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There's nothing quite like a hard-hitting pothole to put a damper on your morning commute. Not only do they make for an unpleasant jolt in your traveling experience, but they can actually cause serious damage to your vehicle--particularly when you don't see them coming, or aren't able to brace yourself in time.

But there's good news for midsize sedan drivers from Ford: on the upcoming 2017 Ford Fusion Sport model, an all-new, class-exclusive pothole mitigation system can help to protect you and your beloved car against pesky potholes.

Indulging in a moment where you're wholly present and completely unburdened by any stress or outside distractions is often hard to come by these days. Our world is persistently presenting us with challenges and responsibilities and sometimes we need a release. The 2016 Ford Fusion was designed to deliver joy to its drivers, simply and without complication.

Your car isn't the only thing that's designed specifically to weather the storm -- the roads they drive on are too. Most roads are made out of either asphalt or concrete, with the latter providing more rigidity to create the friction your tires need to avoid skidding in rain or snow. When your local Department of Transportation paves the roads, they create specifically measured grooves in the pavement, which also increases friction. Learn more about the road design process when you check out Ford's blog post below.

Though neither organization has announced anything official, word on the pedestrian-filled streets is Google and Ford are chatting each other up about a mutually beneficial partnership. For what purpose? Creating autonomous vehicles. For now, the pair are coyly avoiding the speculating public, but we at Richmond Ford Lincoln can't wait to congratulate the happy couple -- if the plans come to fruition, that is. Read a full article from AutoNews.com regarding the possible collaboration in the link below.

Where do you go to reconnect with the great outdoors? Whatever your happy place may be, you're going to want to make sure that your vehicle can handle getting you there efficiently and with ease. It's time to get lost this fall with the 2016 Ford Explorer.

 

Get lost in the right direction. #Ford #Explorer #ExplorerSport #ExploreMore #outdoors #photography #forest

A photo posted by Ford Motor Company (@ford) on Sep 30, 2015 at 1:59pm PDT

The 2016 Explorer comes with some new additions, for example, a redesigned hood, three new colors, five all-new whe

The new Ford SYNC 3 is Ford’s newest voice-activated technology, and it is better than ever. It features new hardware, new software, and an intuitive design. To show you just how easy it is to use, Ford demonstrate the userability with Paulie the Parrot. Want to see what we mean? Click on the video below!

The Ford Escape not only provides a great ride, but it also has a bunch of awesome features available. These features are so convenient and the Escape is so fun to drive that it's almost impossible not to get behind the wheel and make the most of it when you have the chance. In the video below, Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas learns that the hard way.

Here at Richmond Ford Lincoln we don't blame J.B. for taking Frank's Escape for a joyride. It's hard to resist the performance and features this vehicle offers. It has an…

Did you know that the Ford Motor Company has been listed as one of Ethisphere.com's "World's Most Ethical Companies" under the automotive category for the last five years? It's no surprise to us, here at Richmond Ford Lincoln in Richmond, VA, where we continually follow Ford's efforts to create a more sustainable future for the auto industry and its environment through alternative resources. Recently, Ford has explored the use of soy bean foam in vehicle seating production as an alternative to petroleum-based materials. Check out the article below from Ford Drive Green's official Twitter…

You are in the market for a new car, but you are not certain exactly where to start. We can tell that is you have made it here, you are already off to a great state. With the Ford lineup, you can trust in the American history and legacy of the engineering behind each model. One car stands out in particular in the lineup right now, for its versatility throughout its different forms. Take a closer look at the Ford Focus and see if you need to know more.

With different driving systems and tuning options, you can get behind…

There are quite a few Richmond, VA drivers out there who want to benefit from the capability and powerfulness of a pickup (after all, the Ford F-150 has been the bestselling vehicle in America for decades). However, many of those people just don't want to feel like they're driving a truck. That's where the 2015 Ford F-150 really shines.

This full-size pickup is truly light on its feet, to say the least…