Spradley Barr of Greeley

As cute and sunshiny as they are, dandelions have earned themselves quite a bad reputation over the years - especially among homeowners who pride themselves on maintaining the perfect lush, green lawn. To American automaker, Ford, however, the common weed is recognized as an increasingly valuable resource.

Apparently, the milky-white substance contained within the dandelion root can be used to make a plant-based rubber, which could eventually take the form of cup holders, door mats, and interior trim. The variety of dandelion Ford is particularly interested in, and which the Ohio State University agriculture research center (OSU) is using is the…

Some luxury manufactures offer all-wheel drive (AWD) in some of the cars, trucks and SUVs. LINCOLN offers it in all of theirs!  And a recent study shows more drivers than not are checking the AWD box on the order form.

To put this into better perspective: Seventy-two percent of MKT customers have opted for AWD in 2011...We're not even through the second quarter! Similarly, 62 percent of MKX and Navigator drivers have also opted for all-wheel drive.

As you move from LINCOLN SUVs to LINCOLN sedans, the number of buyer who decide to have their car fitted with…