April 11, 2013
Although the engine is slated to appear first in the Mondeo in China, which will debut at the Auto Shanghai 2013 show, it will appear in the Fusion in North America this year.
Tags: four-cylinder, EcoBoost, Ford Fusion, Ford Motor Co.
January 24, 2013
The 2013 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid received the top Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing, which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover.
Tags: Ford Motor Co., Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion Hybrid, NHTSA, five-star ratings, 2013-MY
December 20, 2012
When a low-speed impact occurs, Ford said it designed the rear panel to absorb the brunt of the force, adding that it first used this design on the European-market Mondeo.
Tags: collision repair, Ford Fusion, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., accident cost
December 4, 2012
The Fusion competed among finalists including the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero, Ford C-MAX, Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV and the Toyota Prius c.
Tags: Ford Fusion, Green Car of the Year, Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., LA Auto Show, Ford Fusion Energi
November 13, 2012
The 2013-MY Ford Fusion achieved a "Good" rating in IIHS’ offset frontal impact, side impact, dynamic head restraint and roof strength testing procedures.
Tags: IIHS, Ford Fusion, IIHS Top Safety Pick, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co.
September 5, 2012
The survey found that the vast majority of drivers are interested in getting some extra assist features in their next vehicle to help them avoid potential accidents.
Tags: vehicle safety technology, Ford Fusion, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., driver assistance systems
April 10, 2012
The automaker said that the option, available on the 2013-MY Fusion, will pay for itself due to the provided fuel savings.
Tags: Ford Fusion, 2013-MY, Auto Start/Stop
February 9, 2012
DEARBORN, MI - Starting with the Fusion and Flex, Ford said it projects 9 million more SYNC-powered vehicles over the next three years.
Tags: SYNC, hands-free, Ford Fusion, smartphone, 2013-MY, MyFord Touch, Ford Fusion Energi
January 9, 2012
DETROIT – Ford unveiled its all-new Fusion at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new sedan will come in a number of different models, with two EcoBoost four-cylinder versions, a normally aspirated four-cylinder, a hybrid model, and a plug-in hybrid version.
Tags: Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co., North American International Auto Show, Detroit Auto Show, Ford Fusion Energi
December 30, 2011
DEARBORN, MI - LKS uses a digital camera mounted on the windshield (in front of the rearview mirror) that allows the Fusion to watch the road ahead to detect an unintentional lane departure.
Tags: Ford Fusion, 2013-MY
May 3, 2011
DEARBORN, MI – Ford numbers for the month of April showed strong growth in sales of commercial vehicles to fleet customers.
Tags: Ford F-150, Ford Focus, fleet sales, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion, 2011-MY, Ford Econoline
November 19, 2009
The Fusion bested a field of 23 contenders - including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class - to win the prominent award.
Tags: award, Ford Fusion
August 6, 2009
Essentially tied with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Fusion Hybrid achieved an excellent 34 mpg overall in CR's fuel economy test.
Tags: Consumer Reports, Ford Fusion
October 30, 2008
New gas engines offer more power. Six-speed transmissions offer up to a 10 percent fuel economy improvement.
Tags: fuel, Ford Fusion, gas engine
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