Of course every car would like to win awards.  Awards prove to the consumers that it is a note worthy car to look at.  Well the new generation of the Fuision has bee named the Best in Show award at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)!!  Not many midsize sedans win this award, and in fact its a very big achievement for a mid size sedan to receive this award.  The highest award from Autoweekcomes just one day after the car received the prestigious Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology’s EyesOn Design award at NAIAS.  Smart, sleek and fresh, the new Fusion is set to change how people think about midsize sedans, elevating the game with jaw-dropping fuel economy and the smart technology and refinement typically found in cars costing thousands more. From its groundbreaking design to its enhanced craftsmanship, Fusion is setting a higher standard.

Are you familiar with the MyFord Mobile Smartphone Application?  If not you should be.  It is an application for your smartphone that Ford has created to work together with the Ford Focus Electric, and drivers will be able to share, learn and teach smart driving by participating in forums on the MyFord Mobile website – with features such as leaderboards, unique achievements and social networking – when the car becomes available through dealers in the first half of 2012. In the process, users will be able to seamlessly upload driving achievements and statistics to popular social platforms like Facebook and Twitter.   Ford will demonstrate the first-ever beta versions of the new technology at the 2012 International CES, taking place Jan. 10-13 in Las Vegas.  Click here to find out more information about the MyFord Mobile Smartphone Application.

Hey all.  I wanted to tell you about a great award that the Ford F-150 won.  Now I know most of you do not know this, but the Ford F-150 won the “Truck of the Year” award which is announced by Motor Trend Magazine.  One of the big reasons that this truck won this award was because of  its Turbocharged EcoBoost engine.  This engine mixes efficiency with power.  In fact, this engine is more powerful than the regular 5.0 L V-8 one.  The 2011 Ford F-150 can also tow more than the 5 L V-8 when equipped with this engine.  Click here to read an in depth review of the 2011 Ford Explorer.

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Ford Taurus has a lot to offer in some of their Pre-Owned vehicles. Features include a 263-horsepower V6. This engine, along with the very  comfortable cabin, very large trunk and highest safety scores make the  Taurus a worthy candidate for a full-size sedan.

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With the price of gasoline about $1.00 per gallon higher than last year, it only makes sense that Ford would see an increase in sales of their vehicles with higher gas mileage. May sales from the popular Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus saw an increase of 32% over sales from a year ago.  With advances in fuel injection technology and  turbo charging,  smaller the automaker has been able to get as much power out of 4 Cylinder engines that drivers expect from 6 cylinders. And not surprising, sales of Ford F-150 with a 6 cylinder engine are ahead of their counterparts sold with a V-8.

In European markets these sales numbers have existed for years. Cost of fuel in most European nations is double or triple what we are used to paying here. It is not so much by choice but rather by necessity that European drivers have had to adapt their preferences.

Ford has been experiencing some pre- Great Recession sales numbers across the full spectrum of their offerings but the strongest increases have been seen in vehicles that save at the pump.

Ford began its new Ford Focus Rally: America today. You’ll get a chance to see more about it during a show that will precede the Superbowl beginning at 6 p.m. on FOX.

Viewers can join in the fun

During Focus Rally: America, teams will rely on friends, fans and followers to help complete challenges during the cross-country road rally. World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner Jonny Moseley will serve as the host of the show, which will run for five weeks.

Fans of Focus Rally: America can get involved in several ways. They can view the nightly video webisodes on www.Hulu.com beginning tomorrow evening to see highlights of that day’s rally. At www.focusrally.com, they can follow the rally live and interact with rally teams while on the road. Additionally, they can join in the rally competition by registering as a supporter of one of the teams and then assisting that team to complete tasks and challenges throughout the rally.

These registered “virtual team members” will earn points through daily interaction on www.focusrally.com, with some fans being rewarded with experiences to join in the rally personally along the way, similar to the six that were chosen to head to Miami. Additionally, eight 2012 Ford Focus vehicleswill be awarded to fans and followers through the rally.

More than 10,000 people have already signed up to support their favorite team.

Six teams will compete against each other to win the title of Focus Rally: America champion. The winning team will receive a grand prize of $100,000, and both team members will receive a new 2012 Ford Focus.

Ford is aggressively pursuing technological capabilities that will allow cars to communicate wirelessly with other cars and provide a 360 degree view of potential hazards as you are driving.

These “intelligent” vehicles will be able to alert drivers and slow the car down if there is a sudden change in traffic patterns ahead, alert the driver if there is someone in their blind spot when changing lanes, and even anticipate intersection collisions.

“Ford believes intelligent vehicles that talk to each other through advanced Wi-Fi are the next frontier of collision avoidance innovations that could revolutionize the driving experience and hold the potential of helping reduce many crashes,” said Sue Cischke, group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering in a recent press release.

Some of this technology is already here, in fact. Two examples are Ford’s collision warning with brake support and Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert, which relies on radar sensors to detect vehicles or objects close to the vehicle.

Even though it’s barely 2011 there’s a certain anticipation in the air – it’s time to start licking your lips at the thought of a whole new slate of car models coming just around the corner – the 2012 models. First up – the 2012 Ford Focus. Already a success, it just keeps getting better.

For starters, the 2012 Ford Focus has an all-new chassis and suspension and new cornering assist technology. Additionally you’ll get to experience a new dual-clutch six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission.

The new Ford Focus also boasts an Electronic Power Assist Steering  system.

Oh, and did we mention the fact that it has a road-ripping 247-horsepower hatchback edition? The overall look is one of silky smooth lines on a car that’s designed for speed and performance.

The 2012 Ford Focus is expected to hit dealers this spring and we can’t wait to tear up the roads with it.

For the tenth year in a row the Ford Motor Company has donated an entire fleet of refrigerated trucks filled with Newman’s Own products in partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization. The trucks filled with food, provided in partnership with Newman’s Own, will be delivered throughout the country to communities in need. Communities include those that are hard to reach and where delivery of products such as meat and dairy are impossible without the use of a refrigerated vehicle.

The fleet of 98 refrigerated Ford trucks and vans now reaches into all 50 states, according to a press release.

“Through this unique partnership, Ford Motor Company has remained committed to playing a role in addressing hunger relief throughout good and bad economic times,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company in a press release. “To date, our donated trucks have delivered more than 130 million meals to families across the country.”

Ford’s new C-MAX has been designed for busy families who want cutting-edge technology with flexible seating and cargo that can handle the lives of today’s modern family. It provides sporty performance and the best fuel economy in its class.

“The Ford C-MAX provides still more proof of how our One Ford plan continues to deliver the high-quality, fuel-efficient products people really want,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas in a recent press release. “C-MAX is just right for customers in North America seeking stylish, flexible transportation and life-enhancing technology that comes standard.”

The C-MAX is part of what Ford has dubbed its global small vehicle strategy, which promises to deliver 10 vehicles from one C-vehicle platform by 2012.

Features include a hands-free rear liftgate, a unique 5 plus 2 seating configuration made up of five seats in the main cabin area and two small seats in the third row.  It also has the capability to automatically steer into parallel parking spaces.