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Archive for May, 2018
Do We Know What Engines Will Power the All-New Ford Focus Lineup at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
Global 2019 Ford Focus Powertrain Options and Features
Thanks to its sedan and hatchback body style options, along with its fun to drive nature and comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features, the Ford Focus lineup has become one of the most popular Ford lineups around. In fact, it’s become one of the most popular car lineups in all the automotive industry. And that popularity is sure to continue to grow by leaps and bounds once the all-new 2019 Ford Focus lineup hits lots like ours here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL. Unfortunately, we don’t know a ton about the American version of the all-new Focus lineup at the moment, but we do know some about the Chinese and Europe versions. So, let’s check in on those Focus lineups to see what we can learn about what’s coming to America. More specifically, let’s check out the powertrain options and features of the global 2019 Ford Focus lineup. (more…)
2017 Marks Third Straight Year of the Ford Mustang Being the Top-Selling Sports Coupe in the World
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
Ford Mustang Once Again Best-Selling Sports Coupe in the World
Thanks in no small part to the powerful, efficient and fun to drive nature of the 2018 Ford Mustang lineup, the Ford Mustang is once again the best-selling sports coupe in the entire world. That’s right, no other sports coupe could live up to the Ford Mustang during the 2017 calendar year, and now that the Mustang is available in more countries than ever before, it certainly seems like the Mustang’s three-year best-selling streak is going to continue for many more years. (more…)
When is the 2018 Tampa Bay Margarita Festival?
Monday, May 14th, 2018
2018 Tampa Bay Margarita Festival Date, Time and Location Details
Here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL, we love using our blog to highlight some of the best events and festivals taking place in and around our community. Usually, we like to focus on festivals and events that you can get to and from in your new Ford car, truck or SUV. But every now and then, there’s a festival or event that we just can’t pass up, even if it means keeping your new Ford model at home while taking some form of public transportation. The 2018 Tampa Bay Margarita Festival is one of those events. A staple of our Tampa community for six years now, the Margarita Festival is a party you’re definitely not going to want to miss if you’re 21 or older. With that in mind, here are the date, time and location details of the 2018 Tampa Bay Margarita Festival. (more…)
How is Ford Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of a Mustang Racing Legend? With the Quickest and Most Powerful Mustang Ever
Friday, May 11th, 2018
Ford Unveils All-New 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
Fifty years ago this year, an unfamiliar model started showing up in the staging lanes of drag strips across the county. Despite not having been seen before, this unfamiliar model quickly started winning the hearts of drag strip fans everywhere – and it was winning all of the races, too. All of this played a part in this unfamiliar model becoming a bonafide legend. For those that don’t know this legend or the model we’re alluding to, we’re talking about the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet. And don’t worry if you don’t know about the Mustang Cobra Jet and its drag strip prowess, as you’ll quickly learn about it right here now that Ford has unveiled the all-new 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the racing legend. (more…)
How Fuel Efficient is the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?
Thursday, May 10th, 2018
2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Best-in-Class Gas Mileage Ratings
The final fuel efficiency estimates are in for the all-new 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel and they’re as mind-blowing as you would expect from a new Ford model. In fact, they aren’t just mind-blowing – they’re best-in-class. But, then again, when isn’t a new Ford – especially a new Ford F-150 at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL – not best-in-class? Even with that in mind, however, the best-in-class gas mileage ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel are something truly amazing. Honestly, they’re higher than what many sedans and SUVs can offer – well, sedans and SUVs made by the competition, that is. But enough of our grandiose boasting. Let’s get right down to it and check out exactly how amazing the fuel economy of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel really is. (more…)
When is the 2018 Temple Terrace Craft BrewFest near Tampa FL?
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
2018 Temple Terrace Craft BrewFest Date and Location Details
As long as it’s done responsibly, there’s nothing quite like having a cold beer while out under our hot summer Florida sun. And there’s no better place to get that cold beer than at the 2018 Temple Terrace Craft BrewFest near Tampa, FL. That’s because the 2018 Temple Terrace Craft BrewFest features over 100 beers to sample from over 35 different brewers. If that sounds like your kind of party, you’re going to want to make sure you don’t miss out, which is why we’re giving you everything you need to know about the date and location details of the 2018 Temple Terrace Craft BrewFest right here. (more…)
When Will the All-New Ford Focus Lineup be Available at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018
2019 Ford Focus Lineup Release Date and New Features
After a 2018 model year full of all-new models like the 2018 Ford EcoSport, 2018 Ford Expedition and 2018 Ford Mustang, Ford is continuing its all-new trend into the 2019 model year. That list of all-new models includes the 2019 Ford Edge, 2019 Ford Fusion and 2019 Ford Focus. We’ve already covered the all-new Edge and all-new Fusion here on our Brandon Ford Blog, so we figured now is the time to start taking a closer look at the all-new Focus. There’s not a ton of information out there about the 2019 Focus lineup at this point, but there is some, so let’s see what we can find out about the release date and new features of the all-new 2019 Ford Focus lineup. (more…)
Ever Wonder Why Hearing a Ford Mustang’s Engine Come to Life Makes You Feel So Good? It’s in Your DNA
Monday, May 7th, 2018
Ford Engineers Use Ancestral DNA Studies to Connect Us to Our Mustangs
Have you ever wondered why the roar of a new Ford Mustang makes you feel so good inside? You might think the reasons are many, including the fact that you know that roar means you’re about to be taken for the ride of your life, but it actually runs deeper than that as science has found that our connection to sounds and the emotions those sounds elicit goes all the way back to our ancient ancestors. And Ford engineers have used those ancestral DNA studies to create a deeper connection between us and our Mustangs – which is what we’re going to take a closer look at here. (more…)
Sample the Best Mac & Cheese the Tampa Area has to Offer at the 2018 Mayor’s Mac & Cheese Throwdown
Friday, May 4th, 2018
When is the 2018 Mayor’s Mac & Cheese Throwdown in Tampa FL?
While culinary tastes vary greatly from one person to the next, there are some dishes that seem to be enjoyed by absolutely everyone. And one of those dishes is mac & cheese, if for no other reason than it can be made and customized in so many different ways. And if you want to see all the different ways mac & cheese can be made, then you’re going to want to make sure you make it to the 2018 Mayor’s Mac & Cheese Throwdown right here in Tampa, FL. But when is the 2018 Mayor’s Mac & Cheese Throwdown in Tampa, FL? Well, we’re going to give you all you need to know about exactly that right here. (more…)
2018 Ford Model Lineup Brings Home Five Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
5 Ford Models Win 2018 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards
Anyone looking for a new car, truck or SUV knows Ford is the best place to start and end that search. That’s because the new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL, are the some of the most powerful, most capable, most efficient, most dependable, most functional and most fun to drive vehicles around – making any of them the perfect choice for families, commuters, road trippers and weekend adventurers. But it’s also important to note that new Ford models are also the perfect choice for those needing fleet and vocational vehicles. But you don’t just have to take our word for it. Instead, you can take the word of the experts at Vincentric, as five 2018 Ford models won 2018 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America awards – and none of those models were first-time winners. (more…)