Critical Knowledge:

2010 Ford Edge: Fuel economy is improved across the board, and a new navigation system option features 6 free months of Sirius TravelLink service.

2010 Ford Flex: Ford flexes the Flex's muscles with the addition of a twin-turbo V-6 engine. New technologies include MyKey parental programming, Active Park Assist, and an updated Sync communications and entertainment system.

2010 Ford Focus: Continued improvement makes Focus competitive in the small car class. Stability control and ABS are now standard, along with numerous other features. MyKey speed and stereo volume programming is sure to be appreciated by parents, and the Sync communications and entertainment system is upgraded this year.

2010 Ford Fusion: Ford's family sedan gets a major overhaul for 2010. Highlights include a new Hybrid model that goes up to 47 mph on electric power alone and gets 41 mpg on the highway, an optional blind-spot information system with Cross Traffic Alert, and an updated Sync system with 911 Assist. Styling is also revised-inside and out-and Ford has made numerous other improvements.

2010 Ford Mustang: Restyled inside and out, and now equipped with sequentially-firing turn signals, the 2010 Mustang is equipped with standard stability control. GT versions have more power, an improved suspension and newly optional performance options. A navigation system and upgraded Sync technology with 911 Assist are also new for 2010.

2010 Ford Taurus: Completely redesigned for 2010, the Taurus is a full-size family sedan with a huge trunk and an options list that can turn it into a luxury sedan. A twin-turbo version of the standard V-6 engine is offered in the Super High Output (SHO) model, and the Taurus is available with all-wheel drive.