2009 Ford Everest: Dominant Toughness in Fresh Appearance

NewCar INFO - A new design look and an array of contemporary features give the new 2009 Ford Everest fresh appeal to go with its image of dominant toughness – Everest is the most capable seven-seat SUV on the road or off, combining best-in-class torque, active versatility, superior off-road capability and Built Ford Tough strength with surprising levels of comfort and refinement.

The new Ford Everest pioneers a suite of new design elements, led by a new-look front design with a classy multi-bar chrome grille and chrome-accented lower grille combining with sleek, wraparound headlamps to create a distinctive signature style. Under its slick new shape are the unrivalled toughness and proven capability that have made Ford Everest a leading choice among SUV buyers.

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2010 Ford Escape Adds New Safety Technologies

NewCar INFO - Ford’s 2010 Escape, the small SUV with the best crash test ratings of any vehicle in its class, is increasing its technology leadership with the addition of five new features that improve safety, reduce driver distractions and aid drivers by automatically parallel parking their vehicle.

The new Escape, in showrooms this summer, will add MyKey™ teen-safety technology, Integrated Spotter Mirrors – both offered standard (MyKey on XLT and above models) – optional Rear View Camera System and SYNC with real-time Traffic, Directions and Information. The new model also will be the North America’s first SUV to offer Active Park Assist, which uses an ultrasonic-based sensing system and Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to position the vehicle for parallel parking, calculate the optimal steering angle and quickly steer the vehicle into a parking spot.

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