Dale Jarrett Ford

While Ford has recently confirmed that the 2013 Ford Escape won't be available with a hybrid powertrain; they're continuing to make strides in the reduction of their carbon footprint. The next-gen Escape lineup will get a complete makeover, with sharper styling and more fuel-efficient engines, and even an additional 25 plastic drinking bottles.

Wait, what? Yup, you read that right. Integrated into the carpet of each 2013 Ford Escape will be 25 20-oz?

Kelley Blue Book (KKB) car experts can tell you that while a lot of consumers are in the market for a car priced at $18,000 or under, not all cars that meet that criteria are cool. Most of them are, in fact, the antithesis of fun. That's why, every year, KKB develops their "Top 10 Cool Cars Under $18,000" list... to highlight the exceptions. Dale Jarrett  Ford is proud to announce that…