I was just reading an article about how Ford's CEO seems to think Ford can weather a recession. Given its current product portfolio I can't see how, but in the article is this little gem:
A new Taurus in 2009? Where did that come from? Could it be that we're finally going to get the Mondeo?
Turbo I6 Taurus? Maybe it will stand up to its name as a bull now!
I would wait in line for a turbo Taurus.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120101702249706671.html?mod=yahoo_hs&ru=yahoo
On one hand, props to Ford for not sitting on their laurels. It's obvious that "badge engineering" didn't work this time around, despite the 500's safety rating and quality.
On the other hand, I almost cringe at the thought of what's coming...
Did a search on Ford Taurus Prototype and found this tiny pic. I tried to get a better one but it said bad gateway :mad: . I wanted to see more.
I sure as hell hope its not this
(http://www.dragtimes.com/images/6906-1992-Ford-Taurus.jpg)
Yeah i know but i saw that and had to.
I hate to say it but i think the verve i saw at the autoshow is more likley to be a mondeo port than the Taurus.
Mondeo
(http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/assets/resources/2006/09/2007-Ford-Mondeo-Sedan-TOP.jpg)
(http://www.carsandtuning.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/new-ford-mondeo-2.jpg)
Verve
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/Loki363987/Vervef.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/Loki363987/Verver.jpg)
I just noticed the rims on that mondeo are the same that were on the verve but i could not get a clear shot of the verve's side so i gave up and went on my way.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/27/bring-back-the-sho-baby/
bigger pic slamedcat
That bigger pic makes it look like a crown vic replacement.
The Verve is smaller than the Focus, so no, it's not a Mondeo port. It's the nicest thing from Ford, intended for America as well, in a while, though.
I as well like the verve but it did not look like it was well received at the auto show.