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No More 'Hangry' Students in Detroit Thanks to Drew Farms and a Ford Fleet

You know that feeling when you're mad and frustrated with everything, but you don't know why? Suddenly you remember that you haven't eaten anything since breakfast. After finishing a sandwich, all that irritability just melts away.

People like to call this hungry-angry combination "hangry," and many studies show that not only is it real, but low blood sugar and poor nutrition can have a host of other negative psychological effects as well.

 

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2016 Ford Mustang GT: Five Reasons to Own An Icon

The Ford lineup is made up of legends from every corner of the automotive spectrum. Some of their legacies go back decades, such as the Ford Mustang GT. When it was designed for the 2015 model year, it came out of the gate swinging, intending to be the best of its ilk ever. Enthusiasts and the automotive press are inclined to agree.

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2017 Ford Fusion Sport Helps Overcome Potholes

Earlier this year, Ford took to the stage at the Detroit Auto Show and showed off its vision for the future with outstanding concepts and innovative technologies. The big ticket item this year, was the announcement of a new member of the Ford Fusion family, the 2017 Ford Fusion Sport. Offering EcoBoost® power in the form of a new V6 and all-wheel drive, this new sedan promises to satisfy the hopes of many performance enthusiasts. One aspect of this new vehicle that flew coolly under the radar, is the innovative new pothole mitigation system.

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What Went into the Creation of the Incredible 2016 Ford Mustang?

If you like your sports cars fast and fun, you're sure to flip your wig for ours, the 2016 Ford Mustang.

How can we at McMullen Ford be so certain? Find out for yourself by watching the following video, a review of the Mustang from Autotrader critic, Eric Lanford:

Climb just past the Mustang's base V6 engine and you'll arrive at its exceptional mid-level iteration, the EcoBoost. Available with your pick of either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, this turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder churns out a colossal 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.

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McMullen Ford Roots for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing!

This summer, Ford Chip Ganassi Racing will be entering four new Ford GTs in 24 Hours of Le Mans. This will be the 84th such 24-hour endurance race, held at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France.

The Ford GT made its debut at Le Mans over 50 years ago.

True, its first two years, 1964 and '65 were stumbling blocks. Ford Motor Company was brand new to the…

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Ford Highlighted in The X-Files Again

If you’re a fan of sci-fi or just enjoy high-velocity TV dramas, you were likely a fan of The X-Files. The show, which was the longest running sci-fi series in history, is making a comeback. Agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder—played by actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny respectively—will once again take viewers on a wild ride.

Yesterday marked the kickoff of the six-episode series. In it, Agent Scully will once again drive a Ford. The auto manufacturer has a long history with the show. In the original series the agents were most often seen driving Ford…

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Autotrader Sheds Light on All-New 2016 Ford Explorer

Excitement abounds here today at McMullen Ford. And, for darn good reason.

You see, we're all fired up about the release about our full-size SUV, the spanking-new 2016 Ford Explorer.

Also excited are the fine folks at Autotrader. Find out what they consider the Explorer's top five traits in the video review below:

New to the Explorer engine lineup this year is the fun, yet frugal EcoBoost iteration. Optional with the base, XLT and Limited trims, this turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder provides a potent 270 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque.

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Ford's Electrifying Investment

What would you do with $4.5 billion? Well, Ford Motor Company is going to increase its hybrid and electric vehicle output with an investment of that amount by 2020. What can consumers expect? A new version of the Ford Focus electric car, another 13 new plug-in hybrid, hybrid or electric models, and a focus on plug-in hybrids.

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The Ford F-150 Is the Best Fish in the Sea

If you do a job, you might as well do it right. And that requires having the right equipment. When fishing for tough muskies, veteran angler Conway Bowman uses the best fishing line out there, line that won't snap under pressure. So it makes sense that on land, Conway drives the class-leading, military-grade, aluminum-alloy-bodied Ford F-150, which boasts unparalleled towing and hauling ability.

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