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AP Video: Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins 2010 Car Of Year Award!
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Posted on 01/11/2010 11:45:21 AM PST by iloveamerica1980

Acceptance video of Ford winning both car and truck of the year awards at the North American International Auto Show Monday for its 2010 Fusion Hybrid and Transit Connect models. Personally, I can't believe they beat out Toyota's hybrid. Yet being an American myself, I'm proud if them for doing so! Kudos Ford!


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: automakers; blogpimp; detroit; energy; fordmotor; fusion; hybrids; manoftheyear; misc; pimpmyblog; toyota

1 posted on 01/11/2010 11:45:25 AM PST by iloveamerica1980
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To: iloveamerica1980
Coooool!!

Just in time for the coming ice age.

2 posted on 01/11/2010 11:48:02 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Puppage

Unfortunately hybrids don’t do well at all is sub-zero temps.


3 posted on 01/11/2010 11:51:36 AM PST by iloveamerica1980 (Topop)
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To: iloveamerica1980
Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins 2010 Car Of Year Award!

This must be quite a blow to Obama and his Government Motors "GM" corp.

A company working in the free market beat them at their own game despite the massive infusion of Obama's government cash, Obama's liberal brain trust and Obama's political overseers at Obama's Government Motors.

4 posted on 01/11/2010 12:02:02 PM PST by RJL
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To: iloveamerica1980

My compact doesn’t do well in the sub zero temps either, went from averaging 28mpg to 18! Cold weather is hard on cars period.


5 posted on 01/11/2010 12:10:18 PM PST by MNJohnnie (Demand Constitutionality)
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To: iloveamerica1980
Meanwhile, the F-150 is still the best-selling passenger auto in North America. Has been for the last 28 years or so, from what I heard.

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

6 posted on 01/11/2010 12:13:06 PM PST by wku man (Who says conservatives don't rock? Go to www.myspace.com/rockfromtheright)
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To: RJL

You nailed it! The free market inspires creativity and competition! Nobody can compete with that!


7 posted on 01/11/2010 12:15:16 PM PST by iloveamerica1980 (Topop)
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To: MNJohnnie

This may go without saying but if you’re fortunate enough to park in an enclosed garage it really helps reduce engine warm up time and gas costs of any vehicle.


8 posted on 01/11/2010 12:18:26 PM PST by iloveamerica1980 (Topop)
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To: iloveamerica1980

Back in 2006, Ford had an advertising campaign for the Fusion, claiming that “it sticks to the road like a positively charged electron.”

How does a positively charged electron stick to the road? (or does one simply get a couple of 511 keV gamma rays?)


9 posted on 01/11/2010 12:42:14 PM PST by bagman
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To: iloveamerica1980
It proves that you can build a heck of a car in......Mexico!
10 posted on 01/11/2010 12:56:52 PM PST by Recon Dad ( USMC SSgt Patrick O - 3rd Afghanistan Deployment - Day 83)
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To: iloveamerica1980

I hope it helps the Stock price.


11 posted on 01/11/2010 1:38:12 PM PST by Rappini ("Pro deo et Patria.)
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To: Recon Dad

Nope. The NA Focus will be built in Wayne, MI at the plant that was retrofitted from building the Expedition/Navigator.


12 posted on 01/12/2010 8:34:13 AM PST by CSM (The only reason a conservative should reach across the aisle is to slap a little sense into a lib!)
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To: Recon Dad

Doh, my bad. I apologize, I still had a focus video on my mind. You are correct, the Fusion is built in Hermosillo, MX.


13 posted on 01/12/2010 8:36:41 AM PST by CSM (The only reason a conservative should reach across the aisle is to slap a little sense into a lib!)
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I still have more respect for Ford than the other two, but I won’t support the UAW.


14 posted on 01/12/2010 8:53:11 AM PST by Recon Dad ( USMC SSgt Patrick O - 3rd Afghanistan Deployment - Day 84)
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