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The new 2017 Ford Fusion is the recent recipient of the highest rating offered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Equipped with a new active braking system, Fusion avoided collisions in track tests at 12 mph and 25 mph. This improved its front crash prevention from Basic to Superior, helping it earn the Top Safety Pick+ designation...

The 2017 @Ford Fusion nabbed #IIHS's Top Safety Pick+ award thanks to its modified front end & autobraking system. https://t.co/dn1vywdonT

— Edmunds.com (@edmunds) June 24, 2016

In a press release from earlier today, Ford announced a new engine option for the upcoming 2017 F-150. The second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine boasts a class-leading 470 pound-feet of torque, more than many V-8's with double the displacement. Horsepower has also improved to 375...

Ford : 2017 FORD F-150 WITH ALL-NEW 3.5-LITER ECOBOOST V6 NETS BEST-IN-CLASS, V8-BEATING 470 LB.-FT. OF TORQUE,... https://t.co/okFTHv8kmd

— Newspress USA (@NewspressUSA) July 11, 2016

Take it from your pals here at Richmond Ford West: we know a good thing when we see one. And, by all accounts, the 2016 Ford Flex -- the American automaker's funky full-size crossover -- is a very, very good thing, indeed.

Wondering why we feel as we do? Then, ride out with Autotrader reviewer, Jabari Jones, in the clip below. His appraisal of the Flex is as follows:

Sporting a snazzy, upscale vibe is the Flex's mid-level model, the SEL.

Standard equipment on this trim includes 18-inch wheels, upgraded brakes, foglights, chrome exterior accents, keyless entry and ignition ...

A #Ford fleet helps provide nutrition for little bodies and little minds.https://t.co/iXCA5xexZ2

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) May 25, 2016

When you think of the city of Detroit, the first thing that comes to mind may not be lush green farmland like you'll find in the outskirts of the Glen Allen, Richmond, Midlothian, and Ashland area. Yet a small, 4.5-acre farm in Ford Motor Company's home city grows about 20,000 servings of corn each year for Detroit Public School (DPS) cafeteria lunches.

"A hungry child can't learn," explains Zaundra Wimberley, Farm and…

In a press release from earlier today, Ford announced it would be further increasing the number of vehicles equipped with its innovative Auto Start-Stop feature. The technology, which shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, is already available in the Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost, the Fusion 1.5-liter EcoBoost, the Edge 2.0-liter EcoBoost, and the Escape 1.5-liter EcoBoost...

Ford : FORD GAS-SAVING AUTO START- STOP TECHNOLOGY TO BE STANDARD ACROSS ENTIRE 2017 ECOBOOST-EQUIPPED F-150 LI... https://t.co/K7JiQfzLC2

— Newspress USA (@NewspressUSA) January 21, 2016

Three cheers for our esteemed American automaker! It's seemingly poised to have a massive hit on its hands in its fully redesigned full-size SUV, the 2016 Ford Explorer.

And if you aren't quite buying what we at Richmond Ford West are selling, we invite you to view the video review below. Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones, is here to provide you with five great reasons one should consider going with the Explorer:

The biggest, burliest engine of the bunch is a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, available with the top-of-the-line Sport and Platinum trims. And true to form, it does…

When it comes to full-size pickup trucks, there's the 2015 Ford F-150 and there's every other model on the market.

It's hardly a wonder that the F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the country for 32 years and counting.

But, would you believe that the 2015 Ford F-150 actually improves upon its legendary capabilities?

The F-150 is an incredible feat of engineering as it blends military grade aluminum with ultra-high strength…

Greetings, and welcome to the blog page for us here at Richmond Ford West!  Stick with us, and we'll strive to consistently keep you posted on the latest and greatest news regarding our esteemed American automaker.  So, what's on the docket for today?  Why, none other than our legendary muscle car, the completely overhauled 2015 Ford Mustang.  Check out the clip below to better understand the rush that comes with owning this raucous…