Ford eNews -- July 5, 2012

DEARBORN, MI--July 5, 2012:

Ford C-MAX Hybrid aims to be most fuel-efficient, affordable in its class

Ford's new C-MAX Hybrid soon will make a big statement in the largest hybrid segment with projected leading fuel economy of 47 mpg city -- beating the Toyota Prius v by 3 mpg, plus a $1,300-lower base price. more. . .

Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660

Unique strategies for smoother Auto Start-Stop control

In the quest to deliver better fuel efficiency for millions of drivers, Ford engineers have more than 25 patents pending for the $295 Auto Start-Stop on the all-new 2013 Fusion. The best technology improves your life by doing its job effectively and then getting out of the way. more...

Craig Daitch | cdaitch@ford.com | 313.594.7903

Ford engineers leave no detail in the shade

Can you look cool without sunglasses? Maybe not, so Ford engineers evaluated -- and modeled -- more than 100 pairs of the fashion accessories with the goal of fitting 95 percent of all frames in the 2013 Ford Fusion's overhead storage bin. more. . .

Craig Daitch | cdaitch@ford.com | 313.594.7903