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From the Front Desk: No Squirreling Around Here

September 23rd, 2026 by
Squirrel in front of Wareing Sturgis Ford dealership

Greetings from the front desk at Wareing Sturgis Ford. Our dealership is easy to find, located just off I-90 at Sturgis Exit 32. It’s a beautiful dealership perched on a hill at the entrance of Vanocker Canyon, clearly visible from the interstate. Visitors calling to confirm directions will often say, “Oh, it’s up on the…

Mustang GT vs Dark Horse

September 22nd, 2026 by
Three Mustangs at a mountain overlook: a yellow GT with the trunk badge readable, a red Dark Horse, and a black Dark Horse SC

Sturgis Ford Comparison The 2026 Mustang GT and the Mustang Dark Horse both use a 5.0L V8. The Dark Horse is the track-focused step up, with more horsepower, standard MagneRide damping, and its own badging. It is not a different kind of car so much as a sharper version of the GT idea. Ford publishes…

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From the Front Desk: Just What Is a Hybrid Vehicle?

September 16th, 2026 by
Hybrid vehicle being plugged in

Greetings from the front desk at Wareing Sturgis Ford. Would you believe the history of the hybrid vehicle reaches back more than 100 years? In 1900, a young Ferdinand Porsche developed the Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus, recognized as the world’s first functional full-hybrid vehicle. hybrid /ˈhībrəd/ A hybrid is something made by combining two different elements,…

2026 Ford Ranger vs Chevy Colorado

September 14th, 2026 by
Blue 2026 Ford Ranger beside a red 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in a South Dakota landscape

Wareing Sturgis Ford 2026 Ford Ranger vs Chevy Colorado for work and weekends A configuration-first look at engines, towing, payload, bed space, off-road hardware, and Black Hills driving. 2026 Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado midsize trucks. Pictures for illustration purposes only. The 2026 Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado take different routes to midsize truck capability….

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Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado 1500

September 11th, 2026 by
2026 Ford F-150 beside a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2026 Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 shown for comparison. Pictures for illustration purposes only. Wareing Sturgis Ford F-150 vs Silverado 1500: which half-ton fits the work? A straight comparison of 2026 Ford and Chevrolet published ratings, written for Sturgis, the Black Hills, and I-90 trailer work. You are looking at two full-size pickup trucks…

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From the Front Desk: Load Up for Common Good

September 3rd, 2026 by
Exterior of Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis Food Pantry

Greetings from the front desk at Wareing Sturgis Ford. There’s an old saying about the importance of coming together, staying together, and working together. Over the past year, Ford has put that idea to work in communities around the world. Ford Building Together brings Ford employees, dealerships, volunteers, and nonprofit partners together to support local…

From the Front Desk: Buy, Sell, Trade

September 2nd, 2026 by
Inspecting vehicle damage during appraisal process

Greetings from the front desk at Wareing Sturgis Ford. At some point, most vehicle owners find themselves in the buyer and seller roles at the same time—a place some of our readers may find themselves sooner rather than later. When you’re ready for a different vehicle, you naturally want a good price on the new…

Taking Care of the Place We Call Home

August 26th, 2026 by
Used Tire Pile

Greetings from the front desk at Wareing Sturgis Ford, where we enjoy a lovely spot in the Black Hills between Bear Butte and the mouth of Vanocker Canyon. “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” Here at Wareing Sturgis Ford, we take that thought seriously. We are…

Tea Time in the Shop

August 19th, 2026 by
Tea Kettle and Tea Cups on a Mat

The world is full of stereotypes, and every industry has them. Auto dealerships are no exception. Just think of some of the stereotypes about Service Technicians: they only work on dirty, greasy vehicles, they don’t need much training or education, and career advancement is limited. Where do these misconceptions come from? The reality is that…

Ford SUVs by Size: Smallest to Largest | Sturgis Ford

August 13th, 2026 by

Ford SUVs by size, smallest to largest You want a straight Ford SUV size chart. Which Ford SUV is smallest? Which models seat seven or eight? Where does cargo and tow capacity jump enough for Black Hills weekends, trailers, and family trips out of Sturgis? This guide ranks the current Ford SUV lineup by size…

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