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Now that the football season is over it is time to get the NASCAR season started! Ford has been preparing too with the Ford Fusion that will hit the track for 2012 and 2013.

The NASCAR Fusion will be a look-a-like of the real life street version for the Fusion like at Schmit Bros. Ford in Saukville, WI.

Ford hopes to "signify a major return to auto manufacturer identity in the sport." They also wish to have those fans watching identify the vehicles in question. Making a racecar that looks similar to a real Fusion might very well translate into…

Ford has been taking big steps to be a leader in the eco-friendly automotive world. With vehicles such as the Ford Fusion Hybrid, getting just under 40 combined mpg, it is easy to see that Ford is looking to make more "Smart Cars."

Current versions of the Fusion are available at Spradley Barr of Greeley in Greeley, CO. Next year, Ford claims the gas-electric hybrid receives 47 miles per gallon city, outdoing EPA ratings from the competition in that class.

Currently all Ford Fusions are made in Mexico and with projected high demand for the sedan Ford has decided to…

What's new in the upcoming LINCOLN MKS for 2012? How about updated sporty interiors and all the fun gadgets you can find in top foreign luxury automobiles in this domestic brand.

Like all the vehicles available at Spradley Barr of Greeley in Greeley, CO, the 2012 LINCOLN will feature a boat load of extras, including leather seating and "LINCOLN Sync."

"Sync" is standard, and features voice-activated infotainment, 600-watt THX II with AM/FM/DVD/MP3 capability, 6-disc CD changer, 16 speakers, SiriusXM satellite radio, auxiliary input jack and USB port. Seating is a fun option, with 12-way adjustable heated…

When LINCOLN's parent company, Ford first announced that they would be revamping the LINCOLN brand experience for customers, we here at Spradley Barr of Greeley were a bit skeptical. What more could Ford really have to offer customers that isn't already featured in their new models? As it turns out, there is quite a bit that Ford and LINCOLN have left up their sleeves, and they're getting closer each day to implementing them.

Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president of global product development, assures us that he is happy with the direction that LINCOLN has taken…

Ford revolutionized the Explorer with its 2011 model, taking it from okay to "North American Truck of the Year". Featuring a more sophisticate silhouette and suite of advanced technology features such as MyFord Touch, Terrain Management System, inflatable rear safety belts, BLIS with cross traffic alert, and active park assist, it has realized nearly twice as many sales as the 2010 model.

It might be hard to image what Ford could do to make the 2012 Ford Explorer even better. Rest assured they've found a way. The new Explorer, available at Spradley Barr of Greeley by the end of…

Ford recently hosted the Ford Driving Skills for Life contest, inviting teen songwriters from across the country t o submit an original song focused on the perils of distracted driving. Triumphing their competition with 520,000 public votes and the official nod of approval by Shawn Wilson, President of Usher's New Look Foundation, five teens have been named winners.

In addition to the aforementioned bonds, winners of the Ford Driving Skills for Life songwriting contest also won a free trip to Usher's New Look Foundation World Leadership Conference. There, they will speak in a workshop with R&B…

LINCOLN cars are above all in luxury, performance and safety. Now, these American made vehicles are going to be even safer. Upcoming rides, like the LINCOLN MKS, will have a new inflatable seat belt option.

"This advanced restraint system is designed to help reduce head, neck, and chest injuries for rear-seat passengers, often children, and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to such injuries," said Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.¹

Each high-tech strap contains an airbag that deploys in an accident, and expands to cover five times more of the occupant…

A portion of the cash LINCOLN makes will go towards dealerships selling the all new LINCOLN MKS. Over the next couple years LINCOLN will receive a fresh new look.

Under the restructuring plan, standalone LINCOLN dealers in urban markets will have to spend $1 million in upgrades. Combined Ford and LINCOLN dealers will have to divvy up a cool $1.9 million for these renovations.

According to the American auto maker, remodels must be completed within a two-year timeframe. LINCOLN expects to introduce seven new "or significantly refreshed models within three years." So, the dealers must be ready to accommodate…

In revamping the new Focus, Ford paid particularly close attention to fuel economy, design, individuality, connectivity and,  last but not least - safety. As it turns out, the American automaker succeeded in making one of only six cars named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), within the small car category.

To earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick designation, the 2012 Ford Focus had to get a top "Good" rating in a series of four crash tests: front, side, rear and roof-strength/rollover. The small car also had to come standard with electronic stability control. Needless…

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…