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At West Herr Ford Hamburg, we believe that there are many advantages to driving an electric car around the city. The new 2018 Ford Focus Electric is packed with features that will get you far on a single charge while making driving a fun and exciting experience.

With a easy to use SmartGauge with EcoGuide instrumentation, you'll get real-time feedback on how your battery is doing and ways that you can increase the efficiency of your vehicle. 

Whether you have a growing family or thriving business, the new Transit Connect might be the cargo van that you have been looking for. Ford has filled this vehicle with dozens of amazing features that have boosted its cargo capacity, max payload, and tow rating.

The 2.5L iVCT engine produces up to 169 horsepower, and that gives you a 2,000-lb. maximum tow rating. You can also fill the cabin to the brim with folding passenger seats and a modular storage system. The maximum payload rating for the 2018 Transit Connect is just over 1,450 lbs. with the…

The Ford Focus Electric benefits from the styling, handling, and functional utility of the standard Ford Focus from which it is based. However, the biggest advantages of the Ford Focus Electric are in the industry-leading technology that it incorporates seamlessly. Ford implements new technology into features aimed at making life with a Focus Electric comfortable and worry-free.

As charging status can be a big worry for most EV owners, Ford uses low-energy LED lighting to incorporate a state of charge status bar adjacent to the charge port. 

So you have just purchased your new truck and want to start using it to haul important items in the truck bed, but don’t want it to become scratched or damaged. The best way to keep your truck bed safe from scuffs and scratches is to purchase a truck bed liner. Below are two great options to consider:

• Bed Mat - A truck bed mat is an economical choice and is a usually made from rubber and can be easily installed or removed. This type of bed liner helps protect the metal bed of your truck and also helps prevent…

If you are in the market for a new full-size SUV, you should test drive the Ford Expedition. Not only does the new model come well-equipped with safety, interior, and exterior features, it also offers numerous performance features that make it a superior choice when it comes to full-size SUVs. We have summarized a few performance features that are included with the new model below.

The 2018 Expedition comes with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission that includes a tow/haul performance setting. 

When you are in the market for a new vehicle, whether you’re looking for a sedan like the 2018 Ford Fusion or another kind of car, it is important to know what makes that specific model stand out from the competition. After all, you want to get the most complementary option available to you.

With this video you can see the clear differences between the 2018 Ford Fusion and the 2018 Hyundai Elantra.

SUVs provide drivers with an impressive array of abilities and capabilities, from performance, to technology, to versatility on the road. With the 2018 Ford Escape you can get all of these abilities along with the durability and the reliability you would expect from a Ford vehicle.

Just check out this video and you can get an idea of how well the 2018 Ford Escape performs on the road.

Under the sleek modern styling of the 2018 Ford Fiesta is a powerhouse ready to take on the road. The Ford design team has created a winner with this 1.6L Ti-VCT turbocharged direct injection EcoBoost l-4 engine that supports 197 horsepower and 202 foot-pounds of torque.

Combined with the Fiesta ST model’s 6-speed manual transmission, it will confidently deliver you where you want to go. If you enjoy the feel and control of managing a manual transmission, you’ll be especially impressed with the way this front-wheel-drive (FWD) machine corners and maneuvers through traffic. 

The Ford Super Duty has been one of the toughest, most reliable, and most capable pickup trucks on the market for years now. If you need something hauled, whether it be for work or play, this heavy duty workhorse can handle it for you with ease. In the all new 2018 model, drivers are going to get to utilize many of this truck's productivity maximizing features as well, including:

• 110V/400W AC invert outlet
• 7 available cameras
• 6 upfitter switches in the overhead console
• Rear seat storage
• Flat load floor 

By identifying issues with the tires on your car, you could potentially stop a tire blowout from occurring. The tire blowout at high speeds can result in serious damage to the car, so take these tips serious.

Use your tire gauge only when the car has cooled down to get a more accurate reading. If the pressure is too high or low, make sure to get the number within the recommended range to keep the tires safe.