igor Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) CHICAGO ASSEMBLY PLANT CELEBRATES RETURN OF FORD TAURUS, TAURUS X AND MERCURY SABLE http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=26228 * 2008 Taurus is rated America’s safest family car and offers customers a cleaner, more powerful engine as well as a new, smoother shifting 6-speed transmission and available all-wheel drive. * Ford invested $70 million in Chicago Assembly for new equipment, tooling and ergonomic improvements and $50 million in Chicago Stamping for new dies to support design changes for each vehicle. * Along with the Taurus, which is just starting to hit dealer showrooms, Ford has launched a strong U.S. advertising campaign that underscores the new sedan’s safety performance. CHICAGO , Ill. , June 22, 2007 – Ford Motor Company today delivers on its offer to deliver more products that customers really want as it celebrates production of the new 2008 Ford Taurus sedan, Taurus X crossover and Mercury Sable sedan with employees at its Chicago Assembly Plant. The new Ford Taurus, which has just started arriving in dealer showrooms, offers a distinctive look inspired by the successful Ford Fusion and Ford Edge, as well as a powerful 263-horsepower engine. The new sedan also has earned two important safety designations: “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s five-star ratings in all crash test categories. Edited June 22, 2007 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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