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TheCarConnection's Best Car to Buy 2012 is the 2012 Ford Focus! TheCarConnection rates each new vehicle on styling, performance, utility, safety and features! The Focus wins over other vehicles like the Range Rover Evoque and the Mercedes M-Class! The Focus's style earned a 9 from editors because of its handsome interior and its sleek doors! When it comes to performance the Focus scored an 8 thanks to its 160 hp engine! This is one car that feels alive, it lets drivers feel connected with the road, and that's something all drivers should be looking for!

VIRTTEX, Ford's Safety Simulator!



Ever wonder how Ford comes up with all their unique and innovative safety features? Well it turns out they use a state of the art Virtual Test Track Experiment simulator, or more commonly known as VIRTTEX. VIRTTEX uses real-world driving scenarios to help develop Ford's new and improved safety and driver-aid technologies!

Now we can agree that this simulator is a bit funny looking but it works in a unique, life-like way. VIRTTEX is essentially a spherical dome placed on top of a hydraulic system that mimics vehicle movement. This whole system was developed back in 2001 and in 2003 Ford conducted its first driver-distraction test. Today VIRTTEX has new image rendering technology and a high- resolution and digitally projected 360 degree horizontal field-of-view monitor.  This all new view allows Ford to test and measure driver acceleration, braking and steering. These realistic scenarios also include landmarks, pedestrians and traffic!  With all this technology Ford hopes to be able to alert drivers when collision, drowsiness and other potentially threats are present.  Audible, visual and methods such as vibration will be used to help alert drivers when danger is near. 

VIRTTEX has already helped Ford develop drowsy driver alerts as well as lane departure warnings.  Both of these features will be available in the new 2013 Ford Fusion and many more Ford models in the near future!

The Ford F-150 and Safety!


Did you know that the Ford F-150 has great safety scores! They received the highest score of five stars in three different areas! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the F-150 five stars for passenger, driver and front side impact! The F-150 even scored an impressive four stars in the rollover category! The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also gave the F-150 some amazing scores! This Ford received the highest possible score of "Good" in three different categories here as well! In the frontal offset test, the side impact test and rear crash protection/head restraint test the F-150 scored the rating of "Good." Enjoy peace of mind with this all new 2012 Ford F-150.

New Cars! 2/20/12



Take a look at these new 2012 Ford Edge SEL and Escape XLT model!


Televisions longest running automotive series has been giving out awards for the past 29 years. These awards are considered one of the industry's most prestigious honors. At this year's Chicago Auto Show the Mustang Boss 302 took the highest award based on its power, comfort and performance. MotorWeek went on to say this about the award winning car, "the Mustang Boss 302 is the best example this year of a car where all aspects of engineering come together. As a total package, the Mustang Boss 302 is just an outstanding ride."

First Look at the 2013 Ford Fusion!



Ford set out to make a "beautiful-looking car" and they definitely did with the new 2013 Ford Fusion! This all new fusion has a sleek and stylish coupe look with its fast new roofline and large sparkling headlights. It will also be first to offer the options of a gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles!

The New 2013 Fusion will have a few tempting and attractive trim levels, the S, SE and Titanium. The?

J.D. Power Calls Ford Dependable!



Yesterday J.D. Power came out with their list of most dependable cars in America. This List was based on a three year study done on reports filed about new car problems dating back to 2009. J.D. Power also explained that they were proud that these automakers will still producing high-quality cars while in the middle of an economic disaster. They went on to say that in the past four years, models like Ford have gone on to create consistently strong levels of dependability!

The Wide-Open Ford B-Max



Every year auto shows around the world are filled with concept cars in the crossover / minivan category. Many of these concept cars tease us with the idea of a stylish family vehicle without the common and tired looking B-pillar. Sadly, very few of these concept cars ever go into production, until now. Ford is going to make this high-tech and futuristic looking vehicle part of our reality, with their once popular concept car called the?
 

Autobytel.com named the Ford F-150 the '2012 Truck of the Year!' They called the EcoBoost a game changer especially with its performance. They appreciate that Ford makes more with less, referring to its EcoBoost engine! The twin-turbocharged V6 engine is fuel efficient and strong. Its has the perfect blend of technology and comfort, its everything a car buyer is looking for!