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If you asked us at Belk Ford Inc. for a depiction of the ideal midsize sedan, it more than likely would look and feel a whole heck of a lot like ours, the 2017 Ford Fusion. The American automaker, in our estimation, scored a real slam-dunk with this one.

Might Ford's latest four-door be a good fit for you? Check the clip below -- a video review of the Fusion from the MotorWeek team -- to make that determination:

No doubt one of our favorite powertrains within the Fusion portfolio, the mid-level turbo 1.5-liter four-cylinder is truly a gem. Optional…

Does the term, “NFL player” bring up thoughts of peace, gentleness, calm breath and Zen-like tranquility? After you see this, it just might:

Here's how one former pro football player-turned-yogi practices #yoga with the help of the 2017 #Ford #Explorer. https://t.co/EkwMUCrTKw

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) August 2, 2016

Which was more impressive to you: the NFL-player turned yoga master, or the way that beautiful Ford Explorer maneuvered the rough terrain? Both wowed us!

It’s hard to believe it’s already August. Before you know it, we’ll be pulling out the warmer sweaters and packing up the patio furniture. Summer isn’t quite over yet, though. And what better way to spend the rest of it than driving one of these?

Nothing beats a pony ride by the beach. #MustangMonday ??: @JonathanReviews pic.twitter.com/QT0PfPZ5ra

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) July 25, 2016

At Belk Ford Inc., you’ll find a great selection of used Ford vehicles, as well as brand-new Ford inventory ready to test drive.

Might you have a midsize crossover in mind for your next vehicular purchase? Well, if so, we here at Belk Ford Inc. would be quick to match you up with ours, the 2016 Ford Edge.

Wondering why? Then, pair up with Autotrader pundit Jabari Jones in the clip below. His evaluation of the Edge is as follows:

Served up standard on every trim but the top-tier Sport is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Synced to a six-speed automatic gearbox, this four-banger is rated at a very respectable 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque.

And though front-wheel drive is…

Are you ready to meet one of the most remarkable rides on the roster her at Belk Ford Inc? Well, we certainly hope you are, as that is precisely what we've on tap for today's post.

And to which vehicle are we alluding? Why, none other than the 2016 Ford Mustang, that's what! Give the video below -- a review of the Mustang from Autotrader critic Jabari Jones -- a go to learn all about it:

We quite honestly cannot find fault with any one of the Mustang's three available engine types. Even the base iteration -- a 3…

Getting outside and commandeering an adventure is quite tricky without a solid, reliable form of transportation to keep you moving over even the most challenging of surfaces. That's why we're happy to welcome the 2017 Ford Expedition to our fleet here in Oxford and we know you'll find just as much satisfaction when you take its wheel for yourself.

 

A photo posted by Ford Motor Company (@ford) on Jun 24, 2016 at 9:09am PDT

The Ford Expedition keeps you moving at a steady and uninterrupted pace whether you're on a smooth highway or a rocky…

How far can a #Ford #FusionEnergi go on one tank and a charge? Farther than you might think… pic.twitter.com/NhD2VECIiS

— Ford Fusion (@FordFusion) May 31, 2016

In the state of Mississippi, hybrid cars account for less than 2 percent of all new car sales, so it is not surprising to find out the majority of drivers don't know what the average range of a plug-in hybrid is. In a recent online poll, most said the maximum range was a paltry 261 miles.

The 2017 Fusion Energi, which currently boasts the longest driving range of any plug-in hybrid…

Ford's new system takes wind tunnel testing on tour - https://t.co/K020WdSF5i pic.twitter.com/zvVNKaiyqD

— Gizmag (@gizmag) May 9, 2016

Does it drive you crazy when you hit highway speeds and all you can hear is wind? Many Oxford-area drivers say that cabin quietness is one of the major factors they consider when choosing a new car. Yet sometimes testing vehicles for noise in the wind tunnel is trickier than it sounds.

Ford's main aerodynamics laboratories are big enough to fill an entire office building, and because they are outfitted with all the latest in acoustic…

The #FarmToCar mission is simple: replace petroleum-based plastics with plant-based materials.https://t.co/ETS8NqtqxL

— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) May 10, 2016

Soy is versatile food, used as livestock forage, in soy milk for the lactose intolerant, in vegetarian meat substitutes, and enjoyed whole as "edamame." Can it also be used in cars?

Ford says yes!

Debbie Mielewski, Ford's Senior Technical Leader of Materials Sustainability, has been working since 2000 on making cabin materials for new Ford vehicles out of plants. "The initial foams smelled like rancid popcorn,"

Aluminum doesn't sound very strong, both in connotation and literally. Slam the door of a new Ford F-150 with aluminum body panels, and it just doesn't make that satisfyingly heavy "bang!"

When you're shopping for a truck, however, you don't care how something sounds -- you want to know how it performs.

The facts are, aluminum is just as durable as steel, if not more so, and lighter weight body panels means more muscle can be added in places that it really counts.

The 2017 Ford Super Duty series will be lighter than the previous generation, and…