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Checking Out The 2009 Ford Fusion

When it comes to looking for a midsize sedan that combines good looks with excellent value, a car shopper can do no wrong when they look into purchasing the 2009 Ford Fusion. The Ford Fusion has a reputation for meeting and exceeding the expectations of car lovers every where. The car has all that is needed to insure that the new car owner and all the passengers they are in charge of driving will be both safe and comfortable at the very same time.

When it comes to power options, the 2009 Ford Fusion is sold with both a 4-cylinder 2.3 liter 160 horsepower engine as well as a 3.0 liter V-6 alternative that puts out a healthy 221 horsepower. Both engines come with manual and automatic transmission options depending on what the buyer prefers. The benefit of the smaller engine is that it allows the owner to take advantage of decent gas mileage, 22 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The lack of power is noticeable, but is a common trade-off for the better fuel efficiency. The V-6 option possesses more than enough power to get the Ford Fusion through any situation that may arise.

The area of the car that really wins over car shoppers every where is the interior. The 2009 Fusion shows that Ford is serious when it comes to competing with other luxury vehicles on the market. The technology found inside the car is state of the art and the driver and all of the passengers will notice the attention to detail that was paid to both the seating and all of the other features. One of the most noticeable options available is the Sync Package that allows the driver to sync both their iPod and their Bluetooth enabled phone to the car. There are also many small storage locations found throughout the interior of the car including on the back of the seats, in the doors, in the dashboard, and in the center console area. The seats themselves are incredibly comfortable but are very supportive at the very same time.

In today’s car market, there is a lot of attention paid to safety on the road. Ford didn’t forget this area when they were designing and constructing the Fusion either. When it comes to safety ratings, the 2009 Ford Fusion scored a perfect five star rating in both front end and side crashes, and where rear collisions are concerned it scored a more than adequate four stars. In terms of safey, the Fusion ranks in the highest of all the safety categories that are available. Some of the safety features that the 2009 Ford Fusion comes equipped with include both front and side airbags, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. Stability control is an option that can be included in the model as well.

For a car that sells for less than $20,000, the 2009 Ford Fusion offers some of the best and most luxurious options on the market for any car available in that price range. The 2009 Ford Fusion truly is a one of the better cars put out by Ford in a long time.

Tags: Car Reviews, Ford

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Five Great Fuel Efficient Cars On The Market Today

With the price of fuel so high, along with everything else for that matter, many people who are in the market for buying a new car have decided to turn their attention to the most fuel efficient cars on the market today. When cutting back on the amount of driving isn’t possible, many people’s only recourse is to buy a vehicle that uses less gas to go the same distance. With technology continually improving, there are many versatile and full feature automobiles available today that do in fact offer good fuel efficiency.

Here are five great fuel efficient cars that are on the market today:

Ford Focus
Though most people associate foreign cars made by the likes of Volkswagen and Toyota with fuel efficiency, the Ford Focus is one of the more fuel efficient cars out there right now. The Ford Focus also has the distinct advantage of being a surprisingly economical car in terms of the cost to the car buyer. Most vehicles that feature great gas mileage tend to cost a bit more too.

Honda Civic
As one of the most economical non-hybrid cars to drive available from any manufacturer, the Honda Civic has proven popular with individuals and families alike. The Civic is particularly popular with those that have sizable commutes to and from work. For those that do want to take the step to better fuel efficiency as well as want to move into an alternatively powered vehicle, the Honda Civic is also available in a hybrid version.

MINI Cooper
Despite it being well known as one of the smaller appearing vehicles on the road today, the MINI Cooper comes packed with a very spacious interior. Even the turbocharged versions of the MINI Cooper are somewhat fuel efficient. There distinctive look combined with their great gas mileage has made them one of the more popular cars today.

Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima provides things for the prospective owner that they would not expect to find in a fuel efficient vehicle, including a big 2.5 liter engine and a great deal of space. This is one fuel efficient vehicle that doesn’t get labeled as a small car. The Nissan Altima combines great use of space and fuel efficiency to make it a great family car.

Toyota Prius
The most famous of all hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius regularly gets gas mileage in the upper 40s and occasionally even into the 50s. The nice part about the fuel efficiency offered by the Toyota Prius is that to achieve it, the car doesn’t sacrifice anything else that the vehicle owner would want. There is plenty of space and luxury inside the Prius and car buyers have shown how great a car it is with their customer loyalty and word of mouth advertising.

Driving a more fuel efficient vehicle is a great way to combat the high cost of fuel, food, and everything else. When money is saved in one area of a person or family’s life, it can be put to better use in another area that is lacking. These five fuel efficient vehicles show that there are options out there for those interested in improving their gas mileage when they buy a new car. Fuel efficient cars are the wave of the future and there are already plenty of great examples available on the market.

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Volvo Cars is up for sale

After “dumping” Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover, Ford Motor Company announced afficialy that Volvo Cars is up for sale.

The US group of companies (Ford), Volvo’s owner, informed that it would be re-evaluating its strategic options for the Swedish company. The world economic crisis, which is strongly affecting the automotive industry, specially over the last 3 months, is the main reason for this decision, Allan Mulally - Ford Motor Company Ceo - said.

Basically we’re facing a large consolidation period in the automotive industry, and we still have to wait a few months to confirm where this is leading us to.

What do you think?

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MyKey - Ford announces Car Limiting Keys

Ford has just announced a new technology that’ll introduce in the 2010 Ford Coupe, and will quickly spread over all its models. MyKey.

MyKey will allow 4 different things according to the parental programming.

Limit the top speed of the vehicle to 80 mph (chime alerts will be launched at 45, 55 and 65 mph)
Limit the stereo volume to up to 44% of the max
Set a sustaining (irritating) chime if the seatbelt isn’t properly fasten
Avoid the disabling of traction control

Ford is targeting worried parents that lend cars to their kids, allowing them to sleep better and lend the car more times than they use now.

MyKey uses Ford self-technology (Securilock for example) and will be used more or less like a Big Brother.

Insurance companies will thank Ford for this… what do you think?

Check out Ford’s official MyKey Press Release.

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The 2009 Ford Mustang Lineup

The Ford Mustang is a classic car and while its very existence was put into jeopardy several times throughout the years, today the 2009 Mustang still stands for great looks, a muscular engine and top performance. For the 2009 model year, Ford is offering a variety of Mustangs to fit almost any budget and performance level. There are actually three flavors of the Mustang for 2009 including the V6 cruiser, a V8 GT with extra muscle and a soon to be classic Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Coupe.

2009 Mustang V6
For those that are looking for a sporty vehicle with plenty of pep and good styling, you will be hard pressed to find a better cruiser than the 2009 Ford Mustang V6. This level of Mustang comes with a V6 4.0 liter that produces an admirable 210 horsepower. There are two levels of trim; deluxe and premium and this base model goes for a modest $22,000. It should also be noted that the Mustang V6 gets decent gas mileage averaging about 27 mpg highway and 17 mpg city.

2009 Mustang V8
The 2009 Mustang V8 bumps up the engine to a V8, 4.6 liter engine that produces 300 hp, definitely enough to get your thrills. It also comes in two trim levels; deluxe and premium and MSRP is currently is just below $30K. While the Mustang V8 offers lots of horsepower, the gas mileage is decent at 23 mpg highway, 15 city.

2009 Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Coupe
The Shelby is back and with a supercharged 5.4 liter V8 engine, you can expect to enjoy all 500 horses this Mustang produces. It should be noted that the Mustang Shelby is a rear wheel drive just like the classic muscle cars and is sure to be a hit this coming year. While priced out of most budgets, it is still quite a good value with an MSRP in the mid $40K region.

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