Ford Taurus News Archives

“I don't think one year or two or three will make a big change in what has taken decades to get to now”

After big cuts in how many vehicles they're building, the three Detroit automakers are starting to see increases in estimates of how much their new models will be worth as used cars. via USA Today

The 2008 Ford Taurus today was named "Family Car of the Year" by members of the New England Motor Press Association in Boston. via Detroit Free Press

Re the Nov. 9 story The call of the hybrid: The article outlined the economic pros and cons of owning a hybrid. via Miami.com

“I think it's going to create a revolution in this country.”

John Van Heertum is trading in his gas-guzzler for something smart. Specifically, the Mercedes-Benz Smart Fortwo, the tiny European car that will go on sale in the United States Jan. via Albany Times Union

Occasionally, the vehicle information, options, price, kilometres may not be exactly as shown or described. via Calgary Herald

Ford attempts to revitalize Lincoln brand Understated luxury is theme of marketing to younger buyers By Dee-Ann Durbin Associated Press Lincoln, long content to be your grandfather's brand, is enjoying a ... via Ohio.com

The MKS is the first new large sedan from Ford's luxury division in decades. Due to go on sale later this year, the MKS will be Lincoln's flagship vehicle, next to the Town Car, of course. via Popular Mechanics

Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally delivered one of the shortest keynote addresses in memory Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but he made his point during his 15-or-so minutes: Ford is on track to ... via Sacramento Bee

“I got in the driver's seat, started the car up and put it in reverse”

New Hampshire's governor took his job as a public servant to the extreme. Governor John Lynch helped Barbara Garatton, 84, of Henniker out of scary situation. via Cw56.com

Will green talk save the Blue Oval? It has become de rigeur for automakers to pay lip service to a future of alternative fuels and increased efficiency, and Ford's CEO Alan Mulally chipped in his two cents' ... via CNET News.com

You may look at the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and see an amazingly good midsize sedan at a terrific price. via Journal News

Q: In June, I purchased a 2006 Ford Taurus under factory warranty. Not long after, I had a big problem at 29-to-40 mph when the car seemed to miss a beat and jerk. via MiamiHerald.com

Ford has been suffering through some rather nasty financial woes lately, but it seems like things have taken an upswing. via Mobile Magazine

Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 4:22 pm Column: Karl Ferguson SCOOP MOTORNET with Karl Ferguson Images by Neil Mackenzie - onlinefotos.com/neil People who wear cardigans do not drive V8s. via Scoop

Negotiators for Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers talked into Friday morning as the two sides closed in on a labor deal that would cap a historic round of bargaining between the union and the embattled ... via International Business Times

“We're excited because it's protecting the environment”

From its looks, the white sport utility vehicle parked at the county department of health building on East Holly Avenue seems a lot like the 204 other vehicles in the county's fleet. via CourierPostOnline

“This summer has been tough. Beginning in May, the daily rental reductions on a year-over-year basis have had a big impact in total sales result.”

Despite California wildfires and continuing problems in the housing market, General Motors and its Asian rivals posted U.S. sales increases in October and Toyota continued its drive to replace Ford as the No. via MLive.com