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The 2020 Ford Bronco

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After years of teasing, Ford’s President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs and Vice President of Global Development confirmed the Bronco’s comeback last year. One of the most famous, (or infamous) Ford Broncos are for sale currently: OJ Simpson’s. For those of you that are looking for a Ford Bronco that is less famous, trust no dealership other than Lamarque Ford. If you are still interested in purchasing the white Ford Bronco that Mr. Simpson once drove, here are the details.

This Bronco may have led police on one of the wildest police chases in history. Mike Gilbert happens to own this Ford Bronco and thinks that he can get between $750,000 to One million. The SUV is currently sitting in the Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Last August, the famous Bronco has been showcased on Pawn Stars on The History Channel. On the show, customers present their stuff at a Las Vegas pawn shop and discuss a price with the owners and decide whether to sell. A previous offer of $500,000 was made for the Bronco, but the owner Mike Gilbert says that he wants to sell it for much more and give the money to his kids.

For those of you who want a Bronco in general, there are many reasons why the Bronco is still a sought out SUV. Ford made sure the Bronco was versatile, offering it in three configurations: a pickup, wagon, and roadster. All three modes rode on a 92-inch wheelbase. The Bronco was specifically engineered to handle a higher payload.

Many Ford experts believe that nostalgia alone has kept the Ford Bronco in people’s minds and have helped the fan base highly anticipate the new 2020 Ford Bronco. If you are looking for a Ford in Louisiana, Lamarque Ford stays unmatched in knowledge, expertise, and helpfulness. Come to Lamarque Ford and see why we are the best Ford Dealership around!

 

The Amazing, Classic, Ford Bronco

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After years of teasing, Ford’s President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs and Vice President of Global Development confirmed the Bronco’s comeback last year. One of the most famous, (or infamous) Ford Broncos are for sale currently: OJ Simpson’s. For those of you that are looking for a Ford Bronco that is less famous, trust no dealership other than Lamarque Ford. If you are still interested in purchasing the white Ford Bronco that Mr. Simpson once drove, here are the details.

This Bronco may have led police on one of the wildest police chases in history. Mike Gilbert happens to own this Ford Bronco and thinks that he can get between $750,000 to One million. The SUV is currently sitting in the Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Last August, the famous Bronco has been showcased on Pawn Stars on The History Channel. On the show, customers present their stuff at a Las Vegas pawn shop and discuss a price with the owners and decide whether to sell. A previous offer of $500,000 was made for the Bronco, but the owner Mike Gilbert says that he wants to sell it for much more and give the money to his kids.

For those of you who want a Bronco in general, there are many reasons why the Bronco is still a sought out SUV. Ford made sure the Bronco was versatile, offering it in three configurations: a pickup, wagon, and roadster. All three modes rode on a 92-inch wheelbase. The Bronco was specifically engineered to handle a higher payload.

Many Ford experts believe that nostalgia alone has kept the Ford Bronco in people’s minds and have helped the fan base highly anticipate the new 2020 Ford Bronco. If you are looking for a Ford in Louisiana, Lamarque Ford stays unmatched in knowledge, expertise, and helpfulness. Come to Lamarque Ford and see why we are the best Ford Dealership around!

 

Lamarque Makes it Easier for You To Buy

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Lamarque Ford is your favorite used truck dealer, and they are in high demand in the spring. With all the gardening, landscaping, and other projects: there’s no denying that Ford Trucks are the most powerful tool in your arsenal. Here at Lamarque Ford, we’ve revolutionized the way that you buy, trade and finance.

WebBuy is the first end-to-end car-buying experience available online, and it fully connects consumers, lenders, and dealerships all-in-one app. The car buying game has changed, and you no longer have to plan an entire day to go from car dealership to dealership, haggling over the price you want to pay for your new car, how much you should get for your old one, and how you’re going to finance the purchase.

In a recent study, results show that most consumers aren’t fans of the standard car dealership experience. In fact, three quarters said that if given the opportunity, they would consider making their entire car-buying process online, including financing, price negotiation, back-office paperwork and home delivery.

The most important factors that shoppers say swayed their decision to make their purchase online rather than in-store are: saving money, easier shopping, a better selection, and faster shopping experience. The fifth most popular factor was equally divided, with one in five shoppers saying they chose online because they get better information there, and the same number saying it was because they are routinely shopping there already. At Lamarque Ford, we pride ourselves on offering the same exceptional experience inside and outside of our dealership.

At the forefront of adaptation, Lamarque Ford knows that a substantial portion of shoppers are no avoiding dealerships because they can buy cars on their smartphone. Our selection of used vehicles at Lamarque Ford can be sold on any platform because as always, Ford is reliable, durable, and built Ford Tough.

 

 

If you are looking for a new or used vehicle, Lamarque Ford has a wide selection for you to choose from. With WebBuy you can browse our selection from the comfort of your own home without even stepping foot in our dealership.

The Most Popular Classic Ford Pickup Trucks

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Here in the US, we still love pickup trucks for their versatility, durability, and strength. Ford enthusiasts around the world have a particular love for classic pickup trucks, and when it comes to pickup trucks, it is not a secret that Ford is king. Here are the three most popular classic Ford trucks.

1956 Ford F-100
This unique pickup truck was the first and last of its kind and combined elegance with performance. These trucks were built by hand from front to back and made out of steel. It featured interior amenities such as a dome light, sun visors, and a radio. The body style was what made this truck unique by featuring slick vertical windshield pillars and a wrap around the windshield. Ford offered a larger wraparound back window, which increased visibility for the driver. Also, this is the first Ford pickup truck that offered seat belts as an option.

1951 Ford Pickup
There aren’t many trucks that had such spacious interior. The truck was also much higher and wider than any Ford pickup to date. To produce this truck, Ford paid one million dollars to design and equip it. The front end was vastly different on this truck, featuring a single-bar grille with three giant teeth which gave this truck its distinctive look. The original colors of this truck were: Vermillion, meadow green, raven black, Silverstone gray, Sheridan blue, alpine blue, and sea island green.

1959 F-250 4×4
Some could argue these styles signaled the birth of the monster truck era. This truck featured impeccable drivelines, axles, and suspension. This truck for me was a close call with the 1967 Ford highboy. The headlights set the look of this truck apart from the rest but also made the parts harder to find. This truck is also famous, being featured in movies such as the Texas Chainsaw Massacre III and Nightmare on Elm Street IV.

Lamarque Ford doesn’t just sell Fords: we love them. With a wide selection of used trucks, you don’t have to break your budget to find a truck that can do any job. Trust the used truck dealer and experts at Lamarque Ford to find you the best deal on a Ford truck today! You won’t regret it.

Ford Finds New CEO In Jim Hackett

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Earlier this week, the Ford Motor Company officially announced a new CEO in Jim Hackett, the former chief executive of office furniture maker Steelcase. He follows the recent retirement of the previous CEO Mark Fields and has already quickly begun to make his mark on the company. With his quick and recent transition, Hackett is expected to help Ford maintain its traditional business while preparing for the future.

While the news comes as a surprise to some, Hackett brings a unique and knowledgeable expertise to his new position. Before his turn as CEO, Hackett’s previous Ford experience included serving as the head of Ford’s Mobility unit and as a member of Ford’s board from 2013 to 2016. Also, after serving for twenty years as the head of Steelcase, he has developed a clear instinct for developing trends, often credited with predicting the latest open office plans in the modern workplace. Finally, Hackett also worked as the interim athletic director at the University of Michigan, negotiating a $174 million deal with Nike and meeting with coach Jim Harbaugh. With this full range of experience and deals, Hackett is proving to qualify for the job at hand exceptionally.

Plenty of Ford higher-ups also share a similar notion when acknowledging what the industry will face in the coming years. As Ford plans to keep ahead of the self-driving car market, there are multiple markets and fields that the company needs to manage to maintain an edge. While Hackett has less experience as a “car guy,” he brings about the fresh mindset required to think further ahead and make hard decisions. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford himself remarked on Hackett saying “He’s really a proven transformational thinker. He’s not just a futurist. He’s a very good operational leader.”

Already, Hackett has worked to make some internal changes regarding the Ford Motor structure, planning to introduce new heads of Ford’s global markets, global operations, and mobility divisions. For a business as long-lasting and popular as Ford, these shakeups in power could provide a new set of eyes for what will be a new market for vehicles. As Hackett also said during a recent news conference regarding his position, “I love that challenge because I know how to do that.” If you are looking for Certified Pre-Owned, Used or New Ford vehicles, take a look at the Lamarque Ford website!

Ford to Invest in Three New Michigan Plants

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In a recent announcement, Ford revealed its new plans to make new investments in three local Michigan plants. Following new developments, the motor company will now invest a total of at least $1.2 billion to construct and retool vehicle plants within the United States. Other existing Ford plants are locating throughout Michigan and also in Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois and New York. There are a number of international factories as well.

A more detailed report from Ford provided plans for an $850 million investment in Wayne, a $150 million expansion of the Romeo Engine Plant, and a $200 million plan for a data center in the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Flat Rock also received an additional $700 million investment back in January with a focus on electrified and autonomous vehicles. Ford elaborated that the Romeo expansion alone would “create or retain” 130 jobs, though exact job estimates for the other plans remained unclear.

Nevertheless, CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation Steve Arwood remains positive at the news calling the announcement “the biggest day ever in Michigan.” The United Auto Workers also praised the new deal for product investment within the state. UAW-Ford Vice President Jimmy Settles released a statement reading “Thanks to collective bargaining, the hard-working men, and women at each of these locations will now reap the full fruits of their labor. We look forward to celebrating more product investment and job growth at each of our UAW-represented facilities in the months and years to come.”

Ford previously announced its plans to invest in American facilities in February with many plans for the Wayne and Romeo plant being developed since 2015. These new developments will begin next year in time to produce 2019 and 2020 vehicles while construction on Flat Rock is expected to start this year. With their new expansion, Ford hopes to refocus on their successfully truck and SUV division for the upcoming years.

If you are looking for new, certified pre-owned or used Ford vehicles, check out the Lamarque Ford website!

Ford Brings Live Cable TV To 2018 Expedition

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Ford keeps giving us reasons to be excited about the future. The Ranger will return to the US by 2019, the Bronco will be resurrected in 2020, and the 2018 Mustang will feature a complete makeover. We’re happy to announce that there is yet another big release to get excited about! The technology packed 2018 Ford Expedition will feature the ability to stream live cable and satellite TV. This element is an industry first! The system, called EVO, will require vehicle owners to have a Slingbox system and internet connection at home. expedition-interior-2 The EVO system works with SlingPlayer software integration. Users will be able to tap into their Slingbox system at home and watch live TV while on the road. 

Users can tune in through two 8-inch monitors on the backs of the front seat headrests. The monitors can play the same or different content. Even If you don’t have cable or satellite, you can still enjoy all the perks of your new Expedition. The EVO system also touts a DVD player, HDMI, USB and SD card ports for additional content viewing. Additionally, anyone with a smartphone will be able to stream content from their devices to EVO! In addition to watching your favorite movie or tv show, you can surf the web! The vehicle will be able to support ten devices through a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Wi-Fi will be able to reach up to 50 feet outside of the vehicle.

There is another industry first that the 2018 Expedition will possess – an all aluminum body. The 2018 version of the SUV will be 300 pounds lighter than its predecessor. The Expedition, which will be manufactured in Kentucky, will hit US markets in the fall. Ford plans to release five new SUVs by 2020, so we can’t wait to see what else is in store for us! If you are looking for a 2018 Ford Expedition or any other Ford vehicle, contact Lamarque Ford today!

Ford’s CEO reveals the car of the future—yes, Amazon is involved

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Tesla might have made some major announcements recently, but Ford CEO Mark Fields says his company not in the race to make announcements. Instead, Ford is busy focusing on how to make customer’s lives easier and building the car of the future.

“Our combination is an auto and a mobility company, and we think that makes a lot of sense for us. But we’re not in a race to make announcements. We are in a race to do what’s right for our customers, and what’s right for our business,” Fields said.

In an interview at Ford’s research and innovation center in Palo Alto, CA on Thursday, Fields described to Jim Cramer what the car of the future will look like.

“What I am most excited about here is the innovation that is going on. The innovation is who we are as a business, going back to Henry Ford,” Fields said.

Starting in 2015, Ford began conducting experiments all over the world to learn more about what works for its customers. It is currently working on new technology that includes connected vehicles, internet of things and autonomous driving capabilities.

Ford also entered into a partnership with Amazon in January. The partnership will allow Ford’s technology to connect via the cloud for customers to now interact with their home from their car.

Fields described a world in which drivers can turn on the pot roast in their kitchen, turn on the lights at home, deactivate security alarms and open the garage door all from their car, using the platform of Amazon’s Echo-powered technology, Alexa.

Ford is also working to incorporate smart parking into its cars through a number of mobility experiments. Cars will be equipped with sensors to calculate the location that will most likely have a parking space and save customers time.

“In most cities, 30 percent of the wasted fuel is people looking for spots. So how do we be part of the solution, this mobility solution for customers, make the world better and offer us a business opportunity,” Fields said.

Written by Abigail Stevenson | Published on cnbc.com | Original article here…

Ford Increases Focus on Autonomous Driving Techonology

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Ford CEO Mark Fields: Ford to be tripling its investment in autonomous driving technology.

Ford is evolving from a car company into a car and mobility company, with an eye towards the future and a focus on new autonomous driving technology that will make the driving experience even more enjoyable.

Ford is taking a “dual path” – developing features like one-touch parking and driving assistance, anticipating eventually building fully autonomous cars, while also continuing to produce more conventional cars for those who enjoy a more “hands-on” driving experience.

Whether you are looking forward to sitting back and letting your Ford car whisk you away to your destination, or you want to keep your hands firmly in control of your driving experience, you can’t go wrong with Ford!

If you are looking to purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned Ford vehicle, contact Lamarque Ford today!

Ford Joins IBM To Jump To The Future

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Ford Motor Co. CEO Mark Fields is joining IBM as a board of director as the No. 2 U.S. automaker explores alternative mobility options beyond selling cars and trucks.

“Mark led the highly successful transformation of his company in a competitive industry where technology has driven innovation. He is leading Ford into a future where cars are not only vehicles, but increasingly becoming mobile technology platforms,” said Ginni Rometty, IBM’s chairman, president, and CEO.

Under Fields, Ford has looked at alternatives to traditional car ownership, including mergers and acquisitions and partnerships.

Ford and other automakers are increasingly focused on self-driving cars and the potentially disruptive influence autonomous cars may have on future car ownership. They face potential threats from new competitors from Silicon Valley. Ford is exploring alternatives like car-sharing and other options to meet future transportation needs.

Fields told Reuters earlier this month the automaker is exploring various options to boost its move into car-sharing, self-driving technology, and services built on staying connected with customers during the 900 or so hours a year they are behind the wheel.

The company has repeatedly declined to comment on reports that Ford is pursuing an alliance with Internet leader Alphabet Inc.’s Google to collaborate on the development of self-driving cars. Reuters reported in December that the companies have held talks and Fields met with Google co-founder Sergey Brin that same month to discuss the status of the talks.

Ford is pursuing its own efforts to develop autonomous driving technology and said earlier this month it would triple the size of its self-driving car test fleet to 30 vehicles.

Ford spokesman Mike Moran said “IBM is a global company with a rich history of innovation and disrupting its business model to deliver results – which is very complementary to what we are doing at Ford. Mark will bring unique insights to IBM, and his experience and new relationships serving on the IBM board will bring equal benefits back to Ford.”

If you are looking for a new, used, or certified pre-owned Ford vehicle, contact Lamarque Ford today!