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The V6 Ford Mustang

When you think of a Ford Mustang, you think iconic muscle car. Thoughts of big-block engines, V8 power and speed probably come to mind. One might be surprised to hear that some of the top selling new Ford Mustang variants are base models, which are mounted with a smaller, but more fuel friendly, V6 engine.

One might also be surprised to hear that these Mustang variants account for much of the Ford Mustang sales in…

Baltimore drivers can stop by any time during business hours and hop into a fully loaded new Ford model, like the updated 2013 Ford Focus. This vehicle, like many other Ford models, has a slew of extras available, not to mention trim options. The Focus already achieves chart-topping MPG ratings, but there's also a hybrid and electric version coming in the near future.

If more of a power fan, then check out the 2013…

Back in 2008, Ford was the first automaker to use a hybrid as the pace car at a NASCAR event. It was the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway and back then it was the Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is currently available at Norris Ford in Baltimore. Now, Ford continues to make NASCAR history as the 2012 Focus Electric will be the first ever all electric pace car at the Sprint Cup Richmond 400 on April…

Ford Supports Female Owned Suppliers

Coming out on top of a D.C.-based Women's Business Enterprise Council study, Ford has been noted Number 1 out of 29 corporations. Their honor, leveling "the playing field for women's business enterprises to compete for corporate business." In other words, Ford is a hugh supporter of female-owned and operated suppliers.

One such provider is Dura Automotive Systems, owned by Lynn Tilton's Patriarch Partners.They provide the heated, power rear window…

2013 Ford Fusion Features Lane-Departure Technology

The new Ford Fusion will feature a lane-departure technology that can potentially be life-saving. This new system is typically reserved for luxury car consumers willing to pay a premium for the feature,  so it's very impressive that Ford will feature it in more affordable models.

The system uses a digital camera and imaging sensor mounted on the car's rear windshield that recognizes the yellow and while lane markers and the Fusion's distance…

Ford Displays New Eco Sport Compact SUV at Indian Auto Expo

The auto market in India is experiencing extremely robust growth and Ford is working hard to get their fair share of the pie. For the first time since 2006, the American automaker decided to showcase at the New Delhi Auto Expo. Not only did they decide to attend...They presented their largest, most impressive display ever, including a debut of the all-new Eco Sport compact SUV.

The Ford Eco Sport compact SUV, which shares much of its framework with the new Ford Fiesta now available to drivers in Baltimore, is slated to go on sale first in Asian countries (i…

Ford F-150 Pickup Wins Motor Trend 'Truck of the Year' Award

Ford recently received yet another award, this time it's for the F-150 pickup truck.  Motor Trend announced the F150 as the 2012 Truck of the Year.

To win the venerable Motor Trend 'Truck of the Year' award, the Ford F-150 had to prove it won't cave under pressure. Ford describes the weeklong tests as torture. When the process was completed, however, the F-150 proved to have the strongest spirit over other top models…

Ford Introduces New Fiesta ST Concept

Ford introduced a turbocharged Ford Fiesta ST models at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show recently. Borrowing heavily from the performance-tuned Ford Focus, the new Fiesta ST will have just enough added pepper to make your heart beat faster. The cars will also share exterior aesthetics, including LED headlights, a honeycomb grille, 17-inch wheels, and lower intakes with round fog lights. To make the Ford Fiesta ST concept stand out from the crowd, Ford has…

New Color Options Available for Upcoming Ford Models

Imagine if the color of your car could elicit feelings of being refreshed, calmed, or grounded. Most cars on the road in America are a mundane black, white, silver or gray, but Ford has yet again refreshed their palette to include some of the most popular colors in fashion, technology and other trend-setting industries.

Researchers on the Color & Material design team at Ford use a three-year timetable to learn about colors and predicting what will…

Ford Drives Box Tops Sweepstakes

You may not find an all new Ford Explorer at the bottom of a cereal box, but up top you will discover a coupon that may lead to your child getting the best education in America.

As part of the two-month "Ford Drives Box Tops" Sweepstakes, schools will earn points toward their Box Tops For Education every time their parents test drive a new Ford vehicle at dealerships like Norris Ford - 901 Merritt Blvd. in…