Ford Claims New C-Max Tops Prius V Mileage

Hoping to build demand for a new generation of dedicated battery cars, Ford says it expects its new C-Max hybrid to deliver about 3 miles per gallon better fuel economy than the similarly sized Toyota Prius V. Ford will also pitch the C-Max hybrid's $1,300 price advantage, bigger interior, 50 more horsepower and its distinctive design, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.