With the weather getting nicer and summertime just around the corner, you'd expect sales of the Ford Mustang convertible to skyrocket. However, for the month of April, it was the Ford F-150 that led the way. Now, that's not to say that consumers aren't giddily perusing our convertible selection at 6510 Little River Turnpike Alexandria, VA 22312. We're just saying that the numbers show Ford pickup trucks as moving significantly upwards.

Built for businesses small and large, the 2012 Ford Transit van is made to get the job done. While it might not be the most attractive new Ford model in the world, the Transit has the guts and gear to deliver fast, efficient transportation. These characteristics and more make the utility van ideal for companies with a lot on their plates and little time to spare.

For several years now, Ford engineers have been crafting iterations of the Ford Mustang that carefully teeter the line between muscle machine and sports car. And while this strategy has certainly produced a great deal of pleasurable drive, the automaker has decided to kick it into high gear for 2013.

Eco-friendly. Money-saving. Convenient. Believe it or not, these three characteristics all describe one incredible initiative: car-sharing. For those who aren't familiar, a company called "Zipcar" has been funding this smart automotive practice for quite some time. Now, Zipcar and Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor, have teamed up to support a new car-sharing program, "Wheelz."

With the public eye fixed tightly on fuel economy, Jerry's Ford in Alexandria knows that other automotive aspects like speed are sometimes pushed to the side. Thankfully, Ford delivers on both. While the ambitious automaker has found success pushing out efficient new Ford models (i.e. the Ford Fusion Hybrid), it still knows how to have a little fun.

Sometimes, the mirror deserves a second look. No, Jerry's Ford in Alexandria isn't encouraging vanity. What we mean is that the often overlooked vehicle part warrants a little attention and praise now and again. Especially when that mirror displays innovative technology from Ford.

Since the old days of racing where actual production model cars were taken and modified for the track, NASCAR has remained one of the most popular spectator sports in America. Perhaps this is because the average auto enthusiast gets a thrill out of seeing vehicles that look like their own, tear up the raceway. Building upon this innate desire, Ford has created a 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car that will further bridge the gap between road car and race car...at least in appearance that is.

Normally, those in the Alexandria area can count on Jerry's Ford to deliver the latest stats and details for new Ford models. While that won't change for 2012, we would like to start of the year with a little story instead. The setting: Grand Canyon, Arizona. The characters: a group of adventure-loving pastors and an equally daring Ford Explorer.

Those who have stayed connected to our blog throughout 2011, know that Ford has put out some pretty newsworthy advancements. For the auto consumers that seem to have gotten a little busy along the way and haven't been able to stay tuned in, we are more than happy to recap. In order to paint a picture of 2011 before submerging ourselves in 2012, we will provide you with some of the highlights.

As the holiday season is upon us, let Jerry's Ford Alexandria take a minute to encourage you to think about the New-Year and with it, the new you. Is that "new you" sitting behind the wheel of a Ford Focus? Well, it should be. But don't take our word for it, listen to TheCarConnection.com. After testing more than 200 models over the past year, the automotive researchers have crowned the compact model as their "Best Car to Buy" for 2012.