Share Your "I Believe" Story with Brighton Ford

BRIGHTON, Mich - As we make our way into the most wonderful time of the year, we can't help but think about our community and what this season means to you. Brighton Ford feels that everyone deserves to have something to believe in and we are very curious to hear what you have to say! Visit BrightonFord.com/Santa and share your "I Believe" story with us at Brighton Ford. This website is a special place where you and others in the community can write your thoughts about anything you truly believe in! It is the importance of good will, the value of family, or Christmas miracles? Maybe you have a favorite Christmas memory you would like to share or would like to tell us what you believe this time of the year is all about. We want to hear it all! Log onto BrightonFord.com/Santa today to submit your thoughts and read the other "I Believe" stories shared by others in the community.

On Wednesday, December 11th, share the power of believing with your children when Santa Claus makes an appearance at Brighton Ford! We are thrilled that even with Santa's hectic schedule, he has promised to stop by the 14th Annual Holiday Window Painting Event at Brighton Ford. Watch your child's face light up as they have their picture taken with the man himself. As a gift to you, those photos will be available the very next day to download and print offline for FREE! This is a great event for all ages, allowing us to give the children of Brighton the very same joy and excitement we all knew so well when we saw Santa as a kid. Stop by Brighton Ford from 5pm - 7pm on Wednesday, December 11th for great food, Christmas cookies, games, and a photo with the man in the red suit!  

Don't forget to visit us at BrightonFord.com/Santa to share your "I Believe" story with us at Brighton Ford as well as see what the rest of your community believes in!

Your face will light up too when you see the great selection of New Ford Cars and New Ford Trucks we have at Brighton Ford. We are proud to serve Southfield and the surrounding areas with exceptional customer service and a wide variety of Ford vehicles. Visit us at Brighton Ford today to find yourself an early Christmas present!

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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Santa Claus' 14th Visit to Brighton Ford

BRIGHTON, Mich - You are cordially invited to join us for Santa Claus’s 14^th Annual Visit to Brighton Ford! On Wednesday, December 11^th, the big man himself is taking time out of his hectic Christmas schedule to stop by and take photos with the children of Brighton. This special occasion will be taking place from 5pm until 7pm.

This event will be fun for all ages, especially the children of our community. We absolutely love being able to give kids the same happiness and excitement that many of us felt as we met Santa. Children can smile with the man in the red suit and view the FREE downloadable photos online the very next day! Enjoy great food, Christmas cookies, play games, and have a chance to win the 42” TV raffled off by Brighton Ford. Be one of the first 200 families to arrive to Santa Claus’s 14^th Visit to Brighton Ford and receive a FREE “I Believe” tree ornament.

Share with your kids the power of believing. We feel that everyone should have something to believe in, so we ask that you share your stories with us! Whether you believe in the value of family, the influence of giving back, or even Christmas miracles, we want to hear your thoughts. Log onto BrightonFord.com/Santa to share your “I Believe” story and read what others in the community believe in.

Do you know what you are asking Santa for this year? Stop by Brighton Ford and add a New Ford Car to your Christmas list! Take advantage of our virtually new Certified Pre-Owned Cars for Sale that are available at a used vehicle price. We are proud to serve Ann Arbor and surrounding areas with exceptional dealership services and a wide variety of Ford vehicles.  

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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UAW and Ford to Create Child Safety Program in Plant Communities

BRIGHTON, Mich. - The UAW and Ford have announced that they will be creating child safety programs in plant communities across the country. To do this, they will be teaming up with the American Football Coaches Association's National Child Identification Program in order to distribute inkless fingerprint ID kits to families in communities where Ford plants are located.

These kits are a perfect way to have a set of your child's fingerprints available and ready, should law enforcement need identifying information from you. Should then need this identifying information, you'll be able to quickly give the kit to the police if your child goes missing. These inkless fingerprint ID kits will be given, free of charge, to all UAW-Ford employees.

For every kit purchased by UAW-Ford to be handed out to plant employees, the National Child Identification Program will donate a kit. These donated kits will be given to families by the local schools, churches and law enforcement in the communities near Ford plants. The UAW-Ford have already set aside 50,000 kits to be passed out to children in Detroit Public Schools.

UAW-Ford has approached all U.S. plants and distribution centers in the U.S. asking them to participate in this great program, and all UAW-Ford facilities have! It is estimated that over 225,000 kits will be distributed through this program this year.

These inkless fingerprint ID kits are part of the National Child Identification Program that was created by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 1997. The AFCA set out with the goal to fingerprint 20 million children in the U.S. but have blown that number out of the water with an impressive 32 million kits that have been distributed both nationally and internationally.

If you'd like to learn more about how the UAW and Ford are creating Child Safety Programs in Plant Communities, you can visit the Ford website or stop by our dealership! We would be more than happy to help you find an ID kit for your own child, or even help you into a vehicle that has safety features designed to keep you and your family safe during your travels. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team has all the vehicle-related car information you could possibly need, everything from Used Car Loans to Ford Early Bird Lease Program to buying a Certified Preowned Car!

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 Reveals Plans to Launch 8 New CNG Vehicles by Next Year

BRIGHTON, Mich. - The First CNG-capable 2014 F-150 truck rolled off the line this month, and now Ford has revealed plans to launch 8 new CNG vehicles by next year! While the vehicle currently available is a CNG-capable truck, Ford will offer a greater variety of vehicles with the alternative fuel option by the summer of 2014.

For those that don't know, CNG stands for compressed natural gas and mainly composed of methane. This methane gas is a fuel that is clean-burning and inexpensive. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that CNG results in up to 30 percent less greenhouse gas emissions, making it a cleaner alternative to gasoline! It is because of this that many states offer tax incentives and rebates for vehicles that run off of CNG. PLUS, 85 percent of the CNG used in our country is produced here!

With so much excitement revolving around making vehicles CNG-capable, Ford has revealed plans to launch 8 new CNG vehicles by next year. These vehicles will be the Transit Connect van and wagon; Transit Van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab; E-Series van, wagon, cutaway and stripped chassis; F-Series Super Duty pickup and F-350 chassis cab; F-Series Super Duty chassis cab (F-450, F-550); F-650 medium-duty truck; F53 and F59 stripped chassis; 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup.

With this variety of CNG-capable cars and trucks, Ford is on track to sell more than 15,000 CNG-prepped vehicles this year - a 25 percent increase from 2012!

If you'd like to discuss your CNG options or go over the various vehicles that can help save you money on gas, stop by our dealership! We would be more than happy to help find you something that is fuel efficient and fun to drive. We are proud to be a Fowlerville Area Ford Dealer, as well as a Fowlerville MI Used Car Dealer. We offer a great selection of vehicles, all of which are available for you to view on our lot and online!

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 Special Service Police Sedan Becomes Most Fuel-Efficient Police Vehicle

BRIGHTON, Mich. - While Ford has always been the number one pick for police cruisers across the country, the motor company is changing the game with a more fuel-efficient police car. This special service police sedan has in fact become the most fuel-efficient police vehicle in America!

This police vehicle takes the durability and great looks of the current police sedan and combines them with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. This engine allows the sedans to get an EPA-estimated rating of 20 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg combined. The impressive 30 mpg on the highway is the rating that has earned the Ford Special Service Police Sedan the title of most fuel-efficient police vehicle in the country.

With this massive improvement upon fuel consumption, Ford has estimated that this fuel-efficient sedan will save police agencies hundreds of thousands of dollars. For example, let's take a fleet of 150 vehicles. If they drive an average 30,000 mile per year and gas prices average $3.21 a gallon, it is estimated that this vehicle will save the police agency around $257,940 over the course of three years - amazing!

One downside to the increased fuel-efficiency is that the vehicle does lose some of its power. However, this specific police sedan is designed to be used by detectives, administrators, or campus police - all drivers who may not need the get-up-and-go because their jobs don't entail chasing down lawbreakers.

While you can't exactly test drive the Special Service Police Sedan, you can take an EcoBoost powered vehicle out for a spin! We have a great selection of Ford Cars For Sale - many of which have an EcoBoost engine option. So if you'd like to see how this fantastic engine can help you save on gas, come on by! We'd be more than happy to help you. 

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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11 Things You Didn't Know About Thanksgiving

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Since that historical first Thanksgiving dinner, Americans across the country have come together with family and friends to eat and be thankful for all that they have. Despite enjoying this great holiday every year, the origins and facts surrounding the holiday sometimes get lost. That's why we've come up with 11 things you PROBABLY didn't know about Thanksgiving:

1. The first Thanksgiving dinner took place in Plymouth Colony in October of 1621. Many believe that the first dinner took place in November (which is why we celebrate it during this time) but it was actually October! AND the dinner took place for three days - talk about a lot of food!

2. George Washington advocated that Thanksgiving become an official holiday on October 3, 1789, but it didn't actually become one until Abraham Lincoln declared it so in 1863.

3. President Franklin D. Roosevelt is responsible for the modern date of Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. He established this date in 1940.

4. Minnesota produces the most turkeys in the U.S. North Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia and Indians are top producers as well.

5. The average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey is 15 pounds. In 2007 alone, Americans consumed about 690 millions pounds of turkey!

6. The first football game that took place on Thanksgiving Day was in 1934, when the Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears.

7. Thanksgiving is responsible for the creation of TV dinners. In 1953, the food company C.A. Swanson & Sons overstocked on turkey meat and had 260 tons of turkey left over from Thanksgiving. To use up the food, they created the TV dinner by putting the turkey leftovers in a futuristic looking
box.

8. Humans are 75 percent genetically identical to the pumpkin.

9. American average anywhere from 3,782 - 4,500 calories on the day of Thanksgiving.

10. Cranberries are native to America and the biggest producing states are Wisconsin and Massachusetts. In 2012, Farmers produced about 768 million pounds!

11. The biggest pumpkin pie ever bakes was 2,020 pounds and was over 12 feet long!

With the 11 things you didn't know about Thanksgiving fresh in your mind, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! If you need a ride getting to your Thanksgiving dinner, come on by our dealership and we'll quickly get you into a low mileage used car, certified pre-owned car for sale, or a new Ford car - we're 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 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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7 Holiday Shopping Tips

BRIGHTON, Mich. - It's officially that time of year again where millions of Americans are rushing to the stores to buy their loved ones the perfect gift. With so many people shopping, especially on Black Friday, it's best to have a game plan so that you can shop around stress-free. To help you get through the madness, we've come up with 7 holiday shopping tips that will help you save your money and your sanity.

1. Make a list. Write down everything that you want to buy, no matter how small, as well as the maximum amount you're willing to spend - and STICK WITH IT. Knowing exactly what you want to buy and how much money you have to spend will keep you from wandering around and buying items you don't actually need. Plus, you'll feel a zing of satisfaction every time you cross something off your list.

2. Do online research. A lot of stores such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart and more will price match. This means that if you find a better deal online or in a competing store's ad, these stores will match the price. Best Buy in particular will price match items that you find on Amazon, as long as they are 'Amazon Prime'. Reading the reviews and ratings of products online will also ensure that you're buying a high quality product.

3. If you're brave, hit up Black Friday. This event is a great way to score great deals on products your family will love. However, you should look online beforehand (combining tip 1 & 2) and make a list of everything that you want to buy. This will make it possible to get in and out quickly, and avoid the large amounts of crazed shoppers. ALSO, we will be having a Black Friday Sale Event with great deals on cars AND a 50" Flat-screen TV for one lucky car buyer. The best part about this sale is that we will get you in and out quickly so that you can spend more time shopping for your family.

4. If you do hit up Black Friday, or any other huge shopping day, make sure you stay vigilant. Make sure you have personal credit card information available at home in the event you lose a credit card while shopping. If you are using cash, make sure you stash your cash in a safe place and you only pull out the amount total when you're at the register, not the entire stash.

5. Know the return and exchange policies. Return policies vary from store to store, so make sure you know ahead of time whether or not you will have to ship back returns or exchanges, or if you can return them to the physical store in your area. Knowing how long you have to return or exchange the product is useful as well.

6. Don't forget about Cyber Monday. This is the biggest online shopping day of the holiday season, as retailers will offer special discounts on their online products. So just in case you don't make it out to the mall for Black Friday, check out the great deals that will be available to you the following Monday from the safety of your own home.

7. If you're shopping online, use common sense. One major downside to shopping online is that you don't actually get to see the product in person, so sometimes you don't know what you're getting. That's why we recommend following the golden rule of online shopping: if it seems to good to be true, it probably is and you should avoid it.

Hopefully these 7 holiday shopping tips will keep your stress at a minimum this holiday season, and help you score some great deals in the process. If you have any questions about Black Friday Sales in the area, or would like to know which vehicle's we can help you save big on with our Black Friday Sale Event, contact us today! We are a Fowlerville Area Ford Dealer with a huge selection of Low Mileage Used Cars, New Ford Cars and Certified Preowned Cars For Sale - all of which are available to browse through online!

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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First CNG-Capable 2014 Ford F-150 Rolls Off the Line

BRIGHTON, Mich. - It's official: the first CNG-Capable 2014 Ford F-150 has rolled off the line in Kansas City! This momentous milestone has made Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG-capable half-ton pickup, further setting Ford apart from its competitors.

This 2014 Ford F-150 has the ability to run on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), giving the driver of the vehicle numerous benefits. First, it will improve the fuel efficiency of the F-150, giving it an EPA-estimated rating of 19 mpg combined city and highway. Secondly, using CNG is more beneficial to the environment since this alternative fuel includes cleaner emissions with up to 30 percent less greenhouse gases than the average F-150. Another benefit that will please drivers - especially those that make it their mission to buy locally - about 85 percent of the CNG used in the U.S. is produced within our own country.

As for how this green machine will be powered, it will come standard with a 3.7-liter V6 engine. This engine allows the vehicle to get more than 750 miles on the combined tanks of gasoline and CNG - talk about being in it for the long haul!

Another aspect that you can benefit from with the CNG-capable Ford F-150 is the fact Michigan offers tax incentives and rebates for CNG-converted vehicles. To see exactly how these incentives and rebates can benefit you, we recommend visiting the U.S. Department of Energy website to see the full list of Michigan laws and incentives related to Natural Gas.

The First CNG-Capable 2014 Ford F-150 has rolled off the line meaning you now have the opportunity to own one of these vehicles. If you'd like to discuss the benefits, costs, and more with choosing a CNG-compatible vehicle, stop by our dealership! We would be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you have on Car Loans, Used Car Value and more! We are proud to be a Lansing Area Ford Dealer and a Lansing Used Car Dealer.

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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New Ford Edge Concept Revealed at L.A. Auto Show

BRIGHTON, Mich. - A new Ford Edge concept was revealed at the L.A. Auto Show this week, leaving all in attendance a little breathless. With a beautiful looking interior, an updated exterior, and a variety of cool technology, this vehicle is one that will be talked about for awhile.

While we will definitely get to the great look of the Ford Edge Concept, it's important to jump right into the technology that will be made available because this concept is a self-driving Ford! The Ford Edge Concept will come with a self-parking technology that will allow the driver of the vehicle to remotely park it from outside of the car. After pushing a button (either while inside the vehicle or outside), the Concept will park parallel or perpendicular all on its own.

The Ford Edge Concept will also feature an obstacle avoidance technology that will use cameras and sensors to detect slow moving and stationary objects in the vehicle's way. When it detects something, it will warn the driver. If they do not react, the vehicle will steer itself away from the object safely. Adaptive steering will be made available in this vehicle as well, allowing for easier steering at slow speeds and more.

Because there are so many updates to the interior of the vehicle, here is a bullet point list of only a few of the major changes:

• Leather-wrapped and hand-stitched instrument panel
• 10-inch touch screen center display with MyFord Touch
• Unique gear shifter
• Dynamic center stack with premium mechanical switchgear
• Unique steering wheel
• Floating binnacle top

As for the exterior of the Ford Edge Concept, Ford revealed big wheels, a prominent grille, and a futuristic, attractive design.

For more specifications of the new Ford Edge Concept revealed at the L.A. Auto Show, stay tuned to our blog. We will be keeping a close eye on all the happenings at the auto show and reporting back to you with any new information.

While it's exciting to see the Ford Edge concept, the current Ford Edge is just as fantastic. If you'd like to check out the current model, stop by our dealership and take it out for a test drive! We have a great selection of 2013 and 2014 models - all of which are eligible for the Ford Early Bird Lease Program. So if you'd like to save money and get behind the wheel of a brand new Ford Edge, stop on by! 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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Thanksgiving Turkey Tips

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, which means you're probably already thinking about the star of the Thanksgiving feast: the turkey. Cooking a turkey can be difficult, even for the Thanksgiving professionals. To help you conquer the daunting task of cooking the bird, here are a few Thanksgiving turkey tips to get you through the holidays:

1. You want to pick the right turkey for you and your family. Whether you prefer organic, fresh, big, small, or frozen, there is a turkey option available for everyone.  One thing to keep in mind is that fresh is not necessarily always better than frozen. Frozen turkeys are snap-frozen just after they are butchered which means you get a fresh bird.

2. If you aren't sure about which size to get, the best way to guess is to average about 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. per person. Add a few pounds on for bones and you should have the perfect turkey size for your family. For example, 8 people should do great with a 12-14 lb. turkey.

3. DON'T stuff the turkey. Despite having grown up with a turkey stuffed full, it is recommended that you cook the stuffing in a separate pan. Cooking the stuffing in the turkey can actually promote the growth of harmful bacteria. Plus, it will take longer for the turkey to cook which can result in drier white meat. Instead of stuffing, fill your turkey with flavorful spices or onions.

4. Rub the turkey with butter or oil. Before putting it in the oven, make sure you rub your DRY turkey with butter, canola oil or olive oil. We also recommend putting chunks of butter under the skin to make the meat as moist as possible.

5. Let your bird soak. After you've cooked it, tent your turkey in foil and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes outside of the oven. By letting your turkey cool, the juices will keep your meat moist and flavorful. If you carve into the turkey as soon as it is done you lose a lot of those juices and flavor.

Hopefully these Thanksgiving turkey tips will help you as you cook your bird this holiday. If you aren't cooking and are instead traveling to visit family, we recommend getting behind the wheel of a reliable and comfortable vehicle! If your current vehicle is neither of those two things stop by our dealership today and we'll get you into something you can trust. We have everything from Low Mileage Used Cars to Ford Cars For Sale to Certified Preowned Cars 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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