Pastels on 5th 2014
This past Saturday, September 13th, the 4th annual Pastels on 5th happened in downtown Loveland.Pastels was founded in 2011 as a benefit event for Alternatives to Violence. It was started by Marcia Moellenberg and Vicky Bryant and has become a “win-win” for Loveland area artists, businesses and community members. Pastels on 5th is a fun and free platform for artists to showcase their work, a way for local businesses to get their name out while supporting a good cause, and an effective fundraiser for Alternatives to Violence and the Southern Larimer County Safehouse Project. The event continues to grow each year and 2014 was the biggest event to date, raising $23,000 in sponsorships and an additional $4,000 in in-kind sponsorships, all of which benefits Alternatives to Violence (ATV). ATV is committed to the internetion in, education about and prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes. Loveland Ford has been a proud supporter of this event for the past 3 years. Thank you to the artists who have worked so hard, the sponsors who have donated, to the Pastels staff for putting the event together and of course to Alternatives to Violence for the work you do in our community every day!
2015 Ford Mustang Production Begins
We’ve all been anticipating the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang, and we’re getting closer as production started on August 28th at the Flat Rock, MI assembly plant! The all new pony will arrive in our showroom this fall, but even we’re still waiting to hear exactly when it’ll get here. However, it is on it’s way to us and Mustang enthusiasts around the world! For the first time in it’s 50 year history, the Ford Mustang will be exported to more than 120 countries around the globe. A right hand drive version will be produced for the U.K., South Africa and Australia. This new mustang will get independent rear suspension and a turbo charged 2.3L 4 cylinder engine with 310 HP and 320 lb-ft of torque will join the 5.0L v8 with 435 HP and the 3.7L v6 with 300 HP. As stated by Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas, “Mustang is and will continue to be an automotive icon. Expanding its availability globally affords our customers around the world the opportunity to have a true firsthand Mustang experience – one unlike any other.” We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we have an arrival date for the 2015 Mustang. We’ll also be receiving one of the only 50th Anniversary edition Mustangs in the area, so be sure to come by and take a peek at this piece of Ford history!
Northern Colorado Mustang Car Club Partnership
Loveland Ford is excited to announce that we’ve established a partnership with the Northern Colorado Mustang Car Club! We are now their host dealer, and club members will be meeting at our dealership once a month. Additionally, we are planning some exciting new events together. We are working on a launch event for the 2015 Mustang that will be an introduction of the new pony and a reflection on the past 50 years. We’ll be inviting NCMCC members and others in the community to come show of their Mustangs and check out the 50th Anniversary special edition Mustang! Loveland Ford will also be partnering with NCMCC on existing car shows, such as their All American Car Show, which benefits Hearts & Horses of Longmont and Operation Gratitude. We’re thrilled about this partnership and happy to give Mustang enthusiasts a place to meet! We’re looking forward to the 2015 Mustang launch event and many other fun filled events throughout the year with this great organization!
Ford Driving Skills for Life is Coming to Denver!
Did you know that teen drivers make up only 7% of Colorado drivers, but account for 15% of fatal accidents? Young drivers are at a higher risk for accidents and it’s extremely important that we teach them how to properly handle the responsibility of getting behind the wheel. Ford Driving Skills for Life will be in Denver this week, July 22-23, to help us do just that! They’re offering a free teen driver training program at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, with morning and afternoon sessions both days. Any teen with a license or learner’s permit is welcome and encouraged to attend. All they need to do is register online and have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. This is a step up from traditional driving school, as drivers will get behind the wheel with professional drivers to learn more about vehicle handling, hazard recognition and avoiding the dangers of impaired or distracted driving. Please, consider having your teen attend this wonderful program and share this information with anyone you know who has a young driver!
Myths About Idling
For many of us, the arrival of summer brings a lot more road trips and time spent behind the wheel. We all have different driving habits, but one this is certain, most of us idle much more than needed. Of course it’s nice to keep the A/C running in the summer and heat going in the winter. However, if the inside of the car is at a comfortable temperature, a few minutes without it running shouldn’t change the temperature much. And as soon as it becomes uncomfortable, you can always turn it back on. Even two short minutes will save you the same amount of gas it takes to drive one mile.
According to the “Anti-Idling Primer,” 5 minutes of idling per day for a year burns 10-20 gallons of gas and emits 220-440 lbs of Carbon Dioxide annually, depending on the size of your engine. By recognizing the inefficiency of idling, you can save yourself a significant amount of gas and money while reducing your negative impact on the environment.
But what about the gas it takes to re-start your engine? Many people idle during quick errands, or waiting outside a friend’s house, assuming it’ll burn more gas to stop and restart their car than to idle for a few minutes. A general rule of thumb, from the Environmental Defense Fund, is that 10 seconds of idling burns about the same amount of gas as starting the engine. So unless that idle outside your friend’s house is 10 seconds or less, it’s much more practical to turn the engine off and restart when you’re ready to go!
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor made its debut at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. As always, the Ford booth at the show was exciting, but this time there was a buzz of something BIG. Two trucks waited patiently beneath their silk sheets. After months of spy shots and speculations, the Raptor was ready to be introduced to the public. In Ford’s words, this truck was made to be “versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures, as well as the every day commute.”
The second truck, sitting next to the Ratpor at the SEMA show that day in 2008 was what they dubbed the Raptor R (for race) which they would be taking to Mexico for following week’s the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Ford’s history in the Baja 1000 has always been strong, taking more overall four-wheel titles than any other manufacturer. Now they were there to race what is, quite possibly, one of the coolest and toughest production trucks ever built. They took third that year with the Raptor, impressive for a such a new vehicle. According to Brian Wolfe, the Ford Racing Technology director, “Racing the new truck in the elite Baja 1000 was the ultimate off-road test and allowed Ford to evaluate how well the F-150 SVT Raptor would hold up under the most unique and extreme conditions.”
That’s how it all began in 2008, and the Raptor continues to impress year after year. Current specs on the ford raptor include a Big-Bore 6.2L V8 engine, 411 horsepower, 434 lb.-ft. of torque, 4.02-inch bore with large intake and exhaust valves, and 4.10 TORSEN front differential which helps improve handling over obstacles, in slippery conditions and on steep grades. Not to mention the unbelievable sound system.
We recently took in a used 2013 Raptor and couldn’t resist the opportunity to take one into the mountains for a quick glimpse into how the truck handles both on and off road. Check out some of the footage below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv6G1ZsdNNw
Happy 50th Mustang!
Ford did it again. In celebration of the Mustang’s 50th Anniversary, Ford actually assembled a pony on top of the Empire State Building in New York, just as they did in 1964 to debut the first ever Mustang! It wasn’t airlifted, it was actually chopped into multiple pieces to fit through the 36 inch wide elevator and re-assembled at the top. This was a HUGE accomplishment, especially considering the snow and wind the team faced while on the 86th floor putting the Mustang back together over night. Despite the weather, the project was a success and the 2015 pony now sits atop the tallest building in New York City! Check out the video below to see how they did it:
To keep the celebration going, Ford is unveiling the 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang at the New York Auto Show. Only 1,964 units will be produced, so it’s sure to be a highly coveted vehicle! In addition, Mustangs Across America just finished their impressive cross country anniversary drive from CA to NC in time for the Mustang 50th Birthday Celebration hosted by Mustang Club of America at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which takes place April 17-20, 2014.
Happy Birthday, Mustang! We’ve loved you for 50 years and can’t wait to see what you’ll do in the years ahead!
2015 F-150: Built Ford Tough
Built Ford Tough. It’s more than just a tagline… much more. While developing the new 2015 F-150, Ford put the truck through hundreds of rigorous torture tests to ensure it would live up to their standards. Torture test is almost an understatement, as the beast of a truck was taken from sweltering heat to sub-zero temperatures, towed a trailer at max weight up a mountain, had a 55 gallon drum dropped repeatedly in the bed, sped through gravel and jagged scrap iron, and literally took an acid bath. Check out a few of our favorite tests below. If this doesn’t make you a believer that an aluminum truck can be a durable as ever, I don’t know what will! Some of these tests are so extreme, just five days is the equivalent of 10 years and 150,000 miles of abuse by even the roughest customers.
Silver Creek Torture Test
http://youtu.be/4N7a2NS-gsE
From Furnace to Ice Box
http://youtu.be/PKp8swEPI8Q
Power Hop Hill
http://youtu.be/G-ny7zptCHU
Twist Ditch
http://youtu.be/qnAiDyc0iv8
Drum Drop
http://youtu.be/ekNwEKVvCOA
Ford’s Response to Cadillac’s Controversial Ad
Then, along came Ford’s response. An ad for the Ford C-Max Energi followed the same structure, but instead featured Pasho Murray, a real person from Detroit who started a company called Detroit Dirt that collects waste and sells it as compost for those who want to create urban gardens. She has a different view on American work ethic, which should be to work hard in order to do some good and make our country, and the world, a better place.
Check out both videos below and let us know what YOU think the motivating force behind American work ethic should be!
http://youtu.be/qGJSI48gkFc
Six Car Warning Smells
Whenever you notice an irregular smell coming from your car, its very important that you take notice. The best thing to do, especially if you’re not used to working on your own car, is to bring it to a mechanic immediately. However, it’s still important for each driver to have an understanding of what’s going on with your vehicle, so here are a few common warning smells to be aware of and what they could mean.
Burnt Rubber : The immediate thought may be your tires, but this smell could actually mean slipping drive belts or loose hoses that may be running against rotating drive pulleys.
Hot Oil : This smell could potentially mean that there is engine oil leaking into the exhaust system. This assumption can be verified by looking for oil on the pavement beneath the vehicle. Smoke coming from the engine could be another sign that there’s oil in the exhaust system.
Gasoline : The smell of gasoline could be a sign of a gas leak, possibly with the fuel injector or fuel tank. Any time you smell gas, it is a possible fire hazard and needs immediate attention.
Syrup : A sweet smell could be a sign that coolant is leaking from the engine’s cooling system.
Burning Carpet : A burning smell like this could be caused by brake trouble. Have brakes checked immediately, especially if this smell is happening during normal driving conditions.
Rotten Eggs : This smell could mean that there is an issue with the catalytic converter. The rotten egg smell may arise when the hydrogen sulfide in the exhaust is not properly converted to sulfur dioxide.
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