Capable, economical, refined. These were often conflicting goals for the more than 1,000 people charged with designing, engineering and developing the 2009 Ford F-150. Achieving two would be an accomplishment, but Ford nailed all three with the new 2009 F-150.

The F-150's capability was easy to see while effortlessly towing a near four-ton trailer up and down a hilly road, slogging around an off-road course, dodging cones in accident-avoidance-type maneuvers with a load in the bed, and accelerating away from stoplights on public roads. Economy is simply measured: The F-150 is a lot of truck for the money with a starting price of just over $21,000 and popular trim levels available for less than $30,000. Also, with the SFE package,fuel economy reaches up to 21 miles per gallon on the highway, a number that can't be beat by F-150's competitors.

Refinement is more difficult to evaluate and describe: The object is to assess the lack of annoyances. Here's one example of how the F-150's refinement was revealed: While stopped at an intersection waiting for traffic to clear, I subconsciously sensed that the engine had died. As I instinctively reached to restart the truck, I glanced at the tachometer: The engine was still running but the idle speed was so much lower that the motionless F-150 felt like a hybrid that's automatically shut off its engine. After an intensive test drive, it's easy for me to say that the 2009 Ford F-150 is the most capable, economical and refined pickup truck ever produced.

The F-150 was dramatically redesigned and restyled inside and out for 2009. Exterior changes include a more upright and aggressive three-bar chrome grille. The nose also features two large "nostrils" beside the grille, a power domed hood and jeweled headlamps. There is a new, aerofriendly shape to the rear of the cab, while a lip on the top of the tailgate and front bumper shape also helps manage airflow, which improves fuel economy. Inside there is an all-new interior with more comfortable seats with more functions including optional heated and cooled 10-way power seats. Under-the-skin changes include a lighter but stronger frame due to the use of ultra high strength steel, a revised rear suspension that includes two-stage leaf springs that are six inches longer, and a boatload of tweaks that limits harshness and reduces noise.
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The All New 2010 Chevrolet Equinox at Mike Castrucci in Cincinnati
November 4, 2009
The word is out on the very popular 2010 Chevrolet Equinox at Mike Castrucci Chevrolet in Cincinnati!  This newly designed mid size SUV is bar none, the finest vehicle in this segment  and considered heads and tales above the well known Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape.  

Just consider this.  For starters, the 2010 Equinox offers the industries best in class, 100K Mile Warranty and is unlike any other amongst the competition.  Also, Equinox is equipped with another exclusive, ON STAR which helps to Keep You Safe while driving your New vehicle.  

Did you know, the 2010 Equinox recieved the coveted 5 Star Crash Safety Award and was voted a 2009 Top Safety Pick? But thats not all........Highway Fuel Economy(MPG) is also best in Class with Equinox at 32,  Honda at 27, Toyota at 28 and Hybrid Escape at 31 Max Highway Driving Mileage Range is also best in the class with Equinox at 600 miles, Honda 413, Toyota 445 and Escape at 468.

And for those that need the Leg Room and Rear(3rd Row)Seating, check this out.  Equinox again leads the charge with a rear(3rd Row) seat and
39.9 inches of legroom where as Honda, Toyota nor Escape offer the Most rear or 3rd row seat.

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Please join Spencer's Army!!!
November 5, 2009

Spencer was diagnosed at birth (at during pregnancy) with an inoperable terminal brain tumor.
We were told to prepare for the worst. I can still remember the doctor's words the morning our lives changed, "prepare for mortality because that is the only possible outcome." We would not accept that. I remember hearing those words and understanding what they meant but knowing that there was only one possible outcome, the only one I would accept. Just a few days later on the morning Spencer was to undergo a life-threatening biopsy his entire immediate family were crammed into Spencer's room. I was rocking him and whispering in his ear, you are brave, you are a fighter, you are a survivor. I willed him every once of strength I had. It turned out that Spencer wouldn't need my strength that morning. Dr Denise Adams and the entire team of Spencer's world renowed doctor's walked into Spencer's room. It was that second I knew Spencer would come home with us that day. Dr Adams said first their duty is to do no harm. There was a very slight chance the mass would go away on its own. Since the biopsy was so risky we didn't have any choice but for the doctors to follow Spencer very closely with ultra sounds, CT scans and MRIs

Spencer is now almost two-years-old and is known as a medical first! He is the only case EVER, ANYWHERE in the world to have this type of mass (rapidly involuting congenital hemangioma) within the skull. Spencer is with us today thanks to his doctors, including Dr. Denise Adams, who were willing to think outside the operating room!

WHY DONATE:

Spencer's Army was established last year to help raise funds for Dr. Denise Adams and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. We were successful in raising $4000!! All of the money raised helped provide a scientist for vascular research. This year all funds will support clinical trails to investigate new medications, surgical and radiological techniques for treatments of children like Spencer. These funds are greatly needed to continue the same type of reseach that saved my son's life.

Your donation will also assist families in need who would otherwise be unable to afford to have their children treated at Cincinnati Children's. It is frightening enough to have an ill child but then to compound that with financial worries is unbearable. Families travel from all over the country in search for the best medical care available. They find that at CCHMC. The growing travel expenses, hotel costs, co-pays and steep deductibles, medical equipment and medicine costs, lost wages is prohibitive for many families. Please help all families have the benefit of what is proven to be live saving medical attention

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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The All New 2010 Ford Taurus Punches Up Ford's Reputation for Quality and Features
November 6, 2009

There's a new Ford Taurus in town at Mike Castrucci Ford and Mike Castrucci Alexandria.  The Ford Motor Company has revamped the styling and packaging of it's full-size sedan and creates a more attractive, more capable competitor in a class that includes top sellers like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and Chevrolet Malibu.

The new 2010 Ford Taurus comes in SE, SEL, Limited and SHO versions and carries a base price of $25,995.  The2010 Ford Taurus presents an interesting new shape and has a crisper profile that hints at the smaller Ford Fusion and has the moves to match its trimmer, more athletic looks.  It sports a newly revamped 3.5 liter V6 with 263 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque.  Fuel economy is very impressive, at 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway for the front-wheel drive models.

Road manners are the biggest improvements; the 2010 Taurus is firmer than you might expect from such a big sedan, taut but not high strong with a smooth ride and some natural body roll.  With the 2010 Taurus, Ford's taken the same tack as with it's other recent products, like the 2009 and 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid

Visit Mike Castrucci Ford in Milford or Mike Castrucci Ford Lincoln Mercury of Alexandria and test drive this amazing new vehicle today!

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