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Internal combustion engines are complex beasts. They run by burning fuels like gasoline or diesel, but they need electricity to do that. That's why every vehicle has a battery, but how does the battery stay charged? That's part of what the alternator does.

The alternator is an electric generator that is turned by a belt when the engine is running. The battery provides the initial voltage to start the engine, and then the alternator takes over. This is how your car recharges its battery continuously while it's running. The alternator provides electricity to the engine...

It is easy to take your braking system for granted. Many times each day you press on the brake pedal and have confidence that your brakes will stop you in time. However, one day they may not if you neglect to have your brake pads professionally inspected on a regular basis.

Your brakes will give you several signs if they need to be checked. If you have the feeling that it is taking longer for your car to stop than usual, you need to have your brake pads checked. Many cars have a sensor that will tell you when your…

If you're like most people, you probably live a busy life and have a full calendar. With work and family demands, it can be difficult to get anything else accomplished, such as finally getting around to that service appointment for your car! We rely on our vehicles to complete these daily activities, so, it's only logical to keep things running smoothly. Here at Sternberg Automotive Group, we have made it easier than ever before to schedule your maintenance and service appointments.

No matter what you drive or where you live, the weather gets a little bit harsher in the holiday season, and it's wise to prepare your vehicle for that. Often times, you hear people talking about how their vehicles are equipped with all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. What exactly does that mean and how can you benefit from it?

All-wheel drive is meant for driving in town, and with smaller vehicles like the Ford Fusion. Its goal is to help you accelerate through rough weather, rather than rough roads, such as patches of ice and snow.

Four-wheel drive, on…

Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com/RpDvAnd4g2

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016

If you are gearing up to take a road trip for the holidays, it is a good idea to keep in mind that there is more that goes into getting ready than just packing your luggage. Taking just a little bit of extra time to do a few things can make all the difference in the world and make your road trip all the more enjoyable. Before you leave, try doing these things in preparation…

 

You don’t stop, so we don’t stop. No matter what time it is. Always Unstoppable. #FordExplorer

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 When you take advantage of the ways that the 2018 Ford Explorer can work with your smartphone, you can simplify your life with your SUV in ways you never thought possible.

Have you had a car that you acquired on a lease? Do you ever think about the lease end period? It’s highly significant to think about what direction you will take once it comes to an end. Anyway, our team at Sternberg Automotive Group is here to give you some insight on what you can do:

A high cargo capacity, a four-wheel drive system, and innovative high-tech features makes the all-new Ford Escape a crossover vehicle that will help keep you on the go.

 

 

What if you could travel throughout Dale, Indiana with dynamic performance without hardly making a sound? Modern vehicles have come a long way in recent years, and if you’ve ever been caught off guard by the whisper of an electric vehicle, you may be interested to learn that you can now enjoy a quieter ride in the 2018 Ford Mustang! The new Mustang offers the same ambitious performance that you’ve come to expect from Ford Motor Company, with one major improvement. Now you can start up and drive your vehicle at any time of day (or night!) with…

If ever there were a sports car that could render us here at Sternberg Automotive Group wholly spellbound, Ford's -- the 2017 Mustang -- would most certainly be it.

And why is it we feel like we do?

Pair up with carwow pundit Mat Watson to find out; his assessment of the Mustang is as follows:

Talk about a tremendous base trim -- that is exactly what Ford managed to deliver with the Mustang V6.

Standard amenities on this iteration include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlamps, LED taillights, a limited-slip rear differential, keyless ignition and entry, a rearview camera, the ...