John Bleakley Ford

There's been a buzz around the showroom here at John Bleakley Ford as we are all anticipating the arrival of the first mass-marketed electric car from Ford. Of course, we're talking about the 2013 Ford Focus Electric and thankfully for drivers in the Lithia Springs, Atlanta, and Alpharetta areas, we don't have to wait much longer.

When Ford looked to spice its lineup up, especially its SUV models, the American automaker developed and released the Ford Flex in 2009. Today, the Flex remains a unique and expressive SUV, but Ford wanted to improve and refine the head-turning vehicle. It did just that with the 2013 edition of the Flex.

Concept cars tend to be a little more abstract and imaginative, but this one idea from Ford is getting put into practice. The particularly stylish and unusual door arrangement on the Ford B-Max Concept will be exactly 'as-is' on new small MPV's and vans on sale in the coming years.

At the Geneva Motor Show, Ford's B-Max concept showed off it's sliding rear doors, along with no center pillar. This means when…

Want to know all about the new Ford Focus Electric and how it will save you money over years of owning one? The EV, coming to dealership lots like John Bleakley Ford at 870 Thornton Road, Lithia Springs, GA, is an update from previous Focus models, equipped with a powerful yet fuel efficient electric drivetrain.

According to the Detroit-based American auto maker, the Ford Focus Electric going to be low on the maintenance factor - meaning…

Ford will become the second major automaker to begin selling a purely electric vehicle in a mass-market. They will ship 2012 Focus Electric cars to dealerships later this year. It's a huge step for one of the largest American auto makers, and they feel it will pay off in the long run.

Ford's only direct competition, the Nissan Leaf, is available for $33,000 base, but federal and state tax breaks drop the…

• Ford engineers study the science of touch and movement (haptics) to design switches for new vehicles
• One single touch can convey quality and security for buyers
• All-new switches on the 2011 Ford Explorer will become the blueprint for the global Ford brand lineup

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2011 - The crisp click of a door lock or the precise feel of a window switch can make or break a customer's initial experience with a vehicle…

• The Ford Focus Electric will offer an innovative home charging station for customers that delivers several benefits for a convenient and simple experience. The unit was jointly developed with Leviton, a leading North American producer of electrical devices
• The charging station for the Ford Focus Electric can be easily installed, replaced or upgraded without the use of tools due to its innovative design and mounting bracket, making removal and replacement a simple unplug and plug…