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College Students, put down those text books and ultimate Frisbee disks, it's time to talk about a serious matter. We here at Babbitt Ford know that your summer break is coming to a close in the next couple of weeks, and many of you are facing your next semester with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. Many of you may be wondering if you're prepared for your new classes, new internships, and all the opportunities that your post-secondary education will afford you. 

 

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To say that we at Babbitt Ford Lincoln are fond of our racy, rear-drive ride, the 2016 Ford Mustang would be something of an understatement. A massive one. More accurately, we'd say we're flat-out over the moon for top-flight transport.

Wondering why? Then, check the clip below and put those questions to bed. Autotrader critic, Jabari Jones, is here with more on the Mustang's winningest qualities:

No doubt about it, we could sing the praises of the Mustang's mid-level engine option -- the EcoBoost -- till the cows come home. Good for a hearty 310 horsepower and 320…

Safe? You bet. The 2016 #F150 is the toughest, smartest, most capable and safest F-150 ever. https://t.co/Vt9mvSkJMD

— Ford Trucks (@FordTrucks) April 12, 2016

For the 2015 model year, the Ford F-150 caused a great disturbance in the truck world by stripping off its steel body panels, and cladding itself in lightweight aluminum.

"No!" the truck enthusiasts of Flagstaff collectively protested. It was as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced when they saw the improvements in performance and the top-notch safety scores garnered by the aluminum F-150

Science is about testing the limits of our own understanding of the universe, about testing our surroundings, and answering tough questions, like “What would happen if you paired a 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine with a standard pitching machine?” If your answer was somewhere along the lines of, “You would create the best pitching machine ever and also possibly a weapon.” then you’d be largely correct. In the name of science and to answer just that question, Ford and action star Dolph Lundgren teamed up to put the EcoBoost® engine to the test on objects that aren’t built to…

If you think about it, you and your car are a team. You're not going to make it very far without being behind the wheel, and your vehicle certainly isn't going to start itself and get itself going on its own (for now, but autonomous vehicles are a subject for another day). With that in mind, you'll want a smart and effective ride like the new 2017 Ford Escape for weekend adventures and daily driving. Press play to see the new Escape in action.

Ford recently announced it will be adding four new SUV nameplates to its already diverse selection of SUV and crossover models. That's what you have to do when the two biggest age demographics in the United States agree on something!

More SUVs are coming! We’ll be adding 4 new nameplates to our global lineup in the next four years. #FordCAS #CAS16 pic.twitter.com/z92sn48lch

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) February 11, 2016

Though baby boomers and millennials may clash on everything from music to politics, they are in complete consensus over one thing: SUVs.

"Some SUVs now rival…

Ford's new headlights make you feel better, says Ford https://t.co/fNtnoWmjJI pic.twitter.com/NfOpNHHS7q

— WIRED (@WIRED) February 10, 2016

If you're the proud owner of a new Ford F-150 or Ford Fusion, you may have already noticed the effect of Ford's new LED headlights.

Called Crystal Diamond Light for its diamond-like lens, these LED headlights use less energy than a halogen headlamp to produce the same amount of light. The environmental benefit isn't the only thing about Crystal Diamond Light that will leave you feeling good.

The LEDs emit a white-blue color lighting…

The hits just seem to keep on coming from our beloved American brand. And its latest, the all-new 2016 Ford Focus RS, is certainly no exception.

It is, however, exceptional. Find out why we at Babbitt Ford Lincoln feel as we do by watching this video review of the Focus RS, served up hot and fresh by our friends at Auto Trader UK:

You're sure to have your fair share of fun at the helm of this hot-as-heck hatchback. And that, of course, is all thanks to its most incredible drivetrain.

Motivated by a turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder, the…

Forever one of our favorites here at Babbitt Ford Lincoln, the Ford Mustang is also a big hit amongst several automotive media outlets.

One such company is Autotrader. They recently featured the 2016 Mustang for a "Real World Review," a video we've embedded for your viewing pleasure just below:

There are three engines available for the Mustang. Kicking off that lineup is a 3.7-liter V6, which is good for a generous 300 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. It can be had with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox.

Are you combing the full-size SUV class for your next daily driver? Have you found that you're overwhelmed by the sheer number of offerings on the market? If so, we at Babbit Ford Lincoln have a proposal.

Take a good look at the all-new 2016 Ford Explorer. You just may find it's the one you've been searching for all along:

A real gem of an entry-level engine, the Explorer's 3.5-liter V6 should be plenty appealing to most shoppers. Standard on the Base, XLT and Limited trims, this six-banger makes a meaty 290 horsepower and 255…