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Ford Truck Was Endorsed by America's Pastime

It's no secret that the NFL is wildly popular in the country. It has largely supplanted the MLB as America's pastime with its quick play and intense physicality. It has also completely owned Sunday, a day that is typically owned by animated comedy shows and The Walking Dead. The NFL holds a large amount of influence in modern society and its testimony means a great deal to its millions of fans.

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MotorWeek Smitten by Spanking-New 2016 Ford Focus RS

The all-new 2016 Ford Focus RS -- one of the latest additions to the American automaker's lineup -- is a hot hatchback unlike any other.

Wondering what exactly we here at Cortese Ford mean?

Well, if so, the clip below has your name on it. Here now with more on all things Focus RS are the industry experts at MotorWeek:

One look at the Focus RS's list of onboard amenities and sure to recognize: this is a bad boy with both brains and brawn.

Standard features include adjustable suspension settings, a rearview camera, dual-zone auto climate control, multi-color ambient lighting…

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Ford Explorer Aims for Segment Supremacy with Terrific 2017 Model

Few nameplates throughout the Ford lineup have as much history or heritage as the Explorer, the brand's SUV-segment staple. Originally introduced back in 1990, the Explorer ultimately has become a symbol of Americana, synonymous with the likes of apple pie and "The Star-Spangled Banner."

And now we've the 2017 iteration, arguably the very best Explorer yet. See it for yourself in the clip below, a video review from our pals over at Autotrader. Just don't be surprised when you can't stop staring:

If you'd like to enjoy the very best the Explorer has to offer…

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Get a Good Look at the Glorious 2016 Ford Mustang

Would you like to move like the wind and look darn good doing it? Well, if so, we at Cortese Ford feel the 2016 Ford Mustang just may be your ticket to ride.

And if you're at all wondering why we're so eager to recommend this rear-drive radical, we suggest you scope the clip below. Tag along with Autotrader reviewer Jabari Jones, as he takes the Mustang out for a spin:

No doubt the bad boy of the Mustang engine lineup, the 5.0-liter V8 of the top-tier GT trim is a driving enthusiast's dream come true…

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Autotrader Highlights Top Traits of 2016 Ford Edge

From the very moment we first made eyes with the 2016 Ford Edge, our resident midsize SUV, we at Cortese Ford knew the American automaker had created something special.

And, judging by a recent video review, such a reaction is one with which Autotrader personality Jabari Jones would wholly identify. Hear his thoughts on the Edge in the clip below:

Prioritizing high-octane performance above all else is the Edge's turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine option. Available exclusively with the top-of-the-line Sport trim, this six-banger boasts a brawny 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of ...

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Ford Motor Company Triples Autonomous Vehicle Development Fleet

This year, Ford Motor Company has been conducting its autonomous vehicle tests in snow-covered environments, in the dark, on winding roads, and so much more. With safety being a top concern when it comes to self-driving vehicles, these types of testing environments ensure that Ford's fleet of vehicles are robust enough to drive itself in every scenario a vehicle encounters. In the video below, you can see Ford's Technical Leader in Autonomous Vehicles, Jim McBride, lead a testing effort in Arizona.

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Ford Fusion Sport: Luxury Power, Midsize Price

 

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Most people couldn't believe their eyes when the spec sheet for the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport was made public during its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show. Packing a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6, this midsize sedan boasts an astonishing 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque delivered to all four wheels. Naturally, one would think that sort of grunt comes with an absurdly high price tag. Get this: It doesn't.

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Ford Takes Sustainability Further

 

 

A week ago today, Sustainable Brands published a piece called "Ford Designing New Campus to Drive Innovation and Collaboration, Invest in Employees." It discusses some exciting changes slated to occur at Ford's Dearborn campus, ones that will significantly enhance the company's sustainability.

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Ford Announces Innovative Pothole Mitigation System

Potholes are annoying and at times very expensive. In addition to causing uncomfortable and jarring impacts, they are also estimated to cost drivers in the United States nearly $3 billion annually. Fortunately, Ford is introducing a new pothole mitigation system for the upcoming Fusion V6 Sport...

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A Quick Lesson on Ford's EcoBoost Technology

Engineer Paul Seredinski is an expert on Ford's EcoBoost technology. And unless you're an engineer as well, you may not know a whole lot about that topic. That's why Ford recently put out some YouTube videos in which Paul simply and clearly explains the technology.

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