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We love helping folks at Love Your Neighbor, who take a localized and interdependent approach to serving the Hudsonville, Jenison, and Grandville communities! This holiday, we're hosting a food drive to keep the food pantry at Love Your Neighbor stocked to provide for the families participating in the Life Skills Program. You can help by bringing a bag of non-perishable food items into our service center throughout the month of November. See the image below for some of their most urgent needs, but feel free to stop by or visit their website for more details. Thank you for helping those in need this season!

Borgman Ford salutes our essential workers in West Michigan fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is our absolute pleasure to show thanks to them through a new program from Ford. Essential Workers can visit the Borgman Service Center now through June 30th and get "The Works" service package free for their vehicle. To reap the rewards of this program, all eligible customers must be enrolled in the FordPass Rewards Program and will receive enough points to their account to cover the cost of one The Works package. Though you must claim your points before June 30th, 2020, the points may be redeemed at a later date. To be eligible, customers must provide verification of employment such as a badge, pay stub, name tag, business card, an official letter stating essential worker status, or another form of verification that will align with a qualifying job category. With The Works, you will get everything you need to maintain the performance of your vehicle including tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, vehicle inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, filter check, plus a belts and hoses check. If you're not enrolled in FordPass Rewards, registration is easy. Simply visit this page and fill out the form. Soon, you'll be earning points for things you do every day, then using them for discounted services at the Borgman Service Center. If you have any questions at all about this program, FordPass Rewards, The Works service package, or anything else, please do not hesitate to Contact Us. Again, we extend our sincerest gratitude to West Michigan's essential workers. Thank you for all that you do, and it'd be our pleasure to serve you.

Borgman and Love INC Team Up This Season to Help West Michiganders In Need Borgman Ford strongly believes that being a part of a community means giving back to those within it who need a helping hand. That's why we've teamed-up with Love INC in Grandville this year: to make sure everyone will have enough to eat during the coming Thanksgiving holiday. For every vehicle sold during the month of November, we will donate a turkey to a family who needs one. If you've been thinking about shopping for a New or Used Vehicle before the snow flies or know someone who does, keep Borgman in mind! Not only will you get a Fair Trade Deal at along with our unparalleled customer service, you'll also be helping a feed a family in need. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us or send us an email - our staff will be more than willing to help. We hope to see you soon, and happy thanksgiving! Love INC provides seven area churches with food for families in the Hudsonville, Jenison and Grandville community. As a Christian movement of churches working together, Love INC transforms the lives of those in need by ministering the love of Christ through providing basic necessities such as non-perishable food and personal care items. Read more about them and their mission by visiting LoveInTheNameOfChrist.org.

Borgman Ford couldn’t be more proud to be part of a company that always has one common goal: helping people. During the Ford Volunteer Corps’ annual Global Caring Month event, over 5,000 employees from Ford Motor Company join in community service projects to help better people’s lives. These projects are held in 34 countries around the globe! Emanuela Silva, analyst and Ford Human Resources in Brazil, said, “This is an opportunity for professional and personal growth. I have always been involved with volunteer work, and it is great to work at a company where a life goal of helping others is fulfilled through company initiatives.” Some of the projects included were the construct of a water facility in two Philippine villages and a workshop setup to help train women as seamstresses to earn income and even start their own businesses in Brazil. Also in Germany, there is a continuation of a project that helps care for refugee children. These children will be given an opportunity to be part of a sports program and will in turn will help them gain confidence and make friends. The United Arab Emirates Ford volunteers in Germany will also help build toys for these refugee children. Zeek Ainabe, Ford volunteer, Government and Community Relations, UAE, said, “The handmade toys from Ford employees will be sent to the children to put a smile on their face and not lose hope of a better future. Ford Global Caring Month is a great opportunity for employees to come together and work as a team to serve humanity for its greater good.” There are 250 Ford volunteers in Mexico that are building a playground and dining room at a home for abused and homeless children. In the course of 4 days, the kids will be provided a safe and peaceful environment to restore both their physical and emotional state, continue their schooling, and play with other children. Berenice Perez aguilar, Ford volunteer and Communications Coach with Ford of Mexico, said, “I love helping people. For me, it is important that we multiply our efforts and make these children have a better education, life and social quality.” There are more than 500 Ford Volunteer Corps projects and activities going on around the globe. Some others include: Australia: Paint and garden at senior home Update dining area at camp for homeless kids China: Make model cars with kids from low-income families Spend day with Ford volunteers India: Training disadvantaged women with garment and tailoring design training Guam: Hospital cleanup and maintenance Remove litter from village streets and bus stops Romania: Redecorate playroom Add new beds at hospital pediatric oncology department South Africa: Renovate shelters and safe houses for abused women and children Spain: Construction and maintenance work at a day care center for children with disabilities United Kingdom: Create garden at senior center for residents. Residents will share and maintain this garden. Todd Nissen, director of Ford Volunteer Corps, said, “Ford volunteers play a vital role in demonstrating Ford’s commitment to become the world’s most trusted company. We appreciate all they do to make the world a better place for everyone.” Ford will be very busy within the states too during Ford Global Caring Month. At least 10 of the states will be participating in these activities. The Ford Legal Alliance for Women plus more than 70 law firm partners within 30 states will join forces to participate in the second Global Service Day on September 26. Eight other countries will also be part of this event. Ford volunteers in Pennsylvania, Arizona, New York, and Florida will all be helping to feed the hungry. In California, volunteers will help save and restore the bay. In our very own state of Michigan, they will make improvements to a community rain garden while also mentoring students. The Ford Volunteer Corps is the source of a large global network that gains thousands upon thousands of employees annually. Ford’s Global Caring Month is the primary focus for many Ford employees and volunteers. A big thanks to everyone who continually supports Ford and its global efforts to help one another!

Would you like to help out your local school in a super easy way? Join us at Grandville High School on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and take part in Ford Drive 4 UR School! You’ll be helping the Grandville Band Boosters “keep the beat going on” by taking a Ford for a spin! The organization gives students the opportunity to grow through music by supporting transportation needs, upcoming concerts and trips, band camp, uniforms, the annual Grandville Marching Band Invitational, and more. Each test drive results in a $20 donation - up to $6,000 - let’s try to top it out! Ford launched the Drive 4 UR School program in 2007 to help raise funds for education. This allowed schools and their various programs to continue or expand their operations through participation with the community. To learn more about the program, visit forddrive4ur.com. We invite you to stop by and support the Grandville High School, and have some fun cruising around in a Brand New Ford Vehicle. We hope to see you there, and Go Dawgs! Address: Grandville High School 4700 Canal Ave. SW Grandville, MI 49418 Get Directions Here

Borgman Ford challenges its customers in Grand Rapids and West Michigan to help Ford make a difference for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by purchasing a ticket to win a brand new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500! Ford has been donating vehicles to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for nearly a decade and will now be donating a brand new custom 2020 Mustang Shelby® GT500® that is to be raffled on November 14. The profit gained from raffle ticket sales will go towards helping JDRF battle and find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Ford plans on selling around 25,000 raffle tickets during this year’s fundraiser. The custom 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 includes: One-of-one Venom metallic clearcoat ( a charcoal color with black painted over-the-top racing stripes) Carbon Fiber Track Package ( Carbon fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, rear seat-delete, Recaro® leather-trimmed seats, and a Mustang GT4 track wing) Dave Pericak, Ford director of enterprise product line management, said, “Building on the excitement around GT500 is a terrific way to help JDRF fund research and help find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Not only does this raffle provide an opportunity to win the most powerful production Ford ever, it also speaks to how Ford strives to make people’s lives better.” There will be a first place and second place winner. The first place winner will drive home in a Venom Shelby GT500 while the second place winner will receive a VIP race experience for two that is all-inclusive to the 2020 Daytona 500. Tickets can be purchased here until November 10. Each ticket will be $10. The raffle will be held at the Ford Conference and Event Center, 1151 Village Road, Dearborn, Michigan on November 14. Winners do not need to be present to win. When in the area, don’t forget to stop by Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids to check our our newest inventory of Mustangs! To see what we have in stock, check out our inventory online. Come see why we are the Best in the West!

Borgman Ford would like to welcome back the annual West Michigan Premiere Car Event, 28th Street Metro Cruise®! For 15 years now, Grand Rapids has hosted this hot rod show that brings in 275,000+ people almost every year. 16 miles of cool cars gathered between Cascade and Grandville on 28th Street for this two day event. As an added treat, the West Michigan Mustang Club will also be there showing off their best classic and newest model Mustangs! This year's event will take place on August 23 (4 p.m. - 10 p.m.) & 24 (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.). Take a trip to Metro Cruise at Rogers Plaza in Wyoming, MI, to enjoy what this show has to offer, such as: 340+ show cars along Collector Car Row 26 food vendors including 16 food trucks 5 top bands in West Michigan The Miss Metro Cruise® Finale competition The popular DYNO viewing area Freebies/coupons/drawings from our 32 sponsor vendors A kid’s coloring area And much more! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the coolest car show in West Michigan!

Borgman Ford is excited to announce the celebration of Ford’s 25th anniversary of Woodward Dream Cruise with Mustang Alley Saturday, August 17th. The Metro Detroit cruise is considered the world’s largest one-day automotive event. Each year, people from all around come to enjoy the 50,000+ classic cars, street rods, custom, collector and even special interest vehicles. If you’re planning to head out to the Dream Cruise, be sure to check out the Ford displays: Mustang Alley | 9 Mile between Woodward Avenue and Bermuda Street, Ferndale Ford family fun zone | Pioneer Park, 4232 Parkway Drive, Royal Oak Full Ford Performance lineup display | Duggan’s Irish Pub, 31501 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak Ford trucks display | CVS, 30900 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak Bronco Club parking | Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak Ford Fund’s Driving Skills for Life display | Westborn Market, 27659 Woodward Ave., Berkley

Mustang lovers in West Michigan may want to tune into the UK Goodwood race on July 4th this year. Ford is slated to make an "exciting" Ford GT announcement to kick off the race. This year, the 760 hp Mustang Shelby GT500 will make its UK debut on the Goodwood hill climb. The Shelby will be in good company. Ford returns to Goodwood this year with an exhilarating line-up of vehicles tackling the 1.16 mile hill climb, including: The all-new Focus ST and all-new 760 hp Mustang Shelby GT500 making their U.K. debuts The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing #66 Ford GT race car, fresh from the Le Mans 24 Hours The M-Sport Ford World Rally Team's Ford Fiesta WRC car - also appearing on the Goodwood rally stage The 2018 NASCAR Championship-winning Team Penske Ford Fusion race car The 1980 Ford Zakspeed Turbo Capri race car Gymkhana TEN star Ken Block's Hoonitruck and Escort RS Cosworth Champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s Ford Mustang RTR Drift car Be sure to stay tuned for this special announcement and all the racing news at Goodwood! Also, stop in and check out our Mustang inventory.

West Michigan's extreme winter weather hasn't put a damper on this year's Michigan International Auto Show at DeVos Place. Borgman was impressed by the turnout, and loved chatting with enthusiasts and casual shoppers about the latest and greatest additions to the Ford lineup! With Grand Rapids Public Schools being closed for the week, kids of all ages and their families crowded the venue to check out cool cars like the 2019 Mustang GT Convertible or go for a "spin" on the Ford Forza Simulator. Below, we've rounded up a few of the New Ford Cars, Trucks, and SUVs you can see on display at the auto show, and if you'd like to test drive them please drop by for a visit anytime! Our staff will be more than happy to help you. The All-New 2020 Ford Explorer Taking center stage at Ford's sprawling display was the prototype of the upcoming 2020 Ford Explorer SUV, due out in mid to late summer this year. This latest version is clad in a stunning, newly-redesigned exterior and bears an overwhelming number of new or updated features. Under the hood, the 3.0L turbocharged EcoBoost® V6 engine promises this will be the most powerful Ford Explorer to date, and holds numerous improvements to the Terrain Management System as well. Visitors peered into the cabin of the new model at the impressive 10.1" portrait-mounted touch screen on the center console as well as the high-quality fit and finish of the upholstery and accents. The All-New 2020 Ford Explorer is here, be on the lookout for the new model this summer at Borgman Ford. Below are more exciting models you can see at the 2019 Michigan International Auto Show at DeVos Place this weekend: The All-New 2019 Ford Ranger Pickup Complete with its own scenic display, the gleaming-white 2019 Ford Ranger sat a just few paces away with another gray model close by. The return of the Ford Ranger has been hotly anticipated by West Michigan truck fans, and many took the opportunity to get in and look around the cabin. The New 2019 Ford F-150 Lariat On the more premium end of the Ford F-Series is the 2019 Ford F-150 Lariat. Featuring a sleek chrome grille, leather-trimmed, heated and ventilated 10-way power-adjustable front seats, and an 8" LCD productivity screen makes this the perfect truck for work or play in West Michigan. The New 2019 Ford F-150 STX This 2019 Ford F-150 donning the STX appearance package comes complete with a sporty black mesh grille, machined aluminum wheels, a number of interior upgrades, and SYNC® 3. This package also includes body-color bumpers, privacy glass and STX badging. The New 2019 Ford Mustang The legendary Ford Mustang has been a fan favorite for decades, and you can see two of them on display here. Sit behing the wheel of the 2019 Mustang Convertible or the 2019 Mustang Coupe and visit us to experience the raw power of their 5.0L V8 and the smooth shifts of the 10-speed automatic transmission - faster than a manual! The New 2019 Ford Edge ST This is the first Ford SUV built by Ford Performance, producing 335 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque - all thanks to the powerful 2.7L V6 turbocharged EcoBoost® engine under the hood. The 2019 Ford Edge ST also features a host of driver-assist features like wireless charging, Intelligent AWD, and more. Check Out The Rest of the Impressive 2019 Ford Lineup Other Fun Exhibits with Fords at the Michigan International Auto Show Ford Explorer - Kent County Sherrif's Office Uniformed officers from the Kent County Sherrif's Office stood near a Ford Explorer Interceptor Utility, answering questions about the vehicle with kids and grownups alike! 1957 Ford Custom 300 Police Car - Gilmore Car Museum This 1957 Ford Custom 300 was built specifically by Ford Motor Company for the needs of the police fleet. Referred to as a “Police Interceptor,” it was equipped with a 312 cu. in. 300 hp supercharged engine, and included non-standard seat belts as part of the police safety package. Visit the Gilmore Car Museum website here. 1999 Ford Ranger EV - Gilmore Car Museum This fully electric-powered Ranger pickup was actually only offered as a lease to fleets and Ford employees and only about 1,400 were ever produced. It was donated to the Gilmore Car Museum by a Ford Design Team member involved with EV project. Visit the Gilmore Car Museum website here Ford F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab - Fire Truck Built by firetruck builder HME Ahrens-Fox, this Ford F-550 features a 4x4 chassis with a GVWR of 19,500 lbs and a 300-HP engine producing 660 lbs ft-lbs of torque. Read more about them here. About the Michigan International Auto Show There are plenty more Fords to explore at the Michigan International Auto Show, and if you see something you like, check out our Online Inventory and reserve your test drive at Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids today! Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff are here to help you find the right Ford Vehicle for your needs and budget. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have, but will never pressure you into a sale. Read about our dealership history and "Red Coat" traditions here and come see why we're the Best in the West! If you make it downtown to the show, there are other fun Ford models to check out on the concourse too! Uniformed officers from the Kent County Sherrif's Office stood near a Ford Explorer Interceptor Utility, answering questions about the vehicle with kids and grownups alike! This 1957 Ford Custom 300 was built specifically by Ford Motor Company for the needs of the police fleet. Referred to as a "Police Interceptor," it was equipped with a 312 cu. in. 300 hp supercharged engine, and included non-standard seat belts as part of the police safety package. Visit the Gilmore Car Museum website here. This fully electric-powered Ranger pickup was actually only offered as a lease to fleets and Ford employees and only about 1,400 were ever produced. It was donated to the Gilmore Car Museum by a Ford Design Team member involved with EV project. Visit the Gilmore Car Museum website here. Built by firetruck builder HME Ahrens-Fox, this Ford F-550 features a 4x4 chassis with a GVWR of 19,500 lbs and a 300-HP engine producing 660 lbs ft-lbs of torque. Read more about them here. See the finest traveling displays with new vehicles - including sedans, vans, SUV's, trucks, hybrids and sports cars. Not only is the Auto Show the BEST place to shop and compare options for every day vehicles, it is also the first opportunity for West Michigan residents to see many of the most recently released or "soon to be released" models! Presented by the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association. Visit Showspan.com/MAS/ for more information.See the Ford Lineup at the 2019 Michigan International Auto Show

DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, January 31st - February 3rd, 2019 The 21st Annual Michigan International Auto Show begins this weekend, and Borgman Ford can't wait to show you all of the exciting new features of the 2019 Ford lineup! Come and see us at the DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids on Thursday, January 31st from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and we'll give you the grand tour of all of the New Fords on display. The majority of the New 2019 Ford Lineup will be there, including the mighty 2019 Ford F-150, the powerful 2019 Ford Mustang, selections from the capable Ford SUV Lineup including the 2019 Ford Explorer, and much more. If you have any questions about the Ford Vehicles you see on display, our team will be there on Thursday and will be happy to answer them. There will be plenty of other fun activities and exhibits to enjoy at the show as well. Check out the popular Million Dollar Motorway, explore a selection of vintage cars from the Gilmore Car Museum, try for the best track time in the Ford Forza Racing Simulator, and be on the lookout for Gizmo the Robot wandering the show floor! For more information, visit GRautoshow.com. We hope we see you at the show and stay tuned for more updates

First 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Auctioned For $1.1 Million To Help Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cure Kids With Diabetes Borgman Ford is pleased to share that the first 2020 Shelby GT500 Mustang has been auctioned for aiding juvenile diabetes research. At the time of the final bid, the New Shelby raised over a million dollars to help find a cure. The recently-unveiled 2020 Shelby GT500 is the most powerful production car Ford has ever built, boasting over 700 horsepower and a quarter-mile time of about 11 seconds. While the GT500 has traditionally been more of a drag racer, this model carries some recent innovations that allow it to negotiate turns at higher speeds - making it a monster on the track as well. In addition, this model is also street-legal and is sure to turn some heads. Ford just published an article about their most recent contribution in the fight against Type I Diabetes, and we've included an excerpt below. Visit the Official Ford Media Center to read the full post, or head over to JDRF.com to learn more about the cause. The very first model of the most powerful factory Mustang ever was auctioned tonight for $1.1 million as it goes for the famed muscle car's biggest win ever - trying to help researchers cure children with type 1 diabetes. Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, was the winning bidder. This highly anticipated, 700-plus-horsepower 2020 Shelby GT500 - VIN 001 - was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale with all proceeds going to help JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, find a cure. "The chance to become the owner of the first 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 cars is an opportunity of a lifetime," said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president, global operations. "More importantly, being involved in helping to raise much needed funds and awareness for JDRF is a big win for everyone." You can read the full article by visiting Media.Ford.com. About Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, MI Borgman Ford has always been a family owned and operated company serving West Michigan. Since we opened our doors in 1960 and every day since we operate on the golden rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. That's why we're proud to represent Ford, a company heavily invested in creative, philanthropic efforts. If you're searching for a New Ford or Pre-Owned Vehicle in West Michigan, visit us any time to see our selection. Our staff will make sure all of your questions are answered, but will never pressure you into a sale. Come see why we're the Best in the West!