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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Ford SVT Raptor Feasts On the Competition's Tears

A lot of trucks out there can claim beast mode, and we'd say we agree for the most part. The towing, hauling, and overall utility game is pretty hot right now (although the F-150 is still best-in-class--sorry, not sorry). But when it comes to off-road chops and the talent for breaching dunes like a mighty sand whale, the Ford SVT Raptor is where it's at.

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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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The ABC's of DIY Mustang TLC

There's something about being a Mustang enthusiast that seems to make people more likely to prefer to conduct their own automotive maintenance and repairs. Maybe it has to do with the intimate connection so many drivers feel with their Mustang model, whether it's because of its exceptional handling on the streets of Dale, IN or the Ford brand's knack for crafting accommodating interiors.

 

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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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