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When you think “motorcycles” the first thought that comes to mind isn’t likely “volunteer” is it? After learning about Riders for Health, it might be.

Riders for Health is a nonprofit working to transport life-saving medical supplies and vaccines to remote villages in economically disadvantaged areas.

Ford has been working with the organization, both through a large mobility assessment to help increase the nonprofit’s effectiveness and through use of trucks and vans to transport bulk goods.

Further affirming its place as one of the best crossovers in the industry, we learned this morning that the 2016 Ford Edge has won the 2016 Autoguide.com Reader's Choice Utility Vehicle of the Year award. Sporting a redesigned aesthetic, innovative new safety and convenience technologies, and 315 horsepower 2.7-liter Ecoboost engine, the Edge outpaced the competition which included vehicles like the Mazda CX-3 and the Honda Pilot...

Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto said of his favorite color, "Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy — but mysterious. But above all black says this: I don't bother you — don't bother me." The color black evokes respect, whether worn on the runway or on the open road. Autotrader agrees. Check out the video below, featuring the most popular vehicles in the car color of the year -- metallic black -- including the number three vehicle, the Ford F-150.

Once again, Ford is really taking the lead when it comes to developing technology that provides for a safer experience on the road. The following video, which we found while browsing Twitter, is one such example, and we can't wait until it becomes a reality.

ICYMI: Our engineers are developing headlights to help you spot people and animals on the side of the road. https://t.co/TK07US5vb2

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) August 21, 2015

This new technology is just a prototype, and there's no word on when it will be ready for production, but you can be…

Ever since the days of Henry Ford himself, the Ford Motor Company has been ahead of the times when it comes to a sense of corporate social responsibility. We constantly seek more ethical approaches to everyday production issues. Check out the article below for more information on our new soy bean vehicle seating as a surprising alternative to petroleum-based compounds. Soy seats in new cars? It’s not as crazy as you think. http://t.co/FDWgPRObcV #FarmToCar pic.twitter.com/WglGUazPxN— Ford Drive