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In a word, the new 2012 Ford Explorer is - safe. Among it's more notable active safety features are Curve Control (enforces auto braking when it senses a driver is taking a corner at too fast a speed), Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive (kicks in automatically with the slightest slip of the wheel), available terrain management system ( includes Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand, and Grass/Gravel/Snow), Hill Decent Control (allows drivers to concentrate on steering while the vehicle automatically normalizes speed), AdvanceTrac with RSC (the industry's only electronic stability control system to include two gyroscopic sensors for monitoring both yaw rate…

While Ford has recently confirmed that the 2013 Ford Escape won't be available with a hybrid powertrain; they're continuing to make strides in the reduction of their carbon footprint. The next-gen Escape lineup will get a complete makeover, with sharper styling and more fuel-efficient engines, and even an additional 25 plastic drinking bottles.

That's right. The carpeting in each 2013 Ford Escape will be constructed out of no less than 25 20-oz plastic bottles. With projected unit sales of the Ford Escape, that could add up to as many as four-million plastic bottles rescued from landfills. And…

The wait is almost over! The Ford C-MAX is coming to the U.S. However, unlike the high-roof, seven-passenger crossover that's been available across the pond now, since 2010, the U.S. variant will feature a hybrid or plug-in-electric system, making this one good thing definitely worth waiting for.

The decision to change out the gasoline and diesel powerplants under the hood of Europe's Ford C-MAX in favor of hybrid and plug-in electric systems is a direct response to U.S. consumer demand. It's also part of the American automaker's goal to grow hybrid production numbers…

There aren't a lot of options available for car buyers who want a customizable, affordable, small car. The first one that might pop into mind is the MINI Cooper with its optional racing stripes and fun, retro colors. In the near future, Ford will offer a welcome alternative: the 2012 Ford Fiesta. Giving potential consumers yet another reason to consider the face-lifted, fuel-efficient hatch, Ford is offering three new packages specially designed to reflect driver's personal sense of style

"The Fiesta customer loves accessories and personalization," says Lew Echin, Global Car Marketing Manager, Ford. "These packages extend the…