Some of the best automotive innovations are the most practical. On the new 2013 Ford Escape, there's one that stands out above the rest as this technology feature that is making all of us here at Freedom Ford, serving drivers in the greater Norfolk area wish it had been thought of sooner.

There are plenty of new Ford vehicles that are slated to arrive for the 2013 model year at Freedom Ford  in the near future that drivers from the greater Norfolk area can enjoy. With these new vehicles, the versatility of Ford continues to grow, and that's evidence in the forthcoming Ford C-Max Hybrid.

The Tonight Show host Jay Leno is an ardent car enthusiast, particularly for American-made vehicles like Ford. Recently, Leno got to take the latest supercar from Ford, the Ford Shelby GT500 for a test spin for his online series Jay Leno's Garage, and of course, he came away quite impressed.

After much anticipation, the new Ford Focus EV is hitting the road for a test drive, so those in the greater Nofolk area can learn more about the Ford electric vehicle before it comes to our showroom here at Freedom Ford. Of the many auto reviewers and publications looking to take the Focus EV out for a spin, Motor Trend had the honor of being first, and handed out a glowing report.

Walk in to Freedom Ford and you'll find a versatile lineup of new Ford models here in the greater Norfolk area. This diverse array includes everything from compact cars, the family-friendly vehicle, all the way up to tested-tough trucks. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that many Ford models snagged honors from Kelly Blue Book and their "Brand Image Awards."

The rapid economic growth found in places like India, Asia's third largest economy, creates a demand for many goods and services, including new vehicles. Last year, car sales in India were up an astounding 30 percent while total economic growth hit seven percent. With those numbers continuing to rise, Ford aims to be a focal part in the emergence of prosperity, and it took a big step towards that goal, breaking ground on a $1 billion dollar production facility in India.

The 2013 Ford Escape is ready for its close-up. The new SUV from Ford is coming to prime-time television on March 31 as the star of Escape Routes, a reality series that follows six teams of two across America in a road trip challenge, partaking in many adventures along the way, on NBC and Spanish language outfit mun2.

Who doesn't love a good auto show? Vehicle manufacturers from around the world show up to these events to boast about their latest technologies, production models, and bold concepts, and we here at Freedom Ford simply can't get enough of it all. Of course, sometimes even bigger news comes from these events concerning matters like production at specific plants. And such just so happened to be the case at this year's Chicago…

When Jon Huntsman dropped out of the presidential race, we knew that he'd be destined for something great, but who knew that meant serving on the board of directors for Ford? The former candidate has been elected to the board of directors effective immediately, and we here at Freedom Ford can't wait to see what kind of experience and strategy he brings with him.

Think a former politician makes for a strange choice…

Let's face it facts. These days, drivers want to save money. The economy is tough, and the easiest way to save some green comes in the form of fuel efficiency. For automakers then, the message is clear. Drivers in the greater Norfolk simply demand better fuel economy from their vehicles. The answer? It comes in the form of the 2013 Ford C-Max.

We here at Freedom Ford are especially excited for the 2013 C-Max…