Lehighton Ford

When it comes to auto shows like the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it's easy to get distracted by the shiny new concepts and production models. But there's more to it than that! Big shows are a chance for automakers to show off their latest technology. Even more than that, it's a chance for consumers to learn about how this technology is shaping the future of automobiles.

This year, Ford...

Since November, shoppers in New York, New Jersey and California have been able to order the all-new Ford Focus Electric, and by the end of 2012, the availability will expand to 15 markets. With a lithium-ion battery pack and a recharging time of just three hours, it's more than ready to take on the ever-expanding EV market. And already, it's setting new standards for electric vehicles - starting with its position as the first...

Back in the 90s, American drivers just couldn't get enough of compact pickup trucks like the Ford Ranger. It's fuel-efficiency and utility were a combination that was unmatched for many years, and it was a winning formula for Ford. But, it's with mixed feelings that we say goodbye to the trusty Ranger this year.

That's right, the end is here for the Ranger. It was once the best-selling truck in America...

When the Ford Taurus first debuted in 1986, it was, well, different than most sedans on the road at the time. Back in the 80s, many sedans were heavy and boxy. But the Taurus was light, curvy and sleek. Because of Ford's pioneering style, many other car companies began to rethinking their angular designs.

It set a lot of standards for Ford, as well. The automaker has built 7,519,919 models just through...

Competition in the EV segment is heating up. And it's not necessarily about which automaker can produce the widest range of EVs first - it's about who can produce the most efficient EV yet. Ford has set their sights on taking home the gold, and Lehighton Ford is pretty sure it'll be an easy win.

You may have heard that Ford is in the middle of putting the finishing touches on their first...

Coming soon, Lehighton Ford in Lehighton, PA will introduce the updated 2012 Ford Flex - and it looks like this American auto maker is sticking with the minivan/crossover/SUV. A redesign, coming in 2013 and featured at the Los Angeles Auto Show, has already been confirmed. 

There are rumors the updated Flex will become a Ford flagship, even though sales were not up as high as they auto maker expected. 2013's model looks similar…

Fans of the current 'waterfall' front-end grille on models like the 2012 LINCOLN MKS and LINCOLN MKT are in for a big treat. It seems LINCOLN is currently planning to unveil a slight redesign to the beloved grille at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, something that Lehighton Ford, serving the greater Lehighton area, is quite excited for.

The new grille was recently spotted by some photographers for Popular Mechanics on a prototype model of…

The Chinese don't just like American automobiles - they LOVE them! Because of this fact, LINCOLN may take advantage by introducing vehicles to the country. 

Award winning cars like the all new LINCOLN MKS and LINCOLN MKZ have the opportunity to make it to Chinese dealerships soon. 

CEO Alan Mulally said the auto maker plans to introduce the LINCOLN brand in that country, after China demonstrated high demand for American luxury sedans. "We have a…

Rumors may be circling that LINCOLN is heading towards a grim future. But parent company CFO Lewis Booth assures loyal LINCOLN consumers that efforts in placing the luxury vehicle brand on an upward track are already in progress. Plans to take LINCOLN to China by 2015 are already in the mix and a careful eye is being kept on additional overseas markets such as Brazil, Russia, and India. The Blue Oval currently has its feet…

Getting up to 41 highway miles per hour (mph), the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid Package appears to be the ultimate hybrid. While any automaker would be proud to have such characteristics in its line-up, Ford does not get compliant and continues to push on with a new Focus variant that is expected to deliver 55 highway mpg. Those numbers make it the most fuel-conservative, non-hybrid family car on the road.

Officially coined the 2012 Ford…