Ford Fusion Wins Car of the Year

Midsize model wows Motor Trend

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 17, 2009 3:23 PM CST

(Newser) – The 2010 Ford Fusion midsize model has won Motor Trend’s car of the year award, one of the most sought-after in the industry. Ford’s reboot of the Fusion model impressed judges with better fuel efficiency, an upgraded engine, and a new interior. Among... Read full story »

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