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It's pretty well-established that Ford is at the forefront of innovation. With 25 mobility experiments in the works, a creative plan to become a leader in the customer experience, and the debut of SYNC 3--Ford's vehicle connectivity system--the American automotive company is destined to make history.

Ah, there's nothing like that new car smell.

But how does that distinctive leathery, factory-fresh odor come to be? If you thought it was incidental, you have underestimated what perfectionists Ford designers are.

Every detail of a new Ford vehicle has been thought out, right down to the way it smells. Just like food companies and wine makers use taste-testers to ensure the quality of their product, so does Ford employ odor assessors to sniff each cabin material.

There are about 100 different materials in a car that influence its fragrance profile.

Each of these materials is sampled, and…

Just in case you haven't heard, our favorite American automaker is phasing out their previous infotainment system and slowly replacing it with the new Ford SYNC 3 system that's leaps and bounds ahead! This new system boasts a touchscreen that's more responsive to your finger, have more responsive voice recognition as well, features larger tiles and tabs for easier browsing, and a more user-friendly interface so you can find what you need more quickly. Take a look at it in action below and see why we're so excited for it:

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.

Everyone knows that tires are very, very important to a vehicle. While the engine may be what powers a car, it's a car's tires that really get it going because, let's be honest, can a car really go anywhere without tires? Of course not. Fortunately, the folks at Ford have teamed up with the folks at Michelin to engineer custom made tires for the Ford performance vehicle lineup. So, for proud owners of the Ford Focus ST or the Ford Mustang, you've got something quite exciting to look forward to the next time you go tire…

Getting the most from your driving experience can sometimes mean having less, and our favorite American automaker wants to continue towards achieving that goal. It's called the "Carryless Movement" and it means having less gadgets and technologies on your person.

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: