The 96th Annual Vancouver International Auto Show wrapped up on March 27. Ford featured its Lincoln Continental. Ford brings back this successful Continental with an emphasis on Luxury, with a capital L. This full size sedan has an interior that is described as a “personal sanctuary”. Which is probably a good idea, considering the prices […]
Corporate News
Congratulations Ford!
Have you ever heard of the Ethisphere Institute? I hadn’t either, until I read a recent blog post on Fordblog.ca by Ammar Khan. The Ethisphere Institute is “the Global Leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success”. You can read more about this […]
Buying Additional Warranties
Zarowny Motors offers customers additional warranties through Ford Canada, called Ford Protect. Because these are Ford Warranties, customers benefit with Genuine Ford Parts and Service. Coverage can also include 24 hr. roadside assistance. Ford Canada provides a suggested retail price for the warranties but leaves the final price up to each dealership. It would be […]
Buying a New Vehicle? Educate yourself on the contract fees and the fine print.
A standard sales agreement for a new vehicle has a few government and industry fees. These include: Tire Fee – a provincial recycling fee currently set at $4/tire AMVIC Fee – stands for Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council Fee currently set at $6.25 GST – Federal tax currently at 5% PPSA Fee – is Personal […]
F-150 Raptor
I saw this post on the Ford Canada Blog and thought it was a cool truck. Ford is running it in the Desert Off-Road Racing series in the US. Here, in NE Alberta we don’t have the desert but we do have a number of Mud Bog competitions. I wonder how this F-150 Raptor would do? Here is the article by […]
Jingle Bells?
This was a recent post to Ford’s blog by Ammar Khan. The chimes and beeps made by your Ford aren’t random. In fact, there is a huge body of research and science that goes into the frequency, tonality, volume, and cadence of each. There is an entire group within the company that operates under the […]
What? A Ford Truck Camper
This is so cool. LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM TRUCK CAMPERS DESIGNED FOR THE NEW ALUMINUM BODIED F-150s! “The all-new FORD branded, aluminum constructed truck campers from LIVIN LITE RV are designed with FORD enthusiasts in mind. Featuring numerous design cues taken directly from the new aluminum bodied F150, these unique lightweight truck campers are the perfect choice for FORD […]
2016 Canadian International Car Show
February 12-21, 2016 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre The largest auto show in Canada is back with some of the most exciting cars of the year. The annual event showcases more than 1000 new cars, trucks, SUVs, luxury vehicles, motorcycles and more. Scout out future purchases, check out the latest technologies and browse more […]
The Secret is Out
I saw this posted November 12 on autopshere.ca and thought I’d share it. The article is by Jack Kazmierski. Ford’s restructured service parts warranty stands head-and-shoulders above the status quo. Have you heard about it? Last year, Ford of Canada announced the launch of a new 24 months / unlimited km warranty on genuine Ford […]
Giving Thanks on Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is not about a day off work, it is a day that we should all take pause and reflect on how our lives have changed course and benefited from the sacrifices of men and women serving our country. These brave souls stepped up and bore unimaginable hardships to preserve our freedom. I think we sometimes operate […]