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Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid gets 108 MPGe

Ford Motor Company announced that its C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid achieves an EPA-certified 108 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) city and 100 MPGe combined. The rating makes the C-Max Energi the most efficient plug-in hybrid by MPG-e according to the listings on the Environmental Protection Agency Web site. The only vehicles to rank higher were the all-electric 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV with a combined MPGe of 112, and the 2012 Ford Focus EV with 110 MPGe.

Ford to introduce inflatable seatbelts

When the 2011 Ford Explorer hits showrooms, its move to a unibody platform won't be the only major change. Ford will use the next-generation Explorer to introduce inflatable seatbelts for rear passengers. According to Ford, the inflatable seatbelt will help distribute crash forces across five times more body area, compared with traditional seatbelts.

Ex-Keith Richards Ferrari Dino for sale at auction

A classic Ferrari Dino 246 GT bought new by Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards is to be sold at auction on Friday 9 May 2014, in Monaco. What’s more, the Dino is being offered with no reserve – so you never know, it might just end up being a bargain… Click through our gallery to read more about the sale of Keith Richards’ Ferrari Dino