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Driver assistance tools are now essential and more commonplace than ever, and for a good reason. They make your overall Fort Wayne driving experience better, encourage more alert drivers, and play a key role in preventing accidents when you find yourself in a sticky situation. At the top of the list of the driver assistance technology is the Ford Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), which comes with the following features for its performance:

• BLIS Trailer Coverage - BLIS utilizes hidden radars in the taillights which detect any vehicle entering your blind spot. 

The Ford SYNC 3 infotainment supplier is a real game changer and will get you excited about the commute to work. Not only is it stylish and innovative, but it is also packed with technological features that will completely change the way you look at your car. If you are intrigued, come see us today at Bob Thomas Ford West to get set up with an exciting test drive.

The Ford SYNC 3 has features such as SYNC Connect technology and it even has its own Wi-Fi hotspot so you can surf the internet without using all of your data…

Are you searching for a full-size SUV for you and yours? Well, if so, we here at Bob Thomas Ford West would be quick to pair you up with ours, the 2017 Explorer.

Why, though?

Receive the requisite context from the car critics at MotorWeek; their assessment of the Explorer is available in the clip below:

Superbly equipped, we have nothing but love for the Explorer's beautiful Base trim.

Standard amenities on this iteration include 18-inch wheels, a rearview camera, a 60/40-split second-row seat, a 50/50-split third-row seat, an eight-way power driver seat, a 4.2-inch display…

If ever there were a midsize sedan that could leave us here at Bob Thomas Ford West flat-out floored, our esteemed American automaker's latest -- the 2017 Fusion -- would have to be it.

Wondering what makes it so?

Then, check the clip below. Here with more on all things Fusion is AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai:

Arguably our favorite engine across the Fusion lineup, its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is an absolute delight.

Optional on the SE trim -- and standard with the Titanium and Platinum -- the engine pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission to produce a potent 240 ...

getting the right ride for your wants and needs is important and, if you're on the lookout for your next vehicle, we have no doubt that something from our favorite American automaker will do the trick, In the video below, a woman named Lisa Arnesan talks about how much she loves her 2017 Ford Fusion SE and how it fits perfectly into her life thanks to the spacious cabin that easily fits her two tall sons, the convenience of the rotary gear shift, the comfort of dual zone climate control, and much more.

Are you seeking a hot hatchback for your next vehicular purchase? Well, if so, we here at Bob Thomas Ford West feel you're bound to match up rather nicely with ours, the 2017 Focus RS.

And what, exactly, makes us say that?

The clip below should help spell it out. Tag along with AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika to learn of the Focus RS's choicest qualities:

Tremendously appointed, the sole trim of the Focus RS definitely doesn't disappoint.

Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, summer tires, performance brakes, adjustable suspension settings, automatic xenon ...

On the hunt for a compact crossover for you and yours? Searching for suggestions?

Well, if so, we here at Bob Thomas Ford West would be quick to point you in the direction of our small-SUV standout, the 2017 Ford Escape.

And we think you'll understand exactly why we would after watching the following clip, an evaluation of the Escape from Cars.com commentator Joe Bruzek. Have at it right here:

Scale the Escape trim totem pole to its peak and it's there you'll be met by the incredible Titanium iteration.

Standard features on this model include…

If the midsize sedan segment has been calling your name, please allow your buds at Bob Thomas Ford West to throw you a bone:

Try ours -- the recently refreshed 2017 Ford Fusion -- on for size. It very likely could be the one to fit you and your vehicular needs like a glove.

And so, with that in mind, we encourage you to check the clip below. Our friends over at MotorWeek are here today to spell out some of the Fusion's finer details:

A fresh addition to the Fusion catalog, the range-topping V6 Sport model is a mean machine…

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

Drivers in Fort Wayne are in a unique position. Your daily commute may be very short, and made predominantly of tightly-packed big-city driving. Yet, head out into Indiana at large, and you are immediately transported into a sprawling rural landscape.

The Ford Fusion Energi is designed with drivers like you in mind.

Plug it in to a standard household outlet with the 120-volt convenience cable, and let it charge overnight. In the…

The 2017 Ford Fusion may be Ford's most advanced sedan ever, with 20 available semi-autonomous features including stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, a 325-horsepower V6 Sport model, and inspired new styling.

Amid all that, the humble cup holders have little chance of finding the spotlight... but they may be Ford's most advanced cup holders yet.

Hold on to your cup! Even the cupholders were redesigned for the new 2017 #Ford #Fusion. https://t.co/LKCdXg8yj1 pic.twitter.com/FKKdCOQyM1

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 29, 2016

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• 79 percent of