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Top FAQs About Leasing a Car

September 17th, 2021 by
A salesman is shaking hands with a person after a returned Ford Lease in Albany NY.

There’s no denying that leasing a vehicle is a popular choice among those shopping around for a new car. Perfect for drivers who don’t want to commit to a car for more than a few years and those who want to take advantage of all the latest features, leasing is a great choice for many….

Technology and Toughness Are Familiar Trademarks of Ford’s First All-Electric Truck

September 10th, 2021 by
A blue 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is shown driving through a city after leaving a Ford Lightning dealer in NY.

  Ford has pulled out all the stops to make history with its first all-electric F-150. Dedicated fans of the best-selling truck in America for over four decades are in for an exciting new chapter of Ford’s future of toughness. The all-new Ford F-150 Lightning will deliver capability, an abundance of technology, and power you…

The Ford F-150 Is Way More Than a Traditional Pickup Truck

September 10th, 2021 by
A blue 2019 Ford F-150 is shown from the side parked in a dirt field surrounded by forest.

Some vehicles lend themselves to stereotypes by virtue of their common use and typical buyer profile. Take the humble pickup truck: it has a history of providing rugged capability and mud-streaked off-roading adventure. Visit a used F-150 dealer and ask to test drive a truck, and you might expect your salesperson to ask what type…

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Ford’s Fantastic Field of Models Coming Your Way Soon

August 27th, 2021 by
A silver and a blue 2022 Ford Maverick are shown on a city street.

Innovation is what keeps a company going, no matter the field of business. This is especially so with automobiles, where innovations in efficiency, performance, and safety are constantly driving the industry. Any car company that thinks it can stand pat with its current crop of vehicles is sadly mistaken and will soon be overtaken by…

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The Ford Bronco vs the Jeep Wrangler: Ford Offers More Bang for Your Buck

August 20th, 2021 by
A grey 2021 Ford Bronco is shown on a shore in the mountains next to people going kayaking.

Finding the perfect NY Ford Bronco dealership is important because there are many different specs and packages to understand when buying a Ford Bronco. You don’t want to trust just any dealership with a purchase that’s this important. That’s why you need to visit a dealership like DePaula Ford, where you’ll get expert salespeople who…

My Generation: Finding the Right Used Ford Explorer for You

August 13th, 2021 by
One of the most popular Ford pre-owned cars, a white 2014 Ford Explorer, is shown driving down a muddy path.

The Explorer has served Ford well over the years. Introduced in 1991 as the company’s answer to the rising popularity of SUVs, the Explorer set a new standard in the category by delivering a family-friendly vehicle with an off-road pedigree. Along with the Jeep Cherokee and Chevy Blazer, the Explorer basically defined the SUV segment…

2022 Ford Maverick: A Funky New Face for an Old Nameplate

August 13th, 2021 by
A blue, a red, and a silver 2022 Ford Maverick are shown parked near a dirt path.

Long, long ago, the Maverick was once a Ford compact car that was eventually retired in favor of the Fairmont in 1978. Today that name is being resurrected for a compact more suited to the rugged meaning of the name – a one-of-a-kind hybrid pickup truck that measures a full 11 inches shorter than the…

The History and Future of the Ford F-150 Lightning

July 23rd, 2021 by
A blue 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is shown driving down a city street after leaving an electric car dealer in Albany.

Pickup trucks have been all of the rage for the past several decades. It all started in the 1990s when Americans began to get tired and bored with sedans, and they wanted to drive bigger and more powerful vehicles. Auto manufacturers were more than happy to oblige by designing trucks that could tow but were…

Taking a Closer Look at the Ford Explorer ST

July 16th, 2021 by
A white 2021 Ford Explorer is shown driving around a curve after leaving a Ford Explorer ST dealer.

The Explorer has been a staple of the Ford brand for many years; a lot of that has to do with its capabilities and rugged style. It was a popular SUV when it was first introduced, and it remains highly successful today. Of course, the 2021 model is quite different from the model’s humble beginnings….

Could Mazda Be America’s Most Underrated Brand?

July 9th, 2021 by
A red 2018 Mazda CX-5 is shown parked in a modern gallery.

For this writer, the “zoom zoom” campaign was the first I’d heard of Mazda. I was young, granted, but as a kid who prided themselves on knowing every make and model that drove by on the road, it was surprising that a now-100-year-old brand had escaped my notice. While their presence is surely more noticeable…

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