New Ford vehicles at Hillcrest Ford of Huntsville, TX represent some of the most stylish and technologically advanced cars in the region. Do you know where else Ford models are so well received? China, of all places.

 

Sales have risen 24% in April to 54,881. 2012's Ford Focus was tops, with 9,400 units leaving Chinese dealerships.

 

Focus, built on a global platform and ranging in prices of $19,000 to $27,000 USD, is one of 15 vehicles Ford plans on introducing to China. Ford Focus contains a base 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 engine, as well…

If you haven't been able to make it to one of the big auto shows this year you probably haven't seen the new Ford Focus EV.  Recently Motor Trend took it for a test run.  We at Hillcrest Ford are happy to report that the first reviews are in and there's nothing but good news.

 

The Focus EV "is powered by a 141-hp permanent magnet motor" and is "capable of propelling the car to at least 80 mph".  It also fully charges in three to four hours when it is attached to a 240 volt, 40 amp…

Do you remember the Ford Evos concept that debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show? It caused quite a stir. After all, it's not every day that you see a performance-driven plug-in hybrid with the looks that meet both ends of the spectrum. Ever since, Hillcrest Ford has been waiting patiently for any update concerning the Ford Evos, and now we have something to relay to you.

Automotive insider, Matt Ramsey of The Wall Street Journal is claiming that the next-generation Ford Mustang will be based heavily on the Evos concept. While we love the styling, the first question…

In recent years, many new Ford models we see cruising around the greater Huntsville, TX area have undergone some big upgrades in terms of look, design, and performance. The Ford Explorer has seen a few changes, but it never truly got a performance upgrade like the others, until now. Ford will roll out a top of the line new trim for the SUV, introducing the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport.

Fully-loaded with a twin-turbocharged 3.50-liter EcoBoost V6, the Ford Explorer Sport boasts an impressive 22 miles per gallon highway, tops among fuel projections for gas-powered SUVs. The new Explorer trim…

Ford continues to use creative and unique ways to reveal to the public their latest creation.  When the new editions of the Fiesta and Explorer were showed off Ford used social media to get the word out. Now, Ford is turning to prime-time television for its latest unveiling, and it's not just standard commercials, either. Partnering up with NBC, Ford will launch "Escape Routes" a reality TV show debuting March 31, featuring the all-new 2013 Ford Escape.

An interactive reality show, "Escape Routes", puts six  Ford Escape-driving teams of two against each other in a road trip competition.  Sounds…

Check out the new 2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LIaNyyd8hOw

Listen up, MyFord Touch users, especially Taurus and Flex drivers, an important update is heading your way. Ford has announced it will begin shipping out USB drives, allowing drivers to install the latest version of MyFord Touch right from your garage or driveway.

The update will address several issues on used and New Ford models, making MyFord Touch cleaner and more user friendly. Of the many upgrades, users will see improved touchscreen and voice recognition navigation, as well as a total graphics overhaul, making the presentation sleeker and effective. Among the new features in the MyFord Touch are audible audiobook…

In January at the North American International Auto Show, Ford unveiled their 2013 Mustang GT500. Fans in Huntsville, TX heard about a possibly convertible variant coming to Hillcrest Ford - now, it seems those rumors were true. The auto maker has officially announced their intentions on building the GT500 Convertible.

 

Hau Thai-Tang, director of global products recently said, "Even with our focus on delivering more fuel efficient choices to our customers, at Ford we still love to go fast."¹

 

The 2013 model comes with a 5.8-liter aluminum V8, supercharged to hit 650-hp and 600 lb-ft of torque. This trumps…

Ford is prepping B-Max to be their next hit auto. Similar to Ford Fiesta from Hillcrest Ford in Huntsville, TX, the hatchback features sliding rear doors and some other interesting designs.

 

That 'interesting design' feature is actually the lack of a B-pillar. B-Max's front doors latch to the floor and ceiling. Its rear doors are anchored onto sliders, the same way a family minivan is set up. This gives a huge opening when both front and rear doors are ajar. It allows for ample cargo room and ease when getting out or into the car. Ford promises "it's…