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Presidential candidate and former US Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman has been keeping busy since he stepped down from running as a Republican hopeful. Effective immediately, he will join Ford Motor Company's Board of Directors.

"Jon brings to Ford's board of directors extensive global knowledge and experience - particularly in Asia with trade issues - and operational experience gained as governor of Utah, a state that has grown jobs even during the economic crisis," said…

Attention safety-minded drivers: The Ford Fusion will be safer than ever for the 2013 model year with the addition of a lane-departure warning system. With origins in Japan, the potentially life-saving feature is typically reserved for luxe-car consumers willing to pay a premium for the feature. So yes, this is a very BIG deal.

How exactly does the lane-departure system work? A digital camera and imaging sensor mounted on the car's rear windshield recognizes?

Back in October, Ford unveiled a Mustang body shell that will allow enthusiasts to build their favorite classic Mustang. That's right, an officially-licensed, brand-new '64-1/2, '65 or '66 Mustang. The shell, designed with the '67 Mustang Convertible in mind, joins other "restoration parts" for classic Ford Mustangs.

The body is priced at about $15,000, and includes doors, the trunk lid, and all of the sheet-metal from the radiator support to the taillight...

Oh, we certainly do love the Ford F-150 here at Theodore Robins Ford. And who wouldn't? With an available 5.0-liter V8 or 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, as well as class-leading fuel-economy and a slew of advanced safety and entertainment features. But we're not the only ones who think so highly of the pickup, in fact, Motor Trend chose the 2012 Ford F-150 as their Truck of the Year - and this isn't...

When you drive away from a dealership like Robins Ford in a new car, there's a lot to love about it, isn't there? It's got that new car smell, the gas-mileage is way better than your old car, the seats are plush and the dash is completely dust free. Oh yes, we know that new-car glow well, we see it all the time. Even better? Thanks to models like the Ford Taurus...

When you hear about a hybrid powertrain, you probably think of an electric motor paired up with a traditional engine, right? While that basic fact holds true across most hybrids out there, it's important to note that not all hybrids are created equal. In fact, the next hybrid model to come from Ford, the C-Max, will feature what the company is calling their "next-generation" hybrid system.

With this new technology, Ford...

Last month, we told you about some of the steps Ford has taken to ensure the safety of their drivers in a world that is largely ruled by our cell phones. Well, they've taken it a step further: their latest technology will allow parents to create settings that will keep their teens focused on the road and not on their mobile devices.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) says that teens represent the...

Seems like Box Tops for Education has been around for as long as you can remember, right? So long, in fact, that you don't even notice the pink label stamped at the top of General Mills products anymore. Which is why Ford and General Mills have teamed up to help schools in a new way. How can you help? Just go take an all-new Ford Explorer for a test drive.

Here's how it works: Schools will earn points toward their Box Tops for Education drives every time...

Oh, the wonders of texting: It's fast, it's easy, it's simple. And, with the most recent (free) update to the Ford SYNC software, drivers can safely receive text messages while driving. The Message Access Profile (MAP) streams and reads incoming texts out loud, allowing the driver to keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road.

The technologically-advanced SYNC, G1 V3.2.2, works with Generation-1 equipped Ford models…

Sales of cars and trucks in Russia have ranged near 2.6 to 2.7 million so far in 2011 - well above Association of European Businesses prediction of 2.45 million. Between 2009 and 2011, Russian vehicle sales have shot up over 30 percent. Ford is taking advantage of this by ramping up production of Ford vehicles in the country.

"Demand remains strong," according to US-Russia Ford CEO Ted Cannis, who took over last month and has seen thise shot up of sales. The Ford Explorer and Ford Transit Van are two of the best sellers in Russia, and production…