Ford is giving Fiesta customers even more reasons to love their new car with an assortment of personalized options such as custom accessories, body kits, a Fiesta tattoo and graphics. With a car that’s comes guns blazing right from the box, adding more fire power to it’s deadly look and feel will have heads spinning and people wondering how they can be as cool as you!

Vehicle personalization is a booming trend, with the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) anticipating the automotive aftermarket and accessories business to generate more than $27 billion this year. That’s huge!

Ford Custom Accessories offers almost anything an owner would need to put a creative touch on Fiesta or give the car even more functionality. If an owner is looking to light up the interior, for example, there are several choices. An illuminated gear indicator shift knob comes with a digital gear display, while illuminated door sill plates add special effects with an LED Fiesta logo.

With so much to choose from it’s nice to have an expert at your disposal, that’s why Peter is a popular man around Capital Ford. Our accessories pro is here to help anytime you have any questions and can get you anything for any make and for any model. Check out some of Peter’s accessories articles. I’m not gonna lie, it’s impressive! Thinking of a Fiesta? Check out my little test drive we did on the lot here at Capital Ford during the SK unveiling of the Ford Fiesta!

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Rockin a 40″ TV isn’t easy in any car let alone a sub compact…. impressive!

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If you’d like to learn a little more about juvenile diabetes and the walk for the cure we’re supporting watch this great video below.

After watching that video if you’re in the giving spirit for such a great cause, we’ve made it easy. All you have to do is click support me right now.

We’re going to match any donations you send, dollar for dollar, no questions asked, up to $5,000. The support me button will take you to our donations page where you can always see our progress. It’s safe and 100% secure to donate.

With such great support and progress over the last few years at Capital Ford, we’re looking to really step it up this year and look forward to any support we can get!

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While we’ve always been a truck dealer there’s quite a buzz at Capital Ford amongst the staff waiting for the Fiesta to show up! It’s the perfect addition to our new Ford vehicle lineup!

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As soon as I noticed it was a shareable video, I knew it was a “must post” here on the Capital Tailgate! I hope you enjoy the Fiesta video… and if you’re an Idol junky, then BONUS! If you’re in love with the Fiesta like these idols, let us know in the comments and once those few weeks are crossed off the calendar we’ll be happy to set up a no obligation test drive so you can have some fun in the car that’s making so much noise!

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For such a convenient and easy-to-use feature, check an even simpler video explanation below.

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Lincoln has introduced its first hybrid – the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – a premium midsize car poised to be the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in North America. Do I have your attention? If so read on!Ford Motor Company – America’s largest domestic hybrid seller – is further broadening its aggressive electrification plan and second generation of hybrid technology with the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

Lincoln’s first-ever hybrid is expected to deliver at least 48 mpg in the city when it goes on sale at your exclusive Regina Ford Lincoln dealer, Capital Ford, this fall.

The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins Ford Motor Company’s growing lineup of hybrids, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid – 2010 North American Car of the Year and America’s most fuel-efficient sedan – plus the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Introduction of the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also complements Ford’s aggressive global electrification plan. Ford is introducing five new electrified vehicles by 2013. They include the Transit Connect Electric in late 2010, the Focus Electric in 2011, a next-generation hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2012, followed by another next-generation hybrid electric vehicle in 2013.

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor – the 2010 Lexus HS 250h – by 7 mpg. It also trumps the Lexus with room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid technology – the 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, named one of Ward’s 2010 “10 Best Engines.”

The system combines the best attributes of the gasoline engine and electric battery-driven motors to deliver optimal performance and fuel economy.

Industry-leading fuel economy comes without sacrificing power. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower. Plus, the pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 55 mph – compared with the Lexus HS 250h battery-only mode, which reaches just 29 mph.

More standard luxury

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid comes standard with features and technologies that are either not offered on the Lexus HS 250h or are available only at an extra cost. They include:

• SmartGauge with EcoGuide
• Lincoln SYNC®
• 10-Way Power Passenger Seat
• Power Driver Memory Seat Settings
• Heated and Cooled Front Seats
• Genuine Wood Trim
• Reverse Sensing System
• Keyless Entry Keypad
• Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler
• Personal Safety System™
• MyKey™
• Integrated Spotter Mirrors
• Acoustic Laminated Windshield
• Bridge of Weir leather seats

With all these great options and standard features combined with unbeatable fuel economy if you have any questions about the Lincoln let us know what you’re after and we’ll post all answers in the comments or simply contact us by clicking here!

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Ford’s backing it with incredible numbers, unbeatable fuel economy and a power train that built all by Ford. If you want some more information about SuperDuty just ask in the comments and we’ll wrangle up absolutely anything you’d like to know within a few hours. Like what you’re reading so far? Read on!

In Saskatchewan there’s some obvious candidates for this type of truck and it’s epic. If you’re a farmer and would like to know more about the towing or you work in the oil patch and want to know how well it will hold together as you dodge through ditches and down washed out roads the video below will be a good start for some info. The best way to get what you want is to ask for it in the comments and we’ll be happy to do all the digging for you, that’s what we’re here for.

There’s a bunch of these SuperDuty “webisodes” available and we’ll be bringing them to you over the next few months but please let us know what you’re interested in so we can make sure we get the right ones to you!

What a mean looking front end!

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The new diesel engine, available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty, is B20 compatible, which allows customers an additional fueling option that uses blends of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is a type of diesel fuel that is derived from renewable energy sources and feedstocks, such as vegetable oils and animal fats.

This additional fueling flexibility is important to a wide range of customers. Renewable, biodegradable fuels are especially vital in the agricultural segment, where biodiesel is often the preferred fuel.

In the US, government fleet customers and energy providers must comply with the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992, which mandates that a certain percentage of new vehicle purchases have alternative fuel capability. Additionally, certain US states and municipalities offer credits or incentives that encourage B20 use, making it an attractive alternative.

According to biodiesel.org, the 500 million gallons of fuel the U.S. biodiesel industry produced in 2007 offset nearly 12 million barrels of oil. The organization also reported that a recent study concluded that in 2007 alone, the biodiesel industry supported more than 21,000 jobs and added more than $4 billion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

New diesel engine’s extreme durability testing

During the Super Duty’s development, engineers put more than 10.3 million equivalent test miles on the new diesel engine, including extreme road and weather conditions. The new Power Stroke diesel is the most tested Power Stroke ever, incorporating the most rigorous engine tests found in Ford globally.

Customer data, including driving styles, road types and vehicle usage (towing and payload), also played a key role in developing the testing program that best replicated Super Duty use.

Components were tested in the laboratory with a regimen designed to exceed what even the most extreme-use customer might dish out. Engines literally ran continuously for hundreds of hours.

This strict testing work helped ensure the new engine is B20 compatible. Because biodiesel fuel varies in quality in the U.S. and Canada, durability testing cycles were run on multiple blends of the fuel to ensure the robustness of the system. Engine components that are not compatible with B20 will suffer premature wear or corrosion and will have a high potential for leaks if the sealing components are not compatible with biofuels.

Specific steps for B20 compatibility

To address the challenges presented by biodiesel, the engineering team performed a complete review of biodiesel fuel properties (history and lessons learned) and examined the effects on each system, subsystem and component of the engine and vehicle to determine how best to design and test each component. Ford’s multifaceted approach included extensive testing on the dynamometer, the vehicle and in the laboratory to ensure compatibility.

Customers who opt for the more environmentally friendly fuel can rest assured they will receive top performance. The new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine is rated at a significantly improved 735 ft.-lb. of torque at 1,600 rpm and 390 horsepower at 2,800 rpm.

This increased flexibility is an important component of the new engine.

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“Wow,” you say, hoping to dispel the tension between you and the law enforcement officials in the front seat. “This is a really nice police car.”

“We get that a lot,” says Officer O’Brien.

He tells you the all-new, purpose-built Ford Police Interceptor sedan exceeds the durability, safety, performance and fuel economy of the industry’s leading police car – the Ford Crown Victoria.

He adds that Ford, the police vehicle market leader for 15 years, specifically designed and engineered an all-new Police Interceptor to handle the rigors of police work, including industry-leading powertrain, safety and technology innovations.

“Nice,” you say, temporarily forgetting that you’re under arrest.

You learn that Ford will also add a second Police Interceptor to the lineup, a utility vehicle to provide customers a choice of the best vehicle to suit their needs. More details will be released in the third quarter of this year.

“Very cool,” you say, thinking everything’s going to be a-okay.

To develop the all-new Police Interceptor, Ford engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford’s Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, which provided input on key vehicle attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality.

“That was very thoughtful of them to do that,” you say.

“You don’t know the half of it, buddy,” O’Brien says as the car pulls up to the station.

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