Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Special Service Police Sedan is Most Fuel-Efficient Police Vehicle

Special Service Police Sedan is Most Fuel-Efficient Police Vehicle
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - Ford has worked hard to create a new police vehicle that is focused on improving gas mileage.. and boy, has it succeeded! In fact, Ford's Special Service Police Sedan has been named the most fuel-efficient police vehicle sold in the U.S.!

This special service police vehicle combines the durability of the Police Interceptor with the fuel efficiency of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. With an EPA-estimated rating of 30 mpg on the highway, the vehicle is designed to help detectives, administrators, campus police and law enforcement agents get better gas mileage. Since their positions typically don't require them to go on a high-speed chase after a perp, it makes more sense for them to have vehicles that are designed for efficiency as opposed to power.

When looking at a fleet as large as 150 vehicles, police agencies easily spend hundreds of thousands of dollars a year on gas alone. With these special service vehicles, it is estimated that when driven 30,000 miles per year with gas prices at $3.21 a gallon, these vehicles could save agencies approximately $257,940 over the course of three years - wow!

Along with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, the new Special Service Police sedan also comes with Active Grille Shutters that help control the airflow in the vehicle in order to optimize the balance between engine cooling and aerodynamics. Both of these characteristics combined make the Special Service Police sedan the most fuel-efficient police vehicle on the market!

While we won't have these police sedans on our lot, ready to be taken away by anyone that pops by, we do have a great selection of vehicles that come with an EcoBoost option. If you'd like to experience similar fuel-efficiency, stop by our dealership today and explore your options! We would be more than happy to show you one of our New Ford Cars, New Ford Trucks, or Low Mileage Used Cars - whatever you want, we've got it!

Family owned and operated since 1946, Roy O'Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 for all your Metro Detroit Ford Vehicle needs. Stay on the right track to Nine Mile and Mack!

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - After the big event, you're bound to be left wondering what to do with all the leftover food. While it's always great to warm up what's already made and eat it as is, this will only last so long before leftovers no longer sound appetizing. To make sure you use all your leftovers, we've gathered a few Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes that are as delicious as the original meal.

1. Thanksgiving Grilled Cheese. You'll need:
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/2 lb. mixed Thanksgiving leftovers (turkey, stuffing, veggies, etc.)
  • 2 slices cheese (your choice)
  • 1/4 cup leftover gravy
Heat 1 tbsp. butter in a large skillet until melted. Add the bread and swirl it around to evenly coat it in butter. Cook until the bread is lightly golden brown, then transfer bread to cutting board, brown side up. Play 1 slice of cheese on top of browned surface on each slice of bread and top with thanksgiving leftovers. Close the sandwich. Heat half of the other tbsp. of butter and cook the sandwich until deep golden brown (about 3 minutes). Add the other half tbsp. of butter and flip the sandwich. After the other side has reached a golden brown, serve with a side of hot gravy.

2. Turkey N' Dumplings. You'll need:

    Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 cups flour (divided)
  • 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 cup leftover gravy
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 3 medium ribs celery
  • 1 lb. leftover turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. minced chives
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
Heat 3 tbsp. butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until melted. Add 3 tbsp. flour and cook until pale golden brown. Slowly whisk in the brother and add gravy, onions, carrots, and celery. Bring to a simmer and cook until vegetables are softened. Stir in turkey, peas, and half of parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Melt the remaining 3 tbsp. of butter and combine remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, chives, parsley, and 2/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Combine buttermilk, eggs, and butter in a second bowl and then pour the buttermilk mixture over flour mixtur and stir until a dough is formed. Return stew to a bare simmer. Using a tablespoon measure, drop dough over surface of stew. Cover and cook until dumplings have puffed and feel firm to the touch (about 15 minutes). Serve immediately.

3. Leftover Pie Milkshake. You'll need:
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

  • 1 slice of pie (we like pecan!)
  • 1 tbsp. cranberry sauce
  • 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
Place your pie slice, cranberry sauce, ice cream, and milk in a blender. Blend on high until smooth and add cream or milk if thinner shake is desired. Add more ice cream if you'd like your shake to be thicker. Pour into tall glass and serve immediately with or without whipped cream.

Hopefully these Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes will allow you to use up whatever is left in a delicious and unique way! If you have your own go-to leftover recipes, stop by our Facebook page and post them on our wall - we love to hear from you!

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Ford Edge Concept Revealed With Advanced Driving Technology

Ford Edge Concept Revealed With Advanced Driving Technology
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - A Ford Edge Concept has been revealed with advanced driving technology and boy, are people talking! With an updated look and various technologies that give us a sneak peek into where Ford vehicles will be heading, this Ford Edge Concept is nothing short of fantastic.

The first driving technology that has sparked the public's interest is the remote parking feature that allows the vehicle to park itself completely on its own. If you are inside the vehicle, all you need to do is push and button and sit back while your vehicle perpendicular or parallel parks into an empty space. If you decide you want to step outside of the vehicle and watch the magic happen, you'll need to use a remote to tell your vehicle to go ahead and park.

Another technology that was made available on this Ford Edge Concept is a collision avoidance system. This system uses sensors and cameras to detect objects in front of the vehicle that may be slow-moving or stationary. Once an object is detected, your vehicle will alert you with enough time to slow down. If you make no action to stop or steer out of the way, your vehicle will take control of the pedals and wheel to steer your vehicle out of harm's way.

Along with these innovative technologies, the standard MyFord Touch infotainment system will continue to be offered with the Ford Edge Concept.

While it hasn't been confirmed by Ford that the Ford Edge Concept that was revealed with advanced driving technology will be the 2015 Ford Edge, many are suggesting that it will be. With all this fantastic technology and an updated look, we are certainly hoping this is the next model! If you'd like to take a look at the current model, stop by our dealership and we'll see you up with a test drive! If you decide that you can't possibly live without this vehicle, we'd be more than happy to go over how much you can save with the Ford Edge Lease Turn In offer.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching which means you're either preparing to have family and friends over, or thinking about a dish to take to someone else's feast. Either way, we've come up with a few Thanksgiving side dish recipes that everyone will love.

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes1. Green Bean Casserole. This classic dish is super easy to make and always a traditional dish to serve at Thanksgiving dinner. For this you'll need:
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cut green beans, drained
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (2.8 oz) can French fried onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste
First, you'll want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then, in a medium casserole dish, mix together green beans, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and 1/2 of the can of onions. Bake for 25  minutes until bubbly, sprinkle the remaining onions on the top, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Then pull it out of the oven, let cool and season with salt and pepper.

2. Cranberry Sauce. This is always a Thanksgiving staple. You'll need:
  • 12 oz. bag of fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 strip orange or lemon zest
Empty your 12 oz. bag of cranberries into a saucepan, taking 1/2 cup of the bag and putting it into a small bowl. Add your sugar, zest and 2 tbsp. water to the pan and cook over low heat. You'll stir and cook the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft - about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst - about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cranberries you set aside. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and let cool before serving. 

3. The BEST Mashed Potatoes. Not only are these potatoes easy to make, they are also super delicious. You'll need:
  • 5 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
  • 1/2 medium head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
First, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Second, add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm. You'll want to then drain the potatoes and return to the stove over low heat to dry for a minute or two. After this time has passed, you'll add the butter, parmesan cheese, chives, garlic, salt and pepper, and then use a potato masher to mash until smooth.

4. Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage. Cornbread and sausage? Always delicious! You'll need:
    Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
  • 1 lb. ground sausage
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 5 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 5 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp. sage
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and then place the sausage, celery and onions in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until evenly brown, drain, crumble and set aside. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture with cornbread, bread crumbs, chicken broth, poultry seasoning and sage. After mixing well, transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake covered for 45 minutes.

Hopefully these Thanksgiving side dish recipes will help you make it through the holidays stress free. If you are planning a trip to visit family and friends for turkey day, stop by our dealership and we'll get you into a reliable and comfortable vehicle for the drive! We have a great selection of New Ford Trucks and New Ford Cars - all of which are designed to give you a great ride with even better gas mileage.

Family owned and operated since 1946, Roy O'Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 for all your Metro Detroit Ford Vehicle needs. Stay on the right track to Nine Mile and Mack!

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Ford Edge Lease Turn-In at Roy O'Brien Ford

Ford Edge Lease Turn-In at Roy O'Brien Ford
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - While you're current car might be great, you might be feeling like it's time to get behind the wheel of something better. If that's the case, the Ford Edge Lease Turn-In at Roy O'Brien Ford might be just what you need. If you have a lease that is going to expire anytime between the dates of January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014, you're eligible to turn in your vehicle early and have up to 5 of the remaining payments waived!

If you qualify for the Ford Lease Turn-In (also known as the Ford Early Bird Offer), we recommend that you take a look at the 2013 or 2014 Ford Edge. This vehicle is not only spacious and luxurious, but also tech-savvy and accommodating! The technology featured in this crossover is definitely worth bragging about, as all four Edge trims offer a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, MyFord Touch system and a Blind Spot Information System. The Edge also boasts the Ford MyKey feature that allows you to set a speed and audio volume limit in your vehicle - a tool that is especially useful if you have young drivers in your household.

As for the powertrain and performance, the 2014 Ford Edge comes standard with a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 285 HP and 253 lb.-ft. while getting an EPA rating of 27 mpg on the highway.  This engine is the standard option on all trim levels except the Sport trim. The Sport comes with a 3.7L V6 engine that produces 305 HP and 280 lb.-ft. of torque while getting 26 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive.

To find out more about this fantastic vehicle, or to take it out for a spin, stop by our dealership! We will be more than happy to go over the details of the 2013 or 2014 Ford Edge and how you can take advantage of the Ford Edge Lease Turn-In at Roy O'Brien Ford.

Family owned and operated since 1946, Roy O'Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 for all your Metro Detroit Ford Vehicle needs. Stay on the right track to Nine Mile and Mack!

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

2014 Ford Fiesta Features New Styling and Technology

2014 Ford Fiesta Features New Styling and Technology
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. -  Small cars : you either love them or hate them. We personally love them - especially the 2014 Ford Fiesta! This updated model features new styling and technology - all of which is enough to make even the opposers love this small compact car.

First up is the 2014 Ford Fiesta's engine options. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is currently the vehicle's only choice, however, an EcoBoost option will be added soon. The standard 2014 Ford Fiesta's engine produces 120 HP and 112 lb.-ft. of torque, which allows the Ford to get 29 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway with the automatic transmission.

Although the drivetrain has been left alone, the 2014 Ford Fiesta is seeing some major cosmetic and technology updates. Starting with looks, the new model's grille and front-end treatment have undergone an update, as it appears designers took styling cues from the Ford Fusion and Ford Focus for the new Fiesta's face.

2014 Ford Fiesta Features New Styling and TechnologyAs for the new technology, the 2014 Ford Fiesta will offer a 6.5-inch touch screen showing MyFord Touch. This interface allows you to navigate, accept calls, play music, and more - all hands free! It also offers phone and MP3 device connectivity with voice command - something that is unmatched by other cars. The Sony audio upgrade is another addition that you'll love with this tiny car.

To summarize, the technology features on the 2014 Ford Fiesta are:
  • Flash memory-based navigation with live traffic
  • Bluetooth Phone Support
  • Bluetooth Audio Streaming
  • Satellite Radio, HD Radio
  • USB Drive
  • Sony 8-Speaker System
  • Rearview Camera
The 2014 Ford Fiesta features new styling and technology, adding to the list of things we already love about this car. With great gas mileage, easy handling, great technology and a luxurious interior and exterior, the 2014 Ford Fiesta has it all. If you'd like to check out this great vehicle for yourself, stop by our dealership today and we'll happily set you up with a test drive! We are proud to be the Hamtramck Area Ford Dealer, available to help with everything from Car Loans to Low Mileage Used Cars to the Ford Early Bird Offer

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Thursday, November 07, 2013

Custom Ford Fiesta STs Steal the Show at SEMA

Custom Ford Fiesta STs Steal the Show at SEMA
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - Ford pulled out the big guns at SEMA 2013, with a massive 57-vehicle showcase that covered over 27,000 square feet of exhibit space. Among the huge display, a few tiny-yet-powerful Fords captured the attention of passerby - custom Ford Fiesta STs steal the show at SEMA.

There were several Ford Fiesta STs on display, with a few standing out more than the others - the first being the COBB Tuning and Tanner Foust Racing Fiesta ST that is pictured above. Painted with a gray and black camouflage, the vehicle comes with a three-inch exhaust and a cold-air intake, along with a Kicker stereo and more. This Fiesta ST was designed to raise awareness about the Pat Tillman Foundation - a foundation that provides resources and educational scholarship support to veterans, active service-members and their spouses.

Another Fiesta ST that was basking in the spotlight is the Forza Motorsport 5 Fiesta ST. This vehicle has a two-tone paint job and was modified to be a high-performance vehicle. Along with a high-performance exhaust system, this ST also has a COBB induction system, Steeda brakes, and more. Even with all the performance upgrades, we have to say that we are loving the color combination the most (see below).

Custom Ford Fiesta STs Steal the Show at SEMA

The Boss 302 inspired Fiesta ST was another favorite, with bright paint and black accents. The designers of this Fiesta ST, 3dCarbon, stuck with the color theme throughout the entire vehicle, bringing the orange and black into the cabin. The ST was also given a body kit from 3dCarbon and Air Design that gives the vehicle a deeper front air dam, a rear diffuser, a bigger spoiler, and more. Unfortunately, most of the upgrades done to this specific Fiesta ST are only aesthetic.

Custom Ford Fiesta STs Steal the Show at SEMA

The custom Ford Fiesta STs have not only stolen the show at SEMA, they've also stolen our hearts. If you'd like to see for yourself what's to love in the Ford Fiesta ST, stop by our dealership today! We have a great selection of Ford Fiesta STs, as well as Low Mileage Used Cars, New Ford Cars, and Preowned Cars For Sale. If you're worried about cost, we've got you covered! At Roy O'Brien we have Guaranteed Financing.

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Wednesday, November 06, 2013

2014 Ford Transit Connect Gets Hot Wheels Update

2014 Ford Transit Connect Gets Hot Wheels Update
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - SEMA 2013 was the place to be this year, as Ford showcased over 57 customized vehicles in 27,000 square feet of exhibit space. One of the more popular vehicles on display was the 2014 Ford Transit Connect that received a Hot Wheel update!

This 2014 Ford Transit Connect was transformed by the Hot Wheels design team and Ford to resemble the connects tiny toy twin. The vehicle was completely reskinned and recrafted, with the front widened 4 inches and the rear widened 6 inches. Gullwing doors have replaced the current models sliding doors, and custom exhaust ports and custom 20-inch wheels have been added.

Under the hood you'll find a 2.5-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder engine, but inside the vehicle is where the fun really begins. With a Sortimo secondary floor installed, the vehicle also comes with a 55-inch television screen, two 18-inch tablets and custom Recaro seats. There are also two Hot Wheels orange tracks running through the middle of the car, forming a drag strip from front to back.

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect received a Hot Wheels update, making it one of ten custom Transit Connect vehicles that Ford featured at the SEMA 2013 show. The 2014 Ford Transit Connect, named International Van of the year 2014, will be available for purchase in early 2014.

However, if you'd like to take a look at the current model on our lot, stop on by! We have a great selection of Transit Connect vehicles, along with New Ford Cars, New Ford Trucks and Pre-Owned Cars For Sale. No matter what you're looking for, we are more than happy to help you find it!

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