1. Ford Edge Market Share Neck and Neck with Nissan Murano : In February, its second full month on sale, the Ford Edge earned a 12.5 percent share of the medium crossover utility segment – higher than the gas-model Toyota Highlander (11.7 percent) and closing in on the Nissan Murano (12.6 percent).
2. Ford Edge Outsells GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook Combined : In February, Ford sold a total of 7,997 Edges, 521 more units than the gas-powered Toyota Highlander and only 103 units less than Nissan Murano. Edge outsold the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook combined by 1,814 units.
3. Lincoln MKX Passes Competitors :In January and February, its first two full months on sale, the 2007 Lincoln MKX outsold the Cadillac SRX by nearly 17 percent (4,007 units vs. 3,432 units). On average, each Lincoln MKX is sold or “turned” in 12 days. That is four days faster than the Acura MDX, more than twice as fast as the Cadillac SRX and Lexus RX 350, and more than three times faster than Infiniti FX35, according to J.D. Power PIN data.
4. Ford Mustang Share up Sharply : The Mustang dramatically improved its market share in the sporty coupe segment in the first two months of the year, rising from 39 percent in 2006 to 51 percent today. While overall sales are down so far this year, the spring and summer selling seasons (March – August) account for more than half of annual sales.
5. Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner Hybrid Tax Credits Increase :Because the real world fuel economy of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrids increased for the 2008 model year, the Federal income tax credits available now are $3,000 for FWD models (up $400) and $2,200 on 4WD models (up $250). The Ford and Mercury Hybrids now have the highest tax credit of any hybrid – up to $900 more than the closest competitor. For both vehicles, the new EPA-certified fuel economy for FWD models is 34 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, and 29 mpg city and 27 mpg highway for AWD models. ...6-10 http://blogs.automotive.com/6202606/...ar-/index.html

 

I think it's safe to say - the future is aiming toward the hybrids. The potential is definitely off to a flying start. Plus the type of fuel has the potential to undercut current prices as long as farmlands growing the crops needed see less depletion.

 

Too bad hybrids cant use atmospheric methane., the car could suck it in through the AC vents. Go to Taco Bell and gas up.

 

Top milestones for ford.....

#1. the Fusion
#2. Edge
#3. Hybrid Escape
#4. Duratec 35

quite vague offerings over a period of a few years in some cases, but definitely the best things ford has going for them right now. Especially the Fusion, I think that car will be the first to turn ford around. DON'T STOP FORD, you're on a roll, don't get lazy!

 

Hybrid are good if one lives in a large city with a lot of stop and go traffic.In rural areas like where I live diesels are much much better.I would love a new diesel Crown Vic.

 

At 50 cents more per gallon for diesel,are you sure? Will it save that much over gas?

 

I think the right diesel could get 35 MPG while a 4.6 gets 25 MPG highway in a Crown Vic.It doesn`t need to be a hot rod just a good reliable engine.Bio-Diesel could bring the price down,afterall a person could make thier own.