Ford Fusion to Boost Dearborn's Stakes in the Car Game

Ford has a new man in charge of North American design, Peter Horbury, and the upcoming Fusion will be his first stab at remaking the blue oval brand's image. First indications of market response to the Fusion are causing analysts to believe that the person who oversaw design of Ford's Premier Auto Group in 2002, and its Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo brands, has created a midsize sedan with a great deal of segment appeal.