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Ford’s “Recycle Your Ride” Program extended until January 4, 2010!

November 6, 2009

I am pleased to announce that Ford Canada has extended the Ford “Recycle Your Ride” program until January 4, 2010.  This program has already been a huge success.  Many of our customers have taken advantage of this program as a way to get rid of their 1995 or older model vehicle and move into a new 2009 or 2010 Ford vehicle.

Please contact me today to see if you are eligible for this great incentive from Ford.

dale@hallmarkford.ca

 

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Hallmark Ford Fall Service Specials!

November 5, 2009

Summer is over and it is time to get your vehicle ready for the upcoming winter months.  We have a few service specials on right now to help get your vehicle ready.

Service Package 1 – $45.95 + tax

- Following Ford’s regular maintenance schedule improves a vehicle fuel economy. This Service Package includes:

* Up to 5 litres of Motocraft engine oil/filter

* Lubrication of chassis/hinges/doors

* Test battery performance

* Multipoint inspection

 

Brake Service – $40.00 off

Complete Brake Service
includes:

* Installed Ford or Motocraft pads or shoes on most cars/light trucks

Front or rear axle

Includes machining rotors and drums

 

RV Service

Thinking of getting your RV serviced over the winter?  Need to get it ready to use to go south for the winter?  We can serive RVs up to 30 feet in length.  Call us today to book your appointment.

For more information on these service specials, or to schedule other service appointments you might need, call our service department at:

 

604-584-1566

 

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Ford’s “GET IN and DRIVE” Year-end Event!

November 4, 2009

Ford's Nov. Incentive 1

Now is a great time to buy a Ford!  0% financing on select vehicles!  We are making it easier than ever to own a new Ford!

Contact me today to get more details, or to schedule a test drive.

dale@hallmarkford.ca

 

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2010 FORD TAURUS WINS BEST NEW FAMILY CAR OVER $30,000

November 3, 2009

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario, October 30, 2009 – The 2010 Ford Taurus has won in the ‘Best New Family Car over $30,000′ category at the annual Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s (AJAC) Car of the Year TestFest.

The Ford Taurus was put through its paces, undergoing strenuous road and track testing by teams of skilled drivers who performed uninterrupted comparisons of each vehicle under the same conditions.

Through the ratings of a panel of judges from AJAC’s TestFest, the 2010 Ford Taurus came out as the winner.

The Taurus features an impressive set of standard and available technologies that add convenience, connectivity, safety and value for customers.  They include Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning, Intelligent Access with Push Button Start, MyKey™ parental programmability, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) with Cross Traffic Alert, Rain-Sensing Wipers, EasyFuel™ capless refueling, Ford SYNC® and Voice-Activated Navigation.

The new Taurus is powered by the award-winning 3.5-litre V-6 Duratec engine, mated to one of two available fuel-efficient six-speed automatic transmissions including SelectShift® with shift control paddles mounted on the steering wheel and available all-wheel drive.

 

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Ford will bring electric Transit Connect to Canada in 2010

November 2, 2009

(from Canadian Driver)

Dearborn, Michigan – Ford has announced that it will deliver a pure battery electric Transit Connect van to Canada and the U.S. in 2010, through a collaboration with Azure Dynamics Corporation.

Azure will integrate its Force Drive battery electric drivetrain in the Transit Connect for commercial fleet and retail use.

“We recognize an increasing interest in electrified vehicles and have an aggressive strategy to bring these vehicles to the marketplace,” said Nancy Gioia, Ford director of global electrification. “Our work with Azure to create a pure electric battery Transit Connect vehicle will allow us to offer our commercial customers an additional option for environmentally-friendly transportation.”

The Transit Connect will be the first of four electrified vehicles that will be available in Canada and the U.S. over the next three years, along with the Ford Focus in 2011, a next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012, and a plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012.

The venture builds on an existing business relationship between Ford and Azure Dynamics, which currently produces the Balance Hybrid Electric, built on the Ford E-450 cutaway and strip chassis for the medium-duty commercial vehicle segment.

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Ford Leads U.S. Automaker Reliability, Magazine Says

October 28, 2009

Ford Motor Co., the only major U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy, ranks higher than its domestic competitors in reliability, with average or above ratings on 90 percent of its models, Consumer Reports magazine said. Ford’s Fusion sedans also did better than Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry and Honda Motor Co.’s Accord, the top sellers in that segment, the magazine said (Tuesday) in releasing its annual auto-reliability survey. Ford seems to have really differentiated itself from the other domestic automakers,” said Tom Libby, an independent automotive analyst based in Birmingham, Michigan. “If they can continue that trend, it will give them a huge advantage.”
Source: Bloomberg

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Review: 2010 Ford Escape

October 27, 2009

Ford Escape Review


 
(from Canadian Driver)

NEW FOR 2010:

 

- New Limited trim line on Hybrid
- 3.0-litre V6 now Flex Fuel-capable
- Standard Blind Spot Mirror on all models
- Hybrid receives standard AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with four speakers and auto volume control; Limited and Hybrid Limited receive standard premium sound system with single-disc CD/MP3 and seven speakers
- Available rearview camera and Auto Park System
- MyKey standard on Limited, Hybrid and Hybrid Limited, and included with optional Convenience Group
- Exterior colours: Gold Leaf Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic and Steel Blue Metallic added; Light Sage Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic and Light Ice Blue Metallic discontinued

For 2010, the Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid receive several trim changes, while the available 3.0-litre V6 engine is now capable of using E85 ethanol fuel. The Hybrid adds a top-line Limited trim line, in both 4×2 and 4×4 configuration, and receives a new standard stereo; Limited models receive an upgraded version. Blind Spot Mirrors are standard on all models. Available options include a rearview camera and an Auto Park System, which automatically steers the vehicle into a parallel parking spot.

The Escape comes with a choice of 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, with a five-speed manual available on front-wheel models, or a six-speed automatic that’s optional on front-wheel and the only choice on all-wheel models; and a 3.0-litre V6 Duratec engine, with six-speed automatic. The Hybrid uses a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle engine with electric motor, nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery and electronically-controlled CVT.

The Escape XLT Manual uses the 2.5-litre with five-speed manual; the XLT and Limited use the 2.5-litre with six-speed automatic, and can be optioned to the 3.0-litre V6. The Hybrid comes in base or Limited trim.

Features on the XLT models include 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, keyless entry, SecuriCode keypad, tire pressure monitoring system, cloth seats, six-way power driver’s seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input, Sirius satellite radio, cruise control, floor console, floor mats, auto-down driver’s window, tilt steering wheel, vanity mirrors, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, liftgate with flip-up glass, privacy glass, black roof rack side rails, heated blind spot mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, and two-speed rear washer/wiper.

The Hybrid builds on the XLT and adds dual-zone automatic climate control, body-colour upper and lower grilles, 110-volt power outlet, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and illuminated vanity mirrors.

The Limited builds on the XLT and adds dual-zone automatic climate control, chrome upper and lower grilles, chrome roof rack side rails, body-colour door handles and mirrors, power sunroof, reverse sensing system, premium CD/MP3 stereo, SYNC, MyKey, heated leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, ebony black-trimmed centre stack, auto-dimming rearview mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors, ambient lighting, garage door opener, and cargo cover.

The Hybrid Limited is equipped similarly to the Limited but adds a rearview camera.

Visit us today for more information on the 2010 Escape.  Or, visit our website where you can use our “Build & Price” utility to configure your Escape just the way you want it!

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Ford gains while rivals falter

October 26, 2009

Car Maker Is Closer to Turning a Profit as its Market Share Rises

Ford Motor Co. has weathered the car industry’s downturn better than many competitors. Now some analysts think the company has turned the corner so far it could report break-even results for its core North American operations or even an overall profit when it releases third-quarter earnings Nov. 2.

Source:  Wall Street Journal

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Inside Story: 2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5

October 22, 2009

Read the full review of the 2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5 HERE

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Test Drive: 2010 Ford Transit Connect

October 21, 2009

The new 2010 Ford Transit Connect is here. 

Read the full review HERE