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The 2010 Taurus is packed with innovation and style. Here’s a look at 10 class-exclusive features:

1. BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert
2. Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support
3. MyKey
4. SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
5. Voice-activated Navigation System with SIRIUS Travel Link
6. SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information
7. Multi-Contour front seats with Active Motion
8. Easy Fuel capless fuel filler
9. 3.5L EcoBoost V6 gasoline twin turbo direct injection engine
10. Sony sound system

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As a technology leader, Ford’s design and engineering teams set out to develop another Ford milestone to complement the personal technology trend. MyFord Touch will soon deliver the next generation of driver-connect technology and will redefine how drivers interact with their vehicle. With more voice commands, LCD screens that can be customized and five-way cell-phone-inspired switches, drivers can choose which information is front and center. Some of the key components are:

· Steering Wheel-5-way switches provide the driver with an easy interface to the instrument cluster and center stack controls.

· Instrument Cluster-Left Side-4.2-inch, color LCD cluster display can be tailored to provide the driver with traditional vehicle information. Right Side-4.2 inch, color LCD cluster display can be tailored to interface with infotainment/multimedia systems.

· Center Stack-8-inch, full-color touch-screen LCD display provides interface to phone, entertainment, navigation and climate. Touch-sensitive controls

· Media Hub-ports are located in the center floor console.

o 2 USB Ports- Both USB ports can be used to connect a device and listen to music or upload images.

o 3 RCA Jacks (yellow input jack=video connection, red and white input jacks=audio connections)-The RCA jacks can be used to connect a video device like a digital camcorder or a portable DVD player to the vehicle’s 8-inch screen and audio system (when parked).

o SD Card Slot-Used for personalization of pictures and much or for available navigation map database. A typical Secure Digital (SD) card is about the size of a postage stamp. Most consumer electronics devices use an SD card to store/share several gigabytes of data.

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You are ALL our heroes!

The great Ford Fiesta team in Philadelphia is the lone Ford Fiesta Movement standout this week.

Go visit their awesome website, Geekadelphia.

This week they highlighted their upcoming pre-screening event of Prince of Persia in June 2010.  Most importantly, the world premiere of Fiesta Day.

Show your support now!

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We are all familiar with how a turn signal operates. Move the lever up (right) or down (left) to activate the fully automatic signaling system. Most vehicles also incorporate a lane-change feature as well. This lets drivers, using the turn signal lever; indicate their intent to move left or right without fully engaging the signaling system.

The new “3 Blink” Lane-Change Signal feature will change this process slightly and works like this:

Press and hold the turn signal lever up or down for just a moment

The turn signals will blink until a turn is completed and then shut off

On existing vehicles, the turn signal lever would be held in the left or right position until the turn was completed. On the new signaling system, the lever will not click into a position. It will simply return to the middle position once the lever has been pressed and held to indicate a turn. To cancel a full turn signal, simply press the lever (left or right) again.

Lane-Change Signal Feature

Tap the turn signal lever up (right) or down (left)

The turn signals will blink three times and then automatically shut off

To indicate more than three blinks, the driver can simply press the lever again or hold the lever for a longer period.

Only the Ford Fiesta will offer these 15 class-exclusive features that the others cannot:

1. Projected 40 mpg hwy.-is both “green” and very thrifty
2. 1.6L Ti-VCT Duratec I-4 engine-serves up 116 hp for plenty of “zip”!
3. Driver’s-knee airbag-provides enhanced protection the competition does not
4. 4-inch LCD Multifunctional Display-keeps information front and center
5. Integrated blind spot mirrors-help ensure there are no suprises
6. Easy Fuel capless fuel filler-keeps hands clean and makes those rare fueling stops quick and easy
7. Acoustic laminated windshield-protects the front passengers and their ears
8. SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information system provides a voice-activated communications and entertainment system. It also brings “navigation” functionality to the class-a feature that the competitors do not offer
9. Power, heated sideview mirrors with LED (Light-Emitting Diode) signal indicators-help ensure that you see them and they see you
10. LED supplemental parking lamps-are not only “cool,” they also enhance the view
11. Hill Start Assist (automatic transmission)-helps ensure there’s no rolling backward on steep grades
12. PowerShift 6-speed automatic transmission-is not only “zippy”, it also gets better mpg than the manual
13. Heated front-seat cushions-make winter almost fun!
14. Leather-trimmed seats-dress up better than the rest
15. Seven seat-upholstery color combinations-let the owner add a tailored style to their sweet new ride

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