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Ford’s long-anticipated hands-free driving system has finally been given a name: Ford BlueCruise. Previously known as Active Drive Assist, the feature is expected to go live in the third quarter of 2021 for both the all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and completely revamped 2021 Ford F-150.

This past Wednesday, Ford stated that the BlueCruise software can be activated via an over-the-air update and will cost $600 for a three-year subscription, in addition to the hardware costs that vary by vehicle.

The Jurassic Park Ford Explorer is one of the most beloved movie vehicles ever, and even faithful replicas have been known to sell for a pretty penny at not one, but two high-profile auctions. Now, in celebration of the film’s iconic SUV, popular shoe company Reebok is creating a pair of Jurassic Park Ford Explorer-themed sneakers.

The Ford Motor Company award acceptance committee has been pretty busy this year, but it made time to take on a few more honors earlier this week. Both the 2021 Ford F-Series and the 2021 Ford Ranger have earned a Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Best Resale Value Award, an honor which celebrates its 19th anniversary this year.

Having played an important role in Caroll Shelby’s 1965 International Championship win in 1965, Allen Grant is one of the greatest American racers in history.

Now, Ford, Shelby, and racing fans alike can score a piece of illustrious history, as Grant’s personal 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R is being raffled off for charity.

Earlier this month, the Ford Hall of Fans officially announced its 2021 class! Arizona Cardinals fan Kristi Brown, Las Vegas Raiders fan Wayne Mabry, and Cleveland Browns fan Ray Prisby, have all been officially selected for Ford’s prestigious hall, which recognizes NFL fans nationwide for their unique passion.

Keeping in tradition with the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, each of the three inductees received a celebratory knock at their door from Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ford Motor Company has produced millions of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) as part of its Project Apollo initiative. Additionally, the Blue Oval brand has donated 100 million face masks to at-risk communities across the nation.

Now, Ford has come up with another innovation: a clear face-mask that both protects against COVID-19 and benefits hearing impaired individuals. The company has received a patent-pending approval for it’s new clear N95 face mask, which is expected to become available later this spring.

In mid-2020, Ford Authority caught wind of what appeared to be an all-new off-road trim variant of the 2021 Ford Explorer. The model resurfaced once again last September, and then in October, Ford announced that the 2021 Explorer would be receiving two new trims for 2021: the King Ranch and the Timberline.

The new year is upon us, and while everyone else is busy vowing to lose weight or break bad habits, new drivers should focus on the here and now. Why not make some automotive-centric resolutions?

The start of 2021 marks a fresh start for many of us, and it could be a great time to focus on learning new information and skills that can help you with your daily life. Without further ado, here are three New Year’s resolutions every new driver should make right now!

When Ford first launched their self-driving vehicle system in Miami, Florida, the company knew that collaboration with the city and its people would be key. That’s why the Blue Oval brand has been working closely with Miami’s local officials and community to develop ways that these unique services can be integrated within existing transportation systems in order to provide the best overall value.

As the Ford Motor Company continues to dump resource after resource into the betterment of the local Detroit community, the Blue Oval brand has announced an innovative elective high school curriculum intended to make pursuit of legal education more accessible and welcoming to students of color.