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Check out my latest @carsdotcom TV spot just in time for National Child Passenger Safety Week: https://t.co/J2zzAl6GDJ@NHTSAgov @safekids

— Matt Schmitz (@MattAtCars) September 14, 2017

Did you know that the leading cause of death for children up to 13 years old is the car? It's no wonder so many new parents visit Fox Ford of Cadillac looking for a family SUV with an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, like the 2017 Ford Explorer.

There's much more to keeping your child safe in the car than the vehicle itself, however. This week, September 17th through 23rd…

Are you seeking a full-size SUV for your next automotive purchase? Well, if so, we here at Ford Ford of Cadillac would be quick to couple you up with ours, the 2017 Explorer.

How come?

Receive the necessary information from our chums at MotorWeek; their assessment of the Explorer is as follows:

Shoppers who'd like a dapper, downtown feel from the Explorer are sure to meet their match in the top-tier Platinum trim.

Standard features on this model includes a thrill-inducing, 365-horsepower turbo-V6 engine, a panoramic sunroof, a parking assistance mechanism, heated and ventilated front ...

How to clean your car in 5 minutes or less: https://t.co/MLmI7LjLjF pic.twitter.com/LpozJvEty1

— Autoblog (@therealautoblog) July 30, 2017

Forgive our pun, but Autoblog Details recently posted a video tutorial on how to clean your car so fast, it's like pulling a heist on dirt. With these tips, dirt will be gone in 60 seconds... well, maybe more like 300 seconds.

1. Clear all trash and stored junk from the car. You'll be amazed how much more spacious and tidy your Ford looks after tossing everything into a trash bag.

2. Give it a…

Rich in history, historically black colleges and universities are steeped in tradition and are committed to enriching the mind, body and spirit of their students. Over the past four years, Ford Motor Company has aided these efforts through the the Ford Fund -- the company's philanthropic arm -- and the Ford HBCU Community Challenge.

 

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Tires are designed to stick to the ground—that's why you don't just skid when you press the brakes, and why you go when you press the accelerator. It takes a powerful engine with a lot of torque to make the wheels spin freely against the ground, while the vehicle remains stationary.

This move is called a burnout, because you are burning your tires. By some measurements from drag racing cars, the surface of the wheels can exceed 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Forget hyperbolic hot-sidewalk metaphors—you could literally cook an egg at that temperature.

It just so happens…

 

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Car shopping doesn't always have to be expensive. Cadillac drivers can get a great vehicle while staying on budget at Fox Ford of Cadillac. How? By searching our extensive used vehicle inventory and our Featured Used Vehicle selection! Find the car you'll love, and don't empty your bank account.

In fact, buying a used vehicle has some distinct advantages in Cadillac. For example, brand new vehicles can lose their value by 19% in just the first year!

 

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Diesel engines are popular in heavy-duty trucks, because they can generate some frankly absurd amounts of torque at low rpm. They're also a bit lighter on fuel, so they are sometimes viewed as an eco-friendly choice.

For light-duty trucks like the F-150, there are other—arguably better—ways of achieving the same torque-plus-efficiency result. Ford has been developing its turbocharged EcoBoost engines for years, and the 3.5-liter EcoBoost currently offers best-in-class torque for a V6 engine. By 2020, Ford has...