The Ford Crown Victoria’s days are numbered. No longer will the aging Crown Vic be Ford’s police interceptor as the automaker will launch an all-new Taurus-based Police Interceptor by 2012.
The Detroit auto show has come and gone, and has left the automotive industry with a little more to chew over. As a final wrap-up to quite possibly the most important auto show in America, we chose 10 cars that summed up the best of the show.
With the slowing economy, automakers are struggling to maintain the momentum of new car sales. But other problems also have hampered automakers, including the prevalence of aging, lackluster products.
The Ford Taurus SHO was first introduced in 1986 as a performance-tuned variant of the Taurus sedan. Following the demise of the Taurus, Ford decided not only to reintroduce the Taurus nameplate, but has also decided to re-launch the SHO model. Complete with fresh styling, a powerful engine, and unique technology, the 2010 Taurus SHO should provide the style and performance than enthusiasts demand.
Conan has been talking about his Ford Taurus for a while on his show, and a lot of people thought that it was just a joke, being the millionaire that he is. But it's true!
As Ford revamps their entire lineup to make way for a new, seamless global product lineup, two of its latest vehicles, the 2010 Ford Taurus and Ford Focus Coupe, have received important praise – both have earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating.
Ah, we knew it would happen sooner or later. Despite the new Taurus’ non-sporty nature, the infamous Taurus SHO reared its head and showed us some specs. It even looks good!
Ford has opened itself up to a lot of ridicule lately, not the least of which is for its decision to resurrect the recently deceased Taurus name for the 2008 model year. Never ones to let their arch enemy off the hook, the GM fanboy community over at Cheers and Gears has produced these "mock" press materials regaling the return of the original Taurus' intoxicating allure.