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Yesterday, Ford Motor Company issued a press release announcing that it is expanding its SYNC 3 Connectivity platform. The initiative brings support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to its entire 2017 vehicle lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks, and electrified vehicles...

Ford SYNC 3 brings Apple Carplay, Android Auto to all 2017 models https://t.co/VxqzgZbasn pic.twitter.com/zYvB5iMuPW

— SlashGear (@slashgear) July 25, 2016

In a press release from earlier this week, Ford Motor Company announced a new EcoBoost engine option for the upcoming lineup of 2017 F-150 pickups. Demonstrating Ford's relentless commitment to innovation, the 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine generates an astonishing 470 pound-feet of torque. The best-in-class figure is also more than V-8 engines with nearly twice the displacement...

2017 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost Torque Boosted to 470 LB-FT - https://t.co/TkQxJgy7ML pic.twitter.com/9MCaH6cPDS

— AutoGuide.com (@AutoGuide) July 11, 2016

When it comes time for the annual Strategic Vision Total Quality Impact Awards,we’re always impressed by Ford’s showing, but for the 2016 TQI survey, we were blown away by the results! Not only did the Ford brand win a corporate-level award, but three individual Ford models won top honors in their segments, which means we’ve got three great vehicles to recommend to you.

Strategic Vision Sees Ford Cars and Trucks as High-Quality Vehicles https://t.co/jpmNm97oJK pic.twitter.com/zhHDkj6n8i

— Ford-Trucks (@FordTrcks) June 22, 2016

Ford has gone above and beyond for sustainability with its current model year. In addition to creating a closed-loop aluminum recycling system at its Dearborn Truck Plant, which produces its new 2016 Ford F-150s, Ford announced today that it is changing how it produces plastic and foam parts for its vehicles.

The 2016 Ford F-150 is already the toughest, smartest, and safest F-150 ever. Thanks to the closed-loop aluminum recycling system at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant, it's also the greenest. In yesterday's press release, Ford revealed that it is able to recycle up to 20 million...

 

Aluminum is almost infinitely recyclable, meaning this process can go on and on and on...Click the link in our bio to learn more ?? (Step 8/8) #sustainability #recycling #EarthDay #Ford #FordTrucks #BuiltFordTough #green #HowItsMade #F150

A video posted by Ford Motor Company (@ford) on Apr 22, 2016 at 2:56am PDT…

Last night Ford Motor Company delivered a briefing at a forum of the Alliance on Resource Efficiency in Washington, D.C. discussing its Partnership for A Cleaner Environment (PACE) program. The goal of the PACE program is to share best practices for water, energy, and carbon dioxide reduction, with their suppliers with the aim of helping them minimize their impact on the environment...

Ford to Share Environmental Stewardship Program for Its Suppliers: Ford introduced PACE yesterday to the G7 Al... https://t.co/bAx5YJJHLw

— SCMR (@SCMR) March 23, 2016

Slowly but surely, the last grasps of winter here in Shell Rock, IA are leaving us, and spring is on the way. But now is as good a time as ever to prepare for next winter, which could end up being even worse. That's why the upcoming 2017 version of the Ford Escape is worth learning about, since this crossover is going to be a real winter warrior. Warm up to this GIF by clicking on it, then visit our Ford ...

See clearly next #winter w/ the new 2017 #Ford #Escape & available windshield wiper de-icer. https://t.co/AsyQZpeXW1…

For automakers all over the world, one of the best ways to prove that your vehicles are superior to the competition, is to set them upon the world of motorsports, and seek glory under the bright lights of raceways everywhere. Ford has found incredible success in a wide range of motorsports, but few arenas have held as much success as the world of rally racing. In a new video, Ford gives us a glimpse at the many RS models and the drivers that have found incredible success for decades, and delivered unparalleled satisfaction to drivers in Shell Rock, IA and…