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Why Everyone is Excited About Ford's Le Mans Win

On June 19th, 2016, the No. 68 Ford GT crossed the finish line at 24 Hours of Le Mans in first place for the GTE Pro Class, with the No. 82 Ferrari hot on its tail. This recent victory at the famed international race has everyone talking for a few reasons.

This year's race took place on the 50th anniversary of the 1966 Le Mans race…

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Ford F-150 Works Detroit Farms to Bring Fresh Produce to Public School Children

While there may be plenty of farmland surrounding North Platte, often residents of big cities like Detroit find themselves living in "food deserts," neighborhoods without access to affordable fresh produce.

Food deserts are a big problem for the health of communities, especially for the academic success of students. Think about the last time you were really hungry and all you had eaten all day was sugary processed cereal. Were you in any condition

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Autotrader Smitten by the Singular 2016 Ford Flex

Big and boxy, yet nonetheless beautiful, the 2016 Ford Flex is no doubt one of our favorite full-size crossovers here at Bill Summers Ford LLC.

And, as we learned rather recently, the Flex is evidently also a favorite of Autotrader critic, Jabari Jones. Scope the clip below to learn what he likes best about it:

Most shoppers are sure to find a whole lot to love about the Flex's entry-level engine, a 3.5-liter V6. Rated at a respectable 287 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque, this six-banger has more than enough muscle for most every daily drive.

If…

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The Ethisphere Institute Speaks

 

 

“Ford understands that trust is the cornerstone of everything it does, and their commitment to being an active part of a global community helps explain why they are the only automaker Ethisphere has recognized every year since 2010. Being honored for the seventh time is no small achievement. Congratulations to everyone at Ford for being recognized.”

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Ford Commits to Supply Chain Corporate Responsibility; Joins EICC

Today, Ford announced that it is joining the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), strengthening its commitment to the improvement social and environmental conditions throughout its global supply chain. Already named an Ethisphere Institute World’s Most Ethical Company®, Ford is the first automaker to join the EICC...

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Ford Confirms 4 New SUVs to be Added to the Lineup

Curious about what Ford has planned for the future? Well it was recently confirmed that the automaker will be focusing its efforts on the production of four new SUVs. As the market shifts and drivers continue to choose efficient SUVs over other options, Ford strives to appeal to growing families who need the ideal vehicle to accommodate their active lifestyles.

We can also expect Ford to focus on efficiency. Already it's been...

 

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Ford Takes to Nature in New RVs

When you were a kid, were you part of a group like Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts? If you’re a woman now and still interested in fun, outdoor activities with other ladies, listen up.

Sisters on the Fly is a group focused on empowering women through outdoor adventures. In fact, it’s the largest of its kind in the nation with a national chapter and smaller, regional chapters.

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13 New Electric Cars, and More From CES 2016

Thirteen new electric models in four years.

That's what Ford President & CEO Mark Fields promised earlier this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

A $4.5 billion investment in electric vehicles is just the beginning of the big announcements the company has to make. Programmers are working to integrate the new SYNC 3 (which will soon replace Sync with MyFord Touch in new vehicles) with…

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