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How Do Ford Autonomous Vehicles Monitor the World Around Them?

Car companies have been developing autonomous vehicle technology for years, and Ford is inching closer to unveiling its newest model at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the North American International Auto Show.

According to Chris Brewer, Chief Program Engineer for Ford Autonomous Vehicle Development, Ford is creating two perception mechanisms that will help power the Fusion Hybrid’s virtual driver system.

Meet the Meditated and Direct Perception Systems

Meditated perception generates a high-resolution...

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Ford Works With Jose Cuervo to Save the Planet, One Agave at a Time

Depending on petroleum, a toxic substance that must be dredged up from the crust of the earth, is not very friendly toward the environment. Ford has been working since 2000 to develop new car materials created from plants, instead -- like the soy foam now found in most new Ford vehicles.

However, using renewable materials is only part of the solution. A holistic approach means using materials

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Autotrader Cites Choicest Qualities of 2016 Ford Edge

We here at Fairfield Ford Lincoln quite honestly can't get enough of our midsize crossover, the 2016 Ford Edge. We consider it among some of the very best in its class.

And, judging by a recent video review, such an assessment is one with which Autotrader critic Jabari Jones would totally agree. Check the clip below to discover what he deems the top five reasons why one should contemplate purchasing the Edge:

Placing a premium on high-octane performance is the Edge's top-of-the-line trim, the appropriately named Sport. Equipped with a turbocharged 2.7-liter V6, the Sport emits an…

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Move Like the Wind in the Mean and Muscular 2016 Ford Mustang

Should you find yourself searching for a sports car for your next daily driver, we at Ford Lincoln Fairfield think you'd be wise to give ours -- the 2016 Ford Mustang -- your full, undivided attention.

Wondering what makes it a must-see? If so, team up with Autotrader pundit Jabari Jones in the clip below. His appraisal of the Mustang is as follows:

Much like Goldilocks' perfect bowl of porridge, the Mustang's mid-level engine option -- the EcoBoost -- delivers that "just right" blend of fun and frugality. Offered with your pick of either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed ...

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Ford Fusion V6 Sport: German Muscle at an un-German Price

Fusion fans and dealers alike have been asking for a performance version of the popular model since the newest-generation was first introduced in 2012. Ford has heard the requests, and at the end of summer 2016, the automaker is set to deliver in a big way. With a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 EcoBoost engine that that produces 350 pound-feet of torque and 325 horsepower, the all-new Fusion V6 Sport is targeting...

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Find a Great Value on the Ford of Your Choice

The new 2016 Ford Fiesta is a smart and reliable vehicle you can find a great deal on, but that really goes for the entire lineup found here at our Fairfield, CA Ford dealership. See what kinds of amazing new Ford models you can discover great deals on, and visit us today for a quick test drive. Read about the new Fiesta here and see what makes this small sedan a smart choice for the daily commuter.

 

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Ford Commits to the Environment and its Employees with Modernized Product Campus

By 2023, Dearborn, MI will be home to a new 4.5 million-square-foot product campus at the site of the current 1950's-era Ford Research and Engineering Center.

Where the old building has been technologically limited, the new campus will have 10-times faster Wi-Fi and better connectivity. More than simple tech capability, the campus will spur employee creativity by providing a better work

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Ford Creates "Wearables" to Help Increase Driver and Vehicle Connectivity

"The automotive industry is fast merging with the technology industry, spurred on by increased competition and consumer demand more than anything else. Now one of the major players, Ford, has announced a new initiative designed to explore how wearables can be better used in concert with your car," writes Adario Strange at Mashable.com.

Ford's got the right idea. Humanity is on the cusp of a whole new evolutionary process; the sooner we face the facts, the more easily we'll be able to adapt...

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All-New 2016 Ford Explorer is One Next-Level Utility Hauler

Ready to step your automotive game up to the stratosphere? To light a spark in your soul each and every time your hand grips the wheel?

Well, should that sentiment ring true with you, we at Ford Lincoln Fairfield suggest you take a good, long look at the revamped 2016 Ford Explorer. It'll no doubt hit your SUV sweet spot:

No matter the make or model, we're quite confident you'd be hard-pressed to find a base model that provides more than the Explorer's. Its degree of standard appointment is staggering.

Such features include 18-inch alloy wheels…

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