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The Ford Focus Electric has just won Green Car Journal's annual 2011 Green Car Vision Award at the Washington Auto Show. Others finalists that missed out on the award were Honda Fit EV, Mitsubishi i, Toyota RAV4 Electric, and Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric.

Incidentally, the Green Car Vision Award is presented to "an industry-leading, environmentally focused vehicle that is in its early stages of commercialization or in demonstration programs, but not yet on sale?

A little knowledge and preparation can be the difference between being in an emergency and avoiding one.
Preparing your vehicle for winter driving

Your Ford or LINCOLN Mercury Dealership can help you with all of the following. Or, if you have the time, there are a few items you can perform yourself:

  • Have your battery tested
  • Get your brakes and transmission inspected
  • Have your exhaust system checked
  • Check your wipers and replace the blades if?

If you ever need to change your information in Syncmyride.com (new cell phone number, new email address

How to Winterize Your Vehicle - Indianapolis Auto Repair


Can you believe we had our first snow in Indianapolis last week?  That said, we want all our our customers and friends to be well-prepared on the slippery, icy roads and cold conditions that are still to come this winter in Indiana.  In our October 2010 newsletter, we provided these Winterizing tips for your car or truck:


*Consider using snow tires.
*Check your tire pressure regularly.
*Make sure your vehicle's four wheel drive system…

Is it time to Re-Tire? - Indianapolis Ford Parts


 
The weather is changing and we want to make sure your vehicle is in the best shape possible.  Right now, in our Quick Lane and Pearson Ford Service/Parts Department, all tires are only $10.00 over cost! 

Not sure if your tires need re-tired?  Here are some signs that you need new ones soon:
* The tread on your tires is more than 1/16 of an inch deep.

* You notice cracking on the sidewalls?

Pearson Goes Pink - Indianapolis New & Used Car Dealer

Across the nation, October is known as PINK MONTH.  National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is going on and if you haven't stumbled upon this pretty color by now, you will surely being seeing it soon.  From ribbons to cars - pink is everywhere!

So many companies across the U.S. are standing up and providing programs to raise money and we are proud to support the cause as well. Recently, we participated in Indianapolis' Weekend…

Sync Your Ride

 

Pearson Ford is putting together a Sync Team for all our new, Indy Ford owners and we couldn't be more excited to help you Sync Your Ride!

*SYNC* is an easy-to-use in-car connectivity system that allows you to make hands-free calls and control your music and other functions with simple voice commands.

SYNC features allow you to:

-Access your phone, compatible mp3 player or USB drive with voice activated

commands

-Be connected directly to…

Car Seat Safety - Indianapolis Ford Dealer

Pearson Ford is a huge advocate for car seat safety in Indiana.  We are constantly reading and reviewing the latest ways to keep children safe inside a vehicle. Here are the Top 5 Car Seat Safety Rules you may or may not know about:

1.  Clear your car or truck of all projectiles or items that are easy moved during braking.

2.  Know how to properly and safely clean your child's seat?

Mini Vehicles - Good or Bad?

It's all the talk these days - at least in the automotive world.  Mini cars are becoming more and more popular here in the states.  It seems that cars keep getting smaller and smaller.  But, whether it's for their size, MPG or their sporty look, they are here to stay for now.  And, Ford is right on top of the trend with the Fiesta model.

The old mantra "bigger is better" has quickly gone…
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