February 2011
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Save $5 when you schedule your service online →
Now when you schedule your service at our Cincinnati Ford dealership you’ll save $5.00 on your service bill. Click on the header above to access the schedule form on our Lebanon Ford service website.
January 2011
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Lebanon Ford is looking for Sales Professionals →
Lebanon Ford in Lebanon, OH is one of the fastest growing businesses in the area. We are looking for just the right people to join our Sales team of well-compensated professionals. Applicants must possess the following traits:
1) You must have an entrepreneurial spirit
2) You must be a highly motivated, self-starter
3) You must love working with the public; have an engaging personality and...
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Ford Escape Meet the Ford Vertrek →
During this years Detroit Auto Show Ford showed off their newest kinetically designed concept vehicle, the Ford Vertrek. The Vertrek provides the foundation to which the North American Escape and international Kuga will be redesigned after. The Vertrek will boast a 1.6 liter EcoBoost engine which will make it best-in-class fuel economy.
The Vertrek is set to go on sale at your local Ford Dealer...
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Mercury officially comes to an end as dealers... →
The process of closing up shop on Mercury has finally been completed. Ford made the decision to shut down the Mercury brand in June of last year. Now the remnants of the storied Mercury brand will soon vanish as dealers across the country are removing their Mercury signage…. Forever. We will soon be doing the same at Lebanon Ford.
December 2010
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Ford Quick Lane Surpasses 1 Million Tire Sales;... →
Ford announced it’s Quick Lane brand has surpassed 1 million tires sales this year cementing a 37 percent increase from last year. In addition, Quick Lane’s network of 585 stores are on pace to exceed $550 million in sales at the end ef the year. Click the link above to read the full article.
Need your oil changed or new tires, check out our state-of-the-art local Quick Lane...
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Car Accidents [Infographic] →
Click link above to view Infographic on our Lebanon Ford blog.
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10 Awesome Vehicles You Might Be Driving In The... →
Check out these neat designs of the future. It interesting to note what people thought vehicle would look like at the turn of the century. We obviously know that didn’t work out so what makes us think it will in 50 years? However you may feel the future of autos is heading we can enjoy these pictures.
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First Ford Focus rolls off the assembly line →
The first of the next generation Ford Focuses (Foci) has rolled off the assembly line. The picture you see above is without a doubt the first 2012 Focus to be built. Why they choose it to be yellow I have no idea. But those of us who’ve been painfully waiting for Ford’s latest redesigned vehicle will be awarded soon enough. The 2012 Ford Focus will hit your local Dayton Ford dealer...
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Who's a Better Driver: Men or Women? →
The SWERVE driving school in Washington might of finally put an end to the age old debate: who drives better, men or women? They [SWERVE] compiled data which compared accidents, violations, and other variables to help determine which sex is actually the best drivers. So which of us is the best motorist? Consult the infograhic below for the answer.
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The Ten Most Hotly Anticipated New Cars →
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Quick Lane at Lebanon Ford
Tomorrow marks the opening of our Quick Lane at Lebanon Ford. Here’s what you can look forward to. “Quick Lane® provides all the services your car or truck needs most, at over 530 stores nationwide. All our services are performed by factory-trained experts and on your schedule. You’ll never need an appointment and you’ll get service while you wait, even on evenings and...
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REPORT: Ford investing $600M in Louisville plant... →
Auto Blog reports Ford Motor Company is investing $600m in it’s Louisville plant gearing it up for the the redesigned Escape. Many believe the escape will adopt the look of it’s global cousin the Ford Kuga. Some even go as far to say Ford will drop the Escape badge for the more familiar (globally) Kuga name.
Ford is keeping their lips sealed on the details but many believe Ford...
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“There may have been a lot of arched eyebrows leading up to the 2011 Explorer,...”
– Auto Blog
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Auto Blog reviews the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer →
Auto Blog reviewed the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer. They test drove the Explorer up in Deaborn, MI at Ford’s Proving Grounds Racetrack and at their nearby off-roading course.
With Ford about to start production on their designed Explorer, expectations are high. With a badge like Explorer whose recognition is among the ranks of Mustang and F-150 many are waiting to see if Ford can rekindle...
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The Ten Cheesiest Hollywood Car Explosions →
If you believe Hollywood stunt coordinators, gas trucks are everywhere and your family sedan’s a light tap away from turning into an all-consuming fireball. With your help, we’ve ignited this list of the ten cheesiest fake Hollywood vehicular explosions.
November 2010
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2012 Ford Focus To Put The Focus On Electric... →
The all-new 2012 Ford Focus is slated to shake up the compact car segment when it debuts early next year with some of the best fuel-efficiency numbers in its class, but it’s already clear there will be at least one similarly sized vehicle that will boast better mpg ratings: The 2012 Ford Focus Electric. Packing an advanced liquid-cooled battery pack, the Focus Electric is expected to deliver...
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Ford Fusion: The Ambient Lighting →
The Ford Fusion was the first car with ambient lighting that Mark and I were able to test drive. And yes, I have to admit I am a little disappointed not every car has this feature. The car allows you to cycle through different colors and then which ever color your choose glows softly out of the cup holders, on all pasengers feet and in the arm rest. It was amazing. When we needed to relax we...
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The Ford Project: A Purse without a Place →
How do I know a man designed my car? My purse is a nomad, with no home. I set it on the dashboard, it slides into my passenger’s lap at the first red light. There’s no place for a purse, of any size, shape or style in a car. NONE. Many men have responded to this common female rant with a variety of eloquent responses like “Just put it on the floor,” or “Throw it in the trunk.” Then there’s the...
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2011 Explorer Orders Exceed Forecasts →
The all-new 2011 Ford Explorer is a far cry from its predecessors. Rather than use truckish body-on-frame construction, the latest Explorer features a unibody structure and a platform shared with the Taurus sedan.
These changes are significant and will help it compete with more refined crossover vehicles. While ditching the traditional truck frame may disappoint some buyers, most probably...
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Ford Focus Coupe Concept To Debut In Detroit →
The Detroit Auto Show is just around the corner and already rumors suggest that Ford will add yet another bodystyle to the 2012 Focus lineup. In addition to a hatchback, sedan, and wagon, Ford will bring a coupe to the January show.
Although this Focus Coupe will debut as a concept, AutoExpress reports that the design will be inspired by the European Capri model and will share components with...
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What’s In A Name? Ford Launches Naming Content For... →
Ford wants to rename the Performance Package for the V6-powered Mustang. But rather than leave it to the marketing folks, Ford is giving Facebook fans and LA Auto Show visitors the chance to rename this popular package for the 2012 model year.
The Performance Package combines the already stellar performance of the Mustang’s 305 horsepower V6 with a 3:31 performance rear axle and Mustang...
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Ford Further Trims Its Stake In Mazda →
Ford has reduced its stake in Japanese automaker Mazda, cutting it from 11 percent to just 3.5 percent. As a result, Ford is no longer the top Mazda shareholder, which it has been for the past 31 years.
Despite a reduced stake in Mazda, both automakers said that they will continue to building cars together and will share technology. Years ago, the partnership saved Mazda as it teetered on the...
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Lebanon Ford Featured in Automotive News article →
Lebanon Ford-Lincoln did something radical in May: It offered a “pay what you want” oil change coupon to its 586 friends on Facebook, the social media Web site. “You had some people who paid us $1, but we also had people pay $20 or more,” says Jeff Cryder Jr., social media director at Lebanon Ford-Lincoln in Lebanon, Ohio. The coupon ran for two months and attracted...
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Alan Mulally Named Businessperson Of The Year →
After a month of voting, readers of Fortune magazine have chosen Ford CEO Alan Mulally the Businessperson of the Year. Mulally was able to edge past tech chiefs like Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Ev Williams of Twitter, and even Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. He was even chosen over other notable businessmen like Wal Mart CEO Mike Duke and Berkshire’s Warren Buffet.
Since leaving Boeing and coming to...
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2011 Shelby GT350: More Horsepower For One Wild... →
The goal for the 2011 Shelby GT350 was a simple one according to John Luft, president of Shelby American, the wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International that was responsible for putting this road rocket together: “Build the ultimate small-block muscle car.”
And with final performance specs now available on the new GT350, it looks like “mission: accomplished” for Luft & Co.
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Ford Announces Initial Markets For Focus EV →
The 2012 Ford Focus hasn’t even been launched yet, but already the Blue Oval is preparing an all-electric variant of the popular compact. When it finally arrives, the 2012 Ford Focus EV will first be available in select markets, including 14 states and Washington, D.C.
Ford is currently working with local government agencies and utilities to ensure the Focus EV’s launch will be a success....
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Great News Lincoln Customers! Free Maintenance... →
Ford Motor Company has announced starting this fall, all 2011 Lincoln vehicles will have access to free oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections, in addition to the four-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty already included. The complimentary maintenance program is also transferable to a second owner, if the vehicle is sold.
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Home, James: Cars that Drive Themselves? →
You are driving through rush hour traffic, and you look into the cute little orange van next to you, but nobody is driving. The steering wheel is moving itself. The gas pedal is pumping footless. You, the driver, have just become irrelevant. Unneeded. Just an unnecessary side thought on this car’s journey. A passenger.
As October was wrapping up, so was the Italian researchers’ 8,000-mile...
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[Video] Man on Freeway Reading a Kindle e-Book and... →
While many of us are trying to beat the texting while driving habit, this gentlemen is rewriting the book for multitasking while operating a motor vehicle. I personally have a hard enough time reading a book sitting in a stationary lounge chair let alone flying 60mph down the expressway while carrying on a phone conversation with Joe Q Somebody.
If you haven’t already guessed it the embedded...
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2012 Ford Focus Customization Now Live →
For all of us licking our chops in anticipation of the next-gen Ford Focus the wait just got a little harder. Ford has gone live with the 2012 Ford Focus online configurator. You are now able to customize your Focus hatchback, or sedan in pretty much anyway you please. Other than body shape it looks as if the only real difference between the sedan and hatchback version is with the sedan you’ll...
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Your Chance to Drive the 2011 F150 Equipped with... →
Announced last week Ford is giving you the unique opportunity to drive the new 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost Engine. Once signed up you’ll be the first one on your block to have a 2011 Ford F-150 delivered right to you front door or place of business for an exclusive personal test drive. Your experience will feature the new F-150 with Ford’s EcoBoost engine that...
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2012 Ford Focus Is Focused on Safety →
With the launch and initial success of the 2011 Ford Fiesta the carpet has been laid out for Ford’s first globally manufactured vehicle, the 2012 Ford Focus. While the Focus will be hitting showroom floors across the country early January 2011 Ford has wasted no time in promoting the Focus’s best-in-class fuel efficiency, cutting-edge technology, and a full complement of the latest safety...
October 2010
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RT @FordFocus: Live chat with #Focus wind noise specialist, Jorge Rivas in 30mins on the #Ford Story http://bit.ly/9LInQo ^RW
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How will yours look? 2012 #Ford Focus Customization Now Live! http://bit.ly/blJwbA #fordfocus
RT @Hank_SoCalFord: Want to be in the next Ford TV commercial? Share ur story of trading up to a new 2011 Ford along with what u drove b …
RT @TheErinRyan: Sales is Limited, Service is Forever: Interview with Ford’s @ScottMonty Part I @BlogWorld! http://bit.ly/dknw7G #deale …
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We’re trying to locate the best/most fun stretch of road around #Cincinnati and #Dayton. Any suggestions?
Thx 4 the RT :) RT @RazzariAuto The Ford Fusion Sport is “Sporty, yet Sleek!” http://ht.ly/2ZJlf #fordfusion
RT @ginakayRE: #Dayton friends, hubbs just got home from west of Dayton, and the wind was pretty bad. Here’s the Wilmington OH radar: ht …