July 29th, 2010

Don Chamlers Ford, your Albuquerque Ford dealer, is already turning 14! Come and help us celebrate the 14th anniversary of Don Chamlers Ford with great savings on our top Ford models!

In celebration of our anniversary, we’re offering our loyal customers special savings on some of their favorite 2010 models.  We are also offering long-term 0% financing on many of our 2010 MY Fords on approved credit.

We are now offering Albuquerque Ford shoppers a great deal on the 2010 Super Duty.  Come in during our anniversary special to receive up to $12,500 off!

Ford’s Super Duty is one of the nation’s top-selling heavy-duty pickup trucks.  The 2010 model has been modified to include features to increase fuel economy but continues to be able to withstand harsh conditions and haul large amounts of weight.  It is available in different engine sizes, so the level of power a truck has depends on its owner’s needs.

Don Chamlers Ford

Don Chamlers Ford is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, convenient for Albuquerque Ford shoppers. We carry a wide-range of new Fords and used Fords, Chevrolets, Jeeps, Lincolns, Acura, Mercurys, Mazda and more to appeal to our growing consumer base.  We are Albuquerque’s number one Ford dealership because of our inventory, service and knowledge.

We also prove the Albuquerque area with top-of-the-line service and parts in our service center.  We make it easy to our consumers to be safe in their cars and get back on the road as quickly as possible.

For more information on Don Chamlers Ford and the specials the New Mexico dealership is offering during our anniversary, call or visit http://www.donchalmersford.com.

Be sure to stop by the dealership this weekend, though! The celebration can’t last forever and our specials are ending once the party dies down this weekend!

Nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions will be introduced this year at our Albuquerque Ford dealership, bringing state-of-the-art fuel-saving techonology to all New Mexico drivers.

In an effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio, Ford will unveil 60 new powertrains this year to improve fuel economy and reduce C02 emissions. The move, which will surely benefit New Mexico Ford drivers, makes Ford the top automaker to reduce C02 emissions.

The fuel-saving techonology includes twin independent variable cam timing, direct injection, and six-speed and dual cluth tranmissions to Ford’s smallest and most affordable cars.

“Ford is delivering on our commitment to lower emisssions, improve fuel economy and deliver the highest quality powertrains in the industry,” said Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of Powertrain Engineering.

Albuquerque Ford Dealership Prepares For Powertrain Upgrades

“By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford’s North American engines will have been upgraded or replaced since 2008,” said Samardzich. “[This is] one of the most ambitious powertrain upgrades ever undertaken by Ford.”

The new Ford Fiesta Ti-VCT 1.6-liter engine and PowerShift dual clutch transmission will deliver up to 40 miles per gallon. The Ti-VCT 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 in the Ford Mustang continues to keep the Mustang as the head of its class with top performance and up to 30 miles to the gallon.

The Mustang GT will hit the roads of Albuquerque, NM this year with a new 5.0-liter V-8 that produces 412 total horsepower and gives at least 25 miles per gallon.

Albuquerque drivers can also look for the all-new Ford-designed-and-built Super Duty diesel truck engine. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel will make its mark when it comes to fuel economy towing, hauling, horsepower, and torque.

Ford Claims 2010 As Their Year To Change The Driving Experience

In 2010, Ford will unveil an EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 for the F-150, which feels like a V-8 but delivers the same fuel economy as a V-6. By 2013, Ford plans to offer EcoBoost engines on 90 percent of its product lineup.

The all-new 2.0-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder engine will launch at the end of 2010 with the 2012 Ford Focus.

“We are focused on sustainable techonology solutions that can be used not for hundreds or thousans of cars, but formillions of cars, becauset hat’s how Ford will truly make a difference,’ said Samardzich.

For more information on the new Ford powertrain line, available through your Albuquerque Ford dealer, contact Don Chalmers at 866-553-9060.

Albuquerque Ford dealer Don Chalmers is happy to announce the arrival of the all new 2010 Ford Taurus. If you’ve been waiting for the new Ford Taurus make stop by our Albuquerque area  Ford dealer in Rio Rancho, NM and check out the new features the 2010 Ford Taurus has to offer.

The 2010 Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 263 hp and 249 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. On all trims except the SE, the transmission features manual shift control and downshift rev-matching capability. Front-wheel drive is standard on every Taurus trim level and all-wheel drive is available on SEL and Limited trim levels.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2010 Ford Taurus is a full-size sedan that seats five people. It is available in SE, SEL, Limited and SHO trim levels. Standard equipment on the SE includes 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, keyless entry and SecuriCode entry pad, full power accessories, cruise control, a six-way power driver seat, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, steering wheel audio controls and a six-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary audio jack. The SEL adds 18-inch wheels, automatic transmission paddle shifters, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, upgraded cloth upholstery and satellite radio.

Options on the SEL include 19-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a power passenger seat, ambient lighting, leather upholstery and the Sync electronics interface system (which includes Bluetooth and an iPod interface). These items are standard on the Taurus Limited, plus 10-way power front seats, driver memory functions and an upgraded stereo with six-CD/MP3 player. The Taurus SHO adds a more powerful engine, a sport-tuned suspension, xenon headlamps, an auto-dimming exterior driver mirror (optional on Limited), a rear spoiler, keyless ignition/entry (optional on SEL and Limited), upgraded leather trim and faux-suede upholstery inserts.

Technology

BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)

The available class-exclusive* BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert is yet another new innovation available on the 2010 Ford Taurus. When a vehicle enters the blind spot zone, an indicator light provides a warning in the outside mirror corresponding to the side from which the vehicle is approaching. The Cross Traffic Alert feature uses blind spot monitoring sensors to audibly and visually alert you to impending traffic while slowly backing out of a driveway/parking spot and another vehicle is approaching from either side. BLIS with Cross Traffic Alert is optional on Taurus Limited and SHO models.

Voice-Activated Navigation System

Get directions, information on traffic backups, even gas prices across Albuquerque, NM. The available new voice-activated Navigation System with integrated class-exclusive* SIRIUS Travel Link™** on the 2010 Taurus combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with 3-D mapping to provide turn-by-turn voice guidance. But that’s only for starters. System features include: • Current, local gas prices • Traffic backups with alternate routes • Current and forecasted weather • Movie listings, including theater locations, show times and ratings • Scores for major sports teams • DVD movie viewing on navigation screen when the vehicle is in Park • Bird’s-eye map view with six adjustable angle settings • Saves destinations, provides the shortest route, reroutes you if you miss your turn • 10GB digital jukebox with voice-controlled access to music files • Personal photo upload capability

Learn more about the 2010 Ford Taurus from Don Chalmers, Albuquerque Ford dealer