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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Watch Ford Torture-Test the New Ranger Pickup Before its West Michigan Debut

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Borgman Ford is as excited as any West Michigan truck fan that the Legendary Ford Ranger is making its triumphant return next year. Today, we're giving you a quick look at the testing process that goes into making sure that this is the toughest Ford Ranger yet. In the video below, you'll see the new truck endure the same grueling challenges as its big brother: the Ford F-150. Watch as it's shaken for days on end, subjected to extreme temperatures, and punishing road conditions. At the end of the video, you'll be treated to some professional…
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What Makes The Sound of the Ford Mustang So Thrilling?

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At Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, it still makes us giddy when we hear the unmistakable sound of a Ford Mustang GT roaring to life. When that low rumble of the exhaust turns to a powerful roar on the open road, you know there's something special about it.  It doesn't matter if you're just getting into muscle cars or a devoted Mustang fan. Your hairs stand up on end, you may get the butterflies, or your pupils might dilate - this is all by design.

Ford put considerable effort into the sound of their performance cars, with the…
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Five Ford Vehicles Recognized For Outstanding Fleet Value by Vincentric

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The Borgman Ford Commercial Team prides itself on giving West Michigan fleet customers the best value and service for their money. In that regard, we were pretty excited to see that Ford Vehicles took home five different category wins in Vincentric's "2018 Best Fleet Value in America" awards.

Every year, Vincentric takes an in-depth look at different segments of the auto industry. Through their analysis, they determine the average cost of ownership of a fleet vehicle, and when other factors are applied, they can deduce which vehicles give fleet managers the best value over their lifetime. This recent article…
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Check Out The 50th Anniversary 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Race Car


Borgman Ford has some exciting news for West Michigan auto enthusiasts. Ford just revealed the 2018 Mustang Cobra Jet - celebrating 50 years of the iconic platform's drag racing heritage. The specialty Mustang will be available to order this summer in a limited run of 68 vehicles. Most exciting is the 5.2L Coyote V8, which is supercharged and powers the fastest iteration yet - screaming through the quarter mile in under 9 seconds!

This recent…
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New Ford F-150 Diesel: Coming This Spring To Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids

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Ford Reveals Best-In-Class Fuel Economy Ratings of Ford F-150 Diesel Truck

We are pleased to announce that the New 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel will arrive at Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids sometime in May! When it does, West Michigan truck fans looking for brute force and fuel efficiency won't have to compromise, as the newly-announced fuel economy specs show a best in class 30 mpg highway.

On top of the efficiency numbers, the F-150 Diesel boasts 250 horsepower and a whopping 440 lb./ft. of torque, which is more than enough to haul whatever you need to bring with…
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Borgman How To: Understanding Your Vehicle's Braking System

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The Borgman Service Center - Your Home For Expert Brake Service in West Michigan

Brakes do an awful lot of work, even on a simple trip around Grand Rapids or to the grocery store. Bringing a moving vehicle to a complete stop is no small feat, even though we may take it for granted. On the other end of that brake pedal are some clever feats of engineering that harness the power of hydraulics and friction to turn a vehicle's kinetic energy into heat.

The Borgman Service Center in Grand Rapids is your home for making sure your brakes and…
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Enter To Win the Borgman Fair Trade Deal Photo Contest - New Winner Each Month!

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Send In Your Photo of a Borgman Vehicle - Win Great Monthly Prizes

Loving your Borgman vehicle? If you bought or leased a vehicle from us and had a great experience, post a photo of you enjoying your new ride on our Facebook Page for a chance to win gift cards and other great prizes!

To enter, simply include #BorgmanFairTrade with a photo post on our wall, or if you prefer, you can use this form to submit your entry. We'll pick a new winner at the end of each month!

For April 2018, the prize is a $100 Gift…
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Mazda's New SKYACTIV-X Engine Takes Home The "Gold" From Edison Achievement Awards

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Mazda Vehicle with SKYACTIV-X To Arrive Borgman Mazda in Grand Rapids in 2019

Borgman Mazda is pleased to share with West Michigan that the upcoming Mazda SKYACTIV-X Engine was awarded "Gold" in the Engine Enhancement category of the Edison Awards! Last year, we covered the unveiling of Mazda's incredible New SKYACTIV-X engine and explained how this feat of engineering was achieved. The engineering community has also taken notice, with Mazda's achievement triumphing not only over other automakers, but those in the heavy transportation and aerospace industry as well.

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