Norris Ford

In case you were not aware, Norris Ford - 901 Merritt Blvd - serving Baltimore, MD, is a seller of fine new and pre-owned Ford models, from a powerful Ford F-150 to the eco-friendly Ford Fiesta. It's models such as these that are taking the auto world by storm. All come with an option to be powered by smaller engines, which are more fuel efficient. These days, they are more popular too.

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With fuel prices changing on a daily basis, test driving an efficient vehicle from Norris Ford in Baltimore is probably the best thing you can do for your wallet. The American auto maker is touting an updated Ford Escape as one of the best Green CUV's on the market today

CEO Mark Fields spent the past few weeks heading to national auto shows to talk about Escape crossover.

"It is still about bringing out…

From our experience serving drivers in the greater Baltimore, MD area, the majority of car buyers share one commonality. They don't want decent fuel economy or satisfactory fuel economy. They want excellent fuel economy. This is among the many reasons Norris Ford is often drivers' last stop, even if it's their first. See, while Norris Ford still offers more rugged, determined trucks and SUVs, we also offer three of the most fuel-efficient, models…

If you look at cars available in the market today, you'll see that 40 miles per hour (mph) is about as good as it gets for a standard petrol or diesel...a bit over 40, for a hybrid. But you know, Ford just loves to break barriers. And, that's exactly what they've done with their new Ford Focus model. Ford is claiming it the most fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered family vehicle on the road…

With an estimated 41 mpg city driving, the 2012 Ford Fusion isn't slacking when it comes to fuel economy. Ford is, however, planning to push the limits for the 2013 model year.

Specifically, the Blue Oval is planning a 15 percent jump in fuel economy, hitting 47 or 48 mpg city driving. Forty-seven or 48 mpg...it doesn't really matter. Either, way the new 2013 Ford Fusion is certain to overshadow its competitors…

According to an article in USA Today, an electric version of the Ford Focus compact will use an advanced liquid-heating system that will allow for longer battery life. Warmer batteries mean better range.

"Batteries are similar to people as they both achieve maximum performance working under moderate, unchanged temperatures," said Sherif Marakby, Ford's electrification Programs chief. "Using liquid-heated battery system allows Ford to keep the Focus Electric's battery at a moderate temperature and…

Ford is coming out with more hybrid tech than more other auto makers. Some of the technology that makes hybrid vehicles so efficient will also be making its way to non-hybrid cars. Ford has recently announced Auto Start-Stop technology, which has been used in gasoline-electric hybrids since 2004, will be introduced in conventional automobiles, crossovers and SUVs in North America beginning in 2012.

Auto Start-Stop automatically turns off a vehicle's gas engine when the…