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With up to 41 highway miles per gallon (mpg), the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid Package seems as good as it gets. But, in their quintessential barrier-breaking fashion, Ford has created a new Focus variant that promises to deliver 55 highway mpg. Those numbers make it the most fuel-conservative, non-hybrid family car on the road.

Officially coined the 2012 Ford Focus ECOnetic, the new 55-hwy-mpg trooper is fitted with a small turbocharged diesel powerplant. The exact…

When LINCOLN first announced a sweeping brand reimaging, much of the automotive world was skeptical to say the least. Many luxury brands have been working to appeal to a wider range of people as of late, and LINCOLN's entry into the rebranding game was met with some doubt. After all, the American luxury automaker already commanded an overall positive brand image and great selection of vehicles. What more could they want?

As it turns…