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AAA reports that drivers spend approximately $3 billion a year on vehicle repairs associated with driving over potholes. And, along with wreaking havoc on cars, potholes and other road hazards cause discomfort for drivers and passengers. To minimize the financial hardship on those of us who encounter diabolical potholes, Ford has been testing cars on a new 1.2-mile track that includes replicas of insane potholes and other road hazards from around the world.

The new potholed course is a part of Ford’s 50-mile test track, which is based in Lommel, Belgium. One new technology that has resulted from…

In an epic stunt never before conjured up by any other automaker, Ford proved that the fully redesigned 2017 Super Duty truly is built tough! With the assistance of John Brenkus, who you may know from ESPN’s “Sport Science,” Ford pulled off the dramatic stunt, which had surprising results.

The large-scale test included eight Ford F-150 trucks and an F-750 TONKA dump truck, all of which were stacked one on top of the other using a special hoisting system. The trucks were then placed directly on top of the 2017 Ford Super Duty’s all-new fully boxed frame. All…

The Bites ‘N Brews Craft Beer Festival is going to take over CityScape in Downtown Phoenix and you won't want to miss out on the fun if you're a craft beer connoisseur. With samples from over 20 North American breweries, fun games, good food and great music, it promises to be a fantastic time.

The Bites ‘N Brews festival takes place on Feb. 27, 2016, from 3-7 p.m. and tickets are affordably priced, plus there’s convenient underground parking at CityScape for festival goers. General admission tickets will get you 10 beer sampling tickets and you can…

Many new Ford models are now offered with the brand-new SYNC 3 infotainment system, which is a replacement for the outgoing MyFord Touch and SYNC platform. To see how the new SYNC 3 interface works, check out the video below. Also, if you’d like to learn more about how the system differs from its predecessor, please view details below the video.

STREAMLINED, EASIER TO READ MENU
Offering a better user experience, SYNC 3 includes a more streamlined menu layout, as well as larger icons and an overall cleaner look that makes the menu easier to read and navigate.

FASTER…

The Ford team had some fascinating things to say at the North American International Auto Show this past January. According to the company, four brand-new SUVs are going to be introduced to the lineup in a "few years." Hinting at basic supply and demand, Ford reps said that SUVs are more popular than ever and that U.S. SUV sales are expected to increase further, making it more important for the company to invest in the development of additional sport utility vehicles.

Ford confirmed that the models would be brand-new and not based on any of the SUVs in the…

Did you know that one pint of blood can save up to three lives and that every 2 seconds someone requires a blood transfusion?

If your resolution is to do more to help others this year, consider making a donation at our upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross is always in need of blood donations and, because only about 10 percent of eligible donors actually donate, the need for contributions is immense. You can help by rolling up your sleeves and making a donation at our upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. The ARC will be at…

Every year, Ford says season’s greetings with special Snowkhana videos inspired by Ken Block’s Gymkana. Ford released its fourth Snowkhana video this past December and it doesn’t disappoint, bringing together Santa, Buzz Lightyear, Star Wars and other colorful characters in a half live, half stop-motion video. Scroll down and check out the clip below to see it now and watch Santa drift a high-speed Focus RS in the snow, along with other holiday-inspired tomfoolery. If you’re sad that the holidays are over, this video will ignite your Christmas spirit once more!

Plus, like we mentioned above…

While we hope no one has to experience this, hit and run accidents do occur and it’s important to know what to do if you’re ever involved in this type of accident.

THE DEFINITION OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT
There are two primary types of hit and runs – the first in which an unattended vehicle (in a parking lot for example) is hit by another car and the second in which a vehicle is occupied when it is hit; in both cases the assailant knowingly flees the scene without leaving their information.

WHAT TO DO IN A…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Phoenix! CitySkate, the Valley’s largest and only real outdoor ice rink, has returned for another year and it’s a great place to take your hubby and kids out for some fun family time. Now through Jan. 11, 2016, the rink will be open every day of the week at various times, including hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

New at CitySkate this year, a beautifully decorated 36-foot tree has been placed right in the center of the rink, providing a dazzling holiday…

A few months ago rumors were swirling that Ford might bring the Ranger back to the U.S. when the Detroit Free Press found out that the automaker was planning to move Focus and C-MAX production out of its Michigan Assembly Plant. Now, those rumors are looking more and more like the truth, and another popular Ford model has made its way into the discussion, too.

The Detroit Free Press recently reported that Ford signed an agreement with the UAW that includes converting the Michigan plant so that it can produce new vehicles. For a second time we ask, “What…