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Debating between a Fiesta ST and Fiat Abarth, but just can't decide? Then take Steven Ewing's recommendation. The Autoblog.com writer loves hot hatchbacks and the ST is his favorite. In a recent "This Or That" article, in which he and a colleague fight over which model is better, Ewing puts forth a strong case for the Fiesta ST. And Autoblog readers agreed, voting for the ST over the Abarth when asked which…

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…

For F-150 fans everywhere, there's a new truck in town and it's built Ford tough by Fisher-Price for rough-n-tumble tykes! The new Power Wheels F-150 arrives this September and is modeled after the much anticipated new 2015 Ford F-150. With room for two riders, the diminutive F-150 performs well in rough backyard terrain and features two forward speeds and reverse. Fully quality and safety tested, the Power Wheels F-150  is equipped with Power-Lock brakes and features a parental lock-out on the higher forward speed for beginner drivers - or let's face it - to save the grass!

The Power…

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…

Last month, five of our team members had a chance to participate in Ford's EcoBoost Challenge, a free interactive event that gave local drivers the opportunity to try out some of Ford's latest vehicles on special closed-course tracks, while also giving them a sneak peek of upcoming 2015 models.

The event's organizers held a separate gathering for dealership employees on Friday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m…

Grapevine Ford is very proud to announce the recent graduation of Service Technician Sergio Zavala from Brookhaven College's Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program! The two-year apprenticeship-based program was designed by Brookhaven and Ford Motor Company to help prepare students to work as automotive service technicians at a Ford Lincoln dealership.

Students in the ASSET program must attend intensive classroom sessions that include numerous laboratory exercises; this is followed by cooperative work experience…

The best-selling nameplate in the world returns with an attractive refresh and new features! According to Polk, Ford Focus had the most new vehicle registrations of any car on the market last year, and now the popular sedan is even more appealing thanks to a modified exterior and extended features list.

"It is remarkable to see Focus again lead the industry as the No. 1-selling vehicle nameplate on the planet. With the new car, we…

Last month, we were proud to participate in Keep Grapevine Beautiful's EPIC Earth Day. Grapevine Ford was one of the sponsors for the event, which featured live entertainment, concessions, a kid eco-play area and speakers like Chad Pregracke, who was named "2013 CNN Hero of the Year." The event also featured a unique Eco House where visitors received interactive lessons that highlighted easy ways to make living spaces more environmentally friendly.

In addition, many…

If you had an opportunity to put the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 through your own personal durability assessment, what sort of hardcore test would you choose to perform? Ford is asking consumers across the nation to come up with challenges that test the truck's "toughness" and will select winning ideas this fall. Enter their "You Test" promotion now for a chance to see your idea come to life!

All entries must be submitted by…

To celebrate the Mustang's 50th anniversary, Ford has arranged a number of events, but there's one that will strike a chord with many of the car's oldest fans. Five decades ago, the Mustang was first revealed to the public when it was displayed on top of the Empire State Building at the New York World's Fair. Now, Ford plans to exhibit the new 2015 Mustang on the building's observatory, 86…