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Green Ford Cars Make Kelley Blue Book Top Ten

When local drivers ask about fuel efficient cars like the Ford Focus in our Clinton showroom, we understand that they are looking for the trifecta of fuel savings, environmental responsibility and a well performing car. According to the Kelley Blue Book's 10 Best Green Cars of 2013 list, more Ford Motor Company vehicles made that cut than any other brand.

Imagine walking into your favorite Chinese food for takeout and having to decide between the Sweet Chicken OR the Sour Chicken, rather than the Sweet-n-Sour variety so loved in and around I-10. Laughable, right? Well, that impossible-choice situation is the focus of a new series of "And Not Or" ads that Ford is getting ready to launch for its EcoBoost technology.

When it comes to your next car, there are more than a few important factors to consider: comfort, convenience, style and so forth. The single most paramount one, however, is safety. In the blink of an eye, driving can turn from a relaxing to a hectic and dangerous experience. That's why Anderson Ford of Clinton, Inc. offers vehicles from the new Ford lineup to drivers from the greater Clinton area.

2012 Ford Focus Electric AT&T MyFord App


2012's Ford Focus Electric, with a plug-in electric 107kW magnet electric traction motor, is coming to Anderson Ford of West Clinton, IL soon. Along with it, new Ford technology will help drivers connect to their vehicles on a personal level. In fact, Ford Focus Electric may even guess where you're driving too next.

 

The MPGe estimates of Ford's EV is 110 city / 99 hwy / 105 combined. There are loads of in-car extras to help you monitor these numbers, but AT&T has developed an app with MyFord Mobile, which tracks much of this information, and more, outside…

Ford F-750 Hybrid Work Truck Hits the Market

At Anderson Ford we're certain you've seen large construction or utility vehicles using their hydraulic pumps for an assortment of jobs like dropping off cargo or working on power lines in the greater Clinton area. You may not have noticed those heavy-duty vehicles continue to run their diesel engines throughout the entire process. It's an unfortunate necessity for many commercial trucks to perform essential tasks, which means high fuel costs that drain margins for businesses. Ford aims to help businesses curb fuel spending, and it offers that with the new F-750 Hybrid work truck.

Ford Promotes Green Initiatives Through Documentary Films

Documentary filmmaking is a great way to promote various causes and educate people on the pressing issues in today's society. Topics can range from politics to history and from cars to defending the environment. Ford knows that there is a lot of good yet to come from filming quality documentaries too, which is why they've opted to sponsor a series of documentaries that focus on 'green' topics; something that we here at Anderson…

While the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid boasts an amazing 41 mpg city rating, it is clear that when it comes to fuel economy, there can never be too much of a good thing. At Anderson Ford, we couldn't agree with this notion more and neither can the good people at Ford as they prepare to inject the 2013 Fusion Hybrid with a 15 percent increase in fuel economy.

This massive increase to the vehicle…