Archive for the ‘2007’ Category

As we prepare to drive the 2010 Ford Taurus today (our first road test review is coming next week), it's important to have a frame of reference. A good comparison for the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus is the outgoing model. formerly known as the Five Hundred. Pitting these two sedans against one another shows how differently Ford Motor Company is thinking these days.

While we've given you a quick summary below, check out this link that compares the 2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Ford Taurus. It utilizes our  Car Compare tool to provide a great snapshot of how these cars stack up.

2009 Ford Taurus

The outgoing Taurus hasn't been a big sales success...

As we prepare to drive the 2010 Ford Taurus today (our first road test review is coming next week), it's important to have a frame of reference. A good comparison for the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus is the outgoing model. formerly known as the Five Hundred. Pitting these two sedans against one another shows how differently Ford Motor Company is thinking these days. While we've given you a quick summary below, check out this link that compares the 2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Ford Taurus. It utilizes our  Car Compare tool to provide a great snapshot of how these cars stack up. 2009 Ford Taurus The outgoing Taurus hasn't been a big sales success... Read More

I hate to admit that until last week, I had never driven a Toyota FJ Cruiser. The very capable off-roader with the funky look was introduced way back in 2006 as a 2007 model ... so I'm way behind the curve on this one.

Perhaps the time gives me some added distance to judge this ready-for-anything SUV as I am coming to it uncontaminated by any PR hype. Plus, I approach the big blue 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser as someone who would never, every buy one of these things. I don't go off-roading, and I don't want to look like I do when I'm not. End of story.

My review looks at the FJ Cruiser as a provider of transportation, nothing more. However, one...

I hate to admit that until last week, I had never driven a Toyota FJ Cruiser. The very capable off-roader with the funky look was introduced way back in 2006 as a 2007 model ... so I'm way behind the curve on this one. Perhaps the time gives me some added distance to judge this ready-for-anything SUV as I am coming to it uncontaminated by any PR hype. Plus, I approach the big blue 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser as someone who would never, every buy one of these things. I don't go off-roading, and I don't want to look like I do when I'm not. End of story. My review looks at the FJ Cruiser as a provider of transportation, nothing more. However, one... Read More

According to Bentley, sales in their elevated realm (defined as the Ultra Luxury Segment) are down 20 percent worldwide. In an odd way, this news applied some sense of justice and equality to the woes we normal folks are feeling thanks to the economy's present (and temporary) condition. (Note to self: The saying that rich people always have money isn't always true.) However, as demonstrated at Bentley's upbeat press conference at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show, it's clear that this economic downturn hasn't dampened the company's plans for launching or its enthusiasm for the 2009 Bentley Azure T. The "T" moniker was first applied to the 1996... According to Bentley, sales in their elevated realm (defined as the Ultra Luxury Segment) are down 20 percent worldwide. In an odd way, this news applied some sense of justice and equality to the woes we normal folks are feeling thanks to the economy's present (and temporary) condition. (Note to self: The saying that rich people always have money isn't always true.) However, as demonstrated at Bentley's upbeat press conference at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show, it's clear that this economic downturn hasn't dampened the company's plans for launching or its enthusiasm for the 2009 Bentley Azure T. The "T" moniker was first applied to the 1996... Read More