AutoGuide.com Relishes in Rambunctious 2017 Ford Focus RS

Are you seeking a hot hatchback for your next daily driver? Well, if so, we here at Ciocca Ford of Souderton feel like you owe it to yourself to give ours, the 2017 Focus RS, a go.

Will it be love at first drive for you two?

Check the clip below to make that determination; AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika is here to show you the ropes:

The Focus RS's headlining attraction is, without question, its turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine.

Mating to a six-speed manual transmission, this turbo-four generates a goliath 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet…

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2017 Model Proves Ford Mustang is Still a Force to be Reckoned with

If you're perusing the sports car class for your next vehicular purchase, we here at Ciocca Ford of Souderton believe you may well flip your lid over ours, the 2017 Mustang.

How come?

carwow critic Mat Watson is here to explain; check out his assessment of the Mustang in the clip below:

A perfect selection for the performance enthusiast, the Mustang's range-topping engine -- a 5.0-liter V8 -- is a brutal beast, indeed.

Offered exclusively with the GT model, the V8 emits an elephantine 435 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. It receives rear-wheel drive as standard.

And though…

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The Towel That Will Help You Achieve Streak-Free Windshields

Every time you wash your car, you try your hardest to get the windshield perfectly clean. And every time, you think you might have finally done it, until you're driving around sunset, and the light hits it at that perfect angle that exposes every streaky imperfection.

The problem could be the cloth you're using to clean and dry the glass.

How can Souderton drivers keep their Ford's windshield showroom-fresh? Larry Kosilla of Autoblog Details recommends using a microfiber towel. Not just any microfiber towel, either—a waffle-weave towel with a density of 200 GSM, and a 70-percent…

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How to Avoid Being Blinded by Sun Glare

When it's warm out, you might be tempted to get up early and drive somewhere to watch the sun rise—or maybe that's just when you have to go to work. Whatever your reason for being on the road, the hours just after dawn, and right before sunset, pose a visibility hazard due to sun glare.

One of the first things you should do…

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A Roomy Interior and Thorough Capability Help the 2017 Expedition Cruise to Highest Available Overall Quality Ratings from J.D. Power

The 2017 Expedition showed its true colors recently with a win from the critics. The full-size SUV earned a 5 rating in overall quality from J.D. Power -- the highest rating available.

To reach an overall quality rating, J.D. Power assesses a range of categories from powertrain to features and accessories. After cross examining these categories, an overall quality rating emerges.

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Like Fast, Fun Cars? Consider the Ford Focus ST

 

With a car company like Ford, you know you're always going to find something that appeals to you. That's because they make a car for every personality and style. Like bold pickup trucks? There's the longtime favorite F-150. Like high-performance sports cars? There's always the classic Mustang.

Or, for something a little different, check out the hot Focus ST hatchback.

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2017 Ford Fusion Stuns AutoGuide.com Staffers

Are you shopping the midsize sedan class for your next automotive purchase? Well, if so, we here at Ciocca Ford of Souderton would be quick to point you in the direction of ours, the 2017 Fusion.

Wondering why?

In that case, check the clip below -- and wonder no more. Here now to highlight the best qualities of the Fusion is AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai:

On most models, the Fusion receives a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine as standard.

Rated at a respectable 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, the base engine matches with a six-speed automatic transmission, and…

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Road Trip Ideas

Spontaneity can be fun. A road trip might be the cure for your boring weekend.

State Parks might be a good distance from you. During the warm weather, a trip to a State Park could offer up more than just sampling nature. You can hike, canoe or fish. You can explore areas you don't typically see in the comfort of your easy chair. It also gives you some great exercise.

A winery is another potential road trip. You can sample different wines and enjoy a vineyard. A road trip to a winery can also be a romantic getaway for…
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Safe Driving on the Road

When you're out with your family, you want to be safe because you love them. But you can't make other people drive safely around you. So you need to take steps to stay safe from the potentially dangerous drivers you may encounter while on the road.

While driving, make sure that you keep at least three to four seconds of time between you and the vehicle in front of you. This will ensure you have enough stopping time or reaction time if something happens.

When you stop at a stop sign, make sure you stop completely. By counting…
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