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For the seventh year in a row, Ethisphere Institute has named Ford Motor Company to its annual list of "World's Most Ethical Companies." When choosing recipients for the distinction, Ethisphere evaluates companies on their performance in five categories: ethics and compliance, corporate citizenship and responsibilities, culture of ethics, governance and leadership and reputation...

Ford : FORD ONLY AUTOMAKER ON ETHISPHERE INSTITUTE'S LIST OF 2016 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES https://t.co/zXp2HyQUy3

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The Ford GT returns. Its triumphant march to @24hoursoflemans began with a win at the first @Rolex24Hours in '66. pic.twitter.com/ycXmQJLq85

— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) January 26, 2016

Henry Ford II was a spiteful man.

He once fired his company's president, despite the man driving unprecedented revenues, because "Sometimes, you just don't like somebody."

It should be no surprise, then, that when negotiations broke down between Ford and Ferrari in 1963, Henry Ford's hot-headed grandson swore revenge. And how do you best get revenge on a company that prides itself on

Ready or not, 2016 is here. And with the New Year comes a flurry of new models set to be released over the course of the next several months. One particular 2017 model we're especially excited for here at Northgate Ford is the 2017 Ford Escape.

 

Confident capability for your everyday adventures. Preproduction model shown. Available Spring 2016. #Ford #FordEscape #sunset #photography #marina

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With a nameplate like "Platinum" to live up to, the all-new opulent trim level for the newest edition of the Ford Explorer certainly sets expectations high. Here's a few of our favorite new features offered exclusively on the all-new model that may have you craving the top-shelf trim:

Exclusive Sony sound. A standard 500-watt, 12-speaker Sony audio system is unique to the Explorer Platinum. The exclusive sound system features Clear Phase audio and Live Acoustics capability for. . .

For years, you had to make a choice when looking for your next car. Instead of being able to get it all in one package, you had to choose between power and efficiency. Usually, when you looking to drive a larger vehicle, you used to make the sacrifice and choose a gas guzzler, because that was your only option. Now, you can get the power you crave as well as the fuel efficiency in one stylish and spacious ride: the Ford Edge.

When you look at the sleek styling of the new Edge, you might not believe that this crossover…

Ford likes to go above and beyond when it comes to keeping drivers satisfied when they hop behind the wheel. This is why the automaker has been putting together some helpful how-to videos. Did you know that certain household products are the perfect solution to issues you have with your vehicle?

The video we've shared below gives you five helpful car hacks that can make your driving adventures more enjoyable. Take a look to learn simple tricks for things like making your vehicle smell good and cooling down your car after a long hot day.

We hope you'll…

 

Here at Northgate Ford, we have many options to choose from in our new Ford lineup, and one of them, recently earned a very cool honor; being named to KBB.com's 2015 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.

The Ford Fiesta was named to the list, and it earned it by having many features that KBB considered cool, including the number one attribute, the cool factor. We certainly agree, as the Fiesta earned the…