High Five Tour benefiting Wounded Warrior Family Support

For Immediate Release

Texas Motors Ford Welcomes the High Five Tour,

Benefiting Wounded Warrior Family Support

Tuesday, October 2^nd the High Five Tour is coming to White Settlement and Texas Motors Ford is proud to be playing host to the road trip event, which raises awareness and funds for Wounded Warriors Family Support. The 2012 Shelby Mustang GT-500 “Super Snake” will be at Texas Motors Ford in White Settlement on Tuesday, October 2^nd from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Wounded Warrior Family Support was founded by John D. Folsom, Colonel, United States Marine Corps, Reserve (Ret.) Their mission is “to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured, or killed during combat operations. These families of our casualties suffer in many ways, some financially, some psychologically.” The organization allows the wounded and/or their families to once again find peace and solace as a family at retreats that Wounded Warrior Family Support provides at no cost. They also financially support marriage counseling programs and partner with Take Flight Farms, a non-profit that provides equine therapy programs.

The High Five Tour is a 48-state road trip that allows Wounded Warrior Family Support to thank the Americans that help make their organization possible. Driving around the country allows them to meat as many Americans as possible and personally thank them for their contributions. The other goal of the tour is to help raise awareness for the organization and their support of military families.

White Settlement and Fort Worth area residents will be able to show their support and donate to Wounded Warrior Family Support by heading over to Texas Motors Ford during the High Five Tour’s stop and donating $5. They can also contribute by texting “highfive” to 20222.

During the tour stop in White Settlement, the North Texas Mustang Club will be in attendance. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

More information about the High Five Tour can be found at http://www.highfivetour.com. To learn more about Texas Motors Ford, visit the dealership online at http://www.texasmotorsford.com. Also, for the latest dealership news, information, and events, follow Texas Motors Ford on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TexasMotorsFord1 or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TexasMotorsFord.

About Texas Motors Ford:

Texas Motors Ford, located in White Settlement, TX sell new, used and certified pre-owned Ford vehicles. In addition to a full line of Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, Texas Motors Ford also provides a large service department that is prepared to assist with any repairs and routine maintenance, as well as a knowledgeable parts department that offers one-stop shopping on all Ford parts and accessories. Texas Motors Ford strives for 100% customer satisfaction with each visit. Visit Texas Motors Ford online at http://www.texasmotorsford.com.

Media contacts:

Ron Julianelle                                                          Col. John Folsom

High Five Tour Coordinator                                   Founder & President, Wounded Warriors Family Support

Office: 402-502-7557                                              Cell: 402-490-7875

Email: ron@wwfs.org                                             Email: johnfolsom@wwfs.org

George Antochy

North Texas Mustang Club

Cell: 817-703-2260

Gas Saving Myths

Gas fluctuates so often, that it’s difficult to find a consistent method of getting affordable gas ALL of the time.  With the emergence of smartphones, we can search the nearby area for gas station prices, but it’s still difficult to consistently find a price we don’t mind paying.  Sure you want to save gas, but there's a lot of bad advice on how to do it. Some of it makes no difference, and some of it can wind up costing you.  So, here’s a look at a few misconceptions:

1.)    Filling Your Tank in the Morning

Many people have heard that filling your gas in the morning is opportune because the fuel is cold.  The theory is that fluids are more dense at lower temperatures, so a gallon of cold gas has more molecules than a gallon of warmer gas.  However, the temperature varies little during the course of the day, so there’s little difference in early gas.

2.)    Changing Your Air Filter

A clean air filter WON’T save you gas.  Engines have sensors that automatically adjust the fuel-air mixture as an increasingly clogged air filter choles off the engine’s air supply.

3.)    Using Premium Fuel

Lately, premium gas has been a hard sell for gas stations.  However, many drivers still fill up with premium gas.  Newer cars for which premium is recommended, but not required, won’t suffer with regular fuel.  The result is a slight reduction in peak horsepower that a normal daily driver won’t even notice. 

4.)    Pumping Up Your Tires

Ok.  First and foremost, proper tire inflation is important.  Under-inflated tires can lead to accidents and poor handling.  According to on-the-road driving tests by both Consumer Reports and auto information site Edmunds.com, underinflated tires reduce fuel economy, so proper inflation is key. But you should never over-inflate your tires. They'll get you slightly better fuel economy because there will be less tread touching the road, reducing friction. But that means less grip for braking and turning. The added risk of a crash isn't worth the extra mile a gallon you might gain.

Roadside Assistance Tips

The road can be a dangerous place.  We all take the necessary precautions to create a safe vessel for our daily commute, but in some cases, things are unavoidable.  If you have been the victim of a flat tire, or mechanical mishap, then you’ve experienced that lonely feeling.  You’re stuck on the side of the road, all of your contacts are either busy or too far away for contact, and you feel stranded. Alone.  Roadside assistance has created a safe haven for daily commuters.  It’s a great service that provides assistance to motorists whose vehicles have suffered a mechanical failure that is significant enough to leave them stranded.  In today’s blog, we provide some tips for getting through it.

The first thing you should do is call and establish with the operator what the problem is.  The call is then relayed to the tow driver or emergency officials.  By popping the hood to see what’s wrong or getting out and checking the damage, you can survey the problem.  This gives the officials a general idea of what to expect.  Please, take caution, if you feel as if you’re taking a chance, stay in your vehicle!!

The next thing to do is describe your location.  According to eHow: “Tell the operator where exactly you were driving and where you think you may be on the road. This will help the operator call the closest tow truck company or emergency medical services so that they can get to you as quickly as possible. Turning on your flashers or your headlights and, if you feel safe doing so, put out reflective triangles behind your car to help the tow truck driver find you in a shorter amount of time.”

Information!  Information!  Information! Always keep a copy of all the info you would need for roadside assistance.  One should be in your wallet or purse, while the other should be easily accessible in your vehicle.  This should include the numbers that you would need for the operator, expiration date, and other details.

These are just a few tips for you guys to check out…feel free to comment! 

How to Wax Your Vehicle (VIDEO)

Let your new car shine live on! Check out this video of how to wax your vehicle.

 

The Dangers of Eating While Driving

We all do it. Whether it’s on our way to work or home from a long day at the office, we all eat in our cars. From bagels to tacos, we’ll eat what we’re in the mood for. But are some foods more dangerous to eat while you drive?

Here’s a list of the top foods which Texas Motors Ford finds to be the most danger to eat while driving. The messier, the more dangerous.

Chinese Food:
This cuisine speaks for itself. The combination of holding the white and red to go box between your legs, using chopsticks to shovel food into your mouth and the needed eye contact to make sure food doesn’t land on your clothing, is the perfect recipe for disaster.

Meatball Sub:

The fact that you have to hold a sub with two hands brings this lunchtime meal to our list.  We feel meatball subs are more so dangerous than other subs due to its temperature and the possibility of a hot, sauce-covered meatball falling out and staining your clothing. It doesn’t stop there! From your clothing, it leaves sauce stripes on your car’s carpet as it rolls around your floor.

Pizza:
With so many toppings and styles to choice from, who doesn’t enjoy a fresh, hot slice of pizza? This is one food you need to be carful with even when siting at the dinner table! You can burn the corner of your lips, the top of your mouth, pull the cheese off and burn your chin or simply burn yourself with the hot oil from the cheese. This is definitely a non-car friendly food.

Cereal:
Cereal is one of those foods you can eat anytime of the day – minus in the car. Eating cereal can be messy when you’re not seating at a table and the mess can grow if you add milk to your brand of choice. Worrying about Lucky Charms or Coco-Puffs decorating your car’s interior, or the thought of what spilt milk in a hot car would smell like, lands this food on our list.

Tacos:
Who doesn’t enjoy a tasty corn tortilla filled with your favorite meat and veggies? Although this is a food that most can eat with one hand, it’s a messy food which will makes you tilt your head to get the perfect bite. This change of perspective may lead to your car becoming infused with the one in front of you.

Burgers:

“Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce” hold off on eating that burger until you’re home! You can never have too many napkins when eating a burger. Which many toppings available to make the perfect burger, the more you add, the more likely you are to feed your clothing lunch. 

This 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is Awesome

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests the most powerful production car made in America - the new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. After running the GT500 through Motor Trend's instrumented testing gauntlet, including top speed pulls on the dyno, we head to Kingman, Arizona, where pro racer Randy Pobst gets behind the wheel to see if Ford's 662-HP beast can break the elusive 200 mph barrier.  For a complete list of our current Ford Mustang vehicles, visit us online: http://www.texasmotorsford.com

A Great Way to Beat the Traffic

Hello, Fans! In today’s day and age, most commuters spend at least an hour daily sitting in traffic, waiting for a light to change, and agonizing every moment they’re at a standstill.  Traffic has always been a huge part of the daily drive and in most cases, has been an unwelcome addition to the daily routine.  Gone are the days of empty roads and long stretches, especially between the times of 9am and 6pm.  We’ve got news for you!

There’s a new smartphone app (available for iPhone, android and Blackberry devices) that provides real-time traffic information for mobile devices and it’s FREE.  Beat the Traffic allows commuters to instantly view real-time traffic conditions – including accidents; traffic congestion and roadway delays-and adjusts to travel plans if necessary.  This saves you time, fuel and frustration. .  Beat the Traffic has interactive maps and street details to assist you in finding the fastest and safest route to your destination!  Traffic also lets motorists retrieve travel times and live camera views. Even more tools, such as personalized traffic reports and saved routes, are available for a small subscription fee.

Check it out:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beat-the-traffic/id339660839?mt=8

How Long Does an Electric Car Charge Last?

It’s electric! Boogie-oogie-oogie! We know the song, and on select occasions, we’ve performed the dance (though not well might I add).  Electric cars have seemed to always be an illusive dream, one that has only been seen in the imaginations of children, movies, and the Jetsons. 

In the last few years, the electric vehicle has become a popular mechanism as a catalyst of the future.  A future that replaces gas with a more efficient, long lasting substance that benefits the driver and the environment.  However, there are still skeptics who wonder how effective electrical cars are.  So, today, we’re telling you how long ONE electric car charge lasts.

One charge really depends on the vehicle. The average distance for an electric vehicle is “up to” 172.5 miles (based on 245 miles for the Tesla Motors vehicle, and the 100 miles that the Nissan Leaf reaches).  The key phrase is “up to”.  There are several factors that affect this amount.  Weather, speed and the use of accessories like air condition can decrease the range.  The Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, hasn’t resolved how to accurately measure range, so these numbers are not necessarily 100% correct.  This stems from what has been known as “range anxiety”-the fear of being stranded miles from a charging station with a dead battery. 

Electric car battery technology is constantly advancing, and in the future there are expected to be electric cars that can last even longer between charges.  How far would you go in your electric car?