Borgman Ford Mazda Wishes Everyone A Happy Holiday!

HappyHolidays2018From our family to yours, we wish everyone in West Michigan a very happy holiday hope everyone travels safely. We'd also like to remind everyone that we will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25th) and resuming normal hours on the 26th with the Final Days of our Redcoat Tradition Holiday Sale!
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Apparently, a Christmas Tree Will Fit in the Passenger Seat of a Ford Focus

FordFocusRS_SnowDrift_800x425While we're busy spreading holiday cheer at Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, unfortunately, there are folks out there having trouble getting into the spirit of the season. Recently, a surveillance video caught a real-life Grinch in North Carolina stealing a Christmas tree from the front lawn of a veterinary clinic. He then hastily stuffs it into his Ford Focus, drives off into the night, and at the time of this writing is still at large.

It's sad that someone would actually do this, but it's also good to know that if you're driving a Ford Focus…
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Ford Cites Backseat Driving and Road Rage As Two Behaviors That Make The Naughty List

OverTheEdge_800x425Borgman Ford would like to wish everyone in Grand Rapids and West Michigan a very happy holiday, and that they arrive at their destinations safely this season. With many, many people traveling to see relatives or out doing some last-minute shopping, slick weather conditions and urgency can combine to make people feel a little less than jolly. With tensions higher than normal, some of us might succumb to getting angry with other motorists, or passengers speaking ...abruptly with their drivers.

In a recent study, Ford found that these two things are the biggest contributors to added stress while driving. If…
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Celebrate Borgman's Redcoat Traditions With Us This Holiday Season!

12_2018_BorgSale_960x520If you have a new vehicle on your holiday shopping list and you're looking for a great deal and excellent service, visit Borgman Ford Mazda at 28th & Ivanrest in Grand Rapids, MI. This month we're celebrating our mission of Value • Service • Price during our Redcoat Tradition Holiday Sale. Come and save with best prices of 2018 across our lineup, with even bigger savings on hand-picked inventory.

Borgman has been offering Fair & Square deals since 1960 and was founded on the assertion that car dealers could be successful without sacrificing their integrity. All these later, we've never dreamed…
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2019 Ford Ranger: The Most Fuel-Efficient Midsize Truck in America

2019RangerEPA-MPG1_800x425While we patiently wait for the All-New 2019 Ford Ranger to arrive at the Borgman Ford Showroom in Grand Rapids, MI, we're pleased to share some exciting news. The EPA fuel estimates are in for next year, and the New Ranger is the most fuel-efficient gas-powered mid-size pickup in America.

This recent article from the Official Ford Media Center explains more about how the Ford Ranger accomplished these efficiency numbers without compromising on power, capability, or "Built Ford Tough" quality. Take a look in these excerpts below:
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U.S. News & World Report Awards Mazda "Best Car Brand" for the Fourth Consecutive Year

2019MazdaLineup_800x425Borgman Mazda is pleased to share with West Michigan Mazda fans this exciting bit of news. U.S. News & World Report has named Mazda their Best Car Brand of 2019, and it's the fourth year in a row the organization has awarded Mazda that title!

Every year, the U.S. News & World Report pulls together reviews from auto journalists, safety info, reliability data, and more to form the basis of their awards. For 2019, Mazda was crowned the winner of their Best Car Brand segment, with U.S. News citing "engaging driving dynamics, accommodating seats, user-friendly technology, and upscale…
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A Look Inside Ford's New, Leading-Edge Manufacturing Center

FordAdvMfctrCntr1_800x425Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids is always interested in learning about the latest advancements and innovations coming out of Ford. Whether these emerging technologies will be included in Ford vehicles for West Michiganders to enjoy, or play a part in their manufacturing and design, Ford has always operated from a position of leadership in the industry.

Recently, Ford opened their brand new $45 million dollar Advanced Manufacturing Center in Michigan. Inside, they're experimenting with 3D printers, augmented and virtual reality, and robotics to find new ways to make the factories that build Ford Vehicles safer and more efficient. This…
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Borgman How To: Understanding How Winter Tires Work

WinterTiresRanger_800x425We've already had our first major snowfall in West Michigan this season, and we hope everyone made it to their destinations safely. It's probably not a stretch to say some of us had some trouble getting traction from a stop, going around corners, or braking downhill. There are some driving tips here that might help as a refresher, but the biggest factor in being able to maneuver in the snow and ice isn't all-wheel drive, it's your tires. In this Borgman How To, we'll teach you everything a smart West Michigan shopper needs to know…
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Mazda Unveils the All-New 2019 Mazda3 - Coming to Grand Rapids Next Year

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Borgman Mazda is very pleased to share the unveiling of the 2019 Mazda3 with Mazda fans in Grand Rapids and West Michigan. The reveal took place last night at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, and there's certainly a lot to talk about. Apart from the top-to-bottom improvements over the previous generation, there are three big things to talk about. The All-New 2019 Mazda3's exterior is the first we've seen that has blended the KODO Design with the Kai Concept we saw last year at the Tokyo Auto Show. The result is what you see in the…
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Borgman Congratulates Winner of Grand Rapids, MI City Of Tomorrow Challenge

Ford and Grand Rapids Team Up Summer 2018 for the Ford Mobility Challenge - finding smart solutions to public transportation concernsEarlier this year, Borgman Ford announced that Grand Rapids Michigan was selected for the Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge. Today we're pleased to share the winner of the challenge: Kaizen Health. In the challenge, members of the community were asked to share ideas about how to solve mobility problems within the city. Entrants gave written proposals which were reviewed by other participants and a panel of expert judges, and the winner would be awarded a $100,000 prize to fund a pilot program.

Kaizen Health identified that many people in underserved communities cite transportation as a barrier to their…
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