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During the month of March, the 19th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of PFC Joseph J. Monte, the first Cape Verdean to receive the Purple Heart Medal.

Many New Bedford area residents may be familiar with the Monte Park Playground, which is located between Acushnet Avenue and S. Second St., in New Bedford, which is named after the war hero. In 1938, the city of New Bedford honored Joseph J. Monte by dedicating the playground to the veteran’s memory. “Since its creation, the historical site has provided…

During the month of April, the 20th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of George Gomes, a WWII veteran from New Bedford. Gomes not only served his country as a member of the United States Army during WWII, he also served the city of New Bedford, working as a firefighter for 26 years. Gomes was assigned to station #9, located on Ashley Blvd. and retired from firefighting in 1980. He was well known for his musical ability, as a talented drummer and singer. Gomes played for various local establishments…

While Ford has been slowly disintegrating their sedan lineup, they've been busy at work trying to add another option into the mix. The new Ford Fusion Active is set to be released within the next year or so and will be the active wagon you didn't know you needed.

Info On The New Ford Fusion Wagon

While nothing final has been released, we do know a few pieces of information about the new Ford Fusion Active.

• It will be a wagon version of the Ford Fusion and will include a mild lift, rugged overall look, and all-wheel drive…

If you're searching for a used car, truck, SUV, or van, you may have come across our used car inventory. Here at Empire Ford of New Bedford, we not only offer our Dartmouth area drivers an impressive collection of pre-owned vehicles, but our team is also available to help in any way we can.

Search Through Our Used Inventory To Find Your Like-New Vehicle

Our new inventory is filled with thoroughly inspected used cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans from multiple brands and makes. Some of these used car brands include:

• Used Ford
• Used Chevrolet
• Used Hyundai
• Used Nissan
• Used…

The 2021 Ford Bronco is making news headlines with its bold new look, four-door options, and outstanding capabilities. If you're interested in purchasing the new and improved Ford Bronco, you can now place your order! Orders are open today, January 20th, 2021, and we recommend acting quickly before they're all sold out!

Three Reasons Why You'll Want To Order The New 2021 Ford Bronco

There are many reasons why the Ford Bronco may be the right purchase for you. Here are three that make the 2021 Ford Bronco stand out!

1. Four Doors 

Flag at Fort Taber to Honor Manuel Leite – WWII Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient

During the month of December, the 16th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory PFC Manuel C. Leite, who served with the United States Marine Corps 4th Division during WWII. Leite earned the Purple Heart medal after being wounded in action at Saipan, in the Marianas Islands, on June 16, 1944. He passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on October, 25, 2020.

Empire Ford of New Bedford is proud to stand alongside our neighbors and community throughout the pandemic, so on Dec. 15th Empire Ford joined @FordFund and the New England Ford Dealers to give away FREE face masks to the community!

Can you save money with year-end tax savings from purchasing a new Ford vehicle? Yes! Small businesses who have invested in new equipment will want to take advantage of the new IRS Section 179 tax code. You can now write off up to $1,000,000 of these purchases on your IRS tax returns. Before, businesses would have to spread out the deduction over several years, but now, with the new IRS Section 179 tax code, you may be able to write off the entire purchase of your new Ford truck, SUV, or van.