Blog in Grand Rapids, MI

?The All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is an incredible machine, but with some West Michigan and Grand Rapids buyers, electric vehicles are an unknown element and they may have some anxiety about making the switch. With their fun and thrilling Mustang Mach-E vs. Everything campaign, Ford is seeking to prove that the all-electric SUV is up for any challenge West Michigan can muster and then some.

Take a look at these videos, where the Mustang Mach-E travels further than a 12-foot rocket, outruns a falling chandelier, charges faster than a Tesla coil, and more! 

If you feel the fully-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E's brisk 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds time isn't quite fast enough for you, you're not alone. Enthusiasts rejoice: Borgman Ford is pleased to announce that the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition will be joining the lineup and arriving in West Michigan next summer!

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Performance Edition will feature a number of different improvements and enhancements, including molded seats with metallic stitching, 19" painted Brembo brakes, other cosmetic and functional improvements, and most importantly, 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds!

Borgman Ford in West Michigan proudly stands with Ford on their quest towards a more sustainable future and reducing their carbon footprint. Most recently, Ford joined forces with McDonald's to produce a bio-plastic for vehicle parts made from coffee beans, making up important parts like headlight housings.

In this latest article from the Official Ford Media Center, you can read more about this new coffee-based plastic, how McDonald's is making it possible, and watch a fun video. Check it out!

Recycling has become part of the American culture, but did you know that recycling has also become part of your Ford vehicle? Ford Motor Company released numbers earlier this month that revealed that they use about 250 plastic bottles per vehicle—totaling around 1.2 billion recycled plastic bottles per year—as their way to step toward sustainable products that don’t sacrifice performance.

Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids applauds Ford for their continued efforts in electric vehicle research. Over the last 5 years or so, electric vehicles have been gaining some traction as barriers like cost and charging time start to come down. At the same time their biggest hurdle, range, has been nearing or even exceeding that of similarly-sized gasoline-powered vehicles.

Ford has been looking for opportunities to expand its electric vehicle portfolio for some time, with…

 
Borgman Ford is pleased to share that Ford and DTE Energy have teamed up in an effort to make Ford's operations even more sustainable. Through DTE's MIGreenPower program, Ford is on-track to switch the Flat Rock Assembly Plant and other Ford facilities to 100% Michigan-sourced renewable energy by January 2021. Ford has been making investments in renewables for some time, with solar panels already in use at a number of their facilities and significantly reducing their water usage company-wide.

Borgman Ford Urges Grand Rapids & West Michigan Residents to Share Thoughts on Transportation

Borgman Ford has been serving the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community since 1960, and in that time we've had the unique pleasure of watching the city grow. In recent years, Grand Rapids has become a nationally-renowned destination for tourism, art, medicine, technology, and more. 

New 2018 Ford F-150 with 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coming Soon to Grand Rapids, MI

West Michigan truck fans rejoice! Borgman Ford is pleased to announce that the hotly-anticipated New 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel will be available for pre-order this month! The trucks will start arriving at our dealership in Grand Rapids this spring, so whether you need some powerful new pickups for your business, or you want to reap the benefits of a diesel engine for your personal truck, don't delay and come talk to us now. We can help you build and order the exact…

Borgman Ford Proud To Offer Eco-Friendly Options for West Michigan Public Safety Organizations

Borgman Ford is proud to offer quality Ford Vehicles to drivers in West Michigan, and we pride ourselves on our selection of eco-friendly cars, SUVs, and Trucks. Saving money on fuel isn't the only benefit of choosing from the Ford EcoBoost, Hybrid, or Energi lineup; drivers also help keep West Michigan beautiful by reducing or eliminating emissions.