Theodore Robins Ford

Let's face it, regardless of whether the motive is to preserve the environment or pinch your pennies, fuel-efficient cars are "in". And, Robins Ford doesn't think it's a fad, either. Rather just like black, "green" is here to stay and will likely be seen as "classic", one day.

Happily, car shoppers have three new Ford models that offer up to 40 miles per gallon (mpg) or more, with which to outfit their eco-friendly lifestyles. And, no you don't even have to go the hybrid route. In addition to the new Ford Fusion hybrid, there's the…

When Ford sets a goal, they tend to reach it.  So, when the American automaker said they were planning to develop a new engine that offered the power of a four-cylinder and the fuel-economy of a three-cylinder we never, not even for a second, doubted they would succeed.

Not to toot our own horn, but, we were right. Ford has created a super fuel conservative 1.0-liter, Eco-Boost, three cylinder engine that's as feisty as most four-cylinders you'll find. And, you're right to think a 1.0-liter engine seems incredibly small. It is, in fact, the smallest…

Filed under: Safety, Technology, Ford, Infotainment

With Ford stepping up to become the first automaker to support the Safe Drivers Act of 2011, the Blue Oval is putting its money where its mouth is by dropping the price of its Sync system from $395 to $295.

The updated pricing will extend first to the 2012 Explorer and Edge, and will be available on all trim levels of the Edge, with the SEL, Limited and Sport models coming standard with the system and the SE now available with Sync as an option. The pricing will later extend to the 2013 Escape, Flex, Focus and Taurus.

In addition to the standard infotainment and navigation functions, Ford is touting the hands-free capabilities of Sync as a safety feature, along with 911 Assist and the Sync Services subscription plan which includes turn-by-turn directions, traffic reports and business searches, all of which can be performed without ever taking your eyes off the road.

Ford plans to make Sync and the new pricing strategy available on every North American model by 2014, and expect a host of upgrades and refinements to happen in the process. Hit the jump for the full details.

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