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Fuel Economy Trumps Style for New Car Buyers

With gasoline prices expected to hit four dollars a gallon this year, more and more car buyers are putting a premium on fuel economy. For some, it may be more important than style. That's according to Sheryl Connelly, Ford Motor Company's global trends and futuring manager. Ford conducted a study of consumer car buying trends heading into 2012. WDET's Pat Batcheller spoke with Connelly. Click the audio link above to hear the conversation.