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The start of any new auto show brings about renewed opportunity for drivers to witness the latest production models, concepts, and innovative technologies that automakers have brought to display, and to get an idea for the shape of the future of the automotive industry. Fans of the Ford Motor Company have a great deal to be excited for this year, as the Ford Focus RS is poised to arrive in showrooms, but they can get a great look at it ahead of this arrival date, at the New York International Auto Show in just a few days' time.

The winter months can be wonderful, or they can be brutal--it's largely a matter of perspective. Then again, having the ability to slip into a heated car after a long day on the slopes or at the end of your workday can certainly make a big difference in how you approach the chilly season.

 

We here at Fred Beans Ford Lincoln certainly know a lot about the lineup of vehicles from our favorite American automaker but, when it comes to appreciating the extras, we leave it to the extras to explain. Rather, we should clarify, Ford has made a series of videos where movie extras tell us about the extra features and conveniences in different models. For this one, a fantasy movie extra talks about the Ford Fusion.

 

Kids need proper nutrition to get through their day, and a local farm is helping them get that by providing schools in the Detroit area with fresh produce so the students can have a healthy meal. We know that Ford plays a big role, since these trucks have the power necessary to haul the crops from the farm to the students at the school. The Ford F-250 is one model, for example, that can help you get through the tough jobs with a 6.2-liter V8 gas best-in-class engine with 385 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque,

Comfort comes standard in the refreshed 2016 Ford Explorer. This three-row crossover SUV may look like a burly, muscular, no-nonsense hauler, but it's actually very skilled at pampering its passengers as well.

 

Its vast cabin is comfortable and quiet and wrapped in upscale materials. Despite its affordable price tag, the Explorer manages to flaunt a premium design, complete with soft-touch materials and the MyFord Touch interface. The latter adds a high-res touchscreen with easy-to-use tactile buttons to the center console, as well as two screens in the gauge cluster.

There's a lot to love about the newly-arrived 2016 Ford Explorer; boasting a best-in-class fuel economy of up to 20 highway miles per gallon, a redesigned front end for an even stronger presence, and the ultimate luxury and convenience of the Platinum trim level, you'll have everything you need to look as good as you feel. But the adventure doesn't end when the road does! Take a look below to see how one family doesn't just travel in this mid-size SUV, they explore:

 

 

If you've ever seen the 2015 Ford Flex, you'll know it for sure; nothing else on the road looks like it and that's definitely a good thing. Thanks to its big and squared-off shape, the Flex offers monstrous amounts of interior space for all seven passengers to enjoy. But this is just barely scratching the surface of everything the Flex can bring to your driving life. Take a look below to learn five facts about it that will make you want to bring one home today:

Driving comes with a lot of different challenges. When you're on the road, you never know what's around the corner. That's why Ford packed the 2015 Ford Edge with features to help keep you prepared for anything. In the video below, you can see one of them in action. The Edge's available 180-degree camera helps you see around corners so you know what's coming. Features like this one make it easier for drivers to make safe driving decisions. Knowing that you have this kind of help also makes it