Key Competitors: Mazda6, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Subaru Legacy Power: 2.5L inline-4 170 hp, turbocharged 1.6L EcoBoost inline-4 179 hp, turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost inline-4 237 hp. Transmission: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual (1.6L only) Performance: TBD Pricing: TBD Availability: Second half of 2012 (est.) Kicking off the press conferences earlier this morning [...]
On the eve of the new 2012 Detroit Auto Show press days, FoMoCo has revealed the new 2013 Ford Fusion, which will be available in three different models this year including the gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (more on that later) – each expected to top in fuel-economy than its closest rivals. Looks wise the [...]
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is one of the most successful hybrid sedan on the market. The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid averages a combined fuel-economy of 39 mpg or 41/36 mpg (city/highway). According to Ford Inside news, development on the next-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid has already started. Sources say that new Ford Fusion Hybrid is averaging [...]
Welcome to our fifth edition of Let’s Talk Numbers, a segment where we take two or more cars and do a number battle and leave it up to our readers to decide which car is a better purchase. Yesterday, we took a look at three new compact sedans, where the 2011 Hyundai Elantra seemed be the crowd favorite. [...]
Ford is charging up its display at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show today and is revealing its electrified plan in China for the first time with the Asian debut of the company’s latest electric-vehicles. At the show, Ford is showcasing the Ford Focus Electric, Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Ford [...]
What’s the difference between a hybrid, an electric-vehicle and a plug-in hybrid? As the electrification process to make its way into mainstream vehicles many consumers are looking for information to understand how the new technologies work and which is right for them. Ford has put together this short, easy to understand animation on the difference [...]
The 2012 Ford Focus, which hits dealerships early next year, is projected to get an estimated 40 mpg on the highway. If that holds to be true, Ford will have four vehicles in its lineup that produce 40 mpg or more in 2011. Besides the 2012 Focus, three 2011 vehicles – including the Fiesta, Fusion [...]
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said today that it has opened a formal investigation on the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans for a possible pedal entrapment due to floor mats. The NHTSA warned owners that gas pedals could become stuck if all-weather floor mats are stacked on top of the cars’ standard [...]
When most elite companies run giveaways they will most likely just give the winner a brand new car. American Express on the other hand will give consumers a little something different by offering them a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid for half the price. Starting tomorrow, AmEx card holders can enter to buy one of two [...]
Many have complained that the chrome grille on the 2010 Ford Fusion and Ford Fusion Hybrid appears to be just a little too much bling for the mid-size sedan. Well, Ford has finally heard your complaints and will capitalize on your wants with the new Monochrome Appearance Package. For just an additional $890 dollars (or [...]
