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With Christmas swiftly approaching and lots of people stowing their holiday treasures in the car when out and about, it’s a good time of year to learn how you can deter criminals from targeting your vehicle. Follow these commonsense guidelines to avoid car break-ins and smash-and-grabs.

Lock Your Doors & Roll Up Your Windows
Sounds simple enough, right? But many drivers tend to leave their doors unlocked and windows partially rolled down, especially if they think they’ll just be gone for a few minutes. However, near the holidays and any time you have valuables on hand, it’s pivotal…

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…

If you want to keep your car looking healthy and new, maintaining its paint job is important. Check out our tips to see how you can protect your car paint from scratches and keep it from getting a dull appearance.

Two Bucket Car Washing & Other Cleaning Tips
The simple act of washing your car is full of pitfalls that could cause paint scratches, or typically scratches to the clear coat that make the paint look scratched, especially on dark cars. These tips will help you avoid scratching the clear coat when washing your car.

• Use two buckets: one with soapy…

Check out this incredible compilation of custom Ford Transits! When you see the upgrades made to these vans, we're sure you'll be inspired to personalize your own ride. The owners of the Transits below have some serious imagination and their creations are definitely worth a look, especially if you own a work van and have been thinking about ways to personalize it.

Also, if you're a business owner who's been considering a commercial van purchase, the Ford Transit is a best-selling option that offers out-of-this-world versatility. Not only are there 58 possible configurations, but you can…

An annual tradition at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, The Great Pumpkin Festival delights visitors of all ages with autumn festivities, such as an awesome hay bale maze, pumpkin decorating, pony rides and more!

The event, which runs from Oct. 23-25, 2015, is a great way to celebrate the fall season, while taking in Arizona's unique southwestern landscape and beautiful fall weather. Kids 12 and under can pick out a carving pumpkin from the garden's pumpkin patch and engage with adorable farm animals at the onsite petting zoo. Carnival style games and food concessions are also part of…

Last year, F-150 changed the game when it arrived for the 2015 model year with an all-new design featuring a military-grade aluminum body. After making such a groundbreaking move, Ford couldn't return the truck for 2016 without following up with a new set of notable changes. As you'll soon see, the latest edition of the pickup doesn't just get added colors; it gets revisions that again set it apart from the competition while proving that Ford is dedicated to consistent innovation.

The 2016 Ford F-150 goes on sale in Phoenix this winter at Camelback Ford. When it…

For owners of the C-MAX Energi, Focus Electric and Fusion Energi, a new update of the MyFord Mobile App has been released which adds support for iOS and Android smartwatches!

The new app update is available on the Apple Store and Google Play right now and it works seamlessly with Android Wear and Apple Watch timepieces.

Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can use your smartwatch to perform remote vehicle functions like unlocking doors and checking the charge status of your car battery, for example. You’ll also be able to manage a wide range of other tasks right…

If you’re not particularly into science, don’t worry. We won’t bog you down with anything too technical here. But when discussing the differences between filling tires with nitrogen versus oxygen, one does have to discuss molecule composition. There’s a difference between nitrogen and oxygen molecules that can have an effect on your tires and you can read about those differences below.

Tire Pressure Stability
When compared to the compressed air from your local gas station (which is composed of oxygen and a small percent of water vapor), nitrogen is composed of larger molecules. What does this…

If you don’t already drive a vehicle with navigation and live traffic data, then one of these apps can help you find the best routes around town, plus they offer fun interactive features that’ll connect you to your friends and community. Google Maps and a few others are missing here, but we’re assuming most of you know the obvious ones already.

OFFLINE GPS APP RECOMMENDATIONS AT BOTTOM

If you’re looking for the best directions apps, here are a few that might be new to you and (bonus) they’re free to download. They may not replace…

When Kars4Kids recently challenged adults to sit in a hot car for at least 10 minutes in exchange for $100, participants failed and learned a lesson about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars. Their must-see reactions are captured on film in the enclosed video.

After first entering the car, participants seem pretty comfortable, but that changes quickly. Agitated gestures, hand fanning and heavy breathing abound before one by one each participant begins to feel overwhelmed by the heat. Eventually they all press the emergency escape button and are glad to be greeted with a cold cup of water…