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When Ford went about redesigning the popular Fusion, we had no idea what they had in store for us. This is like a completely new car, from its headlights to its trunk lid, complete with a more fuel-efficient powertrain and the latest in in-vehicle connectivity and technology. We did know that whatever the automaker was working on, it was going to be big, and we were definitely not disappointed when they pulled the sheets back...

The 2013 Ford Escape will roll into the Zeck Ford showroom shortly. And when we say "shortly," we mean, any day now. We're very excited to see it in person, and it turns out that so are many of you in the Leavenworth area. As a matter of fact, drivers around the country are getting their garages ready for the new Escape - 8,000 of them to be exact.

At least, that's how...

The hero engine for the new Escape is Ford's new 1.6-liter EcoBoost inline-four, offering up 178 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, this engine is good for 23 miles per gallon in the city and 33 mpg highway, besting the highway numbers of the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and others. At 33 mpg, this means the new Escape is not only more efficient than the outgoing four-cylinder model, but it bests the numbers of the old Escape Hybrid, too.

In the B-Spec racing world, smaller, more fuel-efficient cars are making their mark. As such, many auto makers are now selling kits that will turn their stock cars into rally cars. Ford is certainly no exception, and if you've ever wanted to turn your 2012 Ford Fiesta into a B-Spec racer, now you can!

The really great thing about these kits is the low price point. The B-Spec Fiesta Kit just released by Ford...

We've probably never been more excited about a new powertrain technology than we are about the upcoming Ford Focus Electric. It'll be rolling into the Zeck Ford showroom shortly, and we have to be honest with you - it's turning out to be even better than The Blue Oval first said it would be. No really! Back at the end of 2011, Ford announced that they expected the Focus EV to reach 100 MPGe. Now, the official EPA-estimates have been released, and the car not only...

Back in November, the Ford SVT unveiled the all-new Ford Mustang GT500. As if the 5.8-liter V8 engine and 650 ponies of power wasn't enough, they unveiled the convertible version at the Chicago Auto Show, proving yet again that they know how to deliver the best of the best. It's not just any convertible, either: it's the most powerful production model V8 ever.

Both the coupe and convertible Shelby GT500 models...

Lately, we've watched as a lot of automakers, both foreign and domestic, have taken the initiative to reinvest their time and money in the American economy. One such example of this is Ford's effort to bolster their Chicago Assembly plant. And, at a press preview before the Chicago Auto Show in February, executives announced that this investment has been well worth their time.

Opened in 1924, the Chicago Assembly plant was one of...

We're lucky enough to live in a country where we have access to plenty of clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing. And, as far as auto makers like Ford are concerned, water plays a vital role in the manufacturing of cars like the Ford Focus and Fusion. You'd probably be surprised to hear that many carmakers can use as much as 40,000 gallons of water for each vehicle they produce.

If you're trying to do the math in your head - let's just skip to the end: that's...

If you had to venture a guess, which car would you say generated the most buzz at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit? Your first guess likely isn't the 2013 Ford Fusion, but we have to tell you: it drew quite the crowd. Featuring a new grille, and sloping roofline, the new Fusion is reminiscent of classic European cars like the Aston Martin and Jaguar. No, really.

We're pretty sure that...

CONCORD, N.C. -- The Nationwide Series garage at Charlotte Motor Speedway was dark except for blinding spotlights shining on the front of the room. Rock music blared over the loudspeakers. Anticipation was in the air.You half expected Steven Tyler or Mick Jagger to come barreling through the black curtain.It was better, at least if you're a NASCAR fan.It was the 2013 Ford Fusion.