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Are you seeking a vehicle that can help you amplify the awesome of your daily drives? Well, if so, we here at O'Daniel Ford Inc. think you may well meet your match in our beloved American brand's hot hatchback, the 2017 Focus RS.

And how can we be so sure?

Allow AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika to supply you with the necessary context; his appraisal of the Focus RS is as follows:

Brimming with creature comforts, the sole trim of the Focus RS is not one to disappoint.

Standard equipment includes front Recaro sport seats, a…

A new AAA study found synthetic oil performs nearly 50% better than conventional oil. Learn more: https://t.co/ZghWoRJTzh pic.twitter.com/bs7osQiOIP

— AAA (@AAAauto) June 6, 2017

Across the United States, nearly half of drivers think synthetic oil isn't worth the extra cost. A survey of repair facilities shows a synthetic oil change costs over $30 more than a conventional oil change on average, to a total of about $64 more per year.

While a large part of the general population snubs synthetic oil, there is one subset that uses it almost exclusively: Service professionals.

You're trying to be responsible while on the hunt for a new car. You're comparing prices, reading reviews, and checking up on your credit history.

But when you receive your credit report from a credit score company like FICO, are you seeing the same number a car dealership sees?

The truth is, you're not.

Automotive lenders use an industry-specific credit score to evaluate lease and loan applicants—an auto credit score. This is not the same as the general credit score shared with consumers requesting their own information. In fact, most auto credit scores are not available…

Wi-fi in your old @Ford? Ok ok https://t.co/jo3o9zuRH7 pic.twitter.com/1KXA3snpF3

— Autoblog (@therealautoblog) May 20, 2017

The first time a car offered the technology to turn into a Wi-Fi hotspot, it was big news. Today, drivers have come to expect a certain level of connectivity in their vehicles.

The new Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs you'll find at O'Daniel Ford Inc. are compatible with smartphone apps that allow the driver to:

• Lock and unlock the vehicle remotely
• Locate the vehicle on a map
• Start the ignition
• Receive vehicle health reports
• Schedule service appointments

Groot is getting his hands on the all-new Ford EcoSport in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. The Marvel Studios movie in theaters this May features the Ford EcoSport SUV. Not only will the sharp SUV be seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, but it is also featured in numerous commercials for the movie and a limited-edition comic book. The comic features appearances by Groot, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Rocket.