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No matter what type of vehicle you may drive, it is an expensive investment. However, because it is an expensive investment, we want to keep it running at peak performance. So, if something does go wrong with our vehicles, we need to get them fixed as quickly as possible.

Sometimes part of the problem with the vehicle may require us to have parts ordered. Other times car owners may choose to cut costs on where they get their parts from, however cheaper is not always better. A lot of times when it comes to parts you want to with ordering…

The all-new Ford Fusion for 2018 is locked and loaded with an abundance of practical features. This mid-size sedan is simply beautiful to the naked-eye with its long flowing lines and sexy curves. The signature LED lighting is stunning, and it provides up to 50% more illumination than standard lighting.

The 2018 Ford Fusion comes in four versions. This includes the Standard model, the SE model, the Hybrid model and the Hybrid SE model. The choice is simply yours, so come to our showroom at Babbitt Ford for a quick look.

Are you shopping the sports coupe class for your next automotive purchase? Well, if so, we here at Babbitt Ford feel you should have a good, long look at ours, the 2017 Mustang.

Why, though?

Gain some perspective from carwow personality Mat Watson; his critique of the Mustang is as follows:

Arguably one of the Mustang's most impressive, the mid-level EcoBoost Premium model delivers some big-time bang for your buck.

Such creature comforts include heated mirrors, a rear diffuser, ambient interior lighting, configurable drive modes, aluminum and chrome interior accents, dual-zone auto ...

?Pet owners love their pets. This has never been debated. But, one of the most common practices among pet owners is also one of the most dangerous for pets: riding in the car.

That's right; everyone has done it: allowing your pet to ride in the vehicle unrestrained and vulnerable. It doesn't seem like a big deal—that is until a collision changes your perspective.

Fret not. There is a way to safely ride with your furry companion without endangering them. Yes, pets hate being caged, but they would hate broken bones and other injuries even more.

If…

Without question one of the most fascinating vehicles throughout the lineup, we here at Babbitt Ford have nothing but love for our esteemed American automaker's hot hatchback, the 2017 Focus RS.

And why's that, you ask?

The clip below should help clarify. Team up with AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika, as he tries the Focus RS on for size.

Brilliant and brawny, the Focus RS's 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is altogether in a lane of its own. Good for a gargantuan 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, this turbo-four couples with a six-speed…

You get up early. You have places to be today and getting there on time means leaving before everyone else in the house and the neighborhood has woken up. Since you don't want to be the rude person who woke everyone, you switch on Quiet Start when you get in your car. You switch on your 2018 Ford Mustang and are met by the gentle rumble of its muted engine.

A new feature option announced by Ford for the 2018 Mustang GT, Quiet Start gives you the ability to close your engine valves when you start your car, minimizing…

It's good to be king -- just ask the 2017 Ford Explorer.

A veritable living legend of the American automaker, the Explorer is also one of the most popular vehicles across the entire full-size SUV segment.

Yet, what -- specifically -- makes it so?

The good folks at MotorWeek are here to provide the need-to-know details; ride out with them in the clip below:

No bones about it -- Ford delivered a doozy with the Explorer's entry-level engine, a 3.5-liter V6.

Making a hearty 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque, the base V6 pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel…

Has the midsize sedan class been calling your name? Well, if so, we here at Babbitt Ford suggest you heed its cries -- and then direct your attention to ours, the 2017 Fusion.

Might you fall for it as fast as we did?

Check the clip below to make that determination. Here with more on all things Fusion is AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai:

Shoppers seeking the very best the Fusion has to offer will receive precisely that with the top-of-the-line V6 Sport trim.

Standard features on this model include a feisty, 325-horsepower turbo-V6 engine, all-wheel drive, a distinctive grille…

If you have ever shopped around for a new paint job, you know that a showroom finish is worth half the value of a brand new car. You also may find out that even the best paint job falls short of the standard factory finish (a finish, cohesively baked onto the metal). It is thus of paramount importance that you wash your car regularly, and keep it safe by maintaining a coat of Carnauba hard wax. Even small airplanes are waxed with a high quality Carnauba wax; for aerodynamics, and protecting the paint and soft aluminum from the wear and…

Part of the way that you ensure a safe road trip is by taking the necessary precautions while the car is still parked in front of your house. Our service center has compiled a list of the top safety tips that you can easily incorporate into your next road trip.

Here are some things to do before you leave for the road trip.

• Make certain the wiper blades are replaced and the fluid reservoir is filled.
• Keep a spare gallon of engine coolant in the trunk in case the car overheats.
• A roll of duct tape can make a bunch…