AutoBlog.com provides us with an excellent new picture and the hope that Ford will be bringing out this twin-turbo cruiser to help in replace the aging Crown Vic's out there!
Ford reveals its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor, engineered to exceed durability, safety and performance of today’s leading police car – the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. The New Ford Police Interceptor sedan will offer two fuel-efficient powertrain options – including EcoBoost with all wheel-drive – along with an array of safety technologies; interior has been designed to meet unique law enforcement needs. It will be offered without interruption when production of the Ford Crown Victoria ends in late 2011. Ford did confirm production of an additional Police Interceptor, a utility vehicle that will be pursuit-rated to complement the sedan; vehicle to be revealed later this year.
Additional story links hidden in the "read the rest" section:2010-08-27: US News
Posted by shoclub on Wednesday 18 August 2010 - 21:20:17
2010 Ford Taurus Resale Value up 39% - SHO is 20% of sales
Pete Reyes, Chief Engineer, 2010 Ford Taurus Photo from Ford Media Website
Curious about how the Taurus and the SHO are doing with this whole new body style and technology from Ford? Well, direct from Ford, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus is posting a resale value increase of 39 percent – or $7,100 – over the 2009 model and surpassing that of the Toyota Avalon by $2500. Ford sites key contributors to the residual value improvement are the design, quality, customer satisfaction and state-of-the-art technology offered with the 2010 Ford Taurus.
Also in the news is that Ford expected the SHO to be 11 to 15 % of Taurus sales; however according to the Pete Reyes via the Detroit News, "the 'boulevard sledgehammer' has been running about 20 percent and is good for Taurus sales as a whole."
Posted by shoclub on Monday 16 August 2010 - 09:37:01
Gen IV Colors: Kona Blue vs Steel Blue
Our friend from Idaho recently saw that a local dealer received in a 2011 Kona blue and parked it next to a 2010 Steel blue. He thought he would get a few comparison pictures for the group. Thanks Lucien!
Posted by shoclub on Sunday 15 August 2010 - 21:37:10
Ford hints at 400-HP Taurus SHO and more during annual convention