Planet Ford Featured on Fox 26 News for Breast Cancer Awareness Support

Posted on October 2, 2013 by admin
Planet Ford's "In the Pink" Mustang makes Fox News TV debut with Erica Rico from Q Morning Zoo on 93Q

Planet Ford’s “In the Pink” Mustang makes Fox News TV debut with Erica Rico from Q Morning Zoo on 93Q

Randall Reed’s Planet Ford “In the Pink” custom-created 2014 Ford Mustang made its on-air debut on Fox 26 News in Houston.   Ruben Dominguez with Fox News (@Fox26Ruben) interviewed Erica Rico, a local radio celebrity from Q Morning Zoo on 93Q (@ericarico93Q) . She is driving the specially designed “pink” Ford the entire month of October to help aid in the awareness of breast cancer and Planet Ford’s fundraising efforts.

Planet Ford in Spring (serving The Woodland, Cypress, Conroe and greater Houston area) has joined forces with the Northeast Hospital Foundation for the Memorial Hermann Cancer Center – Northeast. Now through October 31, 2013, Planet Ford will donate a portion of the sale of every new Ford for Project Mammogram.

Watch the Fox 26 News interview & Planet Ford’s “In the Pink” Mustang:

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Website goes pink!

In addition, to show their support for the cause, the Planet Ford website has gone pink for the entire month. Planet Ford team members in Spring are wearing pink shirts to honor those affected

Planet Ford Pink for October Breast Cancer Awareness

Shawn Burns, GM/Operating Partner shows off the team’s pink shirts is support  of  Breast Cancer Awareness

by breast cancer. Randall and Sherry Reed, the owners, are also putting on their pink in support of the cause for the entire month.

On October 5th, our Planet Ford on I-45 team will participate and support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure walk/run. We hope to see all of you out there.

Thank you for helping  “Move Ford’ward in Finding The Cure!”

*See dealer for full details. Expires Oct. 31, 2013
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Planet Ford Spring Goes “In The Pink” for The Cure

Posted on September 30, 2013 by randall

Houston Susan G KomenPlanet Ford in Spring has joined forces with The Northeast Hospital Foundation and Memorial Herman Hospital to help bring awareness to breast cancer.

October 1 to October 31, 2013, Planet Ford in Spring (serving The Woodlands, Cypress, Aldine, Conroe and greater Houston) will donate a portion of the sale of every new vehicle to the Northeast Hospital Foundation for the Memorial Hermann Cancer Center – Northeast.

To aid in the awareness of breast cancer, Planet Ford has equipped local KKBQ radio celebrity, Erica Rico with a new, custom-created 2013 “In the Pink” Planet Ford Mustang.

October 2, 2013, Fox News – Ch. 26 in coordination with KKBQ morning show will launch Planet Ford’s “In the Pink” event during the morning news program.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Planet Ford 45

Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Planet Ford 45

To honor and show our support, the Planet Ford website will “go pink” for the entire month. Planet Ford team members in Spring will wear pink shirts. Randall and Sherry are also putting on their pink in support of the cause for the entire month.

On October 5th, our Planet Ford on I-45 team will participate and support the Race for the Cure walk/run. We hope to see all of you out there.

Help us continue to “Move Ford’ward in Finding The Cure!”

*See dealer for full details. Expires Oct. 31, 2013

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The 2014 Ford Fiesta Shines

Posted on September 26, 2013 by randall
2014 Ford Fiesta Planet Ford 45 Spring, TX

The 2014 Ford Fiesta

Buying unnecessary large SUV’s and cars is now a fad of the past. All you need is an efficient, trustworthy car to run all of your errands and get you where you need to go. The new car market is swamped with new options for subcompact cars and finding the perfect one for you can be tricky.

At Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, TX (serving Houston, The Woodlands, Tomball, Aldine and Conroe) we understand how difficult it is looking for your match. We try and do most of the work for you, so making the final choice is the only thing you need to worry about. That is why we compared the 2014 Ford Fiesta Titatnium, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, and the 2013 Honda Civic EX-L based on fuel economy, interior features, technology, and safety. Normally, we would compare the 2014 Civic but it’s not yet available.

Watch our comparison video below…

The 2014 Ford Fiesta with an SFE package has the best in class highway miles per gallon and an impressive 34 combined miles per gallon. Over five years, you can save $3,750 in fuel costs compared to the average new vehicle.  The Honda Civic falls short with 32 combined miles per gallon and the Chevy Cruz with only 30 miles per gallon.

As the demand for smaller cars increase, the demand for an improved interior has also increased.  The Ford Fiesta excels in style and design with Leather-trimmed seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and available RECARO seats. The Chevrolet Cruze offers more Front Hip and Head Room.  Consumer Guide says the Honda Civic “for tall occupants has no excess headroom, especially beneath the sunroof housing.” 

Technology plays an important role in making a decision on which new car to get. The Chevy Cruze offers Chevrolet MYLink, turn-by-turn navigation, mobile apps, and a Pioneer audio system. The Fiesta comes standard with a rear view camera; reverse sensing system, intelligent access with push-button start, ambient lighting, and Sony Branded audio system. Honda Civic has I-MID: Intelligent Multi-information Display; it uses Bluetooth for your phone and music, and has audible text messaging.

When it comes to safety all three cars receive excellent safety ratings. The Ford Fiesta and Chevy Cruze were named a top safety pick for both 2013 and 2014. U.S. News and World Report says the Fiesta “excels where many subcompact cars fall flat with its nimble handling, great fuel economy and an impressive list of optional features.” The 2014 Ford Fiesta was also ranked as the #2 most affordable small car. Overall, it was a close battle but the Ford Fiesta emerged to take the title.

Now that you know, come test drive these models and compare for yourself. All you have to do is take the short drive down I-45 to Planet Ford in Spring, TX.

 

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The 2014 Ford Taurus Wows on Showroom Floors

Posted on September 18, 2013 by randall
2014 Ford Taurus at Planet Ford 45 in Spring, TX

The 2014 Ford Taurus

It’s hard finding the perfect balance between the right car and the right price. The 2014 Ford Taurus is on the market to fill that need. Inside and out, the Taurus is winning over reviewers and consumers. With Ford’s great engineering, the Taurus has impressive engine capability while also giving you great gas milage to help save on the trips to the Pump.

The 2014 Ford Taurus is now available at Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, TX (Serving Houston, The Woodlands, Tomball, Aldine and Conroe). We understand that there is a lot of options and it’s difficult to know what is the best car for you. To help make your life easier, we put together a short comparison video of the top competitors in the affordable large car category. The Ford Taurus faces off with 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, and the 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE because the 2014 model is not yet available.

Watch our comparison video below…

The Ford Taurus leads the pack in engine performance with a 2.0 liter EcoBoost I-4 engine that packs the power of a V-6 engine and the efficiency of a 4 cylinder engine. The Taurus touts the best in class fuel economy for full size sedans with 22 city 32 highway and 26 combined miles per gallon.

The Avalon and Impala fall short with the Avalon’s 25 combined miles per gallon and the Impala with only 22 combined miles per gallon.

When you are looking for a new car you want the latest and greatest technology right? Once again the Ford Taurus takes charge in this area including BLIS® with Cross Traffic Alert, Push-Button Start, and SYNC® with MyFord Touch® including an 8-inch color LCD touch screen. The Toyota Avalon has Entune with a 6.1-inch touch-screen and an 8 speaker sound system. The worst of the bunch is the Impala with Chevrolet MyLink and optional navigation system with some reviewers say the rearview camera resolution is poor.

When you take a step inside these full-size cars you will notice ample interior features. The Ford Taurus has standard heated and cooled seats, optional rear heated seats, more front and rear hip room, and class exclusive multi-contour active motion front seats that have a 6-way lumbar and subtle rolling-pattern massage providing a more relaxed drive.

Reviewers say the Avalon’s cabin boasts an attractive interior design and premium materials, which gives it an upscale feel. The redesigned interior of the Chevy Impala has gained positive reviews but some have noted some shortcomings, such as flimsy plastics on the center console, which detract from the premium feel.

All three cars were crash tested and given a 5 Star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Toyota Avalon and Chevrolet Impala put up a good fight but it looks like The Ford Taurus will be taking home the championship belt. So when you’re ready for your test-drive, take the short drive down I-45 to Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, TX.

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Fishing Rodeo Fun

Posted on September 10, 2013 by randall
HHC Fishing Rodeo

All the entries for the 2013 Fishing Rodeo

On Saturday, September 7th, the Hold ’em & Hit ’em Club hosted the 11th Annual Dick Stipanovic Memorial Fishing Rodeo at Landolt Pavilion Clear Lake Park in Seabrook, TX. Randall Reed’s Planet Ford was out at the Fishing Rodeo on Saturday to show our support for the HHC.

The primary goal of the Hold ‘em & Hit ‘em Club is to support education and youth charities while, at the same time, provide a vehicle for the social gatherings of friends and families with similar desires. Mr. Reed is a huge supporter of education and the youth in the greater Houston area.

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Some Real Anglers!

Some Real Anglers!

In addition to the fishing rodeo, the HHC also holds golf tournaments, BBQ cook offs and craw fish boils to raise money. It is a great organization and you can learn more about the tournament and charity at www.hhclub.org!

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The EcoBoost Challenge Comes to Houston

Posted on September 3, 2013 by randall

EcoBoost Challenge HoustonHave you ever wanted to drive some fast, fun cars, on a timed course? Now you have the chance to do that with Randall Reed’s Planet Ford and Ford Motor Co. The Ford EcoBoost Challange Tour is stoping at Sam Houston Speedway on Saturday, September 14th.

You can choose your track with the ST Performance Academy and EcoBoost Challenge Drive. Imagine getting the chance to drive the all-new 2014 Fiesta ST before anyone else. The Focus ST is on a timed course. Plus, you can learn to “Hypermile” with the pros in the new Ford Fusion and C-MAX Hybrid.

Go head to head against the competition with the new Ford Escape, Ford Fusion and F-150 with turbocharged engines. The best part is it’s all FREE! Click here to find out more and sign up. Be sure to invite your friends for a little friendly competition.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the best deals on service, parts and new & used cars, trucks and SUV’s.

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100-Hour Labor Day Weekend Sale

Posted on August 30, 2013 by randall

Everyone at Planet Ford in Spring, TX wishes you a fun and safe Labor Day Weekend with your family and friends. Planet Ford is celebrating with our 100-Hour Labor Day Weekend Sales Event. All weekend long you can find amazing deals on new and used Ford trucks, cars and SUVs. You can qualify  for 0% APR financing and no payments for 90 days.

Come check out all these great deals for yourself this Labor Day Weekend at Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble, TX ( Serving Houston, Atascocita, Kingwood and Conroe). Take the short drive down I-45 to Planet Ford or shop online at www.PlanetFord.com.

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2013 Ford Edge Sport is at the Top of its Class

Posted on August 28, 2013 by randall
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2013 Ford Edge SPORT

The SUV market is hotter than the Houston summer! Auto-manufactures have been churning out more options for the SUV class. Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, TX (serving Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe and Kingwood) wants to help you out with the tough decision of what’s the best SUV for you.

We have tried to make your life a little easier to make an informed decision by creating a comparison of the top SUV’s in the class. We compared the 2013 Ford Edge Sport, 2013 Nissan Murano LE, and the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ based on engine performance, fuel economy, interior, technology, and safety. 

Check out our comparison video below…

When it comes to engine performance, the Ford Edge leads the pack. With three available engines, it produces 305 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque. Falling behind is the Chevrolet Traverse’s engine producing 281 horsepower and 266 foot pounds of torque. The Nissan Murano came up short with only 260 horsepower and 240 foot pounds of torque.

Fuel economy is one of the most important factors to consumers when shopping for the right SUV. The Edge beats the competition with a combined 22 miles per gallon. The Nissan Murano came in with 20 miles per gallon and the Chevrolet Traverse slumped in with 19 miles per gallon.

A review from USA TODAY reads: “the Edge was stylish inside and out with an attractive sporty, driver-focused dash design.” While Edmunds.com says “it features a modern-looking interior.”

Although reviewers like the pleasing interior design of the Nissan Murano, Kelly Blue book says Rear passengers may find it difficult to get comfortable.

 As for the Chevrolet Traverse… Cars.com says “Both rows in the Traverse sit too close to the floor, which leaves adults’ knees raised.” That leaves the Chevy in an uncomfortable position.

Vehicle technology plays and important role when deciding which SUV to buy. The Ford EDGE comes standard with SYNC and available MyFord Touch. The Traverse comes with Chevrolet MyLink enabling smartphone integration as well as streaming of Pandora and Stitcher internet-based entertainment.

 

Both the Ford Edge and Chevy Traverse were named a Top Safety Pick of 2013 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Nissan Murano received only MARGINAL ratings for rollover testing from the IIHS.

A final note from U.S. News and World Report voted the Ford EDGE the 2013 best 2-Row Midsize SUV for the Money. So when you’re ready for your test drive, take the quick drive down I-45 and exit Louetta Rd to Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, TX.

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Labor Day Weekend Sales Event at Planet Ford in Spring

Posted on August 26, 2013 by randall
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Labor Day Savings at Randall Reed’s Planet Ford

At Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring on I-45, our 100-Hour Labor Day Weekend Sales Event is getting hot, hot, hot! Now-Sept. 3rd, you may qualify for APR as low as 0 percent* and you could get NO Payments for up to 90 Days!**

 Imagine being able to drive your new Ford car, Ford truck or Ford SUV away today and not making your first payment until 2014! You may be able to do just that when you buy a brand new Ford from Planet Ford in Spring (serving Houston, The Woodlands, Aldine, Cypress and Conroe).  

Make sure to check out all of our hot summer savings this Labor Day weekend. It is one of Planet’s biggest sales of the year. We have amazing deals on our entire Ford and Certified Pre-Owned line up, including: Ford F-150, Ford F-250 (regular cab to SuperCrew), Ford Super Duty, Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Fiesta, Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer, Ford Escape, Ford Flex, Ford Expedition, and Ford Mustang.

Randall Reed’s Planet Ford is just a short drive down I-45 at 20403 Interstate 45, Spring, TX 77388.  Stop by and see us, or call give our award-winning team a call to schedule an appointment at (866) 879-9329!

*0% for 66mo=$15.15 per $1000 borrowed. Regardless of down payment, other incentives, in lieu of factory rebates. WAC. On select new models. **All new Fords. Excludes RCL, Flex buy and commercial. See dealer for details.  Exp. 9/3/13

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2014 Explorer is the Top SUV

Posted on August 19, 2013 by randall
2014 Ford Explorer Sport Houston Planet Ford 45

The 2014 Ford Explorer Sport

SUVs are a hot commodity in today’s car market. Buying a new SUV is a large investment, so you want to make sure you are getting the best possible vehicle for your price range. There are so many SUV options available and it can be overwhelming when trying to decide what is the best vehicle for you.

At Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, TX we want to make the decision process simple for you. We took the new 2014 Ford Explorer and put it to the test by comparing it against the top competitors in it’s class; the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We compared these vehicles on engine performance, fuel economy, technology, interior and safety.

Watch our Comparison Video here…

These three SUV’s put up a good fight, however it is clear that the 2014 Ford Explorer rose to the challenge and claimed the top spot.  The numbers back it up, according to GCBC sales ranking article, “three of America’s nine favorite SUVs are Fords.”

When you are ready for your test drive, take the short drive down I-45 to Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, TX or visit us online anytime at www.PlanetFord45.com.

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