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Ever the innovators, our beloved American brand seemingly ditched the full-size crossover handbook entirely when dreaming up the 2016 Ford Flex. Blending the best elements of a wagon with those of an SUV, the Flex possesses a look that's all its own.

So, with that in mind, we'd like you to now check the clip below. Ride out with Autotarder reviewer, Jabari Jones, as he reveals some of the Flex's top traits:

Providing one with a truly posh vibe is the Flex's range-topping trim, the Limited.

Standard amenities on this iteration include 19-inch wheels, xenon headlamps…

The new 2017 #Ford #Fusion V6 Sport helps you avoid #potholes with this tech. https://t.co/J4YUvICoit pic.twitter.com/nzVMJappmA

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) February 18, 2016

The worst sound in the world must be the thunk of your wheel hitting a pothole.

It's terrible, because you know damage was probably done to your car, but there was no way you could have swerved to miss it. With the new 2017 Ford Fusion, you may not have to.

The 325-horsepower Fusion Sport model comes with a clever feature to make pothole damage a thing of the past…

For the seventh straight year, #Ford has been named one of the #WorldsMostEthicalCompanies.https://t.co/xQyFjkDF0s

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) March 7, 2016

Every year, Ethisphere Institute compiles a list of companies that they determine to be the "most ethical" businesses. They judge this based on criteria, including what the company's official policies are, how well those policies are followed, how the company impacts the environment and community, and the company's reputation.

It's a stringent process, and only companies that make top scored in all categories are chosen

It can sometimes take a great deal to get us at Woody Smith Ford excited. After all, we have encountered some pretty amazing autos over the years.

Such was not the case, however, when we first met the radically remade 2016 Ford Explorer. One look and we were in love.

That said, we invite you to scope the clip below. Autotrader personality, Jabari Jones, is here to articulate some of the things that make this SUV so very special:

Scale the Explorer model range to its summit and it's there you'll find the aptly named Platinum iteration.

Have you ever heard of the outdoor adventure group for women called, “Sisters on the Fly?” It’s a large, national organization which boasts over 6,500 members. Smaller chapters are found within states or regions.

Just what do members, or “sisters” as they’re called, do at events? Anything that outdoorsy women love: hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing and even crafts and cruises are enjoyed.

If you’re an outdoorsy woman or know someone who is, you might want to pass the word along. Likewise, you might be interested in this recent announcement from Ford:

When you think of Ford, you may think of tough trucks like the Ford F-150. Even our most popular pickup, however, is doing its part to be more environmentally friendly... without compromising on power.

Your #Ford is made up of both recycled and renewable materials. Learn more: https://t.co/UvRCq698Mj #sustainability pic.twitter.com/e5PF7wjkik

— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) November 23, 2015

You may have noticed the F-150 is a little lighter recently... 700 pounds lighter compared to previous model years.

Starting in 2015, the F-150 has used an aluminum alloy body, which is not

Like many people and companies around the nation, Ford wants to increase female interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). And to that end, the automaker has announced support for "Girls Who Code," a program for 6th-12th grade girls that focuses on computer science. BetaNews published a piece on the matter about a day ago.

It should come as no surprise that, here at Woody Smith Ford, when it comes to pickups, we are big fans of the F-150. We also love reading news stories about the latest car technologies. So when we heard about the most recent accolade for our favorite pickup, from the Consumer Technology Association, we couldn't wait to share it with you...