Ford to offer 10 new-generation cars including fuel-efficient Ford Focus
Monday
Jan 24, 2011
Ford is set to produce 10 new-generation, fuel-efficient small cars in line with offering a wider variety of smaller vehicles, with or without fuel.
As a response to its mission to produce a new lineup of global smaller vehicles, Ford presented 10 new C-segment vehicles on a single stage during the 2011 North American International Auto Show.
The new generation of Ford vehicles as led by the all-new Ford Focus promises a fresh roster of fuel-efficient vehicles.
The Focus Electric is the first fuel-free passenger car offered by Ford Motor Company that has zero emissions. Also included are the Ford Vertrek concept which is a small sport utility vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and the high-mileage C-MAX vehicles.
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Toyota unleashes new Prius hybrid-electric car
Wednesday
Jan 19, 2011
The Prius family of hybrid vehicles was unleashed by automobile manufacturer Toyota Motor Sales at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.
The new Prius c Concept vehicle and the Prius v midsize hybrid electric vehicle make a good addition to the existing lineup of third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV). Toyota aims to get the attention of other individuals within a wider age range.
The new addition to the Prius family maintains the great qualities of hybrid electric cars including low emissions, high fuel economy, high-end technology and environment-friendliness.
New features include Advanced Parking Guidance System, Lane Keep Assist, LED headlamps, Smart Key System with Push Button Start, Solar Powered Ventilation and Touch Tracer Display.
[via The College Driver]