The Best Ways to Spend Your Summer Outside in Austin

Posted on July 21, 2017 by admin

Looking for ways to spend some time outside in the Austin area this summer? Lucky for you, Austin is the outdoor capital of Texas (besides being, you know, the actual capital of Texas). Hop in your Johnson Bros. Ford and head to some of the Austin area’s best outdoor sites.

Go Biking

Austin is one of the country’s most bike friendly cities. Numerous trails run through and around Austin, not to mention the downtown area itself, which is also exceptionally bicycle friendly. Bring your own bike or rent one when you get there and enjoy the trails all day long.

Visit a Swimming Hole

The Austin area is full of great natural places to go swimming, such as Hamilton Pool Preserve, which is probably one of the coolest looking cool spots in Texas. The preserve was formed when the limestone dome over an underground pool collapsed thousands of years ago. There’s a tumbling waterfall that cascades over the limestone cliff into the pool below and a cavernous shaded area formed by the remains of the limestone dome.

See the Stars

Austin itself isn’t good for stargazing, but the numerous state parks nearby certainly are. Try Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the best stargazing spots in central Texas. Located near Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock has the distinction of being an International Dark Sky Park, part of a family of parks around the world that are recognized as being exceptionally dark for nighttime viewing. Enchanted Rock let’s you see the night sky with great clarity; you’ll be able to spot planets and see the spiral arm of the Milky Way.

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Why You Should Own a 2017 Ford Mustang

Posted on July 14, 2017 by admin

The 2017 Ford Mustang is set to be the most advanced ever with a host of improvements including new technology and design changes that give owners ways to customize their Mustang to their preferences, even better performance from more powerful engines, and new MagneRide suspension technology. Customers have more ways than ever to personalize Mustang to make it their own, with three new paint colors, 12 distinct wheel choices. and a customizable digital instrument cluster.

“The new Mustang is our best ever, based on more than 50 years as one of the iconic sports car in America and now, the world,” said Joe Hinrichs, president of The Americas. “Tapping Mustang’s enormous fan base, we’re bringing the new Mustang straight to the people – and introducing the new car across multiple social media channels, reaching millions.”

Technology

Mustang makes available Ford’s first 12-inch all-digital LCD screen in the dashboard. This all-new customizable instrument cluster can be easily personalized, offering three separate views. Customers can personalize the displays for normal, sport and track mode. All-new Mustang MyMode with memory function allows customers to save their favorite drive settings, including suspension and steering preferences.

The new Mustang is so customizable that even its engine note can be adjusted. Delivering an audible experience like never before, an all-new active valve exhaust system is optional on Mustang GT, with a fully variable soundtrack to match the entire acceleration range.

Performance

Performance is at the core of Mustang DNA, offering drivers a unique thrill of acceleration and cornering for the ultimate fun-to-drive experience. On all models, new shock absorbers make for better ride control, a new cross-axis joint in the rear suspension leads to increased lateral stiffness, and innovative stabilizer bars bring sharper response and handling.

MagneRide damper technology is a new option with the Mustang Performance Package to optimize ride and handling in all situations.

The proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine continues to offer outstanding performance advantages versus the outgoing 3.7-liter V6. Using Ford’s transient overboost technology uniquely calibrated for Mustang, torque is increased for wide-open throttle acceleration.

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The Most Underrated Swimming Holes Near Austin

Posted on June 30, 2017 by admin

Austin and the surrounding area are full of great swimming holes, but some get less attention than other. That’s great news for you, though, if you decide to head to one in your Ford this summer: less known means less crowds.

Hamilton Pool Preserve

This is probably one of the coolest looking cool spots in Texas. The preserve was formed when the limestone dome over an underground pool collapsed thousands of years ago. There’s a tumbling waterfall that cascades over the limestone cliff into the pool below and a cavernous shaded area formed by the remains of the limestone dome.

Bob Wentz Park

One of Austin’s best kept secrets, Bob Wentz Park is great for swimming, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, and picnicking. There’s a beach called “The Point,” which has BBQ grills available and even sandy volleyball courts.

Jacob’s Well

While it’s not very large, Jacob’s Well is certainly unique. Jacob’s Well is a 200-foot deep well, which looks like a deep blue spot compared to the shallow waters surrounding it. It’s popular for diving for obvious reasons. Experienced divers can dive down into the well and explore its depths. There’s also a rocky overhang that you can dive off of, though it’s a bit risky. If you’re not interested in diving, it’s still a great place to wade and cool off.

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Why Choose Ford Over the Competition?

Posted on June 17, 2017 by admin

Why choose a Ford over the competition? Because Fords bring more to consumers than nearly any other automaker. If you want a car, truck, or SUV that’s packed with features, that’s reliable, and that’s affordable to own, Ford is what you need to shop.

Quality and Reliability

The two go hand in hand – if you’ve got a quality car, you’ve got a reliable car. You can trust a Ford to start out great and to last for years without major mechanical issues. Not to mention that Fords come packed with quality materials and features.

Convenience and Safety Features

Speaking of features, Fords have plenty of them. From features that help keep you safe (whether preventing collisions or minimizing damage to you, your passengers, and your Ford) to features that make your drive more comfortable and convenient, your Ford is a well-engineered machine.

Stylish

Maybe subjective, but Fords just look good. With bold, sharp lines, the designers at Ford have really been raising the bar in recent years and the competition has been trying to keep up.

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Top Events Around Temple this June

Posted on June 10, 2017 by admin

Looking for something to do this summer? Hop into your Johnson Bros. Ford and hit the road for one of these fun events happening in the Temple and Austin area this June.

Solstice Festival – June 15, 16, and 17

Returning for its fourth year, this annual celebration of music, art, and technology at Pan Am Park is sure to offer your family a day of fun. Celebrating World Music Day, the fest will host concerts at multiple venues around the Red River Entertainment District, plus 10 hours of nonstop music at Pan Am Park. Featuring performances from nationally renowned artists and local band, the festival also offers an art village, food trucks, and more.

Keep Austin Weird Fest and 5K – June 24

Now a decade old, the Keep Austin Weird Fest and 5K run is as traditional as anything in Austin. Run, skip, or race through the streets of downtown Austin decked out in your wackiest clothing. Though you can treat it as a competition, the spirit of this race is amusement and fun. Unofficially known as the “slowest 5K you’ll ever run,” remember to take it easy and to enjoy the weirdness of Austin.

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2017 Ford Fusion Meets Alexa

Posted on May 19, 2017 by admin

The 2017 Ford Fusion Energi is the first car to integrate Amazon’s relatively recent Alexa onboard. Alexa gives Fusion Energi drivers plenty of voice command options for optimal hands-free control of navigation and call features. Alexa basically turns the car into a driveable smartphone.

Alexa can handle everything from directions to shopping lists, to playing podcasts and playlists, or even remotely controlling your home’s temperature or general search queries.

The Ford Fusion Energi also brings a bevy of new features and added functionality to the infotainment center besides the Alexa feature.

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Treat Mom to a Shiny New Ford

Posted on May 12, 2017 by admin

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and what better way to show mom your appreciation than by taking her shopping for a new Ford car, truck, or SUV. Whether the mom in your life has small kids and needs to get them around, commutes to work everyday, or enjoys outdoor recreation, there’s a Ford vehicle with her name on it.

For example, if she’d love a practical, fuel efficient vehicle, consider the 2017 Ford Fusion S. This model has many features to make her commute or road trip comfortable and fun.

Exterior Features

The 2017 Ford Fusion S features clearcoat paint, power door mirrors with a convex spotter, tinted glass, perimeter/approach lights, speed-sensitive variably intermittent wipers, a rear window defroster, fully automatic halogen daytime running lights and headlights with delay off, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED brake lights and P215/60R 16 BSW all-season tires.

Interior Features

The Fusion S model’s interior features include air filtration, front and rear cup holders, a tilt and telescopic steering column, cruise control, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, illuminated vanity mirrors and glove box, illuminated entry, power door locks with auto lock, a perimeter alarm, engine immobilizer, an LCD monitor, plenty of storage, selective service Internet access, a full floor console with covered storage, mini overhead console with storage, radio, speed-compensated volume control, one-touch up and down windows, MP3 player, CD player, four speakers, an auxiliary input jack and USB.

Mechanical Features

The Fusion’s mechanical features include a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine backed by an automatic transmission with driver select mode, electric power-assist speed-sensing steering, a 500 CCA maintenance-free battery with rundown protection, four-wheel ABS disc brakes with ventilated front discs, hill hold control, brake assist and an electric parking brake.

Safety Features

The 2017 Ford Fusion S features ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability control, a rear camera, side impact beams, the MyKey system, a low tire pressure warning system, rear child safety locks, 911 Assist, dual stage driver and passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front airbags, an airbag occupancy sensor, driver and front passenger knee airbags and front and rear curtain airbags.

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The 2018 Ford Mustang has a Pulse

Posted on April 28, 2017 by admin

Ford has revealed a cool little feature on the 2018 Mustang. When you enter your Mustang and get in behind the wheel, the push-to-start engine button will actually pulsate at 30 “beats” a minute.

The button will continue to pulse until you press it and turn the engine over. The rate of 30 beats a minute is, according to Ford, the actual biological resting pulse rate of an adult mustang horse.

The cool biologically-inspired feature is meant to convey a sense of readiness to the 2018 Mustang, as if it’s a living, breathing creature that’s raring to go.

Additionally, as learned in the 2018′s January debut, the 2017′s V-6 engine has been dropped and the 6-speed automatic transmission has been replaced with a new 10-speed unit.

The 2018 Ford Mustang is set to go on sale in dealerships nationwide later this year.

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Best Coastal Texas Roadtrip Destinations in Spring

Posted on April 21, 2017 by admin

For the upcoming spring break, take a trip through the Texas Gulf Coast in the new vehicle you just picked up from Johnson Bros. Ford. You’ll enjoy seeing wildlife and taking part in recreation without worrying about your vehicle breaking down on you. You’ll find many attractions along the way. If you like to be spontaneous, you might want to check hotels a day or two before you expect to stop for the night as popular places may be booked.

Start in Corpus Christi. You may want to spend a couple days there as the area is filled with tons of attractions and activities including the Texas state aquarium with its Living Shores touch pool, the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, the Bob Hall Pier and the Hans A. Suter Wildlife Park.

Head up to Rockport to charter a small sailboat for a cruise to San Antonio Bay. After a day or two on the water, head up to Fulton. Visit the Fulton Mansion, sing karaoke and visit the Goose Island State Park.

Visit Matagorda Island – 56,000 acres of wildlife refuge and state park. The island is 38 miles long. Look for whooping cranes, migratory birds, white-tailed deer and more. Visit the Matagorda Island lighthouse while you’re there.

Move on to Padre Island National Seashore for over 70 miles of sandy beach. Watch the birds, go fishing, go biking, camping and swimming. And, have fun with beachcombing. You never know what the currents in the Gulf of Mexico will push up on the beach. Just take care of the strong currents.

Be sure to visit South Padre Island for snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, kitboarding and more. Bring the binoculars and cameras to see and shoot some of the 300-plus species of birds. And, visit the lighthouse.

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What’s New in the 2018 Ford Fiesta

Posted on March 28, 2017 by admin

The Ford Fiesta is one of the best-selling compact cars in the U.S. and Ford wants it to remain that way. Though it has a scheduled debut at the Geneva International Motor Show, Ford of Europe went ahead and revealed the 2018 Fiesta recently and announced that it will have a 3-cylinder engine that can put out as much power as the current model’s 4-cylinder engine.

This nixes the rumors that Ford was considering a single-cylinder engine in the 2018 Fiesta. Ford decided instead to give it a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine that produces 197 horsepower. The new model also will be the first Fiesta to have three separate driving modes — Normal, Sport and Track — which alter the responsiveness of the electronic power steering, as well as adjust the engine mapping and stability control. Another first, the new 1.5-liter engine will have cylinder deactivation, that shuts down one of the cylinders for increased efficiency in certain situations.

Ford updated the Fiesta’s exterior styling for 2018, including larger 18-inch wheels. Its redesigned front fascia also looks great, taking styling queues from its predecessor as well as Ford’s newer models.

Inside, Ford will fit the Fiesta with its Sync 3 infotainment system, and a floating touchscreen display that’s similar to what we saw in the pre-production 2018 EcoSport.

Ford Europe said the 2018 Fiesta will be available in early 2018 in both three-door and five-door variants, though Ford likely won’t bring the three-door to the U.S.

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