So I tell them. Today, Ford Motor Company has separated itself from other automakers. We did not accept bailout money and did not file for Chapter 11. Instead, Ford remains independent and is in a position to succeed. CEO Alan Mulally assured me when he said, "The real difference is in our plan, the strength of our great new products, and our quality, fuel efficiency, safety and value." As far as I'm concerned, it's not bragging if you back it up. Now, here's every reason you'll ever need to buy a new Ford.
Today, not even Honda or Toyota can beat Ford Quality. Plus, Ford makes 15 vehicles that earned the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institue for Highway Safety-that's almost double what Toyota earned. And Ford has more five-star safety ratings than any other automaker. Now that's the American way.
The new Ford Fusion is the most fuel efficient midsize sedan in America. The Fusion Hybrid gets 41 mpg city - that's 8 mpg better than Toyota Camry Hybrid! Plus, the gas powered Fusion beats the gas-powered Camry, Accord and Altima.
Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet with 34 mpg in the city. And the Ford F-150 was named the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, and F-Series remains the best-selling line of trucks in America for 32 years running. Oh, and by the way, the voice-activated SYNC system in Ford Vehicles isn't available on Honda, Toyota or any other manufacturer. They missed the boat on that one.
Recently, speaking of Ford and the economy, CEO Alan Mulally said, " As we come through this, we're going to be a turbo machine on the other side."
He wasn't joking. This summer, Ford will introduce the new 2010 Ford Taurus with the available EcoBoost V6 engine. Designed with direct injection and twin turbochargers, EcoBoost will create V8 power with V6 efficiency. How's that for American ingenuity? Shortly, the same twin-turbo technology will be applied to 90% of our engines. Then, in 2010, Ford will start rolling out electric vehicles I'm sure they'll be even more fantastic.
So there are plenty of reasons to buy a new Ford - and not simply because we're American. We have great products for you right now and even more on the way.