J.D. Power Names Ford Edge Top Midsize SUV

Posted on June 24, 2014 by admin
2014 Ford Edge named top Midsize SUV by J.D. Power

2014 Ford Edge named top Midsize SUV by J.D. Power

Ford Motor Co. is making headlines again! This time they have been named tops with J.D. Power. The American automaker’s Ford Edge has been crowned the best Midsize SUV. The runner ups included the Nissan Murano and Hyundai Sante Fe. Other competitors include: Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Subaru Outback.

It’s no surprise that the Ford Edge had the “edge” over the competition. The midsize crossover SUV is popular with our customers and offers a wide variety of options.

Look at what people had to say during the EcoBoost Challenge…

The spacious SUV provides seating for up to 5 passengers and is available with either front-wheel (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). It comes with 4-cylinder or V-6 power. There are various trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited and Sport.

The SEL trim features include: SYNC connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, upgraded interior materials, a 10-way power driver’s seat, EasyFold rear seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, satellite radio, and a cargo management system.

The exterior touts: auto headlights, headlight-linked windshield wipers, heated mirrors, rear park-assist, body-color exterior trim and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The SEL also has a SecuriCode keyless entry pad on the driver-side door.

2014 Ford Limited InteriorThe Limoted offers lush Leather seats, heated front seats, memory for the driver’s settings, a 10-way power front passenger’s seat, ambient cabin lighting, and a universal garage door opener…. the list goes on and on. The Limited also has a MyFord Touch touch-screen infotainment system, premium audio system with HD Radio, reversing camera, and a Media Hub with USB ports, an SD card reader, and audio/video input jacks. Extra chrome on the exterior add to the Edge’s finishing touches.

2014 Ford Edge Sport edg14_models_detailflip_37v6engineIf you’re a little more of a sporty spice, you will want the Sport trim. It has a larger, more powerful V-6 engine, paddle shifters, sport suspension, and 22-inch wheels. This model come with cool charcoal leather seats, 6-way power front passenger’s seat that folds flat to expand cargo-carrying capability, black grille, unique headlight and taillight treatments, body-color exterior trim, and oval polished exhaust tips.

Ready for a J.D. Power top pick? Shop online from anywhere in the country at www.ReedHasIt.com!

 

Source: http://autos.jdpower.com

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Randall Reed, Best Buddies Excited For Disney Departure

Posted on June 9, 2014 by randall

IMG_2785Tomorrow is the big day!  After months of preparation, the Reeds, Planet Ford staff and Best Buddies will be taking off for Florida for their dream vacation. Randall and Sherry Reed, the Planet Ford staff and Best Buddies have been raising money for month to create a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for these amazing kids and their families.  Tomorrow the Best Buddies crew will depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 10:10 a.m.

The students from the Best Buddies chapter at Kingwood Park High School (KPHS) will bask in the incredible sights and sounds of the Disney World theme park and Universal Studios. The Reed family, Planet Ford and various generous donors have helped make this trip a reality.

“My family and our team at Planet Ford are thrilled to lend a helping hand in making this dream vacation come true,” said Mr. Reed. “Everyone has worked hard, including these amazing kids, to help make this all a reality. Now, they are ready to take flight for fun.”

jodie best buddiesThese students, who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, are not able to go on school field trips without their parents because of their special needs. “We want to provide these students the quintessential experience and adventure of a class trip that other high school students may take for granted,” said Chuck Kramer, General Manager/Operating Partner.

Not only will the children receive hotel, airfare and tickets to the theme parks, Mr. Reed provided each child with mementos, as well. The students will receive a one-of-a-kind water spritzing fan to keep them cool, autograph books for treasured memories and custom-designed T-shirts showing the unity of the group. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Reed will be traveling alongside the kids in Florida for all the fun, from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal to Space Mountain at Disney.

IMG_2767This trip is the result of the Reed’s memorable and moving visits to the Best Buddies program in Humble, Texas. “These families rarely, if ever, have the time or resources to take a vacation together, much less to a place as magical as Disney,” Mrs. Reed said. “Now, they all get to travel together, family and friends, on a fairytale getaway. We are thankful to be part of the journey.”

KPHS Best Buddies is part of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) global organization of volunteers and students dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships between students with learning differences and disabilities and their student peers. Best Buddies also provides students with a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills. With the support of school faculty and Best Buddies staff, students lead and direct the school chapter.

To learn more about the Reed family of dealerships, check out www.ReedHasIt.com. For more about the award-winning Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble (serving Kingwood, Atascocita, Conroe, Katy and Houston), please visit www.PlanetFord59.com.

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Randall Reed, Best Buddies Headed to Disney World

Posted on June 9, 2014 by randall

IMG_2779It’s a huge week for Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble! We are taking off for a once-in-a-liftime adventure with the Reed family and Best Buddies to Florida for a whirlwind adventure. Randall, Sherry and Shelby Reed, owners of Planet Ford and World Class Automotive, along with store staff, dozens of Best Buddies and their family will depart from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday morning for Orlando International Airport.

From June 12-17th, students from the Best Buddies chapter at Kingwood Park High School (KPHS) will take in all of the sights and sounds of the Disney World theme park and Universal Studios. The Reed family, Planet Ford and various generous donors have helped make this trip a reality. “My family and our team at Planet Ford are thrilled to lend a helping hand in making this dream vacation come true,” said Mr. Reed. “Everyone has worked hard, including these amazing kids, to help make this all a reality. Now, they are ready to take flight for fun.” jodie best buddies

These students, who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, are not able to go on school field trips without their parents because of their special needs. “We want to provide these students the quintessential experience and adventure of a class trip that other high school students may take for granted,” said Chuck Kramer, General Manager/Operating Partner.

Not only will the children receive hotel, airfare and tickets to the theme parks, Mr. Reed provided each child with mementos, as well. The students will receive a one-of-a-kind water spritzing fan to keep them cool, autograph books for treasured memories and custom-designed T-shirts showing the unity of the group. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Reed will be joining the kids in Florida for all the fun, from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal to Space Mountain at Disney. bestbuds

This trip is the result of the Reed’s memorable and moving visits to the Best Buddies program in Humble, Texas. “These families rarely, if ever, have the time or resources to take a vacation together, much less to a place as magical as Disney,” Mrs. Reed said. “Now, they all get to travel together, family and friends, on a fairytale getaway. We are thankful to be part of the journey.”

KPHS Best Buddies is part of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) global organization of volunteers and students dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships between students with learning differences and disabilities and their student peers. Best Buddies also provides students with a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills. With the support of school faculty and Best Buddies staff, students lead and direct the school chapter.

To learn more about the award-winning Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble (serving Kingwood, Atascocita, Conroe, Katy and Houston), please visit www.PlanetFord59.com. For all of your automotive needs, visit www.ReedHasIt.com!

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Ford Mustang Reaches New Heights

Posted on May 14, 2014 by admin

mustangspace1The Ford Mustang is making history again as it conquers the final frontier. Not a full-sized Mustang, but a Mustang nonetheless. Two Mustang fans from California, Michael Sego and Steve Kubitz, tackled this task earlier in the month and got some interesting results.

Check out this video of their expedition!

After soaring for over an hour, the balloon obtained a maximum height of almost 21 miles. Six hours later, the team was able to locate their treasure by using a GPS transmitter that was affixed to the shuttle.

“We wanted to celebrate 50 years of Mustang and the impending arrival of the all-new 2015 Mustang by doing something really special,” said Sego. “Mustang has always been about getting behind the wheel and hitting the open road, but we decided to take to the open sky.” This type of thinking is congruent with the spirit of space exploration, which coincidentally began to take shape around the same time period that the original Mustang was created.

mustangspace3Like space exploration, the Mustang aims to instill a sense of discovery, expansion and freedom. Sending the Mustang to space serves as a a tangible representation of these ideas as Ford continues to explore the limits of their ever-popular muscle icon. “More than 9 million Mustangs have been built in the past 50 years, going to virtually every part of the planet,” added Sego. “We’re excited to have been able to take our favorite car to new heights by launching it into space.”

Take your own full-sized Mustang to the limits by viewing our full inventory at www.ReedHasIt.com!

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$20 Raffle Tickets for 50 Year Mustang Convertible Support MS Research

Posted on May 12, 2014 by admin

Mustang50th_convertibleHow much would you pay for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind 2015 Ford Mustang 50 Years Convertible?  If you said, “Oh, I’d pay 20 bucks,” then you’re in luck!  That is exactly how much a raffle ticket cost and all of the proceeds support multiple sclerosis research.

The custom Mustang GT is the only 2015 convertible to be built with a performance pack and select content from the 50 Year Limited Edition fastback.

This raffle is part of Ford’s ongoing support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They are proud to offer the unique ‘stang this summer. The winner of this exclusive convertible featuring select content from the 50 Year Limited Edition fastback will be announced in Mustang Alley in Ferndale, Mich., on Aug. 16, 2014 during the annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

“We’re thrilled to be able to work with and help The National MS Society again,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, global product development. “We feel it’s important to help raise greater awareness of this terrific program.”

The car will be among the first regular production 2015 Mustang GT convertibles built this fall. The powerful performance of this Mustang comes from a 5.0-liter V8 generating more than 420 horsepower and more than 390 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. However, this will be the only 2015 Mustang convertible built with a special performance pack that includes 19-inch Pirelli P-Zero summer tires, Brembo six-piston painted front brake calipers and a limited-slip differential.

It will also feature:

  • Wimbledon White exterior paint
  • Chrome-accented grille with corralled pony emblem
  • Chrome accents around the tri-bar taillamp lenses
  • Axle spin-finish aluminum instrument panel trim
  • Rear decklid badge with “GT 50 Years” identification
  • Two-tone cashmere and black leather seats
  • Contrasting cashmere stitching on instrument panel, steering wheel, shift boot, door inserts and seats
  • Loop-carpet floor mats with cashmere stitching and suede binding
  • 19-inch Y-spoke wheels inspired by the chrome steel wheels offered on original Mustang
  • Owner’s guide in a leather portfolio with “50 Years” badge on the outside

This special Mustang also includes a badge on the instrument panel, engraved with the signature of Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford, and serial number 0001 of 0001.

So, How Do You Get Ticket?

A limited number of raffle tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through National MS Society, Michigan Chapter and Ford Motor Company, while supplies last.

Tickets cost $20 and can be requested online anytime at www.ford4ms.com. Raffle tickets can also be reserved via phone at 800.243.5767 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.

The winner does not need to be present when the winning ticket is drawn . The winner is responsible for title, taxes and registration.

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Custom Creations from RAD (Reed Auto Design) Rides

Posted on April 28, 2014 by admin

IMG_1498Let the one-stop customs and performance shop at RAD (Reed Auto Design) Rides build you the car you’ve always wanted! From the Focus to the Expedition to F-250s and more, the RAD Rides team offers an vast selection of after-market accessories and world-class performance services to help you create your perfect vehicle.

Specialty graphics, lift kits, air intakes, exhaust upgrades…if you can dream it, we can build it! From your fave Ford to any other make or model, you can find the best accessories and service for your vehicle at RAD Rides!

Get an inside look at these RAD-Rides!

The RAD Rides team has the ability to take any make or model and create the one-of-a-kind custom car you’ve always wanted. One of our latest creations was a Ford Excursion (featured above). A massive V8 engine is required for this heavy duty vehicle, supplying large amounts of power and towing capacity alongside a roomy cabin. A close-cousin of Ford’s Super Duty line, the Excursion is huge and authoritative yet practical. With the upgrades that this Excursion has seen, you can add ‘beautiful’ to the long list of adjectives describing this full-sized sport utility vehicle.

photo-3[1][1]The RAD Rides team has also recently worked on numerous pick-up trucks, including the ever-popular F-250 Super Duty. Like the Excursion, the F-250 Super Duty can be equipped to have a large passenger capacity along with one of the biggest towing capacities in its class. Upgrades like power running boards, towing kits, bedliners, wheels tires and more make the possibilities limitless with aftermarket accessories from RAD Rides.

Our highly-trained team of performance accessory specialists at RAD-Rides is ready to walk you through every element of the custom car creation process. Even if you are a “do-it-yourselfer,” we offer all the parts and an extensive accessories selection — including audio upgrades and lighting upgrades — to help build you the car you’ve always wanted.

To see where you can find a RAD Ride at one of our top-notch dealerships near you, visit www.ReedHasIt.com! You can also browse our inventory online, or bring your own vehicle in to the closest dealership to get started on your custom creation!

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Ford Mustang Goes to New Heights to Celebrate 50th Annivesary

Posted on April 16, 2014 by admin

2015 Mustang DeconstructedBig News from the Reed Factor. Ford has done it again! After a month and a half of extensive preparations and planning, the  Ford team has  successfully — for the second time in five decades — displayed the all-new  Mustang atop the observation deck of the iconic Empire State Building.

As part of Ford’s 50th anniversary of the Mustang production, am amazing team of engineers has recreated the infamous stunt that Ford originally took on back in 1964. Ford is once again revisiting the Big Apple — the very place the original model made its debut during the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City. Towering 1,000+ ft. over Manhattan, the new 2015 Mustang continues to make headlines as one of the most iconic muscle cars in America’s history.

Loading onto ElevatorsPony Power

This project was far from a simple task and required a team of specialist to complete the feat. To make this sky-high endeavor come to fruition, Ford turned to its long-time friend in DST Industries out of Michigan for assistance — the same company that helped Ford complete the task 50 years ago. The duo can proudly claim fame for bringing the only car on the observation deck — not once, but twice — in the entire 83-year history of the Empire State Building.

“This week, the band is getting back together as Ford and DST bring the all-new Mustang to the Empire State Building to honor 50 years on sale,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “We’ve taken the new Mustang to new heights of technology and refinement, so we decided to take it to new heights for this celebration.”

Take a look at this video. It shows what it took to take Ford to new heights…

Up and at ’em

The position of the observation deck made it impossible to transport the car by crane or helicopter. To work around this dilemma, Ford’s team is followed a procedure similar to the one used the first time around. They utilized the building’s elevators to transport section of the new Mustang to the 86th floor. After the team performed a critical inspection of the building, they began to plan out the necessary cuts that needed to be made to ensure safe and reliable transport.

2015 Mustang on Empire State BuildingThe team then proceeded to make practice cuts on a Mustang body before cutting, packaging and transporting the the car in specially fabricated crates. After months of work, they are able to see the results of all of their hard work. The Mustang is now on display today and 17th. While we have included a few photos, you can view the full gallery on the Ford Media site by clicking here!

Look out for the 2015 Mustang at ReedHasIt.com later this year. For a full selection of 2014 Mustangs, New Fords and pre-owned vehicles, you can shop and buy from anywhere via www.ReedHasIt.com!

Happy 50th Birthday, Mustang! Talk about ‘stang power.

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Randall Reed Dealership Sponsor Box Truck Donations

Posted on April 9, 2014 by admin

truck giveaway2Today was a big day for the Randall Reed family. We were part of an amazing community contribution presentation from SpringCreek Church, that worked in tandem with the community and local businesses to raise funds for two 2013 Ford E-350 14-foot box trucks for the New Beginning Center and Good Samaritans of Garland, Texas.

The New Beginning Center, which helps victims of domestic violence and the Good Samaritans of Garland took place at Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland. This project began as an identified need within the local community for transportation needed by the two non-profit organization. So, Pastor Keith Stewart and Pastor Wes Helm and the Springcreek Church membership body led the way to begin raising funds.

Both organizations also reached out to Katie Koberg, the Community Relations Coordinator at Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford (serving the greater Dallas Fort Worth area), who had sponsored past events for both charities. Prestige Ford was able to locate two new 14-foot box trucks for the project. A wrap and magnets were created for the box trucks to help spread the word about the organizations as they drove around town helping those in need.

Serving in our community provides valuable networks for businesses, non-profits and individuals to connect. If it is serving our non-profits, supporting our local police and fire departments, or working within our school districts, the American dream is accomplished by many more if we choose to work together. I am proud of our community, my staff, and loyalty of our customers.

For the non-profits, the box trucks are more than a mode of transportation; the trucks serve is a lifeline for their charity and its clients.

truck giveaway1“Our ability to pick up food for the nearly 400 families each month we feed every week was a great struggle as we had a simple truck to make the pick ups from the local donation locations. With the new truck, we are better prepared, and more able to serve the hungry in our community,” said Jim Griffin, Executive Director of the Garland Good Samaritans.

“We serve families affected by domestic violence through education, prevention and intervention services and programs. With this truck we are able to do things more efficiently, it allows us to pick up food donations for our shelter and our food pantry, pick up large donations for our re-sale store, and also help our clients relocated to a safer place to live. This gift has a tremendous ripple effect across Garland and the DFW,” said Cindy Turek, CEO of the New Beginning Center.

Both organizations are always looking for additional support and donations so they can continue to help those in our community. “Everybody has gift,” said Mr. Griffin. “We want you to use those gift to help us and others in Garland who are in need.”If you would like to make a food donation to the Good Samaritans, Mr. Griffin says, “We invite you to bring your donations to 214 N. 12th Street at the big white painted sign.” Mr. Griffin points out the painted sign was thanks to the gifts of I am Second Garland High School Students.

The New Beginning Center has a resale shop that is always in need of clothing, household items, children’s items and more. If you would like to make a contribution, Colleen Jamieson, the Chief Operating Officer said any and all donations are welcome and appreciated. You can drop them off at 120 West Kingsley Road in Garland. I would also like to invite anyone with community donations to bring them Prestige Ford located at 3601 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX. We will make sure they get to the specified charities.

truck giveaway 3Those in attendance at the new truck presentation included (in order from left): Randall Reed, Owner of Prestige Ford; Colleen Jamieson, COO of the New Beginning Center; Cindy Turek, CEO of the New Beginning Center; Jim Griffin, Executive Director of the Good Samaritans of Garland; Pastor Keith Stewart, Senior Pastor at Springcreek Church; Jim Aswegan, President of the Good Samaritans of Garland and Pastor Wes Helm, Missions Pastor at Springcreek Church; Justin Wright, General Manager and Operating Partner of Prestige Ford.

To learn more about New Beginning Center, visit NewBeginningCenter.org. To learn more about Good Samaritans, log onto GoodSamofGarland.org. You can read more about SpringCreek Church at SpringCreekChurch.org. Read all about Prestige Ford at www.PrestigeGarland.com!

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How Many People Does it Take to Build a Ford Raptor?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by admin

Screen Shot 2014-03-31 at 12.59.25 PMIn honor of the last day of Ford Truck Month, we thought we’d take a look at one of the most sought after F-150s, the Ford Raptor.  So, how many people and hours do you think it takes to build a Ford Raptor custom truck? Probably a lot more than you think, plus a few hundred machines have a hand in it, too.

It actually take 1,000 people and 20 hours to build Americas best-selling vehicle: the Ford F-150. Check out this Bloomberg video report by Matt Miller. He just purchased a custom F-150 Raptor. He decided to go to the Ford assembly plant to see how a sheet of steel morphs into an amazing Built Ford Tough 7,000 lb beast.

Ready to get your own Ford F-150 Raptor? Now is the time. It’s the final day of Truck Month with some of the biggest savings of the season. Shop online anytime from anywhere at www.ReedHasIt.com!

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Ford Everest Concept, All-New EcoSport & Fiesta at Bangkok Motor Show

Posted on March 25, 2014 by admin
Ford Everest Concept makes debut at 35th Bangkok International Motor Show

Ford Everest Concept makes debut at 35th Bangkok International Motor Show

Always love seeing the cool vehicles that come from the car shows around the globe.  Ford is debuting the Everest Concept is the latest proof point in Ford’s strategy to bring a full range of segment-leading global vehicles to consumers in ASEAN.  The product-led transformation is on display at the 35th Bangkok International Motor Show.

The Bangkok International Motor ShoTheReedFactorBlog.BangkokConceptCar2.480w coincides with the ASEAN launch of two new vehicles: the newly redesigned Ford Fiesta, which is now equipped with Ford’s global 1.5L Ti-VCT engine, and the new EcoSport, which is a versatile, fuel efficient urban SUV that is designed to complement every consumer’s busy lifestyle.

The Fiesta and EcoSport are just two of 18 vehicles that visitors will see at Ford’s display. Ford is providing a range of interactive displays at the Bangkok Motor Show to help visitors better understand Ford’s smart and green technologies.

MySync_sms_424x318Visitors will also have the opportunity to try out SYNC for themselves using a sample instrument panel unit, and can step inside any of the vehicles on the stand to receive a demonstration of SYNC in their favorite Ford.

Stay tuned to www.TheReedFactor.com, for the latest pictures and news news from The Bangkok International Motor Show. If you’re ready to check out the latest available from Ford, shop online from anywhere in the country at www.ReedHasIt.com!

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