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Car buyers in Independence, MO often find themselves in the same conundrum every time they buy a new vehicle. Do they buy a larger car that has more to offer from a style and features perspective or do they buy a smaller, simpler yet less expensive vehicle? Compact crossovers give drivers the perfect balance of functionality, affordability and not to mention style. That is why we here at Metro Ford Inc. are proud to announce our brand new 2018 Ford EcoSport!

The 17-inch Dark Tarnish metallic wheels will really make your car pop and stand out from the crowd. 

Fancy a hot hatchback for your next vehicular purchase? Well, if so, we here at Metro Ford Inc. think you'll find a whole heck of a lot to enjoy about ours, the 2017 Focus RS.

"Such as what?" you ask.

Here now to provide you with some perspective is AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika; link up with him in the clip below:

The sole trim type of the Focus RS offers a truly incomparable level of standard appointment.

Such features include dual-zone auto climate control, front Recaro sport seats, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a pair of…

Are you in the market for a midsize sedan? Well, if so, we here at Metro Ford Inc. think you might like to meet ours, the 2017 Fusion.

And why's that, you wonder?

Allow AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai to supply you with the necessary context. Join her in the clip below:

Sure to meet the needs of most motorists with relative ease, the Fusion's entry-level engine -- a 2.5-liter four-cylinder -- is flat-out terrific.

Teaming with a six-speed automatic transmission, the base four-banger produces a healthy 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. It is available in…

If ever there were a full-size SUV that could leave us here at Metro Ford Inc. flat-out floored, our esteemed American automaker's, the 2017 Explorer, would have to be it. You see, no matter how you slice it, this is one incredible crossover.

Wondering why we feel as we do?

Well, then, the clip below should help spell it out. Join the good folks over at MotorWeek, as they take the Explorer out for a spin:

Drivers who value high-flying performance are sure to meet their match in the Explorer's range-topping engine, a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6.

The…

Looking for #summer #roadtrip ideas? These @Interior national parks are well worth the drive. https://t.co/SI2ondiTkW

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) June 27, 2016

Summer is the season of the road trip. Instead of taking a massive, fuel-guzzling camper on your cross-country tour, why not try a new Ford Expedition? It's a perfect SUV to take you out to beautiful National Parks, like:

1. Yellowstone, in Wyoming
2. The Adirondacks, in New York
3. Yosemite, in California
4. Glacier National Park, in Montana
5. The Grand Canyon, in Arizona

What makes the Expedition ideal for a lengthy trip?

1. Its 3.5-liter...

Say hello to the 2017 #Ford #Fusion, an impressive combination of safety and style. https://t.co/xsnrWXbsjB

— Ford Fusion (@FordFusion) June 16, 2016

The Ford Fusion has been an IIHS Top Safety Pick for a long time, shining as a paragon of driver and passenger protection in the sedan segment since 2009. When the IIHS began conducting the small-overlap-front crash test in 2012, many models that had been considered safe suddenly saw their Top Safety Pick rating lost due to poor scores in the new category.

Not Fusion.

Though the 2013 Ford Fusion didn't earn the IIHS's…

The #FarmToCar mission is simple: replace petroleum-based plastics with plant-based materials.https://t.co/ETS8NqtqxL

— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) May 10, 2016

Debbie Mielewski, Ford's Senior Technical Leader of Materials Sustainability, tells a story of innovation and struggle that would make the company's founder proud.

Plant-based materials could make a huge difference to the environmental impact of Ford's vehicles, and they might even be cheaper, too. Yet, 16 years ago, nobody wanted to hear it.

"We were told over and over it could not be done," said Mielewski. "I

Ford's self-driving cars are equipped with LIDAR sensors so delicate, they can detect a few of Julie Andrews's favorite things. Raindrops on roses? Not a problem. Snowflakes that stay on your nose and eyelashes? They can identify those too.

The Velodyne LIDAR sensors Ford uses project 2.8 million laser points a second, producing 3D images detailed enough to help drive through silver-white winters before they melt into spring.

Apart from being able to determine the weather conditions, Ford's self-driving Fusion Hybrid stays on the road by locating itself on the map within an inch of

Ford's new headlights make you feel better, says Ford https://t.co/fNtnoWmjJI pic.twitter.com/NfOpNHHS7q

— WIRED (@WIRED) February 10, 2016

We all know someone who suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As soon as the days start getting shorter, and the sun starts setting earlier, people with SAD start to feel tired, irritable, and even depressed.

Everyone is effected by the darker days of winter, even if you don't experience full-blown seasonal depression.

A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that people exposed to brighter light had more

The stress, chaos and hard work the holidays sometimes entail is enough to warrant an unforgettable vacation once you say goodbye to your relatives. Do something epic that your family will talk about for years to come. Make sure you let Ford take you for the ride.

 

Talk about a nice view. ??: @yuriymanchik #Ford #Bronco #FordBronco #adventure #mountains #ski #carspotting

A photo posted by Ford Motor Company (@ford) on Dec 28, 2015 at 8:03am PST

The Ford experts here at Metro Ford Inc. are pumped up and ready to help you find the adventur