Ready to take your tastebuds on an unforgettable journey? You can do that without even leaving Kingston, NY by enjoying all the delicious Chinese cuisine we have right here in our town. But where can you go to find the very best Chinese food that our area has to offer? Check out our list below for our picks of the five local spots that do this traditional cuisine best and you’ll know where to go next time your cravings strike.
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Amazing Features of the 2021 Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer has always been one of Ford’s most popular and iconic models- but the 2021 Ford Explorer manages to make its mark on the brand in such a meaningful way. Find out how the legendary SUV got even better.
4 Essential Skills All Motorists Need
Before you get behind the wheel and head out on the road, you’ll want to have some essential skills to ensure your safety and the safety of other drivers. No matter whether it’s your first time driving or you’ve been at it for years, you can always do more to increase safety while you drive. In this guide, you’ll learn some of the basics that every driver should know.
The all-new 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid is set to make its debut in showrooms and is sure to turn a few heads as the most efficient vehicle in its segment. In early June, Ford announced that this SUV will boast an EPA-estimated 100 MPGe.
The engine behind all of the efficiency is the 2.6-liter Atkinson cycle hybrid engine. It works with a liquid-cooled 14.4-kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery to deliver the type of efficiency that leads the entire segment. The Escape Plug-In Hybrid is so efficient that it can deliver 41 mpg combined from just gasoline alone.
Drivers of this hybrid can also adjust their experience thanks to four driving modes: Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later, and (an all-new) EV Charge mode. The EV Charge mode can allow the hybrid system build up electric mileage even while you’re driving.
Charging times for the 2020 Escape Plug-In Hybrid is fast and efficient as well. A Level 1/Level 2 AC charging port gives the SUV a full charge in just about 3.5 hours when you use a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
Test-drive the 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid later this year when it arrives at Romeo Ford. Until then, stop by to take one of our current Escape variants for a whirl.
Tips for Working From Home With Your Kids
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to close and many employees to work from home. When under the same roof as your family, working for home can be challenging. As such, be sure to follow these tips for effectively working from home with your kids.
Establish clear boundaries
If you have little ones, it may be difficult for them to understand why you’re working instead of playing with them. Accordingly, it’s important for you to sit them down and have a conversation about what working from home entails. Explain that there are specific tasks that you need to complete before you can spend time with them. If your home office has a door, let them know that while the door is closed, they cannot enter the room, unless there is an emergency.
Create fun schedules
There are many activities that your children can enjoy without an adult present. To keep your kids entertained and out of your office space, give your kids a loose schedule or list of activities they can do. These activities may including watching TV shows, playing board games, reading books and making crafts.
Give yourself a break
It’s unrealistic to expect yourself to work uninterrupted for eight hours each day. Don’t be too hard on yourself if it takes you longer to get a task done or you need to check on your kids every so often. Furthermore, be open with your company if you need more flexible hours or if you expect conference calls to be a bit more hectic.
We at Romeo Ford in Kingston, New York, hope you are able to successfully work from home. If you’re looking for a new family hauler, check out our inventory online.
Indoor Activities When You’re at Home With the Kids
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are spending more time at home than before. While this can feel stressful and overwhelming at time, it also gives us all more time to bond with our kids. Here are a few fun indoor activities you can try to add some fun to your days at home.
Card games
A deck of cards can easily turn into hundreds of different games. Kid-friendly card games include Go Fish, War, Memory, Old Maid, and Crazy Eights.
Pen and paper games
With just a sheet of paper and a pen or two, you can create fun puzzle games. Try simple games like Hangman, Dots and Squares, Sprouts, and Why? Because.
Toilet paper roll cities
If your kids have grown tired of play dough, bring out some new materials they can build with. Collect empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls, popsicle sticks, cardstock, and paint or markers. They can paint the rolls and use the paper to make windows, doors, and roofs.
Puzzles
You probably have a handful of puzzles stored somewhere in your house. Pull them out, let your kids pick one out, and put the puzzle together as a family. You can also let your kids try making their own by drawing pictures on heavy paper or cardboard and then cutting them into interesting shapes.
Romeo Ford wishes you and your family a safe and pleasant spring. Remember to call us for any vehicular needs this season.
Ford Insure Now Available in FordPass™ App
So you’ve just bought your new Ford car or truck. The only problem is, you’ve got to get the vehicle insured before you can take it on the road — that’s where Ford’s new Ford Insure and FordPass™ App come into play.
Though Ford’s new insurance policy, underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance, actually launched last fall, the new FordPass™ option is an exciting update for consumers. The product was designed to take away the “pain points of ownership” and to reward car and truck owners for safe driving habits, according to CEO of Ford Credit Marion Harris. The app will come pre-loaded with information about your vehicle when you buy it, saving you significant time in the application process.
After you purchased a policy from Ford, the app tracks and shares vehicle data such as how far you drive, hard braking, heavy acceleration, and idle time. Ford then uses this data to calculate discounts to read you for safe driving. You can net up to a 40 percent discount, according to the brand.
If you happen to get into an accident, not only can you notify emergency services, but the app also lets you notify Ford. This means that you can begin the claim-filing process as soon as there is a claim to be filed, expediting the process so you can receive your insurance money and fix your Ford faster.
Contact us here at Romeo Ford for more information about the FordPass™ App and its new feature.
What We Know About the 2021 Ford Mach-E
Since 1964, the world has loved the thrilling Ford Mustang. Now, for the first time ever, the Mustang family is growing with the addition of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E. This is an all-electric, coupe-like SUV that is designed to give you just as much excitement as the gasoline-powered Mustang.
The Mustang Mach-E comes standard with an advanced 75.7 kWh battery. This battery delivers an EPA-estimated 230 miles of electric range. If you want to drive even further, consider the extended range option that comes with a 98.8 kWh battery and an estimated range of 300 miles.
Like its standard Mustang sibling, the Mach-E will come with high-performance thrills. The Mach-E GT Performance Edition has a targeted 0-60 mph time in the mid 3-second range. It will also have an estimated output around 459 horsepower and 612 lb-ft of torque.
Along with its impressive performance, the Mach-E will come with some innovative features. In the space where a gasoline engine would normally sit, the Mach-E comes with some front trunk storage space. The 4.8-cubic-foot plastic-lined space is water-resistant, washable, and comes with a built-in drain. This makes it an ideal spot for keeping some food and drinks cold during a tailgate party.
For more information about the 2021 Ford Mach-E, contact us at Romeo Ford.
The upcoming Bronco is already getting people excited with the release of a new video. The 2021 Ford Bronco prototype, wrapped in checkered camouflage, races around the Mohave Desert for all to see.
To the sound of heavy metal music, the new Bronco SUV impresses as it tears up the desert rocks and trails. Its power makes it look more like the Ford Bronco R race prototype as it whips through off-roading challenges.
Its obvious shape is a head-turner. Harkening back to the old Bronco, it is heavy in the front with a smaller, arched covering in the back. It is most likely because it is using the same front as a Ranger with the body-on-frame platform.
We don’t know much about the new Bronco. It’s supposed to have powertrains like the newest Ranger, but a manual option will be available. You can choose between two door and four door arrangements. A hybrid version is in the works to suit the environmentally-conscious. And interestingly enough, the new Bronco will be getting a little brother when it arrives on the market.
First unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in 2017, this model is the first Bronco to be produced in the past 25 years, as The Drive points out. See it when it debuts sometime this spring.
For even more thrilling updates from Ford, contact us here at Romeo Ford. Or stop by to test-drive your favorite Ford model.
Setting goals is a great thing, but staying on track is what matters. Unfortunately, especially in those beginning stages of starting a new habit, it can be hard to stick to it. If you’ve already fallen off track with your New Year’s resolution, don’t get up. Get back on the wagon with these easy tips.
Find your “why”
A great way to stay on track is to evaluate why you’re doing something. If you lose motivation, it may be because you haven’t found your reason yet. If you’re exercising, are you doing it to lose weight, become stronger, be healthy, or something else? Are you learning a new language because you want to? Asking these questions is important, especially if you realize you want to do a different resolution entirely.
See failure as an opportunity
If you’ve gotten off track a few times, you may need to take a look at your approach. Your system or routine may not be working for you. Finding the right way to approach your goals is half the battle.
Be accountable
Some people aren’t motivated by themselves. They need the influence of someone else to track their progress. If this sounds like you, consider talking to a spouse, friend, or family member about your goals.
Maybe one of your 2020 goals was to take better care of your current vehicle or invest in a new one. That’s definitely a resolution we can help with here at Romeo Ford! Call us to schedule a service appointment or stop by to browse our 2020 model lineup.
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