Dale Jarrett Ford

Do you know your new Ford model inside and out? Well, Ford wants to make sure that you do. That's why they take extra effort to inform consumers at any corner. One of those corners just happened to be the recent North American International Auto Show.

When Bill France first began the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series back in 1949, he not only helped auto racing gain popularity as a major American spectator sport but he embraced the use of stock cars. Since then, racing models have strayed farther from their production roots and have come to develop identities of their own.

What's outwardly attractive and has a winning interior personality to boot? Well, the answer could be most any new Ford model. But right now, Dale Jarrett Ford is talking about the latest Ford-licensed Mustang body shell.

There's a lot to talk about on the subject of Ford green innovation. Everything from manufacturing plant buildings to vehicle engines are Mother Nature approved. But right now, Dale Jarrett Ford would like to spit out a few new numbers that truly paint a green picture. Company officials are saying that over the next year, one-third of the new Ford lineup will contain a 40+ mpg variant.

When it comes to going green, creating the right mix of technological ingredients is essential. Take Ford EcoBoost for example. EcoBoost engines are so successful because they combine a 20-percent improvement in fuel-economy with a 15-percent CO² reduction. Sprinkle in a bit of extra torque and horsepower and what do you get? One very satisfied, green driver.

When a model breaks into the automotive scene and remains in the spotlight, you know it's good. That's how we at Dale Jarrett Ford feel about the Ford Taurus. Specifically, we'd like to highlight the full-size sedan's 2008 model year. Marked with a top rating by J.D. Powers and Associates, the '08 Taurus is grabbing attention today for long-term reliability.

In an effort to combat the fact that teens are the most likely age group to drive too fast or not buckle up, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), Ford is introducing their SYNC MyKey technology designed to give parents the opportunity to set advanced safety controls for their teen drivers.

Ford's new MyKey system allows parents to set safety restrictions like speed limits (65, 70, 75, or 80 mph) and…

While Ford has recently confirmed that the 2013 Ford Escape won't be available with a hybrid powertrain; they're continuing to make strides in the reduction of their carbon footprint. The next-gen Escape lineup will get a complete makeover, with sharper styling and more fuel-efficient engines, and even an additional 25 plastic drinking bottles.

Wait, what? Yup, you read that right. Integrated into the carpet of each 2013 Ford Escape will be 25 20-oz?

The new Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4x4, coming to Dale Jarett Ford in Indian Trail NC, comes equipped with four-wheel drive, amazing cabin tech providing traffic updates and fuel prices, and an EcoBoost engine making the F-150 a seriously powerful unit.

The F-150's EcoBoost engine is made from a twin turbocharged direct-injection 3.5-liter V6; providing an output of 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, enough strength to pull 1760-lbs. In addition to…