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We all know that hybrid vehicles have some great advantages when it comes to fuel efficiency, but did you know that your style of driving can have a significant impact on your own fuel efficiency? Well, it certainly does. Engineers at Ford, not content to go the simple-but-effective route, have designed an efficiency meter for the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Ford C-Max Hybrid that does more than monitor your driving efficiency—it uses an engaging digital display to actually encourage efficient driving. Check out the video below to learn more!

Armed with a newfound sense of style and a whole host of other noteworthy improvements, the new-look 2016 Ford Explorer has seemingly set its sights on SUV-segment supremacy.

And though we at Northgate Ford have no doubt that it'll achieve that aim, we'd nonetheless like you to form your own opinion. Fortunately, you've now got Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones, in your corner. His evaluation of the latest Explorer is available in the video below:

Though it's technically the Explorer's mid-level engine option, the EcoBoost iteration is anything but middling.

Around here, people say there are two seasons; winter and road work. Every year, the first thaw brings a fresh landscape of giant holes in the asphalt, ready to wreak havoc on our suspensions and plop that fresh cup of coffee right into our laps. If the very thought of potholes makes you grind your teeth, fret not, because Ford Motor Company has a solution to your post-winter woes.

 

Hate potholes? So do we. With its pothole mitigation tech, the new 2017 Ford Fusion Sport can send a signal to the front shocks to help lighten the 
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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

— Newspress USA (@NewspressUSA) March 7, 2016

These days, there are endless options out there for everyone. However, finding something or someone who encompasses everything you could ever want is often difficult. Ricky, a character in the humorous skit below, understands this all too well. His girlfriend, Tina, drives the 2016 Ford Fusion and he's come to the tough realization that he'll just never provide the qualities it can.

The Ford Fusion does indeed crush its competition, and we can say that with confidence here at No

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

If your car is due for an oil change in the near future, you're going to want to bring it to an auto mechanic that knows exactly what they're doing. Oil changes are what keeps your car running smoothly and efficiently so naturally, then, you wouldn't want just anyone changing the oil in your precious Ford. Fortunately, when it comes to our service team, they know just what your car needs. Check out the video below to learn more:

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

A photo posted by Ford Motor Company (@ford) on Jan 8, 2016 at 3:26pm PST

There are many different ways to measure the sheer strength of a truck. If you ask us here at Northgate Ford, however, we think that the ultimate gauge of a truck's brute strength and ability is its towing capacity.

Would it surprise you to learn that the new Ford F-150 has a best-in-class maximum tow rating of a whopping 12,200 pounds? That’s a whole lot of capability for you to get the job done, day in and day out.

The holiday season is just around the corner and, here at Northgate Ford, we are gearing-up for non-stop action.  After all, what better vehicle to tackle your Christmastime travel with than an all-new Ford?  Our new Ford inventory is equipped to simplify your chaotic winter with reliable designs, advanced technology and state-of-the-art safety features.  Avoid the bustling airports and hit the road, in-style.  Staying in town?  A new Ford can still come in handy.  Check…