYNC.
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Get It While It’s Hot
Plenty of summertime enjoyment is still yours for the asking.
Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down; the season may be over soon, but the fun is just beginning! Stretch out the summer with some great end-of-season activities – in Arizona and New Mexico, your summer should go out with a sizzle!
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Summer Car Care – Maintenance Tips for the Busiest Driving Season
Scheduling a service appointment can ensure happy motoring.
It’s summer time, and the weather is hot. We all know how the words to that old song go, but not everyone is as familiar with how the warmer weather can impact your car’s performance and reliability. With summer’s prime driving season upon us, it’s more important than ever to make sure your car is in tiptop shape.
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Ford Adds Five More IIHS Top Safety Pick Winners to Its Tally
Detroit-based car company now holds the industry lead with 11 IIHS awards.
For an automaker like Ford, it’s not enough to simply build some of the most attractive, efficient and powerful vehicles on the market. The engineers at Ford are compelled to push the limits of what is possible, especially when it comes to ensuring the safety of the drivers and passengers who put their trust in the brand each and every day. This is one of the reasons why Ford has recently been able to add another five Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick awards to its already impressive trophy shelf.
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Ford and Google Partner to Make Next-Generation In-Car Navigation a Reality
Integration of Ford SYNC® and Google Maps ushers in new era of automotive high-tech.
The days of paper maps and complicated folding strategies became numbered as soon as car companies began installing electronic navigation systems in their vehicles. At first, these systems were restricted to high-priced luxury models, but over time, navigation has become optional, if not standard, on a huge number of automobiles. Sensing that the time was right to introduce the next critical step in navigation system development, Ford has announced a game-changing partnership with high-tech giant Google.
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We Made It
Celebrate National Inventors’ Month by exploring inventions made in the USA.
We all know about Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Graham Bell, but what about those inventors who don’t often get the limelight?
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Fall TV Preview
The top five must-watch new shows.
For some, fall means back-to-school, for others, it means beautiful foliage and sweater weather, but for us couch potatoes, fall means one thing – new shows! While old favorites return, we also get a brand new crop of shows vying for a coveted spot on our DVR. After scouring the tapes, here is a definitive list of this fall’s must-see new shows.
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