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Ford Seeks to Develop Autonomous Police Cars That Can Chase Speeding Drivers

What if there were a driverless police car that could remotely issue citations or pursue a speeding vehicle? Well this idea is not as far-fetched as it may seem. The government has officially granted a patent to Ford, which will give them the capability to create autonomous police vehicles.

The Ford brand is leading efforts to build a full fleet of autonomous vehicles by 2021. They will operate without the need of a human driver, a steering wheel, gas petal or brakes. Yes, this…

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MotorWeek Exalts the 2017 Ford Explorer

What do we here at David McDavid Ford dig about the 2017 Explorer, our esteemed American automaker's big-bodied SUV?

Quite honestly ... every last bit of it. In our mind, the Explorer is among the very best in the biz.

And we think you'll understand just what we mean after watching the clip below. Link up with the automotive experts at MotorWeek, as they give the Explorer a go:

It is at the apex of the Explorer food chain that one would find the luxury-laden Platinum.

Standard features on this model include a 365-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine, a panoramic…

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Why Should the 2017 Ford Fusion Hold a Spot on Your Short List?

If your new-vehicle search has led you to the midsize sedan segment, we here at David McDavid Ford feel you owe it to yourself to try ours, the 2017 Fusion, on for size.

Could it be love at first drive for you two?

Click "play" on the clip below to make that determination; here now with more on all things Fusion is AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai:

The mid-level Titanium trim is without a doubt one of the most impressive across the Fusion range.

Standard features on this model include a 240-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 18-inch wheels, upgraded taillamps…

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2017 Ford Flex Strikes Fancy of Edmunds Team

Inarguably one of the most visually arresting vehicles throughout the lineup here at David McDavid Ford, the 2017 Flex is a full-size crossover that cares not for convention.

What the Flex does care about, however, is delivering an incomparable and wholly uncompromising driving experience -- something, as you'll soon learn, it happens to do quite well.

Pair up with the pundits at Edmunds for a closer look:

We've got nothing but love for the Flex's entry-level engine, a 3.5-liter V6. The standard offering on all trims but the top-tier Limited, this six-banger makes a meaty 287 horsepower…

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Safe Driving To Keep Your Family Safe

Nothing is more important to you than your family. Not your home, your job, or your car. You would do anything to protect them and keep them free from harm. You can help do that by driving safely around town and on family vacations.

Accidents happen, and sometimes they can be tragic. You can do a few things to help keep your family safe while all of you are out on the road:

As you transport your family, assume that other drivers are going to something that could cause an accident, so stay away from them. Keep drivers in front…
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A Great Roadside Emergency Kit

Carrying a roadside emergency kit is a good idea. You do not want to be sitting on the side of the road waiting with no help on the way. To build a good emergency kit is pretty easy. Most of these thing you already have. We will give a list; most of the reasons to have them is obvious.
  • Flashlight.
  • Road flares.
  • Cell phone charger.
  • Jumper cables.
  • Portable radio with batteries.
  • Unopened bottled water.
  • Unopened non-perishable snacks and food.
  • First aid kit with bandages, gauze, tape, antibiotics, pain killer such as aspirin.
  • All purpose tool, such as those sold in…
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