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Fred Beans Automotive Group participates in Ford’s Summer of Community Impact, hosts 9 blood drives in one month

Fred Beans Automotive Group held 9 blood drives in July as part of Ford Motor Company’s “Ford Building Together - Summer of Community Impact” campaign to mark America’s 250th birthday. To celebrate in a meaningful way, Ford tapped 250 total dealerships, 9 of which are owned and operated by Fred Beans, to choose among a handful of charities to support. Fred Beans Automotive Group selected the American Red Cross because of its longstanding relationship with the nonprofit.

Fred Beans Ford’s Chris Gilbert Completes Ford Rising Leaders Program

Doylestown, Pa. – Ford Motor Company recently held a graduation ceremony in Michigan for participants in its Rising Leaders training program. Chris Gilbert, who has worked to grow the Mobile Service operations for Fred Beans Ford dealerships, was among the graduates. He was one of only 20 participants from across the U.S. to complete the year-long program.

The new Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck that's prepared to tackle any Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, or beyond drive. While this small yet edgy truck already offers plenty of performance and capabilities behind the wheel, if you purchase the Ford Maverick with the new Tremor Off-Road Package, you're in for an even wilder ride.

What Does the Tremor Off-Road Package Include?

The Tremor Off-Road Package is available on both the Lariat and XLT trim levels and provides these additional features:

• One-inch lift for more ground clearance
• Trail Control™ program

We are moving into another season, and time continues to speed along. You should keep your car up to date, and we will help you with that at McCafferty Ford of Mechanicsnburg Inc.. From oil changes and brake service, to part or accessory replacements, there are a lot of tasks to consider completing before the winter arrives.

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Traveling with your pets can be a fun experience for everyone involved, but only if you know how to handle it. If you're looking to be more prepared in the Mechanicsburg, PA area, the first thing to do is pay close attention to for the journey. Our team at McCafferty Ford of Mechanicsburg Inc. has a list of tips can help you prepare for your next trip:

Cats

Some people think they simply cannot travel with cats, when in reality they are just pickier passengers.

• Take a travel potty box.
• Take litter on the trip.
• Make sure the cat…

The days of building design models out of clay or steel have been traded in by Ford for virtual reality technology. Ford has been testing Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality technology which gains them speed in designing more stylish vehicles.

Ford designers have been working for over a year with the Microsoft HoloLens technology which allows them to see virtual design elements as if they were part of the physical vehicle. Elements like side mirrors, grilles, vehicle interiors can been quickly looked at and changed in just seconds.

Fast, powerful, and extremely fun to drive; the 2018 Ford Mustang is a new take on a vehicle that has been turning heads and capturing attention on the roads for generations. Muscle cars are renowned for the impression that they make. On your eyes as they race by and glint in the sun, and on your ears as the Mustang blows by, leaving no sign it was ever there but the ringing in your ears. In situations where you want to make an entrance, the Ford Mustang is sure to turn heads. Thanks to Ford's new "Quiet Mode' technology…

When you think of the Ford F-150, what comes to mind? Power? Utility? Off-roading capability?

How about fuel efficiency? Probably not. Trucks are great at a lot of things, but efficiency isn't generally one of them. The 2018 Ford F-150 won’t be as efficient as some of the smaller cars and sedans on the market, but it will have engine options that improve on its gas guzzling tendencies.

Has the hunt for your next daily driver brought you to the hot hatchback segment? Well, if so, we here at Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg feel you should make a point to meet ours, the 2017 Focus RS.

And what is it -- specifically -- that makes this one a must-see?

Allow AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika to explain; his critique of the Focus RS is as follows:

In our estimation, the Focus RS's engine -- a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder -- is alone worth the price of admission.

Syncing with a six-speed manual gearbox, the engine makes a monstrous…