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We at Damerow Ford would like to invite everyone to a very special event happening on March 2nd and 3rd. The Ford F150 Ecoboost Drive Tour is coming to Portland, where you will have the opportunity to test drive the new F150 right from your home or work.

We’re excited about what this truck has to offer, and this is a great opportunity to be among the FIRST to test the twin-turbocharged Ecoboost engine! Additionally, you’ll have a truly unique F150 experience with experts on hand to answer all of your questions about what many are calling “The Future of Trucks”.

For every test drive, Ford will donate $10 to your choice of three charities: the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure^®, or the FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America).

Scheduling your test drive only takes a few minutes. Simply visit the tour website and be sure to RSVP on Facebook.

Looking for your own Ford car, truck or SUV?  Browse our latest online specials on new and pre-owned vehicles 24/7 at damerowford.com.

Ford was recently awarded Best New Technology by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) for the company’s rear inflatable seat belts. The announcement came at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show over the weekend, according to Torque News.

In order to reduce injuries that could be incurred during an accident, Ford’s inflatable rear seat belts reduce pressure on the chest while helping to control head and neck motion. By spreading the impact force more than five times that of conventional belts, pressure is reduced on the chest which also affects head and neck motion. The Ford vehicle’s crash-sensing system determines exactly when the inflatable belt should deploy.

Traditionally, heat-generating chemicals would be used to inflate the belts, however, Ford uses cold compressed gas. This means, the inflatable belts do not get warmer than the wearer’s body temperature and they fill at a lower pressure than traditional airbags.

Ford’s rear inflatable seat belt technology will enhance safety for rear seat passengers of all ages, especially for young children who are more vulnerable in crashes. – Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.

Ford originally introduced the seat belts in the 2011 Explorer and has promised to offer the technology globally.

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The Ford Fiesta wins the Sweden track in the  2011 World Rally Championship Race despite deep snow and below freezing temperatures. Check out this video documenting the team journey to first place. Brrrrr…

Looking for your own Ford car, truck or SUV?  Browse our latest online specials on new and pre-owned vehicles 24/7 at damerowford.com.

For car enthusiasts, the 2012 Ford Focus is a much anticipated and long overdue vehicle. Many fans have been awaiting the day that the American market would experience some of the top-notch Ford vehicles only available in Europe. And they may just find satisfaction in the radically improved Focus.

In a recent Motor Trend review, the new Focus proved to be a solid, confident performer in both the sedan and four-door styles.  Touted changes included the combination of  the new direct-injected 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with  the well-chosen gear ratios that make the engine feel stronger than the numbers may suggest. The optional five-speed manual and comfortable front bucket seats also won mentions.

As has been the trend amongst compact sedans lately, the Ford Focus has vaulted from forgettable to formidable in one fell swoop. The improvements to the new car are night and day compared to what we had, and we’d expect no less from an all-new car. – Scott Evans, Motor Trend Magazine

Ford’s new sustainability strategy has been receiving positive press since its release for its overall outlook and tangible action steps. And as further confirmation of their efforts, the company’s first all electric Ford Focus has been given the Green Car Vision Award.

Green Car Journal presented Ford with the award at the Washington Auto Show late last week. The award celebrates an industry-leading, environmentally focused vehicle that is in its early stages of commercialization or in demonstration programs, but not yet on sale.

The Ford Focus Electric will be out on the market in late 2011. The design is based on the all-new 2012 Focus global car platform and is powered by lithium-ion batteries and offers a projected 100 mile all-electric driving range. It can be charged in three to four hours with a 240 volt home charger.

The groundwork that Ford has laid with such advanced and sensible technologies as EcoBoost, hybrid drivetrains, and ethanol flexible-fuel vehicles has shown an understanding of what it takes to bring fundamental change to the marketplace, without sacrificing the features and the driving enjoyment that is so important to new car ownership. -  Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal

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Who could forget the super hot Ford GT, the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 550-hp supercar that the company built from 2005 to 2006? Well, there may be another incarnation, or so rumored and reported by Automobile Magazine.

When asked about the possibility of a successor to the GT at an intimate media dinner, Ford president and CEO Alan Mulally chose to neither confirm nor deny. Instead, after a thoughtful pause by head of global product development Derrick Kuzak, Mulally jokingly pleaded ignorance.

All I know is, if the ground is wet, they don’t let me drive it. – Alan Mulally Ford President and CEO

All joking aside, the skillful skirting of the issue was enough to give journalists hope for a GT supercar future, which will surely spreads to fans of the Ford vehicle as well.

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The 2011 Ford Edge with EcoBoost brings increased fuel efficiency to a people-moving family SUV, without the added cost premium of a hybrid system. The Edge is one of the first two Fords in the U.S. with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost, the next size down from the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6. The latter of the two being used in the Flex, Taurus SHO, and F-150.

As explained by Motor Trend, using a combination of turbocharging and specially engineered direct injection, EcoBoost provides a base 10% increase in fuel efficiency and lowered emissions over a comparably sized conventional engined vehicle. While increased fuel efficiency is certain, exact numbers have yet to be set in stone with some figures showing up to a 20% increase over the 3.5-liter V-6. In addition, Ford has addressed problems previously experienced with turbochargers in order to promote daily use.

The American family with a hectic lifestyle will surely benefit from the enhanced reliability and peace-of-mind that the Edge won’t need extra babysitting. – Benson Kong Motor Trend online

While the company has been using EcoBoost engine technology in four of its newer model vehicles, Ford has confirmed it as the way of the future – with the goal to make EcoBoost available in 90% of its vehicles by 2013.

To learn more about our other great new Ford cars, trucks & SUVs,  browse our latest online specials on new and pre-owned vehicles 24/7 at damerowford.com.

Take a sneak peak  at the awesome 2011 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost Power!

Autoblog.com excitedly released pictures and comparison specifications for the new 2011 Ford F-150 with Ecoboost technology.  There are high expectations for the power and efficiency of this truck as it relies on the Blue Oval heavy-hauling power plants.

This Ford truck includes a 3.5-liter twin-turbo power plant with 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque.  This helps to power the F-150 down the road even when hauling a trailer.  The 2011 Ford F-150 will also boast a class-leading fuel efficiency ratings of 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

Looking for a new Ford? You can browse our latest online specials on new and pre-owned vehicles 24/7 on our website, www.damerowford.com.

Have you ever used GPS or other navigation systems that give you the WRONG directions? Forget those hassles with the new MyFord Touch.

In the video below, MyFord Touch’s Eco-Routing is explained in detail. Instead of relying on map directions, MyFord Touch figures out the most cost-effective route to get you where you need to go.

With the option of finding the shortest, fastest, or most eco-friendly route, you can enjoy your ride in a way that is best suited for your lifestyle.

Want to read more about MyFord Touch? Here is a great article from AutoBlog Green.

While Ford plans to unveil the MyFord Touch with the 2011 Ford Edge, Damerow Ford already has many great deals on current models such as this 2010 Ford Edge Limited. You can browse our latest online specials on new and pre-owned vehicles 24/7 on our website, www.damerowford.com.

According to an article in the USA Today, Ford is planning to expand its line of vehicles running on the EcoBoost engine. This engine not only allows for greater power, but also top fuel economy.

While already available for some cars, Ford plans to offer the F150 truck with the EcoBoost engine. The truck is expected to have the best fuel economy in its class and still have the power and towing capability of a regular V8 engine.

By 2013, Ford is expecting to sell 1.5 million EcoBoost engines, with half of those being in the United States.

We are focused on sustainable technology solutions that can be used not for hundreds or thousands of cars, but for millions of cars, because that’s how Ford will truly make a difference – Barb Samardzich, Ford’s vice president of powertrain engineering.

Come on down to Damerow Ford to learn all about the EcoBoost engine. While they do not have the EcoBoost engine just yet, we have many Ford F150 models to choose from such as this powerful 2010 Ford F150 XLT and 2010 Ford F150 Lariat. For other great deals, you can browse our latest online specials on new and pre-owned vehicles 24/7 on our website, www.damerowford.com.