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Sound like an unlikely combination? It's one that Ford and Feeding America are hoping will entice drivers in the greater Saugus, MA area and beyond. Specifically, the two companies are partnering for a unique event called the 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive.

Set up in various cities across the country, it gives curious drivers a chance to learn more about what the all-new compact crossover from Ford has to offer. Drivers are given the…

Like with any new automotive technology; Ford is testing its new automatic liftgate, which is to appear in the 2013 Ford Escape. However, the American automaker's quality assurance department is turning to some... Rather unconventional methods.

See, while most new-car features might require extensive crash testing or lab work, Ford is getting a little help in testing the new automatic liftgate from dogs, kids playing basketball, and careless grocery shoppers. Specifically, the company wants…