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Ford Strives For Quieter Cabins with Industry's First Mobile Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel

You might be wondering, what's the big deal about Ford building a portable wind tunnel? A wind tunnel, at face value, is just a couple of powerful fans -- how could this be the first time someone has built one small enough to transport?

It turns out, wind tunnels used for testing vehicle aerodynamics and cabin noise have some very specific requirements. In fact, Ford's full-sized aerodynamics labs cost around $50 million each, and are the…

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Does a Ford Plug-In Hybrid Have a Longer Driving Range Than You Think?

According to a March 2016 Harris Poll, the majority U.S. drivers believe the longest-range plug-in hybrid is 261 miles. Long-range battery-electric vehicles are approaching that range on a single charge, but the driving range on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi is an EPA-estimated 610 miles with a full tank and fully charged battery.

"Plug-in hybrids are electric vehicles until you run down the battery, then they work exactly like a

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2016 Ford Flex is One Fiercely Individualistic Full-Size SUV

A full-size crossover with a knack for standing out from the crowd, the 2016 Ford Flex is most definitely anything but ordinary.

It is, however, a fan favorite among shoppers and staffers alike here at Sternberg Automotive Group.

Wondering why we feel as we do? Then, join Autotrader critic, Jabari Jones, in the clip below. His appraisal of the Flex is as follows:

There are two distinctive drivetrains available for the Flex. The first, a 3.5-liter V6, generates an impressive 287 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque.

Things get a good bit more interesting, however, with the optional ...

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WardsAuto Awards Chrysler Pacifica with "Best Interiors" Recognition

In a Chrysler press release from earlier today, we learned the exciting news that the 2017 Pacifica minivan recently earned a spot on the WardsAuto list of 10 Best Interiors for 2016. For two months, Wards editors evaluated 47 vehicles that were nominated for inclusion in the list. Editors considered a number of aspects including materials used, ergonomics, safety...

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75 Years with the amazing Jeep brand

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In honor of the Jeep brand's 75th anniversary, our favorite 4x4 SUV-maker is spearheading a fabulous campaign called "My Jeep Story" which Jeep lovers from around the world, (including you!) can play a part in.

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Ford Fund Donates $100,000 to Detroit Area Food Bank

Yesterday, Ford Mobile Food Pantries delivered baby formula and diapers to metro Detroit non-profits. The donation was made possible thanks to a contribution of $100,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank from the Ford Motor Company Fund, the automaker's philanthropic arm. Thanks to help from The Kroger Company, Gleaners was able to stretch the donation, purchasing enough food and diapers...

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Inner Strength

We subject our cars, specifically our car interiors, to a lot. We consume food and beverages inside of them, throw our bags around, and let our dirty, snotty, rambunctious kids clamber around in the back. A recent FordSocial text looks at how engineers zero in on fabric that resists scratches and stains.

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Ford Announces New Line of Vehicles

Are you a woman who loves the outdoors more than any other place? If not, you likely know someone who fits this description.

What would it be like to get together with other women—a lot of other women—who feel the same way? Sisters on the Fly is a national organization dedicated to empowering women through outdoor adventures.

Thousands of members belong to this group which meets at events around the country.

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The Ford Fusion, AKA Your "Happy Place"

If you have kids, you know how immersed they can get in their fun: a pile of sheets and pillows can become a fort within minutes, or a box of craft supplies can take over the kitchen and become project after project. Or perhaps you remember these instances or others from your own childhood. IN any case, Ford wants to take you back to that free, happy, engaged feeling you had as a child. And they want to take you back to it in a Ford Fusion.

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