The Specialists Have Your Back

Your Ford loves you. Not only does it get you from point A to point B, but it's a patient audience member when you feeling like singing at the top of your lungs, a secret-keeper when it overhears your conversation with your friend, and more. So return the favor and take good care of your Ford.

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Ford Returns to Le Mans 24 Race with Four GT Race Cars

In 1966, Ford entered a few GT 40 Mk.11 racecars to compete in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The result was an unprecedented 1-2-3 podium sweep, as cars from the likes of Ferrari and Porsche were left to wonder what happened.

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of that historic accomplishment, and on June 18, Ford will return to the classic endurance race to once again do battle with the grand touring establishment. Today, race organizer ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest) confirmed that four GT supercars have been accepted to compete. The cars will sport...

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Fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop Feature Coming to All EcoBoost F-150 Models

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...

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Find Ford Trucks On U.S. Stamps In 2016

Ever since the good ol' days of Henry Ford and The Model T, our favorite American automaker has proved itself as nothing less than iconic. In just over a century, the brand has cranked out unparalleled variety, versatility, and -- of course -- value. Nothing says "'Merica" quite like a pick-up truck, and no one does pick-up trucks quite like Ford. The U.S. Postal Service just released a collection of 2016 stamps, featuring classic trucks -- most of which are Ford models, like the 1938 Ford International Harvester D-2, the 1948 Ford F-1, and the 1965 Ford F-100.

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Go green with a Hybrid Ford vehicle

This year, Ford certainly stepped up and did their part to help better our environment. The Corporation switched out all their lightbulbs for more energy-efficient lightbulbs, which in turn saved enough energy to light the equivalent of 72 million Holiday trees!

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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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