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With gas nearing the $4.00 mark, and some places already surpassing it, drivers are looking to save money at the pump. Spradley Barr of Greeley, serving Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins and Longmont knows this and so does Ford. That's why the American automaker offers so many fuel-efficient options in its lineup, from the 2012 Ford Fiesta to the 2012 Ford Focus, and even the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid for those of you who don't want to sacrifice the luxury a roomy interior. But what about those who want the best of both worlds without purchasing a hybrid…

Have you checked out the Ford Focus EV that will come to Spradley Barr of Greeley of 4901 29th St Greeley, CO 80634? It's been to all the big auto show events in 2012, and Motor Trend got to take this Ford Focus EV for a test run.

Focus EV "is powered by a 141-hp permanent magnet motor" and is "capable of propelling the car to at least 80 mph" after a recharge time of 3 to 4 hours, when attached to a 240-volt, 40-amp outlet.¹

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…

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 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…

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…

Several years ago, Ford developed the "Third Age Suit" to gain insight into how they could better accommodate the Europe's quickly graying population. The Suit offered Ford engineers a visceral glimpse into everyday "Golden Age" scenarios. Ultimately, the experience provided invaluable inspiration for designing Ford cars that offer old and young drivers alike a distinct sense of comfort and ease.

Now, Ford is sharing their "Third Age Suit" with professionals from another industry, specifically architects keen on designing homes that better meet the needs of their older clientele. A group of architects from Hahn & Helten GmbH, for example, recently…

Ford UK is working on advanced WiFi and GPS systems, which will one day allow cars to communicate with other vehicles on roads. The service will be available on upcoming Ford Focus models. "The company claims drivers will be able to use it to ask such age-old questions as 'Where's the nearest petrol station?', 'Can I go to the toilet?' - or even that constant refrain of generations of children, 'Are we nearly there yet?'" - the Daily Mail reports.

Ford Motor Co. is demonstrating the technology before The Washington Auto Show. The system sends out multiple messages per second about…