Have you ever wondered how well a Ford Fiesta handles? Wonder no more! Watch as Professional Rally Driver Ken Block puts the Fiesta to the test on the streets of San Francisco. Part of the Gymkhana Five: Ultimate Urban Playground series, this incredible video comes to us from DC Shoes Film. Enjoy!

*Please note that the stunts shown above were performed by trained professionals. Please do not attempt to recreate or reenact any of the stunts displayed in this video.

Vehicles now a days are becoming more and more like computers. Just like computers, sometimes they need a little reboot to get them back on track. That’s the case when it comes to a Master Reset on Ford’s MyFord Touch infotainment system. While experiencing an issue where you need to perform a Master Reset is few and far between, knowing how to reset your MyFord Touch system will help you to get up and running again in no time. Here are some situations where you may need to perform a Master Reset of your MyFord Touch system, as well as an easy to follow step by step guide on how reset your MyFord Touch system.

When A Master Reset May Come In Handy

• The system isn’t operating like normal.
• Your phone isn’t connecting properly, even after attempting a reverse pair.
• The USB port isn’t finding your media player.

Performing A Master Reset

1. Access your Settings Menu by clicking the cogs located next to the Home Button
2. Select Settings from the list on the right side of the screen
3. Select System at the top of the list
4. Scroll down until you see Master Reset, then press it.

WARNING!!!

Performing a Master Reset will restore your system to the factory default settings and will erase any bluetooth devices you have paired to your MyFord Touch system. Once the system has been reset, you will need to pair all bluetooth devices again. The Master Reset will not adjust your radio presets, it will only adjust your settings and revert them back to default.

NOTE: This isn’t the magical fix, if your vehicle isn’t the root of the problem, then rebooting will not solve anything. Consult Ford’s 10 Easy DIY Microsoft SYNC Setups and Fixes before performing a Master Reset to be sure you’ve tried all other possible solutions. We sure would hate for you to have to reset your settings and devices for nothing.

If you would rather have a professional take a look at it, Downtown Ford is always here.

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Sacramento, CA 95811

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Whatever the reason, NASCAR doesn’t seem to get much respect from road-racing or Formula One fans. That certainly hasn’t impacted its popularity among the stock car faithful, as NASCAR is the second most popular professional sport in the United States, behind only NFL football.

It’s broadcast in over 150 countries, too, meaning that it isn’t just Americans and transplanted Americans cheering for drivers like Juan Pablo Montoya, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.

As for the drivers, some come from open-wheel racing backgrounds (like Tony Stewart and Sam Hornish, Jr.) and some have even raced in F1 (like Montoya and Scott Speed). Unlike the old days, however, we’d bet that no current driver got his start by running moonshine on the back roads of Georgia.

If you’re new to the sport of racing and want a basic overview of NASCAR, the infographic below may help. There isn’t much meat there (aside from the flag and track listings), but it may inspire you to seek out more information.

If you want a piece of Nascar in your driveway, stop by and test-drive the 2012 Ford Mustang.

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The Detroit automaker announced that the EPA had certified its 2012 Ford Focus Electric with 110 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) city rating and 99 MPGe on the highway. Your driving habits will help determine whether you’ll be able to go further than the Ford’s EPA approved 76-mile range. Ford says that a Focus Electric may be driven up to 100 miles on a single charge.

Competitors offer nearly equivalent performance with Nissan’s Leaf having achieved a 106-mpg city/92 mpg highway rating and the Chevy Volt offering an estimated 93 MPGe.

Ford is making a strategic bet on high efficiency vehicles with fuel pricing on the rise. Its 2013 Ford Fusion hybrid will exceed 100 MPGe in electric mode. Ford’s conventional vehicles all rate highly in fuel efficiency. According to a Ford press release on Friday:

• 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter EcoBoost: Projected 37 mpg highway that would make it America’s most fuel-efficient non-rechargeable midsize sedan
• 2013 Escape 1.6-liter EcoBoost: Expected to be the most fuel-efficient crossover of its kind with 33 mpg highway
• 2013 Taurus 2.0-liter EcoBoost: Expected to deliver best-in-class 31 mpg highway
• 2012 Edge 2.0-liter EcoBoost: Delivers 30 mpg highway, besting all SUVs its size or larger and even some cars such as the Honda Civic Si
• 2012 Explorer 2.0-liter EcoBoost: One of the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUVs on the market, delivering 28 mpg highway
• 2013 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid: Aiming to become the world’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan with a projected 100 MPGe rating
• 2013 Fusion Hybrid: Expected to become the world’s most fuel-efficient non-rechargeable midsize sedan with 47 mpg
• 2012 Fiesta: Offers up to 40 mpg highway and class-leading 33 mpg combined rating
• 2012 F-150: The most fuel-efficient full-size pickup, with V6 models delivering best-in-class 23 mpg highway and 17 mpg city

When it comes to iconic police cars, few in the history of the automobile rival the beloved Ford Crown Victoria, cherished by police departments everywhere for its comfort, versatility and indestructible reputation.

Department mechanics loved the cars, too, since spare parts were both cheap and ubiquitous, thanks to the Panther platform’s popularity among taxi fleets and car services, too.

Nothing lasts forever, and Ford has built its last Crown Vic. For law enforcement, the car has been replaced by two vehicles, one based on the Ford Taurus sedan and a second based on the Ford Explorer SUV.

Bad news, Chicagoans: Mayor Rahm Emanual has announced that the city will buy some 500 new Ford Police Interceptor Sedans and Utilities, representing the largest law-enforcement order of the new vehicles to date.

It’s a win for Ford’s Chicago assembly plant as well, since both the sedan and utility vehicle are built at the plant. The city of Chicago stands to realize significant savings in fuel costs, since the new Ford police vehicles are up to 20 percent more fuel efficient than the model they replace.

Ford offers its Police Interceptor Sedan in front-wheel-drive, powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 good for some 263 horsepower, or in all-wheel-drive, powered by an EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6 that produces “at least” 365 horsepower. The Police Interceptor Utility gets a 3.7-liter, 300 horsepower V-6 powering all four wheels.

For police duty, both front and rear seats have been revised for maximum occupant safety. Ford’s new police vehicles also come with the latest in safety advances, including an optimized AdvanceTrac ESC system, a blind spot alert system, cross-traffic alert and a rear view camera system.

We’re not sure when Chicago will begin to take delivery of its new police cars, but if you’re traveling through the area you may want to familiarize yourself with the new vehicles’ shapes. That Taurus or Explorer closing on you at warp speed may not be as innocent as it first looks.

When it came time to craft the company’s new tag line, Ford apparently specifically looked at Nike’s “Just Do It” and McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” as inspiration. While “Drive One” is on its way out the door, the internal “One Ford” will continue to soldier on as an indicator of the company’s global strategy.

1. Research the vehicle or vehicles that you want thoroughly on a website such as AOL Autos. Our site will take you to the specific make-and-model page for the vehicle you like, allow you to spec the equipment you want and tell you the best deal we can find for you.

2. When you go to the dealership, be relaxed. Carry yourself with confidence. Remember, a car salesperson does this every day and is an expert. That is leverage over you in the negotiation. If you look and sound confident, it will begin to tip the scales to a more even balance.

3. Never negotiate your actual transaction price down from the sticker price. Always know the invoice price (which you can find on our model pages right here at AOL Autos) and negotiate up from that. Never raise your bid until the salesperson has counter-offered on the first bid you make. Never raise your bid by more than a $100-$200 increment.

4. When it comes to financing, go to the dealership knowing what you can get from your local bank or credit union, regardless of whether the car is new or used. Get the lowest rate you can find and start with that. If the dealer is offering zero-percent financing, have a good idea before you go in how much that is worth on the loan and terms you are planning on so you know whether to take the zero-percent financing or the rebate(s) the dealer is offering. Make those calculations yourself. Don’t let the salesperson tell you.

5. This is the most important rule. Go into the dealership ready to walk out without a car. Don’t fall in love in the showroom, and don’t rush it. If you are thrown curveballs you aren’t ready for, or you don’t like the way the process is going, just excuse yourself and leave. Remember, nothing is stopping you from getting out of the showroom. Go home to gather your thoughts and research what you weren’t prepared for. The dealer will be open the next day.

Car buying is a pressure-packed activity, especially if you are in a position where, for whatever reason, you need a car in your life as soon as humanly possible.

Following these few tips, however, will allow you to make a smart decision and will eliminate the majority of the stress that comes with this process. It’s a big, intimidating purchase, especially if you’re buying for the first time, but this little bit of homework will make it much easier to handle.

Now go out there and get that deal!

The result is three shows crammed into less than six minutes of footage. There’s plenty of sideways Ford Fiesta action as well as airborne motocross riders, scantily clad ladies of multiple nat

Whether you drive the car of your dreams on a regular basis or something significantly less exciting, we are willing to bet regular use has likely revealed something about said vehicle that you aren’t so fond of. It may be a minor design flaw or a major reason you are looking for another car, but we’re guessing in the hours you’ve spent behind the wheel of your car you have managed to come up with something you would have done differently. This weekend we want to hear all about it.

No matter how big or how small, we want to hear what drives you insane about your car (no pun intended). Whatever it might be, you can tell us. Perhaps your car is grossly underpowered or could have used another gear. Maybe you just think your vehicle’s cup holders were designed in an immensely stupid manner (like my 1994 Honda). Big or small, if it annoys you, it counts.