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Special edition Mustangs don't get much better than Ford's all-new Apollo Edition pony car. Paying homage to space aviation, the unique Mustang was created and auctioned off to benefit Experimental Aircraft Association youth programs. Donning decals and a color scheme that resembles the design architecture of NASA's Apollo program, the fastback is an attractive vehicle fit for a modern day adventure.

Using a 2015 Mustang GT, Ford's team of highly-skilled engineers created the Apollo Edition Mustang. To give it a look that directly connects the pony to NASA's Apollo program, the design team coated the…

The all-new 2016 Ford Focus RS will have car enthusiasts reaching for their wallets when it lands in the U.S. during the first half of 2016. The hot hatch, which debuted at the New York Auto Show this year, is stylish, athletic and now confirmed to produce a generous 345 horsepower - an output that will have hatchback fans lining up at Town East Ford to take it for a spin when it arrives next spring.

Backed by a brand-new 2.3L EcoBoost engine that shares structural similarities to the four-cylinder engine in the latest Ford Mustang, the incoming Focus…

The MarketPlace Mesquite is a widely known farmers market located in the heart of Mesquite, Texas. Every second Saturday of the month from now until October, the market is open to the public, offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as handcrafted goods. If you're looking to purchase home-grown produce and support local farmers, the MarketPlace Mesquite is a great place to shop. There are a wealth of great products available each month and new specially made items for sale.

When you shop local, you're always guaranteed to get top-notch products. At the MarketPlace Mesquite, you'll…

The latest installment of the popular video game "Halo" is being released for Xbox One on Oct. 27, and in an effort to promote the launch, Ford has built a special version of the F-150 named Halo Sandcat. The standout full-size truck, inspired by Halo's United Nations Space Command vehicle in the new game, "Halo 5: Guardian," is set to make appearances at multiple events prior to the release of the game this fall.

Codenamed M552, the Halo Sandcat looks like it integrated right into the "Halo" series. It features a green, military-style body wrap and several notable modifications…

In today's automotive industry, 3D printers are rapidly becoming go-to options for creating parts quickly and efficiently. Ford is a company that has been utilizing 3D printers for decades, and more recently, they've begun to use 3D-printed parts on their race cars. The Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Daytona Prototype car was equipped with a 3D-prtined intake manifold when it won the 24 Hours of Daytona this past January. This latest achievement speaks volumes of 3D printing and its improvements over the years.

Ford first began using 3D printing in 1988 when they bought the third 3D…

It's time to put on your favorite cowboy hat and cowboy boots, because the legendary Mesquite Championship Rodeo is back for another season of thrilling entertainment! Held every Friday and Saturday night from June 5 through August 29, Mesquite’s signature rodeo will deliver a high-energy, family-friendly show at the Mesquite Arena. Featuring bull riding, steer wrestling and many more exciting attractions, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo is the one and only rodeo event you should attend this summer!

For an authentic Texas experience, come out and see the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. Now in its 58th year, this popular rodeo…

The 2016 Ford Mustang is set to make its debut on the market later this year with a variety of brand-new features and available standout packages. In an effort to pay tribute to the pony car's heritage, Ford has decided to bring back a few components from the car’s past, as well as the previously popular Pony Package and California Special Package, which will be offered on select models in the lineup.

For years, fans have been asking for the return of hood-integrated turn signals on the Mustang, and for 2016, they will finally get their wish. The…

The Center of Automotive Management recently held their 10th Annual AutomotiveINNOVATIONS awards, where Ford was named the "Most Innovative Volume Brand 2015." As a company that constantly pushes the envelope and breaks the mold, Ford was honored for their advanced safety features and semi-autonomous technologies featured across their lineup.

More than 1,220 innovations were reviewed before the Center of Automotive Management chose their top picks. Ford took home awards for their automatic braking technology, Active City Stop, and Active Park Assist, which helps drivers properly parallel park. Additionally, the Ford Focus won in its individual class and the company…

Town East Ford is a proud supporter of the North Texas Food Bank, and in an effort to help out those in need, we are holding our Fill-A-Ford event throughout the month of May benefiting the food bank. From May 6 through May 30, we are encouraging locals to stop in and donate non-perishable items, which we will deliver to the North Texas Food Back in the beginning of June. This is an opportunity to give back to those less fortunate and we hope our customers and community members will assist us in our efforts.

The North Texas Food Bank…

Ford recently celebrated Take Your Child to Work Day in the most incredible way possible: they built a 12-foot-tall Hot Wheels track loop, setting a world record. A fun, unique way to get kids interested in science and engineering, Ford got the idea for the project from employee Matt West and his son Blade, who have become known for building Hot Wheels track loops at their home.

When West, a Ford technician, began teaching his six-year-old son physics at home by building Hot Wheels track loops, he had no idea that someday one of his creative loops would help Ford…