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Soon, the Fiesta ST will need a larger trophy room. In less than a year since its debut, this hot little hatchback has earned 22 highly coveted industry awards, including a recent 2014 Automobile Magazine All-Star title.

From performance to style and value, there is no other car quite like the Ford Fiesta ST, which offers a fun-to-drive personality, full suite of high-tech features and surprisingly competitive price for the whole package. To date, it's the most awarded performance subcompact that Ford has released, and with a recent honor from Automobile Magazine, it might just be the most awarded…

Starting this spring, the 2014 Ford EcoBoost Challenge will tour through 12 U.S. cities, including Dallas, Texas! The fun and free event gives locals a chance to receive professional driving instruction behind the wheel of Ford's hot Fiesta ST hatchback. Plus, attendees will get to test drive several of Ford's EcoBoost-equipped models on exciting closed-course tracks!

Along with this, hybrid fans can drive the Ford C-MAX back to back with its competitors in a comparison test like no other! And the EcoBoost courses will also offer participants the opportunity to test drive vehicles from competing manufacturers, just…

If you're tired of going to the same old places and would like to break up your weekend routine, try out one of these fun events and activities. Whether you're an art, food or music lover, Town East Ford has got some great suggestions for you! From a Cher concert to a rum tasting tour, there are lots of fun things to do near the Dallas area.

Dallas' First Walking Food Tour

#1 TripAdvisor Activity in Dallas

Whether you have friends in from out of town, or want to discover some great new restaurants yourself, a food tour…

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Yes, 700 is a massive number, and recently Ford Motor Company reached this milestone when opening up yet another Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center. The widespread success of these facilities is largely a result of tailoring the centers specifically for those with busy lifestyles. In fact, if you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can stop by Town East Ford's Quick Lane for fast, hassle-free service without an appointment!

Quick Lane has experienced rapid growth all across the nation, and for good reason. It allows car owners to have their vehicles worked on by trusted dealership…

Mustangs and pinball machines are both American pop-culture icons, and now they've converged in a new series of games created by a Chicago-based company called Stern Pinball. The machines, which were recently revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, pay tribute to "50 years of Mustang," as well as the debut of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang.

Stern's new pinball machines showcase images of Mustangs from the past five decades, including a more action-packed, premium-edition version that focuses on the Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 429. The new games blend classic pinball features with new technologies to give the…

The future of tough lies in the all-new 2015 Ford F-150, which is scheduled to debut later this year. Entering its 13th generation, the truck sees some major changes, the most significant of which is the introduction of an aluminum-alloy body. It replaces the previous steel structure and brings with it myriad improvements in a number of areas - from fuel economy to tow capacity and much more.

The new military-grade shell not only offers proven strength, but also enhancements that will change the face of the automotive industry, especially in the commercial and work-truck segments. Using an aluminum-intensive structure that…

At Town East Ford, we believe in giving back to our community, so when Agape Home Healthcare reached out to ask if we would participate in their toy drive, we jumped at the chance! A truck was set up in our showroom and employees began dropping off toys until we more than filled up the truck bed.

On Dec. 14, we took a load of toys worth over $2,400 to Agape, which were then delivered to the Santa Cop Toy Drive in Mesquite. The Santa Cop program has helped children in need for nearly 40 years, and we were…

With the winter Olympics just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to find some interesting facts about the Games. From the brainy and zany to the unbelievable, here's a list of fascinating facts that you can share with your friends!

In the Buff

In ancient Greece, most athletes (all of whom were male) competed in the nude. They could also elect to wear a small leather kynodesme, which was similar to a modern-day thong. As such, no married women were allowed to be spectators during the Olympics on penalty of death, though single women could enjoy…

Instead of purchasing an extended warranty from a third party company, choose one with a long history in the business and a solid track record. MPP has been serving drivers since 1979 and provides numerous extended warranty services and other automotive protection plans.

You can choose from one of three levels of Pre-Owned Vehicle Coverage. The Bronze level of service covers the three major repair categories: Engine, Transmission/Transaxle and Front/Rear Wheel Drive. The Silver level of service covers all of the systems under the Bronze plan and adds five additional systems including: Steering, Brake System, Electrical, Factory Installed…

Holiday cheer has spread throughout Mesquite! If you're looking for some fun and festive events to attend with your loved ones, there's plenty to do and we've laid out a few suggestions for you!

Santa at Town East Mall
Santa is making a list and checking it twice, so make sure you get your kids over to see him this December at the Town East Mall. Don't miss out on the fun - Santa and his elves will only be in town for a short while. Now through Dec. 24, the mall is hosting no-charge visits with…