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Taking a road trip is fun. Your family can have some time to share and make some lasting memories. Sometimes, though, things come up that need to be taken care of. Here are some tips to help that road trip you take, be the nest one yet.

Be Prepared
Before heading out onto the open road, you want to make sure you have checked the car out for issues. Those issues can get in the way if left unchecked. Go to a reputable mechanic and get the car looked at for safety. That way, you can get your family on…

Keeping a clean car goes far beyond a great first impression. It will ensure that your vehicle will stay looking as good as the day you bought it. You plunk a lot of money into your vehicle, so you should keep it looking nice. All you need to do is keep up on those car washes (every two weeks is the rule of thumb) and make sure that you get it waxed every time that you get it washed. A wax coating on your vehicle will protect your paint job from abrasive dirt and debris that will eventually ruin your…

The side of the road isn't exactly the best time to catch up on your reading. That said, there are a few books every roadside emergency kit should have.

The first is your car's owner's manual. This is a wealth of knowledge. From finding out your tire pressure spec to what grade oil to put in, your owner's manual should help you cover the basics. Next is the repair manual for your vehicle. While you're hoping not to have to work on your car on the side of the road, knowing how to replace a…

If you are a driver looking to save money, then take a look at your fuel economy. The way that you drive greatly affects how often you need to put gas in your vehicle.

Quick starts hurt your fuel economy by up to 50 percent in city driving. Therefore, avoid the temptation to start quickly after being stopped at a red light.

While you will want to make sure that your brakes are in great working order, using them as little as possible allows you to save money at the gas station.

If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, then…

Are you considering the hot hatchback class for your next daily driver? Well, if so, we here at Dean Arbour Ford Lincoln feel its high time you had a good, long look at ours, the 2017 Ford Focus RS.

And so, without further ado, it's with great pleasure we present to you the following clip. Tag along with AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika, as he takes the Focus RS out for a test run:

The Focus RS's engine is without question one of the very best Ford has ever built. Served up standard with a six-speed…

If you happen to be on the hunt for a midsize sedan that's both easy on the eyes and a joy to drive, we here at Dean Arbour Ford Lincoln are wholly convinced you'll find just that in the form of ours, the 2017 Ford Fusion.

And, coincidentally, our chums over at MotorWeek have a very similar take on the matter. Check the clip below to learn what they like best about this four-door Ford:

Emphasizing fuel efficiency above all else is the Fusion's mid-level engine option, the EcoBoost. Teaming with a six-speed automatic transmission, this turbocharged…

The new Ford Escape is appropriately named. Driving this stylish crossover SUV is nothing if not an escape from mediocrity. Whether you are driving effortlessly across rough terrain or catching the admiring eyes of bystanders as you cruise down the streets of Alpena, Michigan, everything that is done in the new Escape is exceptional by association. There are several trim levels available for this vehicle, as well. In other words, you have an opportunity not only to escape but to do it your way. The Escape S model, for example, is the right choice if you are looking for ...

 

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Pickup trucks are as American as apple pie. With a long and storied history of farming, construction, and towing, the postal service is releasing a line of stamps honoring pickup trucks. And guess who's invited to the party? That's right, Ford. The 1948 Ford F-1, and 1965 Ford F-100 will be featured on two of the stamp designs.