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It hasn't been officially released yet, but Ford is developing a new compact pickup truck. Details about the latest truck from Ford have yet to be confirmed, but it's likely to be named Maverick. The Ford Maverick will be a bit shorter and smaller overall than the Ranger, which is Ford's midsize pickup truck. Although it will resemble Ford's other pickup trucks in design, with its aesthetics borrowed from the legendary "F" series, the Maverick could be built on the same platform used by the Bronco Sport…

Freedom & Hope is an organization that helps those who feel out of control with their drug or alcohol use. They cater to those struggling with all kinds of substances, including cocaine and other mind-altering drugs. The leaders of Freedom & Hope have seen success using their program and hope to help more people in Grapevine and the surrounding area live safer and healthier lives.

Available in most Ford models, the Co-Pilot360 is one of the most advanced active safety suites in today's automotive marketplace. More than ten driving aides and accident-avoidance features power this exclusive package.

The Beginning of The End For Backseat Drivers

Word through the grapevine is that Ford Co-Pilot360 could be the beginning of the end for those backseat drivers that have been annoying drivers since the dawn of the automobile. We've all driven with one at some point. They sit in the backseat warning us to "watch out" before we hit something to our left, right, or center.

Ford is teaming up with other big name companies to offer consumers cool services and merchandise through a new program called FordPass. And it doesn’t even matter if you own a Ford car or not, the service is free by registering online. Set to launch in April, FordPass is part of Ford’s ongoing efforts that are geared toward transforming it into an auto and mobility company. Check out some of the awesome amenities…

Dean Smith's enthusiastic demeanor, willingness to help others and business know-how are just a few of the reasons why he's become a beloved member of the Grapevine Ford Lincoln team. This month, we'd like to place a spotlight on Dean and give all of you who have never met him a chance to get to know why he's so popular around here! Check out his interview now!

Job Title: Assistant Pre-Owned Vehicle Director at Grapevine Ford Lincoln

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Daren Hayden's dedication to our customers is unmatched, and we're not the only ones who have noticed. Daren has received honors from Ford Motor Company five times for his high Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) scores and accomplishments in sales! We're lucky to have him on our team and want to show our appreciation by placing him in the limelight for this month's installment of the Grapevine Ford Employee Spotlight!

Daren held…

Along with being dedicated to her family, Grapevine Ford Title Administrator, Amada Ramirez, has also shown a level of dedication to her work that we value at our dealership. This month we'd like to place a spotlight on Amada for all of the hard work she does here at Grapevine Ford.

Check out our Employee Spotlight interview with Amada below!

Where did you start in the auto industry and what roles have you taken…

Christy Carter was identified as a rising star at Lincoln College of Technology (Lincoln Tech) and joined Grapevine Ford Lincoln as an intern on Dec. 20, 2013.  After completing her internship and graduating from Lincoln Tech, she quickly proved herself as a Quick Lane Technician. She was then promoted to Team Lead and has recently been promoted again into the main shop, where she'll be working on transmissions.

We're very proud of Christy…