Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Transit Win the 2010 North
American Car and Truck of the Year Award - COMPLETE VIDEO
-- Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today
at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning both
prestigious awards for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford
Transit Connect, respectively.
-- It is the third time in 17 years that one manufacturer has won both
awards
-- The Ford Fusion Hybrid is America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan
with an EPA-estimated 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the
highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2
mpg on the highway
-- The Transit Connect is an industry-exclusive vehicle developed to be a
smart new choice for small business owners; it offers double the fuel
economy of full-size vans, generous and accessible cargo space, and
the agility and maneuverability to operate in crowded urban areas
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Ford Motor Company scored a historic doubleheader today, capturing both the North American Car
of the Year and North American Truck of the Year awards for the 2010 Ford
Fusion Hybrid and 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively, at the North
American International Auto Show (NAIAS). It is only the third time in 17
years that one manufacturer has won both titles.
"Winning both of these prestigious awards is confirmation that the ONE
Ford plan is working, delivering industry-leading products for our
customers," said Mark Fields, president of The Americas.
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