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Autotrader Delivers Need-to-Know Details About 2016 Ford Explorer

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…

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What do Artists, Ford and Camping Have in Common?

Are you a crafter or artisan? Have you ever considered selling the house or renting it out for part of the year, and touring the country in a RV, selling crafts or artwork in cities around the country? Many full-time crafters and artisans do this, finding it more cost-effective than renting rooms on the road.

We thought of this when we learned recently of the Winnebago Fuse, a C Class motorhome built on a Ford Transit chassis. Imagine living full-time on the road in this?

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Ford scores three "Hottest" awards at the 2015 SEMA Show

 

It's no secret that our popular American automaker knows how to have a good time, and for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas Ford came out swinging with a slew of impressive concepts like the 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang.

 

 

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#ThrowbackThursday: GT Returns to Le Mans

For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we're bringing you a video posted a few months ago to Ford Performance's YouTube account. The video served as an announced of an important and exciting upcoming event, so this is both an #ICYMI post, and a #TBT post.

Back in 1966, Ford shocked the world when the GT40 Mk.II took first, second, and third place, in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. It defeated heavily favored brands like Porsche, and six-in-a-row winner, Ferrari. It was an unprecedented result that Ford is hoping to duplicate in 2016, on the…

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Richmond Ford West welcomes Mark Sands as new General Manager

Please join us in welcoming Mark Sands and his wife Carol not only to Richmond Ford West but also to Richmond! Mark comes to us from Hall Ford Lincoln in Newport News, Virginia where he worked his way up to general manager and was with the company for over twenty years. He enjoys the outdoors, his motorcycle, and is a Ford enthusiast. We can truly say that Mark’s philosophies perfectly align with our customer focused way of doing business and we are excited to continue to grow and improve with Mark’s direction as our new General Manager. 

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Ford Enters the Hydrogen Fuel Arena

Ford has officially joined the effort to further explore the use of hydrogen fuel through creation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Considering the success of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), we at Richmond Ford West in Glen Allen, VA couldn't be more excited about Ford's continued commitment to alternative fuel options. Check out the article below for more details on this exciting new project.   #Ford has committed to significant hydrogen fuel cell research and development. Learn mor
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