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Now on DriveLiveTV: The 2012 Ford Focus
Quality, down to its redesigned core, makes the 2012 Ford Focus the new compact contender to beat.
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Vehicle Profile: 2012 Ford Focus
Second to none in the compact class.
As soon as the 2012 Ford Focus reached showrooms, the automotive website Edmunds.com declared it “the segment’s new benchmark.” A primary reason for this instantaneous accolade was the remarkable, class-pacing 40 mpg fuel economy offered by the Focus. The new Focus was inspired by a mandate to deliver the space and performance of a midsize car in a sleek, fuel-efficient compact package, and to provide standard and available features that greatly exceed buyer expectations.
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Vehicle Profile: 2013 Ford Flex
A fresh take on the full-size family crossover.
Take all the advantages of a minivan or full-size SUV – safety, comfort, roominess, utility and seating for seven – then strip away the ho-hum styling in favor of a dramatic, linear design graced with a hint of retro. Throw in superior driving dynamics, power on par with a V8, greater fuel efficiency and a host of new technology meant to keep you and your family informed, connected and secure. The result? The newly refreshed 2013 Ford Flex.
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Getting in Shape for Swim Season
Look your best this summer.
There are dozens of fad diets promising quick and easy weight loss, but the truth is there’s no magic formula, powder or pill to melt away weight. The trick is really no trick at all: A reduced-calorie diet coupled with exercise. You don’t have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods or sweat for hours to see results, either. In fact, experts often advise that you shouldn’t make changes you can’t sustain over the long term. If you get frustrated, you’re more likely to give up.
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MTV Movie Awards Preview
A look at what's to come.
If you’re looking for an awards show that transcends the bland and boring, the 2012 "MTV Movie Awards" promises some wackiness and fun as well as large doses of unpredictability. Airing live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., on June 3 at 9 p.m., the show is a telecast featuring MTV viewers’ favorite stars, films and music.
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Five Activities for Wine Lovers in Iowa
In California’s Wine Country, you’ll find some of the finest wines born in mountainside vineyards. But California isn’t the only state that knows great wine. If you’re a wine lover in Iowa, you can find a fun activity right in your own backyard.
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Car Care: Getting Your Car Ready for Summer
Simple service can keep hot-weather stress to a minimum.
The kids will soon be out of school, which means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for summer. Before packing the camping gear, coolers or suitcases, take a little bit of time to make sure your car, truck or SUV is ready for whatever you might encounter in your travels. A few simple checks will tell you if a visit to your dealer’s service department is called for.
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Ford Showcases the Fusion at Miami Beach International Fashion Week
“Guayaberas y Fusion” compares the all-new sedan to a fashion favorite.
March 21 through 24 marked the 14th annual Miami Beach International Fashion Week™, a celebration filled with diverse designs and creations from around the world. Amidst the collections, however, was an accessory too stunning to ignore: the all-new Ford Fusion. The automaker hosted Guayaberas y Fusion, a Fashion Week event that showcased how the Fusion sedan incorporates elements of fashion and even has similarities with the iconic guayabera shirt.
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Ford Continues to Reduce Water Use around the World
New technologies and facilities are helping the automaker make a global impact.
Ford Motor Company recently announced its plan to reduce the amount of water used to make each vehicle by 30 percent (based on 2009 figures) by 2015. Plants in Asia Pacific and Africa have already cut water usage per vehicle by 25 percent from 2000 to 2011, and plan to continue these efforts.
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Planting a Vegetable Garden
A little work now can pay dividends all summer long.
Vegetable gardens can provide healthy food at its freshest. Though you just can’t throw some seeds in the ground and expect that weeks later you'll have fresh vegetables, planting and maintaining a vegetable garden is not difficult. It does, however, take some work.
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