2 Reasons to Choose a Minivan Instead of a Truck

Family-friendly minivans and rugged pickup trucks may conjure a very different image, but at the core both are vehicles designed for hauling. In the van's case, that's usually people, and in the pickup's case, it's cargo—but things don't always fall along such a clear line.

Many drivers use trucks as their family vehicle, and want utility out of a minivan. How does the Ram 1500 stack…

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Ford's Latest Police Squad "Car" is an F-150

 

The police squad car of choice, the Ford Crown Victoria, took its final curtain call several years ago. But, that doesn't mean Ford is out of the game for designing cool squad cars.

The carmaker announced this month they are releasing a new police pursuit-ready vehicle in 2018, and, here at Sternberg Automotive Group, we're excited to say it just so happens to be one of our favorite trucks.

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Cleaning Tips to Show Your Car Your Love

 

At Sternberg Automotive Group we know how much you love your car. But, does your car know how much you care? Show your vehicle the love it deserves with a thorough cleaning.

Here are our top three interior cleaning tips, with help from our friends at Ford:

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Does Your Car Battery Need Replacing?

Despite what many people may believe, a car battery does not have an infinite lifespan even in a vehicle that is cared for in the prefect way. You may not have been aware of the fact all car batteries will need replacing at some point, with the time a battery lasts for limited by the area of the country in which you live. Living in the north of the country will allow your car battery to last for between three and four years; however, the harsh southern Summer's take more of a toll on your car battery and limit…
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A Courteous Driver is a Safe Driver

Sometimes the best learning experiences are from bad experiences in life. That experience can correlate to driving. Someone’s bad driving can actually make you a better driver.

When other drivers are following too close, instead of braking to get their immediate attention, choose to move over and let them pass. This is a driver that you will never know, so don’t allow yourself to become offended by their actions.

If you come across a road construction site and all the lanes are closing into one lane, be courteous and let a driver cut in front of you. Not…
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The 2017 Ford C-Max Has Your Back

If you’ve been driving for any length of time, then you are likely aware of the many potential hazards that are present on modern roadways. Drivers must be careful of bad weather conditions, pedestrians and fellow motorists. One of the best ways to make yourself less vulnerable to the dangers of the road is to drive a safer vehicle. The 2017 Ford C-Max definitely fits this role.

The Ford C-Max’s technology suite includes some excellent safety features to give you a less stressful commute. One of these safety features is blind spot monitoring, which is quite effective at…
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MotorWeek Spends Quality Time with 2017 Ford Explorer

Here at Sternberg Automotive Group, we have half a mind to declare the 2017 Ford Explorer the most spectacular full-size SUV across the entire industry.

However, in the interest of fairness, we feel the better approach is to allow you to arrive at that conclusion on your own.

And, now, here to help you do just that are the car critics over at MotorWeek. Join them for their review of the Explorer in the clip below:

Terrifically appointed from tip to tail, the Base trim promises to provide some big-time bang for your buck.

Standard features on this model include…

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Always Be Sure Before you Act!

Not sure which motor oil is best for you and your vehicle's needs? Then read on to find out! A general rule of thumb for the car of this day and age is that it will require a high-grade synthetic oil. Synthetic oil is just overall a better-grade oil that delivers the goods from superior protection to enhanced durability. It also works better under extreme temperatures than your average conventional oil. However, if you have a late-model vehicle with low-mileage that you rarely drive, then conventional is the oil for you. It's always best to first check with…
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