Town East Ford News

Ford recently made an effort to give back to those less fortunate this holiday season by holding their 4th Annual Coat & Jacket Drive. This year, over 1,000 new and slightly used winter clothes, including scarves, hats, gloves and hats, were donated to the Salvation Army in the city of Detroit to help keep families warm throughout the winter.

The Ford Motor Company Fund was the backbone behind the brand's latest contributions. Focused solely on philanthropic efforts, the branch encouraged employees to make donations for the drive in order to help those in need. Once all the clothing was…

Ford has experienced its fair share of criticism over the years for its MyFord Touch infotainment system, and it seems that after much consideration, the automaker has finally decided to ditch the program and replace it with a brand-new system: SYNC 3. Slated to debut in 2016, the QNX-based program will present Ford owners with a high-quality, refined infotainment experience. With faster performance and an enhanced intuitive touchscreen, SYNC 3 is Ford's most innovative infotainment system to date.

Much more advanced than the current edition of MyFord Touch, SYNC 3 features seamless integration of AppLink and Siri Eyes-Free for…

The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the holiday season with their annual "Music of the Season" concert, scheduled to take place on Dec. 20 at Mesquite Arts Center. This year's presentation will be "A Dickens Christmas," which will include popular holiday songs and performances by actors from Mesquite Community Theatre. This seasonal event is a great winter outing for you and your family, and it's a wonderful way to spend part of the holidays.

Timeless classics such as 'O, Holy Night," "Good King Wenceslas," "A Rhapsody on Christmas Carols" and "Noel" are just a few of the holiday…

The 2014 SEMA Auto Show showcased a great variety of outstanding cars from some of the biggest names in the automotive world, but while attendees were enjoying the sights inside, there was a whole other party going on outdoors. Complete with incredible stunts and tricks, the star of this party was none other than the Ford Raptor.

Through a partnership with Vegas Off-Road Experience, a company that takes tourists off-roading, Ford created a makeshift course in a nearby parking lot outside of SEMA. They then let VORE have their own exhibition, which allowed certain spectators to ride shotgun in a…

Ken Block has become widely known around the automotive world for his insane, over-the-top gymkhana drift videos. Throughout most of the series, his heavily altered Ford Fiesta has been his car of choice, but for the seventh installment, he decided to get behind the wheel of a brand-new vehicle: a modded 1965 notchback Mustang! Block recently introduced the high-powered monster at this year's SEMA auto show, where it gained an overflow of attention for its shocking capabilities.

Boasting a mind-blowing 845 horsepower, Block's modified '65 Mustang is an absolute beast. Its 6.7L Ford V-8 engine is so…

Kick off your holiday celebrations early this year by attending Christmas in the Park 2014, scheduled to be held Dec. 4-6. Hosted at Westlake Park, this annual event is a perfect way for families to get into the Christmas spirit before the big day arrives and experience the joys the winter season has to offer. From roasting marshmallows to taking pictures with Santa, Christmas in the Park 2014 has it all. Open every day at 6 p.m. throughout the three-day run, this magical event is a seasonal favorite so try to make it out before it's too late…

Car aficionado Jay Leno recently released a brand-new episode of his "Jay Leno's Garage" video series, where he takes a closer look at one of the most popular cars in the 60s, the Woodie wagon. Complete with wood side paneling and a spacious cargo area, this iconic car was a huge part of surfing culture during the 1960s, but has since fell into obscurity. However, in Jay's latest video installment, he brings a 1937 Ford Woodie Restomod out of hiding with a little help from the car's builder, Scott Bonowski. And with its elegance, beauty and exceptional…

The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 has been officially named Truck of Texas by the Texas Auto Writer Association. Announced at TAWA's annual Truck Rodeo, the honorable award was given to the F-150 after it outperformed 74 trucks during initial testing. This year's win represents the ninth time one of Ford's F-Series trucks has been chosen for the prestigious accolade, proving the brand continues to produce high-quality vehicles year after year.

Ford's latest F-150 model earned top honors thanks to its new innovative features and components. The 2015 Ford F-150's fresh all-aluminum body makes its stronger…

Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather at the 14th Annual PumpkinFest on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This family friendly event has been a staple in the Mesquite community since 2000, celebrating autumn, and all of the wonderful seasonal sights and activities that come with it. Scheduled to be held at City Lake Park, this year's festival is going to be one of the biggest ones yet and include stunning entertainment for everyone to enjoy. And the best part is that entry into the festival is absolutely free, making it a…

Continuing their year-long celebration of the Mustang's 50th anniversary, Ford has decided to join forces with pop artist Burton Morris, through the Mustang Unites program, to create a one-of-a-kind art collection of the pony car. The stunning collaboration includes the production of 10 hand-painted and sculpted Mustang pony emblems in Morris' signature pop art style, as well as a series of additional works - available for a limited time.

To commemorate the Mustang's anniversary along with its global release this year, Morris' ten emblems each feature a different flag of one of the countries the pony car is available…