Sneak Peek: 2015 Ford C-Max Facelift

BRIGHTON, Mich. - The Ford C-Max is a vehicle that has been on the market for a few years, but in that span of time, it's made quite the splash. With the 2014 C-Max Hybrid slated to arrive in December, we've recently gotten a sneak peek at the 2015 Ford C-Max's facelift - and it's worth getting excited about.

Expected to arrive sometime next year, not much is known yet about the 2015 Ford C-Max. However, the updated model clearly has a new face - a beautiful one. The new front fascia with the fusion-inspired grille is on display, while the restyled headlights and rear end changes that were promised are not on this prototype. However, these other modifications are expected to be on the finished version.

The 2015 Ford C-Max is also expected to receive a few changes for improved performance and reduced fuel consumption. The current model gets an average of about 45 mpg in the city, 40 mpg on the highway.

This 2015 Ford C-Max Facelift sneak peek is nice, but seeing the finished model will be even better! While we have to wait to see the final product, you can take a look at the current model today! We have a great selection of 2013 Ford C-Max vehicles on our lot, ready for you to take for a test drive. Just stop by our Farmington Area Ford Dealer and we'll get you set up! 

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Ford Plans to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Employees

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Ford Motor Company has revealed plans to install electric vehicle charging stations for employees at over 50 of its U.S. and Canadian offices and plants. This installation would total to about 200 charging stations, all around U.S. and Canada.

The motive behind this move is to encourage Ford employees to purchase electric vehicles. Many consumers fear the electric vehicle simply because they believe that it will be costly to upkeep and they are concerned about the driving range of the vehicle. Even though Ford continues to develop electric vehicles to eliminate these worries, drivers are still hesitant.

To encourage electric vehicle sales, Ford Motor Company has slashed the prices of many electric vehicles over the past few months. Installing free electric vehicle charging stations for employees will help boost sales as well.

The charging stations will be at Ford offices and plants in the U.S. and Canada, and will offer free charging for the first four hours - this is enough time to fully charge a low battery. This free charging station will cost Ford about 50 cents per vehicle, but will save each employee up to $2 in gas a day.  Not to mention, between charging at home and charging at work, each electric vehicle owner should be able drive their cars in electric mode all the time.

Now that Ford plans to install electric vehicle charging stations for employees, it is definitely worth it to check out these great vehicles. The electric vehicles available are also a great buy for non-Ford employees, especially if you live in town and do a lot of local driving. If you'd like to discuss your options and find out if an electric vehicle is right for you, stop by our Farmington Area Ford Dealer today! We have a great selection of electric vehicles, New Ford Trucks, and Used Fords For Sale - so come see us today! 

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Electronic License Plates: Coming Soon to a Vehicle Near You

BRIGHTON, Mich. - A South Carolina startup company called Compliance Innovations has developed an electronic license plate that they are hoping to make available to vehicles across the country. While it is most likely to appear in California first, electronic license plates could be coming soon to a vehicle near you!

These electronic plates still have quite a bit of testing to undergo, however, they are designed to replace your normal license plate. They will attach to your vehicle much like your current plate, but you'll be able to update it wirelessly when it's time to renew your registration. All you'll have to do is go online to renew your vehicle registration, at which point your plate will update. This makes it super easy to do on-the-go.

With these electronic license plates coming soon to a vehicle near you, you'll be able to benefit quite a bit if you're the type to stay on top of all your registration and insurance information. If you're not, you'll be an easy target to police officers. These plates will reveal that your insurance has expired, or if your registration has not been renewed. While this may be a downside, one other positive to having electronic tags is that a stolen vehicle will be able to be spotted more quickly. Much like the picture above, a stolen vehicle will have the words 'stolen' across the top.

As of right now, the electronic license plates will start to appear on vehicles in California by 2017. For the rest of the country, we will have to wait. Waiting won't be too hard though when you think of all the amazing technology available to you right now in our Ford vehicles. If you'd like to discuss all the technology options available, stop by our Farmington Area Ford Dealer today! We are more than happy to help you with all of your vehicle needs - Used Car Loans, Car Loans, technology questions, or New Ford Cars - we've here to help!

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that is committed to customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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2014 Ford Flex Review

BRIGHTON, Mich. - The Ford Flex is known for being a roomy, luxurious vehicle that is both a stylish and comfortable ride - the newest model is no exception. With only a few slight changes, our 2014 Ford Flex Review will get you up to speed with everything you need to know about this beautiful vehicle.

When it comes to space, the 2014 Ford Flex is hardly lacking. The 2014 model can seat up to 7 people comfortably, as it provides the same amount of passenger space and cargo room as a minivan - all while looking sleeker and more luxurious than the vehicle that is typically associated with soccer moms. The interior is not only spacious (holding up to 83 cubic feet behind the first row) but luxurious too. It has heated second-row seats that can slide forward to allow even the six-foot adults to sit comfortably in the third row.

As for safety, the Ford Flex comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and rear parking sensors. A rearview camera and a blind spot warning system are optional, along with second-row inflatable seat belts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Testing gave the Flex a top rating for how it performed in moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests.

It's safety features are only rivaled by the 2014 Ford Flex's powertrain and performance, as it comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 287 hp and 254 lb.-ft. of torque. It gets up to 25 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg in the city and can go from 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds. Not to mention, if you need a vehicle that is spacious with great towing capabilities, the Ford Flex can tow up to 4,500 pounds. That's pretty impressive!

We hope this 2014 Ford Flex Review has convinced you of the Flex's strengths - if it hasn't, we recommend taking this vehicle out for a test drive so you can experience it for yourself! We also have a great selection of New Ford Trucks and New Ford Cars at your Farmington Area Ford Dealer, so no matter what you're looking for, stop on by and we'll be glad to help you out! Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that is committed to customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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