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New 2010 Ford Taurus boasts style, substance

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:46:00 GMT

This is not your father’s Taurus — or anything even remotely like it. This is the completely new 2010 Ford Taurus with sleek, athletic body styling, a long list of new hi-tech safety and convenience features, and the right hardware to make driving a genuine pleasure.

MKZ offers more performance, ride comfort, interior quietness

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:54:00 GMT

LINCOLN signature design elements and improved powertrain performance are the foundation of the luxury automaker’s 2010 MKZ, which builds on a heritage of elegant modern design, excellent comfort, a long list of luxury features and a quality build.

Nissan Maxima regains 4-door sports car status

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:58:00 GMT

FOR a time, the Maxima, Nissan’s leading sedan, seemed to fall from grace as the hot car in the company’s lineup, giving way to the Altima, which came across as the performance leader for the Japanese automaker. Now, the GT-R supercar clearly is the all-out performance star in Nissan’s stable.

Truckin’ in Ford’s F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab pickup

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

FORD is touting its 2009 F-150 truck as the benchmark for the full-size-pickup market segment. The Blue Oval team has produced more than 33 million F-Series pickups since 1948, when it first appeared on the scene. The redesign focus was geared to revising the popular truck to add more capability, more choices and innovative new features.

GM’s HIGHEST AWARDS PRESENTED TO DAVID TAYLOR CADILLAC/BUICK

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:01:00 GMT

AS the David Taylor family approaches its 100th year anniversary in the Texas auto industry, General Motors has bestowed two more awards on the long-term Houston Cadillac/Buick dealer. The David Taylor dealership received the Cadillac Master Dealer Award while simultaneously being honored with the Buick Select Dealer Award — the only Houston dealer so recognized.