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As the holiday season starts to approach there will be lots of people traveling up and down the highway. Here at our dealership, we want you to be safe during your travels. There are certain recommendations that our staff at Northside Ford Lincoln would like to make to make your traveling safe.

Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com/RpDvAnd4g2

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016

Many drivers are going through a thought process that they want something new. Once you get excited about the latest technology that Ford has to offer, it can be hard to look anywhere else! The SYNC 3 infotainment system is packed full of bells and whistles just for drivers like you! You may have a look at a few of the features for yourself.

We live in a world where navigation is a must. The new and improved Global Positioning System from the SYNC 3 infotainment system is one of the most accurate in the entire industry. You can stream…

People who have pets like to have their furry friends travel along with them on trips. Rather than have your pet running around on the inside of your vehicle, there are some ways to calm them down so they can enjoy the ride along with you. Fortunately our staff members at Northside Ford Lincoln are also eager pet owners, and their advice is perfect for any local drivers looking to travel with their pets.

For the most part, most pets enjoy riding in the car. They just have to be acclimated to the movement as well as the new sights…

There are a few different types of tire that you may find on cars, each with their own benefits. But which one is right for your car? If you're in need of some advice, then our team at Northside Ford Lincoln is the top solution in the local Effingham, IL area!

If you drive in cold conditions with heavy winter weather, you may need Winter Studded or Studdable Passenger tires. They'll give you higher performance in the winter, and many models will give you impressive grip with metal studs. If it's not quite avalanche conditions, but it…

Want a truck that gets better gas mileage? The 2018 Ford F-150 might be exactly what you're looking for. While the new truck won't be able to match the gas sipping of smaller sedans and efficiency-minded hybrids, it will have engine options that inch closer toward that direction while offering definite improvements to what the 2017 F-150 delivered.

The 2018 F-150 will have options for a 3.3-liter V6 engine. Rated for 19/22/25 MPG, it's an improvement over the 3.5-liter engine it's replacing from 2017. A second generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 will…

Tested: @FordTrucks F-250 Super Duty is a workhorse for the work force https://t.co/eCnI7X0NWr pic.twitter.com/qelwac9zox

— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) July 15, 2017

The Ford F-250 is called a Super Duty to denote its purpose as a work truck, with capability above and beyond that of the more casual Ford F-150. But is bigger always better when it comes to choosing the best truck for the job?

Car and Driver praises the Super Duty for its raw power, and huge menu of configuration options and add-ons. The F-150 can't come close to the F-250's…

If you're on the hunt for a midsize sedan, please allow your pals here at Northside Ford Lincoln to offer a word of advice:

Ours -- the 2017 Fusion -- is, by all accounts, a must-see.

And the clip below -- a review from Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio -- should help explain why. Check it out:

Shoppers seeking the very best the Fusion has to offer will receive precisely that in the top-tier V6 Sport trim.

Standard features on this model include a 325-horsepower turbo-V6 engine, all-wheel drive, a distinctive grille, 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust tips, a rear spoiler…

Wi-fi in your old @Ford? Ok ok https://t.co/jo3o9zuRH7 pic.twitter.com/1KXA3snpF3

— Autoblog (@therealautoblog) May 20, 2017

To conserve your budget, you're primarily shopping for used Ford vehicles in Effingham. Yet you can't help but feel tempted by all the new connectivity features available in 2017 Ford models.

Fortunately, Ford has devised a way to give you the best of used car shopping and new car technology.

SmartLink, available at dealerships like Northside Ford this summer, can be plugged into an OBD II port to enable 4G LTE Wi-Fi for up to eight devices, and…