The Ford Fiesta is One Cool Car

WESTLAND, Mich.––This is now the sixth time in seven years the Ford Fiesta has made it onto Kelley Blue Book's Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. While it's no secret to us as to why it's cool, you may not know all about this small car and its fun personality. We're proud to offer this car at our dealership and want to explain to you why it's worth checking out. The Ford Fiesta is one cool car, so let's take a look at what it's got to offer!

First off, the cars on the list had to meet certain requirements like being fun to drive, being fun to own, and had to start at $18,000 or less using KBB's exclusive Fair Market Range. The 2016 Ford Fiesta actually starts at $14,090 excluding destination and delivery. It's one of America's most popular cars in the small car market for the simple fact that it's uniquely designed and fun to drive, making it all around cool.

The Ford Fiesta is going on its 40th year in Europe, but has only been on sale in North America since 2010. This small car is available in a 1.0L EcoBoost or 1.6L EcBoost for a sportier drive. The 1.0L engine is Turbocharged and offers 123hp and an EPA-estimated 31 city/43 highway mpg. The 1.6L which is only available in the ST offers a unique sport-tuned suspension which gets 197hp and race inspired design details.

We can't forget to mention all the awesome technology offered. Available SYNC 3 is the latest and greatest in infotainment from Ford and offers Hands-free calling, SYNC AppLink, voice commands, music search and control, Siri seamless integration, No-Extra-Charge 911 Assist. Available safety features include Reverse Sensing System, Rear View Camera, and Hill Start Assist.

 The ultimate cool Ford Fiesta? Ken Block's model in Gymkhana Eight. Check the video below:

Come into North Brothers for a test-drive today to see just how much fun a Ford Fiesta can be! Even though it's a small car it has plenty of versatile space to offer with seating for 5. If you need something larger, we suggest checked out the 2016 Ford Focus or 2016 Ford Fusion. Confused on whether you should buy or lease your next vehicle? Check out our Buying vs. Leasing page to begin, then check out our How to Buy and How to Lease pages for even more details on each option and what that means for you. 

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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7 Dessert Recipes for a Crowd

WESTLAND, Mich.––Memorial Day weekend is a special long holiday for not only remembering those that have died in service of our country in the armed forces, but also celebrating the beginning of summer. Even though summer is officially 25 days away, it sure feels like summer now with the warm weather and sunshine. What does this weather call for? Cookouts and get togethers. Whether you'll be up north getting the boat in the water, or headed over to a friends house for a party, there's room for delicious desserts. These 7 dessert recipes for a crowd will have everyone flocking to your dish for a taste of sweetness.

1. Oreo Slab Pie

2. Whipped Pineapple Angel Food Fluff Trifle

3. Texas Chess Squares

4. Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad

5. Eclair Cake

6. Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

7. Cake Batter Lush Dessert 

With these 7 dessert recipes for a crowd, you'll be able to please everyone's sweet tooth. We can please your wallet with new and certified pre-owned vehicles that have awesome fuel efficiency at great prices, like the 2016 Ford Escape and 2016 Ford Focus. If you're in the market for a new car but aren't sure whether you want to buy or lease, we can help! Check out our new buying vs. leasing section of our website including our how to buy and how to lease pages which highlight the process and financing terms. 

Don't forget, we're giving you the chance to win a 2-year lease for a 2016 Ford F-150 in celebration of our 75th anniversary! Whatever you're doing this Memorial Day weekend, make sure to stop into our showroom to enter for your chance to win.

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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Enter to Win a 2016 Ford F-150 2-Year Lease!

WESTLAND, Mich.–– As you may already know, North Brothers Ford is celebrating a big milestone this year. May 19th, we turned 75 years old! We've strived to provide excellent service and to make our customers and local families feel like family at our dealership. We can't thank you enough for all the wonderful and supportive patronage throughout the years, but we can give you an awesome chance to win. From now until June 30th, you can enter to win a 2016 Ford F-150 2-Year Lease!

All you need to do to enter the giveaway is by stopping into our showroom to fill out an entry form! You can do so only during our business hours- Mon. & Thurs. 8:30am-9:00pm, Tues/Wed/Fri. 8:30am-6:00pm, and Sat 9:00am-3:00pm. Entry forms must be filled out and received before June 30th, when the winner will be chosen and announced. The only requirement is that you're a legal Michigan resident 21 years or older with a valid driver's license.

Why would you want to win this 2016 Ford F-150? Let's take a look at all the stunning details on this race-red beauty:

• It's a 2016 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew Cab - IIHS's only Top Safety Pick Truck
• It's a 4x2 - Electronic 6-speed automatic
• The engine is a 3.5L V6 Ti-VCT FFV
• Ford SYNC is included with the 4.2" entertainment display
• 17" aluminum wheels
• Power doors, seats, mirrors, windows
• Steering wheel controls
• Lumbar support cloth seats for 6
• 18 city / 25 hwy MPG
• Traction & stability control 
• Tow/Haul mode plus a 6,150-lb payload package

Interested yet? We're sure excited to give it away for a 2-Year lease as part of our 75th anniversary and let someone experience all the incredible features Ford has to offer in the 2016 Ford F-150. Even if you don't win this awesome giveaway, you can still get an awesome Ford vehicle from North Brothers Ford in Westland. We have a large selection of New, Used, and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles for you to choose from. If you're thinking about buying or leasing but aren't sure which option is best for you, check out our new Buying vs. Leasing page. Or if you've already made your decision or need more details, take a look at our How to Buy a Vehicle and How to Lease Vehicle pages. 

Whether it's a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle OR auto service and routine maintenance, we're more than happy to help! At North Bros we aim to create a transparent and positive dealership experience, and we highly value our Ford families and customers. For your convenience, you can schedule your service appointment check-in time online or by giving us a call. We look forward to seeing you at our friendly Ford dealership in Westland.

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

Visit our website: www.northbros.com

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Buying or Leasing a Vehicle at North Brothers Ford in Westland, MI

WESTLAND, Mich.––So, you're in the market for a new car. Where do you start? Deciding whether to buy or lease is one of the most important decisions, but where do you go from there once you've decided? What's involved in the buying process? How do you lease a car and how does financing work? All these questions are important to consider when buying or leasing a vehicle at North Brothers Ford in Westland, MI. If you're feeling confused or overwhelmed, fret no more! We're here to help and have got you covered from the decision on buying vs. leasing to the process of how to buy a vehicle or how to lease a vehicle with the new pages on our website. Let's take a look at what each page entails and how it'll benefit you:

Buying vs. Leasing:
We know buying or leasing a vehicle is a big decision and an even bigger investment. Chances are you'll be driving this car, truck, SUV, or crossover daily, so there are many things to consider when making this decision. On this page we cover buying and leasing facts, pros, and cons side-by-side, plus things you'll need to take into account. This page is an overview of each option and should help you more easily make the decision that's best for you.




How to Buy a Vehicle:
At this point you may have made the decision to buy, or want to look more into detail the buying process. On this page we discuss why buying a car rather than leasing might be better for you, how to buy step-by-step buying process, what happens at the dealership, financing options and terms, and what the cost of ownership means.

How to Lease a Vehicle: 
If you want to lease, but haven't leased before, this page will be very helpful. On this page we discuss why leasing might be a better option for you, the process of leasing a vehicle step-by-step, commonly used financing terms that might come up, and the residual value of the vehicle and how it can affect your lease.

It's our goal that with these tips will help you in the process of buying or leasing a vehicle at North Brothers Ford in Westland, MI. While we can't make the decision for you, or complete the buying or leasing process without you, we can lend a helping hand and knowledgeable advice throughout! Our auto experts have years of experience and will make the entire new car process a breeze.

Whether it's a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle OR auto service and routine maintenance, we're more than happy to help! At North Bros we aim to create a transparent and positive dealership experience, and we highly value our Ford families and customers. For your convenience, you can schedule your service appointment check-in time online or by giving us a call. We look forward to seeing you at our friendly Ford dealership in Westland.

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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North Brothers Ford in Westland, MI is Celebrating 75 Years

WESTLAND, Mich.–– It is with great pleasure, pride, and joy that North Brothers will be celebrating a momentous year. North Brothers Ford in Westland, MI is celebrating 75 years of service to the area this year! May 19th marks the official milestone for our Ford dealership in southeast Michigan. With a rich history and strong family ties still present today, we can only hope for another 75 years just as wonderful as the past. We hope you join us in celebration of this anniversary, because it is the relationship we have with our customers and the community that makes our success so meaningful.

The original North brothers, Raymond and Ernest first started the legacy with the opening of a Mobil service station in Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1928. In 1936, they began selling new cars and trucks. Because of their success, Ford Motor Company offered them a new car franchise in 1941 where they would sell Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. In 1945 North Brothers became a Ford exclusive dealer. Fast forward to the final and current location of North Bros, our Ford Road Westland, Michigan dealership was built in 1968! Today, North Brothers Ford remains in the same Westland location with the same goal of providing excellent service and quality products to all of our guests! But with 75 years of business, comes so much more history. You can read the full history of North Brothers Ford and the family legacy on our website!

“It is hard to believe North Brothers has been selling Ford vehicles for 75 years” said Doug North, President of North Brothers Ford. “I know Grandpa Ray and Uncle Ernest would be so pleased and proud that what they began so long ago has thrived, and continues to provide a great experience to Ford customers”.

North Brothers Ford has sold over seventy-five thousand vehicles and has serviced nearly a million vehicles throughout the years! We are proud to be very active in supporting our community and will continue to demonstrate our dedication to our state well into the future. North Brothers Ford is extremely proud of this milestone, and we look forward to serving the community for another 75 years to come. We cannot thank you enough for your continued patronage and support throughout the years, because it is you who has allowed us to reach this 75th anniversary!

As part of our anniversary celebration, North Brothers Ford is excited to announce that we will be giving away a 2-year lease on one of our new Ford models – the 2016 Ford F-150! The Ford F-150 has been America's best-selling truck for 38 years with continued innovation in technology, towing, and performance. If you’d like to enter to win this 2-year lease, all you have to do is stop by our showroom to fill out an entry form. You can see all the official rules for the giveaway on our website's sweepstakes page.

Whether it's a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle OR auto service and routine maintenance, we're more than happy to help! At North Bros we aim to create a transparent and positive dealership experience, and we highly value our Ford families and customers. For your convenience, you can schedule your service appointment check-in time online or by giving us a call. We look forward to seeing you at our friendly Ford dealership in Westland.

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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North Brothers Has Awarded Scholarships to Technical Students

WESTLAND, Mich.–– At North Brothers, the community is no stranger to us. In the past two years we've partnered with lots of organizations and local businesses to support growth and success in our area. We've given back to the community in many ways, but the newest way we're giving back is something you'll want to hear about. This year, North Brothers has awarded scholarships to technical students for continuing their education.

This year we partnered with the William D. Ford Career Technical Center to give two promising young individuals $500 dollars towards continuing their education. Our Scholarships for Technical School Students are for bright minded and passionate students studying automotive technology. The requirements that we have for scholarship consideration include having a high GPA, being a high school senior, and showing continual commitment in the automotive technology field.

This year we've awarded two scholarships to two wonderful students, Rachael Dean and Trenton Best. Rachael is a Senior at John Glen High School in Westland, MI, and has a GPA of 3.57. She's interested in doing a job where she works with both math & science, and enjoys working hands-on to fix mechanical problems, which leads to her passion for the automotive technology industry. Trenton is also a Senior at Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne, MI, and has a GPA of 3.11. Trenton is actually an employee here at North Brothers Ford. Trenton has much enthusiasm and passion for the field throughout his work, and it shows!

We're very excited to support the younger minds in our community by awarding scholarships to technical students, making their continuation of education a bit easier. Rachael and Trenton are intelligent and we look forward to seeing how their commitment and passion will shape the future of the industry. We support our community and the people in it in many ways. One important way we support our community is by treating our customers like family by putting their safety first. This includes not only providing reliable vehicles, but also regular routine maintenance and auto service. We also provide regularly updated information on our website that covers how to take care of your car throughout each season. Check out our Spring Car Care section, which includes tips on what vehicle components to service for the best performance, fuel efficiency, and safety.

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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Redefined Cup Holders in the 2017 Ford Fusion

WESTLAND, Mich.––Take a moment to think about your car: how it runs, how it functions, how well the features work. Do any annoyances come to mind? For instance, that there's not enough storage in your center console, the steering wheel buttons are hard to use, or that those cup holders just aren't big enough for your coffee cup. Ford is listening, and has redefined cup holders in the 2017 Ford Fusion.

Why is this important? They're just cup holders, right? All these features in your car that don't function the way you want them to become a daily annoyance which can ultimately give you a worse impression of the vehicle overall than if the feature did "its job".

Ford research has taken on the challenge of fixing the seemingly menial feature, the cup holders. They first wanted to know why cup holders are so important to their customers. Ford research and a Nielsen study have given Ford the information they needed to improve the current Fusion cup holders. The studies showed that consumers not only use cup holders for their intended use of beverages, but also for loose change, mobile devices, and more.

The new redefined cup holders in the 2017 Ford Fusion are more forward leaving more room for an extended arm rest by 3 inches. The arm rest bin or center console now has an extra half-gallon of storage in the 2017 Ford Fusion, plus a pocket for small item storage. The cup holders also have new spring-loaded grips. Why exactly were these changes made? Let's look at some of the studies findings:

• Consumers value a large cup holder, yet want one that's able to hold a skinny container without it tipping over. 
• Bottles and large soft drink cups are the most common beverage item found in a cup holder in the U.S. North Americans are shown to be more likely to drink on the go. 
• Consumers want a cup holder than can hold three sizes of drink where you can easily store a taller container, but still be able to easily access a shorter one. 
• Consumers desire everything directly in reach, even with their very specific arm length and seat position.
• Cup holders hold more than cups, especially with male drivers. Phones are the most common item, but loose change, food, gum or mints, and wallets respectively followed. 

When you're looking for a new vehicle, used vehicle, or lease vehicle, it's important to keep even the smallest features in mind. Most likely you'll be driving this vehicle everyday or often enough, you'll want the best experience possible! Thanks to Ford and their innovations and research, we can expect continual improvement on these features in upcoming vehicles such as the 2017 Ford Fusion. If you can't wait, we'd love to show you the 2016 Ford Fusion, and a few other Ford models with amazing convenience features. Whatever you're looking for in a vehicle, we can help you find it!

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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5 Mexican Food Recipes for Cinco De Mayo

WESTLAND, Mich.––This Thursday is May 5th, and you know what that means... Cinco De Mayo! The day is marked to remember or celebrate the Mexican Army's unexpected win over the French in the Battle of Puebla. While it may not be the biggest or most relevant holiday, it's become a popular date for indulging in delicious food and drink. If you're up for a little celebrating this year, check out these 5 Mexican food recipes for Cinco De Mayo that are sure to please your taste buds!

1. Baked Chicken Chimichangas

2. Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

3. 7-Layer Mexican Dip

4. Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - Pork Carnitas

5. Mexican Fried Ice Cream

These 5 Mexican food recipes for Cinco De Mayo will surely elevate your Thursday! If you're going out to celebrate this Thursday, we recommend planning a safe and sober ride home ahead of time. To keep you regularly safe on the road, routine maintenance is key. 

We've got seasonal maintenance tips on our website for you to follow along with so you can take care of your car properly for each season. This season, our spring car care tips are aimed at keeping your car clean and ready for the warm weather travels ahead. We can help you with any auto need you might have including service. In fact, you can schedule an appointment check-in time online. 

North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 855-739-2023, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!

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