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The all new 2011 Ford Explorer has made a statement at the Detroit Auto Show. The newly designed Ford Explorer has been awarded the North American Truck of the Year Award for 2011. It was surprising to see an the Ford Explorer win the ward considering all of the updates made to 2011 trucks, regardless the Ford Explorer SUV is an amazing vehicle and brings the “wow factor” to anyone who drives it.

The 2011 Ford Explorer is now built on the Ford Taurus sedan chassis with a 3.5L V6 engine (290 hp and 17mpg city / 23awd/25fwd mpg highway). You can either get the V6 in all wheel drive or front wheel drive and there will be an available 4 cylinder engine with ecoboost (Ford’s name for using a combination of turbocharging and gasoline direct injection; GDI) rated at 237 hp. The new 2011 Ford Explorer is big enough for a third row seat and allows for 151.7 cubic feet of passenger space and plenty of cargo space. The Explorer also comes in a variety of new options including Ford’s adjustable head restraints, inflatable second row safety belts, and Terrain Management System.

2011 Ford Explorers go on sale this month and will be readily available to Delaware Ford Explorer customers and Maryland Ford Explorer customers at their local dealerships. The pricing on the Ford Explorer will range from $28995 to $39995 including $805 shipping. The 2011 Ford Explorer is expected to draw in customers looking at the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Chevrolet Traverse/ GMC Acadia, Honda Pilot, and the Hyundai Veracruz.

“The 2011 Ford Explorer is truly amazing; you can really see Ford’s innovative technology at work with the inflatable safety belt system and the Terrain Management System,” says Chad Todd, Sales Manager at Preston Ford in Maryland, “I am expecting these SUVs to drive up sales where the Explorer’s predecessor left off.” The Ford Explorer will begin going on sale in the next couple of weeks. Many dealers have ordered a large number of the North American Truck of the Year in order to keep up supply for Ford Explorer buyers.

Preston Ford Lincoln is a Top 100 Ford Dealer in the Nation giving the best customer satisfaction and the lowest prices to Delaware and Maryland Ford Buyers.

For more information about Preston Ford please visit http://www.prestonford.com

About Preston Automotive Group

Preston Automotive Group services the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania area with Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Hyundai, and Nissan brands.  The auto group carries the largest selection of new and used cars and trucks.  Additionally, the dealership services all makes and models, both imported and domestic cars with ASE certified and factory trained technicians.

To learn more, visit http://www.prestonmotor.com

Ford Sales for 2010 have now been reported and the 2010 sales year has come to a close. Of the 3200 Ford dealers in the Nation the top 3% (100 dealers) are looked upon as the leading dealers in the country. In a town of almost 700 people, Preston Ford of Maryland reached their goal to become a top 100 Ford Dealer.

Preston Ford ranked 93rd in sales for the year 2010 and 43rd for the month of December alone. Last year Preston came close by making it to 104th Ford Dealer in the nation. With the help of the local communities of Delaware and Maryland including Salisbury, Annapolis, and Dover; Preston Ford was able to sell well over their objective. Top sellers included the Ford F-150, Ford Super Duty, Ford Edge, and Ford Fusion.

The Ford F-150 had the most sales at the dealership. But the introduction of the new 2011 Ford Super Duty really helped sales when it was released earlier in the year. The Ford Edge crossover has always been a top seller because of its unique design and customer appeal. The Ford Edge has also recently been redesigned, giving Ford Dealers everywhere a surge of demand for the vehicle. The 2010 Ford Fusion which was the 2010 North America Car of the Year also saw its fair share of buyers competing with the new Hyundai Sonata.

“Making the top 100 Ford Dealers in the Nation is really a statement of customer satisfaction and low pricing,” says Chris Marks, General Manager of Preston Ford Lincoln in Maryland, “Ford buyers can go to any Ford Dealer for their purchase but they choose us because we give great pricing and even greater customer service.” Preston Ford begins 2011 with the same mentality to become a top 100 Ford Dealer again. Preston Automotive Group which includes Preston Ford would like to thank their local community for all their help.

For more information about Preston Ford please visit http://www.prestonford.com

About Preston Automotive Group

Preston Automotive Group services the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania area with Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Hyundai, and Nissan brands.  The auto group carries the largest selection of new and used cars and trucks.  Additionally, the dealership services all makes and models, both imported and domestic cars with ASE certified and factory trained technicians.

To learn more, visit http://www.prestonmotor.com

For more information:
Brent Durham
Preston Automotive Group
Internet Marketing Director
410.673.1748
BDurham@prestonmotor.com

In a recent report from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration it was found that Ford vehicles were the most affordable vehicles to repair after collisions.

The NHTSA based their report on insurance claims costs. This report should generate lower insurance premiums for owners of Ford vehicles since insurance providers use this data to establish premiums.

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Relative Collision Insurance Cost Booklet shows more Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles as segment leaders for lowest collision insurance cost than any other automaker. Maryland Ford Dealerships and Delaware Ford Dealerships should have this report available to help customers shopping for new Ford vehicles and help them anticipate what collision costs they might incur.

Ford Motor Company has ten segment leaders for 2009 model year categories. Some of the models include the 2009 Ford Focus, the 2009 Ford Taurus, the 2009 F-150, the 2009 F-250 and the 2009 E-350 Econoline wagon. With approximately 78% of all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models rated better or equal to industry average in respect to collision repair costs, Ford owners are more than likely going to receive greatly reduced rates on insurance.

With these lower costs for insurance premiums and already low selling prices of Ford’s products, it has become extremely affordable to own a Ford. Ford has also reported that resale values are up 23% percent, again higher than industry average.

This is great news for Ford owners that are looking to upgrade since now getting in a new Ford is more affordable than ever. Ford Motor Company has also established a special engineering center to help reduce the cost of repairs to future vehicles meaning even more savings on models like the 2010 F-150, the 2011 Mustang and the 2010 Edge.

For more information about Preston Ford please visit http://www.prestonford.com.

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