Ford eNews - Aug. 8, 2012
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DEARBORN, MI--Aug. 8, 2012:
A fuel economy hat trick -- Ford C-MAX Hybrid earns 47
across the board
Ford once again raises the fuel-economy bar with the all-new C-MAX
Hybrid, which is now EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47
mpg combined -- beating Toyota Prius v by up to 7 mpg.
more...
Ford C-MAX Energi delivers industry's top electric-only speed
At the touch of a button, Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid drivers can
enjoy the industry's top electric-only speed among all plug-in hybrid
vehicles -- 85 mph. Topping the Toyota Prius plug-in's top
EV-only speed by more than 20 mph, C-MAX Energi can easily keep pace with
the flow of traffic, even when the EV mode button is engaged and the
gasoline engine is off. more...
Achoo! Allergy Alert app now on Ford SYNC AppLink
Allergy Alert is now compatible with Ford SYNC®
AppLink to give drivers a safe way to check the
potential for scratchy eyes, sore throats and runny noses while on the go.
With SYNC AppLink, drivers can connect smartphones or tablets to their
cars, and using simple voice commands, can quickly access information from
the IMS Health Allergy Alert app. more. . .
Ford produces only FWD hybrid transmission to be made in North America
Ford launches a new era of clean technology and job growth with the
debut of a flexible assembly line at Van Dyke Transmission Plant, making
the company North America's only producer
of front-wheel-drive hybrid transmissions. more...
Fiesta makes KBB.com's Back-to-School list
Ford Fiesta has made the KBB.com list of 2012 Top 10 Back-to-School
cars. Here's why Kelley Blue Book put Fiesta
on its list: "The 5-door hatchback is definitely a player. With fuel
economy bumping 40 mpg and a protecto-cocoon of seven airbags at the ready,
the Fiesta is both smart and fun, and will look very cool with a
Springfield High parking sticker clinging to the window." Read more
here.
Driver assist technology interest grows among midsize sedan
buyers
Advanced technology hasn't traditionally played a large role in the
purchase consideration among midsize sedan buyers, but this may be
changing. Of the more than 155,000 online shoppers who built and priced the
2013 Ford Fusion on a recent test site, nearly 25 percent opted for the
Driver Assist package that includes some of Ford's most advanced
technology. more. . .