Small is Big

As fuel prices grow, cars shrink. Chasing fuel economy is one of the most difficult challenges the automakers face. So how do you make a vehicle that can be fuel-efficient, practical, and fun?

This is an easy question for Ford, since it’s been making small, fun cars for decades. Think Focus, Fiesta, Ka, and Escort. With the same enthusiasm, Ford will be introducing the Verve to the American...