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The engine in the RS trim of the 2017 Ford Focus recently earned recognition as one of WardsAuto's 10 Best engines. Fresh on the heels of that accolade comes another for the Focus RS, as AutoGuide.com named the hot hatchback the winner of its 2017 Car of the Year award.

The @Ford Focus RS Wins https://t.co/6dQBo9AR19 2017 Car of the Year Award. Congrats, Ford!! https://t.co/P7EhBNGs3g #AGCOTY #Ford pic.twitter.com/BwSq1TiYjy

— AutoGuide.com (@AutoGuide) December 13, 2016

The Focus RS had some intense competition to contend with over the five days of…

Earlier this week, one of Fords 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engines earned recognition from WardsAuto when the publication named it to the annual 2017 Ward's 10 Best Engines list. The engine was specially designed to power the RS trim of the 2017 Ford Focus, and with 93-octane fuel is capable of 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque...

Ford Focus RS’ 2.3L EcoBoost Named To Wards ’10 Best Engines’ https://t.co/ZBkTnBjQk6

— FordAuthority (@FordAuthority) December 15, 2016

Just like our parents telling us to brush our teeth, most people know that getting regular service and maintenance performed is important, but do you know why? Here at Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln North, we want all our customers to be safe out there this holiday season, so we’re bringing you this quick, informative video from Ford about the importance of regular car maintenance. If your Ford car, SUV, or truck could use a little TLC before holiday travels, count on our team to keep you road-ready!

Look, not everything in Fort Wayne has to be bought brand new. There are some great used buys out there. Let's go through a few items that you should - and should not - buy used.

• Antiques: Go for it! The older, the better.
• Lunch: No. Please, no.
• Professional athlete's jersey: For sure! That game worn Reggie Miller jersey is sweet.
• Light bulbs: Maybe? We're in the dark about this one.
• Vehicles: Yes! Used Ford vehicles are a fantastic buy! Used vehicles tend to depreciate slower than brand new vehicles, and they generally are more affordable to buy, register…

Change is an important part of life. No, I'm not talking about major life changes like a new home, new job, or new child. I'm talking about the simple changes, like getting a smoother shave by changing your razor. Or like changing from fake maple syrup to the real stuff. (Seriously, you'll never go back.) Is it any surprise that your Ford will run better when you regularly change its oil?

Routinely changing your oil and filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles is an essential part of keeping your vehicle on the Fort Wayne roads…

When it comes to an auto as undeniably awesome as the 2017 Ford Escape, our resident compact crossover, we at Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln North could sing its praises till we're blue in the face. It's genuinely that good.

In lieu of doing so, however, we feel the more sensible approach is to link the following video. Ride out with Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek, as he explains just what makes the Escape so exceptional:

An altogether brilliant base offering, the S model is one sure to command your attention.

Standard equipment on this trim includes 17-inch steel…

Fancy a midsize four-door for your next daily driver? Well, if so, kindly allow your buds at Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln North to add their two cents:

Give ours -- the 2017 Ford Fusion -- a go. As you'll soon find out for yourself, this is one sedan that's eager to satiate your every automotive need.

Click "play" on the clip below to receive a closer look at the latest Fusion from the MotorWeek team:

If you're one who typically "wants it all," it's likely that the Fusion's top-tier trim -- the all-new Platinum -- is the one for…

<p>In China, the demand for Ford is going up. With a recent increase of 2.5% in sales from June 2015 to June 2016, Ford has seen a steady rise in popularity making for an impressive first half in the world’s largest auto market. </p><br>
<p>With the growing trend of SUVs in China, Ford has made its rightful place in the Chinese auto arena. More than 150,000 vehicles were sold during the first half of 2016, and Ford’s SUV lineup has been a huge driving force behind sales. SUVs like the Ford EcoSport, Kuga…

Ford's new system takes wind tunnel testing on tour - https://t.co/K020WdSF5i pic.twitter.com/zvVNKaiyqD

— Gizmag (@gizmag) May 9, 2016

Ford had a problem. Its full-sized aerodynamics laboratories cost about $50 million each, and while they are outfitted with the latest and most sensitive measuring and testing equipment, the expense meant there were only a few such testing facilities to handle both models in development, and production vehicles gearing up for launch.

The result was automotive triage.

Assembly plants located around the country had to ship out vehicles for testing,

Should you have your sights set on the sports car segment for your next automotive purchase, your friends at Bob Thomas Ford Lincoln North would be quick to point you in the direction of our resident performance icon, the 2016 Ford Mustang.

What makes this mean machine a must-see, though? Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones, provides some context in the clip below:

While every Mustang engine option is outstanding, the mid-level EcoBoost iteration may very well be our pick of the pack. Propelled by a turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder, the EcoBoost produces a plenteous 310 horsepower and ...