Why the New Taurus is Key to Ford’s Success

Ford Motor Company has taken full advantage of it’s fumbling competitors over the summer, reporting a third quarter profit of $997 million according the New York Times. Ford’s profit gains were due in large part to its new Ford Taurus sedan which increased sales 141% over last year. What is it about the new Taurus that has attracted car buyers interest?

Of course we could attribute it to the lack of competition, but that would be cutting the new Taurus short. In fact, the Taurus is a sedan built for American drivers. Big and comfortable it bridges the gap between the traditional family sedan and luxury cars. It offers a quiet, smooth drive with a powerful V-6 engine.

Ford designers created a more assertive stance for the new Taurus, toughening up the traditional family car design. The interior, though simple, is spacious and well crafted, with thoughtful extras to improve driver and passenger comfort. The list of new tech features for the Taurus is so long I won’t begin to list them here, but be sure they’ll have you feeling like you’re driving an intelligent automobile.

The Ford Taurus is an excellent example of Ford’s understanding of what American drivers want. On top of it all, a starting MSRP around $25,000 makes it easy to see why smart buyers are choosing the Taurus.

The Chrysler 300 - A Sedan With A Bold Personality

The Chrysler 300 is one of the more daring models to come out in recent years. Debuting in 2005, Chrysler designed a roomy, upscale sedan that was one of the first to return to a rear-wheel drive platform, though all-wheel drive is an option on some trims. Even after a few years on the market, the BuyingAdvice Team believes that the Chrysler 300 is still a strong sedan with style and a fair amount of value.

This year the 300 features an updated interior with improved controls and there are a lot of new multi-media options. The exterior has also been updated, but has kept its unique and bold look. The Chrysler 300 has generous passenger space and provides a tight, agile ride with strong steering and handling. The V6 engine options are not as strongly recommended as the more impressive, and of course more expensive, HEMI V8. The base trim does not have many of the modern safety features standard, like ABS, stability and traction control, standard; although all are options.

If you are looking for a bit more power and more standard safety, a good bet might be the Buick Lucerne. But it costs about $2,000 more. For about $3,000 more you can get about 80 more hp and more standard safety from the Toyota Avalon.

The Mercury Grand Marquis Old-School Sedan Values

Admittedly, there are many modernizations that the Grand Marquis has missed incorporating into its design. But there are consumers out there who still appreciate a large car with comfort and torque to spare. If you fit this buyer category, the BuyingAdvice Team thinks you will value the Mercury Grand Marquis. Plus, you are likely to find the Grand Marquis for a pretty low price as generous buyer incentives are common.

There are some strong reasons why the Grand Marquis's platform has been a top pick of for cop and service fleets. The Grand Marquis has ample interior space, V-8 power, a tremendous amount of seating comfort and provides a ride that has a pillow-like floating quality without disconnecting the driver entirely from the road. It also has pretty solid safety scores despite not offering stability control or side-curtain airbags. The styling of the car is unfortunately suited to grandma and grandpa compared to many other large sedans, and the handling is in-line with the Grand Marquis's more boat-like attributes.

So, whether the Mercury Grand Marquis interests you is mostly up to your taste. Other large sedan competitors that offer a bit more modernity and hp are the Toyota Avalon and the Chevrolet Impala.

2007 Kia Amanti - A Luxurious Steal

For the past few years, Kia has been making a large sedan that’s stylish, comfortable and offers a quality ride. If you have always wanted a luxury car for a reasonable price, which we know feels like a contradiction in terms, The BuyingAdvice team highly recommends the Kia Amanti.

This year Kia has improved the suspension and platform for an even better driving experience. With the Amanti, Kia has carved out a unique niche for itself, luring value-conscious consumers with a base price of $25,500. In return, you get a roomy car with many high-end features standard. Plus, the Amanti comes with one of the best warranties in the industry.

If value is an even bigger priority, you may want to look at the Chevrolet Impala. If luxury is your highest priority the Jaguar XJ may be worth checking out. Another competitor of the Amanti worth considering is the Acura TSX.

NYPD Boost Muscle Car Sales

The New York City Police Department has recently decided to boost American muscle car sales and the power of their fleet by adding 15 powerful and new 2006 Dodge Chargers.

The Charger is a classic American ca. The NYPD's new cars will easily outperform the other cars in the fleet. The new Charger tops out at around 150mph. It can brake over a shorter distance, handles better, accelerates from 0 to 60 in only 6.5 seconds and it gets better gas mileage than most of the current fleet.

You may not even mind being pulled over by one of these flashy new police muscle cars.

Buick Lucerne Makes Auto Industry News

General Motors has been in the headlines of auto industry news a lot lately, but now the attention shifts back to where it should be: on the new cars. GM is betting big on the success of the impressive Buick Lucerne, a new car that breaks all stereotypes and expectations. Trying to attract a younger crowd, the Lucerne takes a Cadillac DTS platform and gives it a new look. The result is a 275-horse power V6 standard engine that can go from 0 to 60 miles in 7.6 seconds. Not bad for a Buick!

The interior features intuitively placed controls, luxurious details and an impressive audio system that lets you switch easily between AM, FM and XM Satellite radio. Auto industry news sources describe it as "stylish and contemporary," confirming our theory that Buicks aren't for grannies anymore. After a quiet debut last year, the Lucerne will be available at car dealerships this month.

Find more information in "A GM Winner: The Buick Lucerne" - CNN."