Easy and Portable Snacks For Your Next Road Trip

JACKSON, Mich - In the final weeks of summer, families are squeezing in their last minute road trips and vacations before the kids head back to school. If you've read our Tips for a Successful Summer Road Trip blog, you'll see that one of the key elements to having a great trip is packing Easy and Portable Snacks for your passengers. We have some simple and healthy ideas from every food group that you can toss into the cooler and keep your everyone's bellies happy as you head out on your final adventure of the summer!

Fruits and Veggies: Grab-and-go fruits and veggies like apples, bananas, peaches and baby carrots are super easy to take on the road. If you're up for a little prep work, chop up melon, celery, peppers or whatever your favorite fruit and veggies may be and throw them into plastic baggies. Pack some hummus and peanut butter for dipping!

Protein Fix: Have the kids fill up with a healthy source of protein by packing trail mix, hard boiled eggs, a nut butter, turkey or ham sandwich on whole wheat bread or tortillas, or even a high protein granola bar.

Dairy Grab-and-Gos: String cheese, yogurt and individually packaged milks are great options to get your daily dose of calcium!

Packaged Snacks: Lastly, any pre-packaged snacks like crackers, cereal, granola bars, pretzels, dried fruit, applesauce etc. are super easy and healthy choices to take with you on the road.

Along with packing your Easy and Portable Snacks For Your Next Road Trip, be sure to visit the Seymour Ford Lincoln Service Center  and we will gladly get your vehicle ready to hit the open road! Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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The Ford Early Bird Offer at Seymour Ford Lincoln in Jackson, MI

JACKSON, Mich - We are excited to announce that The Ford Early Bird Offer at Seymour Ford Lincoln in Jackson, MI is back until September 30th! If you are ready to get out of your current lease and into a brand-new 2014 or 2015 Ford vehicle, this offer is for you! Is your vehicle lease scheduled to end between October 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014? If so, you will have the opportunity to terminate your lease early with up to 3 remaining payments waived!

Eligible customers will save hundred of dollars by getting rid of remaining payments and will have the chance to drive away in a brand-new Ford vehicle! To see if your vehicle qualifies for the Ford Early Bird Offer at Seymour Ford Lincoln in Jackson, MI, fill out the form provided here. If you have any questions or need more information about Ford's "3-Month" Early Bird Exception at Seymour Ford Lincoln, feel free to give us a call at (517) 787-9500. 

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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All-New Ford F-150 Welcomes Two New Engines to Four-Engine Lineup

JACKSON, Mich - From hauling tools to towing trailers, Ford is providing their F-150 customers with choices that will meet any of their needs. The most capable and efficient F-150 to date has welcomed two new engines to its four-engine lineup. These two impressive V6 engines, the 2.7-liter turbocharged EcoBoost and normally aspirated 3.5-liter Ti-VCT, are raising the bar for light-duty pickup truck performance. 

The twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 is a high-output engine with a brand new design that encompasses power and performance within one smart package. The engine is made from an extremely light, yet durable compacted graphite iron cylinder block and contains the fuel saving, Auto Start-Stop technology. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost produces 325 horsepower and has an improved power-to-weight ratio with 375 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine has a maximum payload of 2,250 pounds and a maximum tow rate of 8,500 pounds, making it the perfect engine choice for customers looking for mid-range capabilities.

The 3.5-liter V6 has been finely tuned for responsive power and durability. With vehicle weight savings, this engine offers a 5 percent improvement in power-to-weight ratio, better fuel efficiency and performance over the larger 3.7-liter V6 in the 2014 F-150. The 3.5-liter V6 produces 283 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque as well as has a maximum payload of 1,910 pounds and tow rate of 7,600. For a V6 light-duty pickup truck, these capabilities are unsurpassable. 

Offered alongside the new V6 engines are the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and the 5.0-liter V8 with Ti-VCT. Ford Motor Company understands that welcoming two new engines to the all-new F-150 lineup allots for a more comprehensive, capable and efficient range of engine choices that will each be able to meet the needs of all Ford truck customers. 

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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Ford Announces Aggressive Product Acceleration in Middle East and Africa

JACKSON, Mich - Ford Motor Company is ready to hit the ground running at full force with their latest business unit, the Middle East and Africa. A few days ago, Ford announced their aggressive product acceleration in Middle East and Africa, and their plans to roll out new products to target other growth opportunities within small, mid-size and large vehicle segments. 

Ford plans to launch roughly 25 new vehicles by 2016 in the Middle East and Africa and guaranteed that several other additional vehicles from its global portfolio will also make their way over in the near term -including one of the most infamous of Ford vehicles, the Ford Mustang. Ford Motor Company has recognized the diversity within the market and with help of the One Ford plan, they will be able to offer vehicles and technology to the customers who seek value, quality, efficiency, safety and smart design. According to Ford Middle East and Africa President, Jim Benintende, the car market is projected to grow 40 percent by the end of the decade to 5.5 million vehicles. With the One Ford plan, Middle East and Africa will be able to participate in this massive growth. 

Ford's aggressive product acceleration in the Middle East and Africa will bring a whole new lineup of advanced technologies including EcoBoost engines, SYNC in-car connectivity, inflatable rear seat belts and plenty of other driver assist technologies. As we mentioned before, there will also be much anticipation for the all-new Ford Mustang to make its way over to the Middle East and Africa next year. The Ford line-up in South Africa alone will expand greatly over the next two years when 17 vehicles are launched and refreshed. This will include the new Ford Focus, Fusion, Ranger XL-Plus, Transit and Mustang. 

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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Detroit Lions & Ford Bring Awareness to Detroit's "Meet Up & Eat Up" Program

JACKSON, Mich - Today marks the first day of a historical partnership as the Detroit Lions and Ford work together to bring awareness to Detroit's "Meet Up & Eat Up" program. The two organizations will combine their efforts to revitalize Detroit, put an end to food insecurity and educate the community about nutrition. The involvement of these two organizations will bring the "Meet Up & Eat Up" program resources and assets from the Ford Mobile Food Pantry and the Lions Living for the City programs. 

As the Detroit Lions & Ford work together to bring awareness to Detroit's "Meet Up & Eat Up" program, they are each able to expand their outreach within the local community. Ford and the Detroit Lions are both deeply rooted within the community and committed to developing a brighter future for customers and fans. The partnership will benefit both of the organizations and will be a helpful tool to increase awareness and knowledge of health and wellness throughout Southeastern Michigan. Ford Motor Company and the Detroit Lions will be attending eight "Meet Up & Eat Up" sites throughout the rest of the summer season. Attendees will also enjoy the company of the Lions mascot, Roary, Detroit Lions players and alumni and Play 60 activities led by Playworks Detroit.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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Ford Launches $1 Million Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship Program

JACKSON, Mich - In light of many years of exceptional leadership and dedication to Ford Motor Company as CEO, Ford will launch a $1 Million Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship Program. Ford will run the program for 10 years starting the spring of 2015 and during that time they will distribute $10,000 scholarships to 10 outstanding sophomore or junior engineering students each year. Funding has been provided by both Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company Fund, who have each given $500,000 to the scholarship program.

In order for a student to obtain an Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship, they should not only demonstrate fantastic engineering abilities in the classroom, but exemplify the traits of someone who will guide the next generation of leaders within the automobile industry. Alan Mulally has both an engineering background and a data-driven decision making mindset, which is what helped to set the bar of outstanding leadership at Ford Motor Company.  

The Alan Mulally scholarship program will be managed by the Ford Fund as apart of its "Ford Blue Oval Scholars" initiative. Students who have been granted a scholarship will be connected with Ford's corporate science, technology, engineering and math strategic (STEM) initiative. With these scholarships, Ford education efforts are further supported and will help to develop a new generation of leaders within the STEM fields.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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Ford F-150 Tops List for American-Made Vehicles

JACKSON, Mich - The Ford F-150 Tops the List for American-Made Vehicles on Cars.com's ninth annual American-Made Index, which looks for vehicles built and bought in the United States, made with more than 75% American parts. This index is based on two key factors that can actually be found on the window sticker of any new vehicle: final assembly point and the vehicle's domestic-parts content. These labels show the percentage of U.S and Canadian parts -which by congressional mandate, the American Automobile Labeling Act includes Canada within the same "domestic" pool. Along with showing the area of where the car was built, the vehicle's label will also tell you where the engine and transmission were produced. 

It should come at no surprise that the Ford F-150 Tops the List for American-Made Vehicles, not only because of its contents, but also because of the number of F-Series trucks that Ford sells each year. With a high demand comes a busy work week for the Ford factories in Dearborn, Michigan and Claycomo, Missouri. These two Ford factories, where numerous employees split three working shifts for a total of 120 hours a week, are said to produce roughly 60 trucks in just one hour. As these Ford employees work diligently to production enough of the F-Series model to meet the high customer demand, it only makes sense to have the truck's parts made domestically. 

Learn more about the American-made Ford F-150 by visiting us at Seymour Ford Lincoln today! We are located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500. 

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Ford China Vehicle Sales Exceed the Half-Million Mark

JACKSON, Mich - The first-half of the year has gone immensely well for Ford China. Vehicle Sales have exceeded the half-million mark with 549,256 vehicles sold since the start of 2014. This is a 35 percent increase in sales compared to this time last year, which totalled 407,474 vehicles sold. Such a significant increase in sales has proven the success of the China growth plan. Ford China has worked diligently to grow their sales network, increase capacity and hire exceptional employees to deliver the high quality, safety, fuel efficiency and smart technologies that China customers are constantly searching for.

The Ford Focus, Ford Kuga, Ford Mondeo and the Ford EcoSport have continued to be hot commodities for the last six months; June sales alone increased 17 percent with 87,783 vehicles sold! The Ford Focus nameplate led CAF, Ford's passenger car joint venture, sales for the first half of the year with 201,464 vehicles sold, 33,614 of those were sold during the month of June. The Ford Mondeo sold 59,726 vehicles the first half; a 124 percent increase from the first half of 2013. The Kuga and EcoSport SUVs each increased their sales by selling 66,225 and 33,403 units; up 78 and 103 percent from this time last year.

Ford China Vehicle Sales Exceeding the Half-Million Mark is one of several factors that will contribute to the success that lies ahead. Last month, Ford opened its US $350 million transmission plant in Chongqing -the first transmission plant in the Asia Pacific region. The CAFTP, Changan Ford Transmission Plant, will produce roughly 400,000 units a year to meet the growing demand from Chinese consumers. 

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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Celebrating the 4th of July Around Jackson

JACKSON, Mich - Are you Celebrating the 4th of July Around Jackson? If so, you are in for a huge treat because there are so many awesome Independence Day festivities going on around town! One of our favorite parts of this holiday weekend? All of the outstanding firework shows! There are several different firework displays taking place this weekend, check out the list below and start making your weekend plans:

Friday, July 3rd:

• Albion Fireworks: Superior Street Bridge over the Kalamazoo River at dusk.

• Cascades - Jackson Fireworks: Cascade Falls Park located at 1400 S. Brown Street. Festivities will begin at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show will start at dusk. Admission to the falls is $6 per person, children 10 and younger are free.

• Hillsdale Fireworks: Hillsdale County Fairgrounds located at 115 S. Broad Street, at dusk. The Great American Parade will be going through downtown at 6 p.m.

• Manchester Fireworks: Carr Park located at 600 W. Main Street, at dusk.

• Pleasant Lake: Pleasant Lake Campground located at 4401 Styles Road, at dusk.

• Wolf Lake: Camp Teetonkah located at 3710 Burkhart Road, at dusk.

Saturday, July 4th:

• Brooklyn Fireworks: Columbia Middle School located at 321 School Road, at dusk. There will also be a downtown Brooklyn Fourth of July parade at 10 AM.

• Devils Lake Fireworks: From the Sand Bar on Devils Lake Highway at dusk.

• Eaton Rapids: Howe Field located at 200 S Main St, at 10:15 p.m.

• Hanover-Horton: Perrine Park at dusk. There will also be a Fourth of July Celebration all day starting at 7 AM with a pancake breakfast, followed by a parade at 11 AM. Visit hh4thofjuly.com  for the full schedule.

• Mason: Ingham County Fairgrounds located at 700 E. Ash Street, at dusk.

• Somerset Township: McCourtie Park located at 12715 East Chicago Road, at dusk.

• Wolf Lake: Camp Teetonkah located at 3710 Burkhart Road, at dusk.

Do you know something we don't about Celebrating the 4th of July Around Jackson? Fill us in on other fun events by commenting in the box below! Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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