MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Ford has awarded Auto Truck Group ship-through status for the Fusion for fleets setting up the mid-size sedan for commercial use, the upfitter has announced.
Ford fusion has won five times,, more than any other model since the inception of the award. A winner in 2012, Ram 1500 beat out 40 truck entries.
Ford has added two models to its mid-size Fusion sedan lineup for 2017, including the V-6-powered Sport and top-line Premium models, adding twin-turbocharging and all-wheel drive as enhancements.
The Ford Fusion was once again named the Fleet Car of the Year by fleet managers in an online ballot. Ford has continued to update the Fusion with more standard and available features desired in a mid-size sedan.
Nearly 90% of Ford vehicles sold in North America share a common front seat architecture that allows Ford to more easily implement features such as mutli-adjusting, massage, and heating/cooling that enhance vehicle comfort, according to a release.
The Ford Fusion sedan has been named Automotive Fleet magazine's Fleet Car of the Year by fleet managers for four years running. The vehicle is widely used by fleet drivers including sales representatives, service professionals, and management supervisors. Read our driving impressions of the 2014 Fusion SE here. Photos by Vince Taroc.
I am a big fan of the Fusion's exterior styling, which is extremely attractive, especially as it sits on 17-inch alloy wheels. The 2014 Ford Fusion is available in three trim levels — S, SE, and Titanium — with the SE model being the most popular with fleets.
Two of the recalls, involving Escape, Mercury Mariner and Explorer SUVs, are tied to a potential loss of power steering.
The automaker is reporting a 15% increase in retail sales compared to 2012, when it outsold Toyota by 329,677 vehicles in the U.S. Through November, Ford held a lead over Toyota of 396,041 vehicles sold.
Launched in 2012 at the North American International Auto Show, the current generation 2014 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid have been awarded the 2014 Fleet Car of the Year award for the fourth straight year.