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Ford eNews -- July 5, 2012

DEARBORN, Mich., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

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

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company