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First Drive: 2011 Ford Super Duty pickup



Ford greets 2011 with a new Super Duty truck that generates up to 735 lb-ft of torque while returning 18 per cent better fuel economy. “The new diesel scores big,” says Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh. “Let the power wars begin.”


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Buyer’s Guide: 2011 Ford Fiesta

NEW FOR 2011:
- All-new model
Already on sale in Europe since 2009, the Fiesta joins Ford’s Canadian lineup for 2011.
Available as a four-door sedan or four-door hatchback, the Fiesta uses a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.
Trim levels on the sedan are the S, SE and [...]


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Buyer’s Guide: 2011 Ford Super Duty

NEW FOR 2011:
- Redesigned model
For 2011, the Ford Super Duty models are completely redesigned, with new engines, transmission, and features.
The Super Duty is available in pickup configuration as the F-250 and F-350; in pickup or chassis cab as the F-450; and in chassis cab as the F-550. Cab styles are Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew. The [...]


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Test Drive: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO



The all-wheel drive Taurus SHO proved to be the perfect match for a 1,300-kilometre drive in the middle of winter, reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. Powerful and comfortable, its standard equipment would embarrass some luxury car makers, he says.


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Test Drive: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO



The all-wheel drive Taurus SHO proved to be the perfect match for a 1,300-kilometre drive in the middle of winter, reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. Powerful and comfortable, its standard equipment would embarrass some luxury car makers, he says.


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Inside Story: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO



The new Taurus is a big car with a big trunk, notes interior reviewer Michael Clark. The high performance SHO model has a basket of interior goodies including massaging front seats. His biggest complaint was the poor rear visibility.


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Inside Story: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO



The new Taurus is a big car with a big trunk, notes interior reviewer Michael Clark. The high performance SHO model has a basket of interior goodies including massaging front seats. His biggest complaint was the poor rear visibility.


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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

NEW FOR 2010:
- Two-wheel drive configuration and V6 Limited model discontinued
- Adrenalin AWD model added
- Limited adds standard 18-inch chrome-clad wheels, chrome roof rails and chrome side step bars
- Message centre on XLT no longer includes outside temperature display or compass
- Chrome Package deleted
- Exterior colours: Blue Flame Metallic added; Sport Blue Metallic discontinued
For 2010, [...]


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Test Drive: 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD



The all-new 2010 Ford Taurus puts Ford back in contention, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, who finds it “drama-free,” and that’s a compliment. It’s big, comfortable and handsome, although some might find its dual-cockpit design a little overwhelming, she says.


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2010 Ford Taurus SHO; Day 1




The Ford Taurus SHO is no performance bargain, but for about $50,000 to start, this car comes with a lot of everything, including 365 horsepower from Ford’s twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine.


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