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Ford to triple production capacity ofelectrified vehicles by 2013Metroland Mediaits electrified vehicle lineup through 2013, furtherCarguide Magazineboosting volumes of its all-new C-MAX Hybrid andC-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, which begin productionFord has announced it is tripling production capacity of next year.Ford is electrifying platforms, versus a single vehicle,to offer customers the most choice. Five electrified vehicles are planned for NorthAmerica by 2012 including the Transit Connect Electric,on sale now, and Focus Electric this year in the U.S and2012 in Canada.The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAXHybrid will be followed by another next-generationhybrid in 2012.Today, Ford sells approximately 35,000 electrifiedvehicles a year, led by the Fusion Hybrid and EscapeHybrid the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in NorthAmerica and the most fuel-efficient SUV in the world,respectively. Ford will grow its electrified vehicle productioncapacity to more than 100,000 annually by 2013, thanksto growing consumer appetites for green vehicles andgrowing desires for stylish new Focus-sized vehicles.Make sure lights shine bright for safesummer drivingMetroland MediaCarguide MagazineSummer is here and its arrival means warmerweather, more hours of daylight and family travel.Making sure your headlights are in proper workingorder should be a top priority before hitting the roadthis summer, says Be Car Care Aware.Lights are normal wear items that require periodicinspection and replacement.The lighting system provides nighttime visibility,signals and alerts other drivers, and supplies light forviewing instruments and the vehicle's interior.From the driver's seat you may not notice a lightthat isn't working, so be sure to inspect your car's lightsat every oil change. At the same time, inspect and replace wiper blades soyou can see clearly when driving during rain showers.In addition to replacing dimming, rapidly blinkingand non-functioning lights, the following tips can helpkeep you safe:? Keep headlights, tail lights and signal lights clean.External dirt and debris can dim operational lights frombeing seen by others.? Make sure that your headlights are properly aimed.Miss-aimed headlights blind other drivers and reduceyour ability to see the road.? Don't overdrive your headlights; you should beable to stop inside the illuminated area, otherwise youare creating a blind crash area in front of your vehicle.? If there is any doubt on whether or not your head-lights should be on, turn them on. Lights not only helpyou see better in early twilight, they also make it easierfor other drivers to see you.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 15, 2011 28