...Well, more specifically, wheel technology. At Zeck Ford here in Leavenworth, KS, we've noticed that it's all about efficiency these days. When it comes to gas mileage and even when dealing with vehicle agility, car manufacturers across the board are improving technology and Ford seems to be paving the way.

Along with partner, Schaeffler, Ford has been testing a brand new technology called eWheelDrive to increase the interior space and maneuverability of its…

With vehicles like the eco-friendly C-Max Hybrid, Ford has proven that it is committed to creating new vehicles with a green mindset.  The brand is taking the concept even further by reducing vehicle waste by 40 percent per vehicle by 2016 as a part of the company's new-five year global waste reduction strategy.

If you're an eco-conscious consumer, chances are you know that 2013 was a great year for green vehicles, and Ford was one automaker propagating this trend. Fantastic vehicles like the C-Max Hybrid debuted, and EcoBoost engines became more popular than ever. And Zeck Ford is excited to announce to its customers in the Kansas City, Leavenworth, Olathe or Shawnee areas that a new model called the Ford Fusion Energi is continuing this forward progress...

The 2013 Ford Escape CUV is one of a plethora of new Ford vehicles that we're very excited about here at Zeck Ford.  From the powertrain to its stellar fuel economy, the model is just as fun as it is environmentally responsible. We're thrilled to its details with our customers in Kansas City, Olathe, and Shawnee areas.

So what exactly does the Escape CUV have going for it that's so impressive?

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We may be a bit biased here at Zeck Ford, but it seems pretty clear to us that Ford is setting standards and pioneering new technology in many different areas of the automotive industry. Our new Ford inventory models continue to impress across the board, and the automaker has recently implemented an exciting new technology at its plant in Michigan.

The Michigan Assembly facility builds vehicles with five unique kinds of powertrains on the same...

Have you had a chance to take a 2013 Ford Explorer out for a test drive yet? Well - as much as we love it, we have to be honest and tell you that you're going to be very happy that you waited, as the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport is set to arrive this fall. And it's every bit as adventurous as the original Explorer - just a bit more fun.

What do we mean...

The news keeps getting better for new car shoppers: engines are getting more efficient while they're also getting more powerful. The latest example of this is the 2013 Ford Taurus, powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that boasts six-cylinder power with just four cylinders pumping away under the hood. That's 240-horsepower, 270 lb-ft of torque, and an impressive 32 miles to the gallon on the highway.

These EPA-official numbers mean that the...

The Zeck Ford showroom is full of fuel-efficient new Ford models like the 36 mpg 2012 Ford Focus and the 29 mpg Taurus. This may seem impressive at first glance, but it's only one part of the automaker's plan to reduce their energy consumption.

Cars like the Focus are exactly the models that have helped Ford boost the fuel-efficiency of their lineup by 17 percent since 2006. But it goes far beyond the...

We know - it's barely summer, but the team here at Zeck Ford is already looking forward to Autumn. That's because the very first hybrid-only model from Ford will be rolling into our showroom, the 2013 C-MAX. It's more than just any old hybrid, too. Ford says the C-MAX is "America's most affordable fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle."¹

The C-MAX hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in are powered by a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle...

The 2013 Ford Escape will roll into the Zeck Ford showroom shortly. And when we say "shortly," we mean, any day now. We're very excited to see it in person, and it turns out that so are many of you in the Leavenworth area. As a matter of fact, drivers around the country are getting their garages ready for the new Escape - 8,000 of them to be exact.

At least, that's how...