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Horsepower is now considered a common unit of measurement. It is a good way for a customer to learn about the power of an engine before they purchase a car, truck or anything else that has a motor.

The term came into existence in the eighteen century. James Watt, a Scottish engineer, needed a way to communicate the power of his new steam engine to his customers. His customers were used to having horses do the labor in their coal mines and were reluctant to make a switch to the steam engine. 

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 ...

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…

There are a lot of crossovers out there to choose from but, when it comes to truly unique style paired with affordable luxury, there's nothing quite like the 2017 Ford Flex! This wagon-inspired full-size crossover offers three rows of seating for up to seven passengers and, when you fold down the rear two rows, you can expand the cargo area up to a maximum of 83.2 cubic feet! Add on a sleek and eye-catching style along with safety tech like the Blind Spot Information System and Adaptive Cruise Control, and you'll wonder why you ever drove anything…

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…

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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There's been a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming 2017 Ford Super Duty, specifically with regard to its extensive list of available features. With nearly unmatched capability in conventional utilities such as hauling and towing, as well as a range of new technology like the its array of advanced sensors and cameras, and even built-in low profile headlight washers. This is a truck truly designed to have it all, but perhaps the most impressive feature, even more so than those we just listed, may actually be its cup holder.

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…

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…