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Join Us For The 14th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise August 24th - 25th

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Join Borgman Ford & The West Michigan Mustang Club At The Metro Cruise!

Calling all car fans:  Mark your calendars for Friday, August 24th - Saturday, August 25th and stop by Borgman Ford for the 14th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise! We'll be acting as the West Anchor for the cruise, just as we have in years past. The West Michigan Mustang Club will also be joining us this year and hosting a Mustang Show on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Stop by to check out some cool cars from yesteryear through present day, and see over 50 Years…
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Ford Selects Grand Rapids, MI For City Of Tomorrow Challenge

Ford and Grand Rapids Team Up Summer 2018 for the Ford Mobility Challenge - finding smart solutions to public transportation concerns

Borgman Ford Urges Grand Rapids & West Michigan Residents to Share Thoughts on Transportation

Borgman Ford has been serving the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community since 1960, and in that time we've had the unique pleasure of watching the city grow. In recent years, Grand Rapids has become a nationally-renowned destination for tourism, art, medicine, technology, and more. However, as more people flock here, the fastest-growing city in Michigan, issues with public transportation, traffic flow, parking, crosswalks, and other infrastructure have become more pronounced. The good news is, Ford is offering help.

We're happy to share that Grand…
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Ford Fund Awarding Ford Transit Vans to Deserving Non-Profit Disaster Relief Organizations

Ford Fund is awarding custom Ford Transit Commercial Vans to innovative non-profits

Borgman Ford Commercial works with many different businesses in West Michigan to provide, customize, and service their fleet of Ford Transit Vans, Transit Connects, and F-Series Trucks. While we don't see many disaster relief vehicles in this part of the country, there are places in the U.S. that need them all too frequently, especially going into Hurricane Season.

This latest article and video from the Official Ford Media Center tells more about the needs of non-profit disaster relief organizations and highlights the Ford Transit challenge the Ford Fund is running this summer. The most innovative disaster relief organizations…
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Ford Continues Relief Efforts in Houston, Texas Months After Hurricane Harvey



Late last summer, Borgman Ford asked all of our readers in West Michigan to keep those affected by Hurricane Harvey in their thoughts. It was shortly after a category-4 storm devastated Houston Texas and the surrounding communities, leaving many homeless and many more without basic necessities. Since that time, Ford has been working hard to support those communities in any way they can, and we're pleased to share some of the things they've been doing and the progress that's been made.

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Thornapple-Kellogg 2018 Ford Drive 4 UR School Event Photos

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Borgman Ford Thanking The Middleville Community For All Their Support

Borgman Ford would like to thank all of the people in the Middleville community, senior parents, friends, and family who made time to stop by on April 28th to test drive a new Ford. We had an excellent turnout for the event and could not have asked for better weather. Most of all, it was awesome to see the community come together and help give the Thornapple-Kellogg 2018 Senior Class a graduation night they won't soon forget! Click below to see photos from the event.

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Test Drive A New Ford & Support the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans!

 Help Borgman Raise $6,000 For The 2018 Thornapple Kellogg Senior Class

Borgman Ford has teamed up with the Thornapple Kellogg Senior Class to raise $6,000 for their graduation! Please join us at Thornapple Kellogg High School on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and take part in the Ford Drive 4 UR School event.

For every person who visits and goes for a test drive, Ford will donate $20 to the Trojan Senior Class of 2018. If enough people try out a New Ford, they will raise up to $6,000 for…
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Join Borgman at the Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Chef's Specialty!

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Help Borgman Support Healthy Living For Seniors in West Michigan

Borgman Ford is a proud supporter of Meals on Wheels Western Michigan, and this year we'd like to share a fun opportunity to go out, eat great food, and support seniors in our community. Please join us at the 4th-Annual Chef Specialty, held at the McKay Ballroom on May 17th, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. This year, Meals on Wheels is celebrating the warm weather with a garden theme, so don your favorite spring outfit! Read more about the event here.
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Five Fords You Have To See At The Grand Rapids Auto Show

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Visit DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids Through February 4th

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The 20th Annual Michigan International Auto Show is going on now at DeVos Place! Our staff was there at the beginning of the show chatting with local Ford fans about what's ahead, helping present a large sample from the 2018 - 2019 lineup. There were many New Ford vehicles on display, but we wanted to share a few that really stood out this year. Take a look at our list of New Ford Vehicles you don't want to miss during your…
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Check Out Ford Drive 4 UR School's Oversized Slot Car Track at Westfield WTC

Overhead photo of the oversized Ford slot car track at the Westfield World Trade Center, where participants helped raise $10,000 for New York City Public Schools.

Slot Car Racers Helped Raise $10,000 For New York City Public Schools

Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids would like to congratulate the Ford Drive 4 UR School program on their 10th anniversary! This program has given us the opportunity to help the Grandville Band Boosters year after year, with members of the community test driving New Ford Vehicles to raise up to $6,000.

To celebrate 10 years and helping schools raise over $30 million to date, Ford decided to go big...
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Ford Spreads Holiday Cheer In Puerto Rico By Investing $1.2M In Communities

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Happy Holidays from Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids!

Borgman Ford would like to wish all of our readers in Grand Rapids and West Michigan a very happy holiday with friends and family! In keeping with the spirit of the season, we'd like everyone to think of those less fortunate and consider some ways you could help.

That's exactly what Ford did in Puerto Rico recently, where many communities are still without power or…
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