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Dandelions, the landscaper’s curse and wish-making weed, may be used very soon to create sustainable tires. Did you know that the U.S. imports its rubber from Southeast Asia for roughly $3 billion annually? Yup, it’s a substantial sum. To cut back these costs and provide a more eco-friendly alternative to imported rubber, which relies on scarce rubber trees, a couple of outfits in the U.S. are working on extracting latex from a rare cousin of the American dandelion.

Everyone knows just how quickly dandelions multiply, with no fertilizer or irrigation needed, so growing them can be…

For months, the automotive world has been buzzing with rumors about the reemergence of the Ford GT, and at this year's Detroit Auto Show, those rumors finally became a reality. The Ford GT is officially back and it is more beautiful than ever! Donning sleek, exotic looks that only a supercar could pull off and equipped with the most powerful Ford EcoBoost engine ever, the all-new Ford GT is every car enthusiast's fantasy. And it arrives just in time to celebrate the nameplate's 50th anniversary, along with its coveted place in Ford's extraordinary legacy.

The 2016…

For months, the automotive world has been buzzing with rumors about the reemergence of the Ford GT, and at this year's Detroit Auto Show, those rumors finally became a reality. The Ford GT is officially back and it is more beautiful than ever! Donning sleek, exotic looks that only a supercar could pull off and equipped with the most powerful Ford EcoBoost engine ever, the all-new Ford GT is every car enthusiast's fantasy. And it arrives just in time to celebrate the nameplate's 50th anniversary, along with its coveted place in Ford's extraordinary legacy.

The 2016…

Joe Myers Ford was pleased to provide over $50,000 in financial support to many local charities and non-profit organizations during the holiday season, including VFW Children's Home, The USO, Star of Hope, St Jude, the PTSD Foundation, Salvation Army and the Boys and Girls Country in Hockley. These donations came directly from the employees of Joe Myers Ford, and thanks to their personal generosity, many people in our local area were helped. In addition to the aforementioned organizations, 14 families were helped by our donation to the Tomball Fire Department; we also donated to TOMAGWA, a group that…

Joe Myers Ford was pleased to provide over $50,000 in financial support to many local charities and non-profit organizations during the holiday season, including VFW Children's Home, The USO, Star of Hope, St Jude, the PTSD Foundation, Salvation Army and the Boys and Girls Country in Hockley. These donations came directly from the employees of Joe Myers Ford, and thanks to their personal generosity, many people in our local area were helped. In addition to the aforementioned organizations, 14 families were helped by our donation to the Tomball Fire Department; we also donated to TOMAGWA, a group that…

The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars in the automotive industry, and when it comes to its fanbase, there's no one in the world who loves the pony car more than Belgium-native Adelbert Engler. In a span of 40 years, Engler has assembled one of the largest viewable Mustang model collections in the world, featuring every edition imaginable. Over 5,500 scale models make up the incredible compilation, and with new models being added regularly, Engler has no plans of calling it complete.

Starting out early, Engler began his Mustang model scale collection when he was…

The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars in the automotive industry, and when it comes to its fanbase, there's no one in the world who loves the pony car more than Belgium-native Adelbert Engler. In a span of 40 years, Engler has assembled one of the largest viewable Mustang model collections in the world, featuring every edition imaginable. Over 5,500 scale models make up the incredible compilation, and with new models being added regularly, Engler has no plans of calling it complete.

Starting out early, Engler began his Mustang model scale collection when he was…

The Ford Explorer has been on the U.S. market for over 24 years, and after two decades of success, we're proud to announce that Ford recently sold their 7-millionth model in North America! The news comes just months before America's favorite SUV celebrates its 25th anniversary. A brand-new 2016 model is also scheduled to go on sale during its quarter-century birthday year, landing in dealerships this summer.

When the Ford Explorer debuted in 1990, it altered the automotive industry. At the time, families had become fixated with minivans and the Explorer revealed itself as a new option…

The Ford Explorer has been on the U.S. market for over 24 years, and after two decades of success, we're proud to announce that Ford recently sold their 7-millionth model in North America! The news comes just months before America's favorite SUV celebrates its 25th anniversary. A brand-new 2016 model is also scheduled to go on sale during its quarter-century birthday year, landing in dealerships this summer.

When the Ford Explorer debuted in 1990, it altered the automotive industry. At the time, families had become fixated with minivans and the Explorer revealed itself as a new option…

First seen at last year's SEMA auto show, the life-sized Hot Wheels Rip Rod is every young car enthusiast's dream. It was just a mere static project when we first had the pleasure of laying our eyes upon it, but now Ford has stepped up to the plate, outfitting it with their smallest EcoBoost, a 1.0L displacement. The tiny engine, which can fit in a suitcase, was just the right fit for the Hot Wheels Rip Rod, providing the perfect amount of raw power. You can check out a clip of the car in action below and…