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2012 Ford Focus Set to be First EV Pace Car at Richmond

Ford and NASCAR have had a good relationship since they started working together in 1936 at the organization's first race in Dayton Beach. In more recent years, Ford supplied NASCAR with its first hybrid pace car in 2008 (the Ford Fusion Hybrid). And just this year, Ford was the first automaker to unveil a 2013 race car, with the unveiling of the all-new Fusion stock car, in January. Now Ford is ready to share…

Ford GT Sets World Record

At the Texas Mile, it's all about speed. The event sees gearheads and drivers from around the country gather every October and March to max out their vehicles on a straight one-mile strip at an airport runway. It's a common sight for high-performance cars to hit speeds of 130 mph all the way up to 200 mph. Every now and then, however, a car comes along and blows them all out of the?

1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster Showcased in NYC

The 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster was created by Henry Ford's son, Edesel Ford and then Ford Design Director E.T. Gregorie. The two collaborated in an effort to address the declining style of the Model T, which was being overshadowed by edgy sports cars from Europe. To gain inspiration in designing the Model 40 Special Speedster, Edsel Ford even went as far as to spend some time in Europe scouting out the competition…

Ford Sales Help Raise Employee Income

When you purchase a 2012 Ford Explorer in Siloam Spring from Superior Ford - you're not only supporting your community, but an auto maker that takes care of its employees. Ford is adding $3.8 billion to global pensions, and it will raise the annual pay for its 16 directors.

"The Dearborn, Mich., company said it gave the 16 directors a raise after finding out that they were paid less than the median level paid…

Chinese Auto Maker Launching Ford Lookalike

The Ford F-150, which is on sale now at our Ford dealership in Siloam Springs, is one of the auto maker's best selling models to date. It's so popular, that the Japanese are pretty much stealing its design overseas

JAC (Jianghuai Auto Corporation) is launching a copycat truck at the Beijing auto show in April, the 4R3 pickup. It looks just like a 2011 Ford F-150.

This pickup will be powered by a…

Top Ford News of 2011

2011 was a historic year at Ford, and they're just getting started. Check out what advancements the company made in high performance and green car technology:

Ford revolutionized their EcoBoost engine with a powerful 365-hp twin-turbo 3.5 liter V6. This powerplant has been implemented in many Ford vehicles, including their best-selling Ford F-150.

Next year, EcoBoost will launch 1.6 and 2.0 liter models with optional powertrains that provide more mpg. The…

A Closer Look At The Ford Taurus, Then & Now

Back in 1986, the Ford Taurus hit dealership lot. Since then, this vehicle has become one of the best selling sedans in North America, and without a doubt one of Ford's staple cars.

When the original Taurus was released back in 80's it wasn't a boxy hunk of metal, but a light, fiberglass curvy masterpeice, which influenced many other car companies to rethink vehicle design. Since Taurus launched through 2007, Ford has…

Ford Claims 2013 Escape SUV As "Smarter Utility Vehicle"

With the LA Auto Show underway, automakers are introducing a variety of new vehicles, including the highly anticipated 2013 Ford Escape Crossover. Those attending LAAS were pleasantly surprised by a great number of updated models coming from Ford within the next few years.

If you can't wait for 2013, check out Superior Ford in Siloam Springs, for the latest Escape models, along with all other quality vehicles by Ford. But some are willing to…

Ford Working to Design New Cost Friendly Fusion Hybrid

Ford is working on a new hybrid powertrain for their Ford Fusion, as well as the C-Max concept. Reports state this engine will gain in miles per gallon output, while costing less. How is that even possible?

Future models coming to Superior Ford in Siloam Springs will include this engine, that (according to the auto maker) "will cost 30 percent less."1

How exactly does Ford achieve this? First off, they don't use one…

New Color Options for Upcoming Models

Ford researchers have revealed that car buyers have strong color preferences and would go to a different dealership if they couldn't get a car in their color of choice. While the most popular car colors remain white, black, silver and gray, Ford is increasing their color palette this year with choices like Ginger Ale, Kodiak Brown and even an icy-green color called Frosted Glass.

Ford actually spends a lot of time on color, using…