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If you’ve ever gone on blind dates, you probably know how awkward they can be if you’re not hitting it off with the other person. However, what if your date took you on a thrilling high-speed ride, tire spoke included, with no warning? Would you opt for a second date? Check out a hilarious prank pulled off by Ford called “Mustang Speed Dating” to see how guys in this very situation reacted when…

The all-new 2016 Ford Focus RS is one bad mother (shut your mouth). Can ya dig it? The hot hatch has never been sold in America before and now that it’s finally planted rubber on red, white and blue pavement, automotive journalists and other car enthusiasts can’t wait to get their hands on it, and that includes us here at Grapevine Ford! RS is like the ST but on steroids, beefed up and…

Just imagine the new technologies you could see in cars within the next few years. The auto industry has already accomplished incredible feats when it comes to advancements in infotainment and smartphone integration. Now Ford aims to continue its leading edge in technology with a new Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto, which recently opened up in Stanford Research Park. Unsurprisingly, some of the things they’re doing at the lab are pretty wild!

The new research center is led by former Apple pro Dragos Maciuca, who has worked for the auto industry before and has tons of experience with…

Grapevine Ford Lincoln has over 200 employees and each individual, regardless of department, has a voice and a purpose. However, while we all have our own individual responsibilities, we pull together in the same direction to ensure that our customers receive excellent service each and every time! We truly believe in creating a family atmosphere at our dealership, among our employees and our patrons.

Recently, we got to share in the holiday and team spirit…

Always on the cutting edge of technology, Ford is continuously developing new driver-assist systems designed to enhance safety for everyone who shares the road, including pedestrians. With a new technology called Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, future Ford models will help drivers avoid frontal collisions with other vehicles and people on foot. The new system has been introduced in Europe on a Ford model called the Mondeo and will later be incorporated in Ford models…

The all-new, redesigned 2015 Ford F-150 is on its way to Grapevine, Texas! And if you haven't heard yet, it now includes a new military-grade all-aluminum bed and body, new high-strength steel frame and awesome new tech and cargo-management features. Furthermore, thanks to its new light-weight aluminum structure, the truck is now about 700 pounds lighter. That's right - 700 pounds! And its weight loss means you can expect a boost in capability.

As…

After watching this video, you may want to take a road trip to the west coast for a day of surfing. Woodie wagons date back to the 1930s, but were also popular in the 60s, when they claimed a reference in the Beach Boy's classic hit "Surfin' Safari." Many car enthusiasts consider them uniquely Californian because of their stylish coastal designs and spacious interiors, which offer plenty of room for surfboards. However, no matter where you're from, it's easy to appreciate their one-of-a-kind look.

Jay Leno recently featured a couple of Ford Woodies on his Internet show…

The sales-to-service handoff is a critical part of the way we do business here at Grapevine Ford Lincoln and it's an important aspect of maintaining the peak performance of your vehicle. As we like to say: We're there for our customers before and after the sale, so establishing a service relationship with new patrons is essential. In addition, we like to take the time to let our customers know how special they are…

On Aug. 23, 2014, Grapevine Ford Lincoln accepted an Ice Bucket Challenge to help spread awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, otherwise known as ALS, and also commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. Unless you've spent the last six months in a cave, you've probably heard about the challenge. From Lady Gaga to Ben Affleck, everyone's been doing it and recently the craze took over Grapevine!

When another local dealership dared…

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…