Best Cider Mills Near Metro Detroit

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich.- The trees have started to change colors, the first day of Fall is behind us, and the crisp air is rolling in which can only mean one thing! The seasons have changed and it's time to enjoy one of the most festive Fall activities: visiting the cider mill! So throw on your sweater and check out the Best Cider Mills near Metro Detroit for some delicious apples, cider, and donuts!

Best Cider Mills Near Metro Detroit

Blake's Farm
Located in Armada, Blake's Farm opened back in 1946 and is definitely an attraction for the whole family! There's something for everyone to love since the farm offers an apple orchard, corn maze, pony rides, train rides, hayrides, haunted hayrides, a haunted barn, and barnyard fun land for kids!

Yates Cider Mill
Possibly one of Metro Detroit's most popular cider mills, Yates has been a big attraction since the 1950's! In just one weekend the mill juices over half a million apples! The kids will enjoy the petting zoo and pony rides while the whole family can enjoy apples, cider, donuts, and the Frankenmuth Fudge Shop! Plus this year is the cider mill's 150th anniversary!

Westview Orchards
If you're hungry and the kids are ready to play, then this is the spot for you! Westview Orchards has a delicious grill where you can grab a bite to eat while the kids enjoy the 3-acre playground, bunny village, and petting farm along with all of the traditional cider mill favorites like pumpkins, pies, cider, and more!

Franklin Cider Mill
First built in 1837, Franklin Cider Mill is one of the area's oldest and most historical! If you're looking for a unique experience, then you'll most certainly want to come here since their apple cider is freshly pressed at the mill and follows an old German recipe!

With many local apple orchards and cider mills, Autumn is festive around Metro Detroit! Before you head out this season, make sure your vehicle is ready for the change in weather with our Ford Works Package. And if your family needs a new vehicle for Fall, the Ford Expedition or Ford Explorer are perfect picks! 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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Fun After School Snack Ideas

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich.- A new school year has begun with new classes and new teachers. Lazy summer days are behind us and our kids will now spend their days filling their brains with new knowledge while making new friends which can leave them hungry when they jump off the bus in the afternoon. Recharge their batteries with these Fun After School Snack Ideas that will also leave room for dinner!

If you need some new Fun After School Snack Ideas that are bite sized for your pint sized little one, look no further, these are sure to be a hit! Make fruits and veggies more exciting by mixing it up with other ingredients. Banana bites with peanut butter and chocolate chips, crackers with cheese and apple slices, and celery with peanut butter and some dried fruit will all energize your little one to finish their homework.

If you've got a picky eater on your hands, trail mix popcorn is an easy way to customize their afternoon snack to their liking. Just add in the ingredients they like and leave out the ones they don't!

And for a more savory after school snack idea, grilled cheese rolls are sure to be a hit! Instead of putting two pieces of bread together, just roll up one and then grill!

We wish you and your family a safe and exciting school year! If you need a new vehicle for your morning drop-off or after school car pool, we can help you save on a great family vehicle! 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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Ford Motor Company Now 2nd Greenest Brand In The World

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich.- Over the past year we've shared with you the countless efforts that Ford Motor Company has initiated to become a more environmentally friendly business, and it's very apparent that these efforts are a huge part of the automaker's business strategy. The hard work is paying off, and Ford Motor Company is now the 2nd Greenest Brand in the world according to Interbrand!

Multiple initiatives have skyrocketed the brand 13 spots to Interbrand's #2 Greenest Brand in the world. Much positive attention now surrounds Ford's electrified and hybrid vehicles, but the brand continues to invest generously in R&D. Specifically, the new MyEnergi Lifestyle initiative encourages the adoption of Ford's eco-friendly vehicles by showcasing how consumers can save money and reduce their carbon footprint with efficient homes, smart home technology, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

In addition, over the past six years Ford has drastically reduced the energy required by their manufacturing facilities, nearly 25%! Not to mention, the company's water stewardship strategy has been extremely successful, pushing the company more than halfway to its 2015 goal of reducing the amount of water needed to produce each vehicle to only four cubic meters.

Living up to its "Go Further" tagline, Ford Motor Company is now the 2nd Greenest Brand in the world! To join the automaker in their effort to reduce environmental impact, come see us to check out our Metro Detroit Area New Ford Trucks with EcoBoost engines, or any of the environmentally friendly vehicles at our Metro Detroit Ford Dealership!

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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Final 2012 Polk Data Just In: Ford Focus Is Best-Selling Vehicle Nameplate Worldwide – Ford Takes Three of Top 10

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• Ford Focus ranks as the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world, based on Polk global new vehicle registration data for full-year 2012 (global reporting lags three to four months)
• Ford takes three of the top-10 best-sellers, with Ford F-Series – the world’s No. 1-selling pickup – ranked third and Fiesta the best-selling subcompact at sixth overall
• 2013 global sales off to equally strong start as worldwide momentum continues

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich., - With final 2012 Polk global market registration data just reporting, Ford Focus is officially the world’s best-selling passenger car, with the Ford F-Series pickup coming in third and Ford Fiesta coming in as the best-selling subcompact.

Sales of the compact Focus totaled 1,020,410 cars worldwide according to the automotive data and trends forecasting leader. Market gains for Focus were driven by consumer demand in China and the United States. China registrations were up 51 percent last year, with the market responsible for just more than one out of four Focus vehicles sold globally according to Polk vehicle registration data. U.S. Focus sales were up 40 percent in 2012, also contributing to the car’s global growth.

In addition to holding the title of world’s best-selling vehicle overall, Polk data also confirm the Ford Fiesta earned the top spot as the best-selling subcompact car globally, with 723,130 registrations last year. Together, registrations of Ford’s small cars – Fiesta and Focus – totaled 1,743,540 vehicles in 2012, according to Polk.

“Focus and Fiesta represent the culmination of our One Ford global product strategy,” said Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president, global marketing, sales and service and Lincoln. “Our global products are resonating with consumers – especially in the best-selling, most competitive segments – with their unique combination of fuel efficiency, high quality, rich content and fun-to-drive personalities. Through One Ford, we’re able to bring economies of scale and fantastic value to customers all around the world.”

Global new vehicle registrations for F-Series totaled 785,630 trucks last year, putting it in the No. 3 spot among all vehicles sold worldwide. F-Series has been America’s best-selling pickup for 36 straight years.

“Since its launch in China in late March of last year, Focus sales continue to strengthen, with the car now ranking as the best-selling passenger car in China in 2012 for the first time ever,” Farley said. “With additional manufacturing capacity added last year, we now have a tremendous opportunity to further strengthen our global small car sales in 2013, with sales off to a very strong start already.”

Stop in today to test drive the Ford Focus and see why it is the world's best-selling passenger car.  Ford Focus Incentives & Rebates have never been better. Don't forget to download the 2013 Ford Focus Brochure as well.

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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Leaked 2015 Mustang Shots Spark Debate

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich.- Photos of full-sized clay models suspected to be of the 2015 Ford Mustang have surfaced all over the web in advance of Ford Motor Company’s release. The photos are prompting all kinds of speculation by Mustang-devotees about what direction the design and engine configuration will be on the sixth-generation version.

The photos feature four clay models shot evocatively behind a poster of an unknown Ford prototype, arousing debate over whether the poster foreshadows the 2015 Mustang or a different model.  The pictures have aroused comparisons with some of the classic Mustangs; although, if they are similar to the final design, the lines should appear quite modern.

The design of the much-anticipated 2015 model is not the only aspect that has sparked considerable buzz—there is also controversy surrounding the rumored four-cylinder engine option and whether it is going to be offered in the U.S. market or European markets. 

Whichever way the designers at Ford decide to go, you can expect the finished product of the sixth-generation 2015 Mustang to be on the circuit in 2014, possibly showing its face around the middle of April.  

Check back later to learn more about the 2015 Mustang, check out the current 2013 Ford Mustang Brochure, or visit Roy O'Brien Ford to see our entire line of Ford vehicles. 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 Vehicle needs.

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WIN Suite Concert Tickets - May 4th at Ford Field

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI- Are you friends with Roy O'Brien Ford, Inc. on Facebook? If not, then your probably don't know about the incredible giveaway we are hosting right now! Your Metro Detroit Ford Dealer is beyond excited to announce that we are giving away tickets to one of the most popular Country concerts this Spring! And we're not just giving away tickets, we're giving away Suite Tickets! You have the chance to win suite tickets to one of the most popular Country Sensation's Concerts on May 4th at Ford Field! Can you guess who it is?!

All you have to do is stop by Roy O'Brien Ford located on the corner of 9 Mile & Mack before April 25th to fill out an entry form in our showroom! That's it! Ask any one of our helpful sales people and they will show you exactly what to do! We will be giving away TWO 4-Packs of Suite Concert Tickets to one of the most anticipated concerts this spring so don't miss your chance to win!

For more information and updates on the concert ticket giveaway, follow Roy O'Brien Ford on Facebook! There is no purchase necessary to win, you just have to fill out entry form in person at Roy O'Brien Ford. Give us a call or stop by with any questions! 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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