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Have you ever been in a parking lot, cleaning your car free of leaves or snow and felt a presence? You could tell that someone was watching you, but as you glanced around, saw no one. Continuing to clean the car, you whistle a tune, stopping now and then to stretch and glance around subtly.

That’s when you see him. Crouched in the shadow of the big, gnarled oak tree nearby. He’s watching you intently, dark eyes shining in the dim early morning light. Not a would-be attacker, not a mugger or predator, but a … squirrel.

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.

Any way you look at it, the new Mustang is a real head-turner. With its low-slung stance and aggressive front-end, it's designed to intimidate the competition any time of the day or night. However, you can't judge a book by its cover, but rest assured: the 5.0-liter TiVCT V8 engine gives it both bite and bark.

Even at night, the lines of the @FordMustang are irresistible. #MustangMonday pic.twitter.com/zTY1nMseQU

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) September 21, 2015

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…