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Drivers Log.(News)
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Sportwagon
Date in fleet: Sept. 23-Oct. 11 As-tested price: $37,495 Powertrain: 3.0-liter V6; awd, five-speed automatic Output: 227 hp @ 6800 rpm, 206 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Curb weight: 3761 pounds
GRITZINGER: You could have a serious love-hate relationship with this car. Love the wagon cargo room; hate the plain-Jane wagon-esque rear end. Love the Jag design cues inside and out; hate the lack of Jag quiet and comfort. Love the powertrain for smooth passing acceleration; hate the abrupt throttle tip-in. Love the nice leather seats; hate the tight interior confines. It goes on.
While the car is great in a straight line, I think the wagon's added weight gives it more body roll than I recall from our long-term X-Type sedan. As a result, this doesn't feel as confident a handling vehicle. I suppose high-g cornering and hauling groceries don't mix anyway.
2005 Ford Five Hundred
Date in fleet: Sept. 30-Oct. 14 As-tested price: $30,410 Powertrain: 3.0-liter V6; awd, CVT Output: 203 hp @ 5750 rpm, 207 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Curb weight: 3815 pounds
MORRISON: Though closer in size to the Taurus, the Five Hundred is more the spiritual heir to Ford's staple Crown Victoria than some new-age Taurus: It's big-man, at least it seems big-soft, comfortable, effortless to drive. And what's this? All-wheel drive? Very nice. But-and I hate to say this, I really do- if this is the best Ford can do with a premium sedan concept, then I'm worried for Ford.
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 20, 2002 700+ words
...PCPS research that will be presented at the AAP National Conference includes: -- The Effect of Optimal Restraint and Seating Position on the Risk of Injury to Children. Findings/ Conclusions: In the PCPS study population, only 54 percent of children...
- Air Bag Death Blamed on Seating Position.
- News wire article from: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI) May 4, 2000 700+ words
Byline: Niraj Warikoo May 4--An engineer said Wednesday in court that a 7-year-old girl who was killed in an auto accident was not properly buckled and was sitting dangerously close to the dashboard. James Benedict testified on behalf of DaimlerChrysler Corp., which is accused of installing air
- Air Bag Death Blamed on Seating Position.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Warikoo, Niraj May 5, 2000 700+ words
May 4--An engineer said Wednesday in court that a 7-year-old girl who was killed in an auto accident was not properly buckled and was sitting dangerously close to the dashboard. James Benedict testified on behalf of DaimlerChrysler Corp., which is accused of installing air bags in its 1995 Dodge
- Ford Takes Tall Step into the Future with New Sedan Design.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) October 27, 2002 700+ words
...two vehicles, said Ford elevated the seating position in the Five Hundred...a car's seats. Ford took a small step...a slightly raised seating position that has been well...consumers. Strong said Ford is working on a sedan...
- Ford and DaimlerChrysler Build New Interest in Panel Vehicles from the Past.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News March 1, 2001 700+ words
...and a turbocharged engine. Ford follows this year with the...a subdued gray color scheme Ford designers call "urban grunge...auto shows, and Chrysler and Ford say they are exploring building...trucks has elevated the common seating position from 20 years ago, when most...
- The '07 Ford Edge: is this the most important vehicle in ford's lineup?...
- Magazine article from: Automotive Design & Production Vasilash, Gary S. December 1, 2006 700+ words
...from being first to the segment, Ford is now launching the Edge, which...corners, but beyond them. And the seating position inside the vehicle (to say nothing...evinces a design that "is obviously Ford." He references the marque's...
- Ford puts the Max Focus on flexibility.
- News wire article from: Europe Intelligence Wire July 24, 2003 700+ words
...that is the strength of the Ford newcomer. It's a very reasonable...59 high and 1.83 wide, Ford says its midi MPV is one of...plenty of headroom and a higher seating position for better exterior visibility...common rail diesel units from Ford's joint venture with PSA...
- Ford got burned by pinching pennies.
- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire February 2, 2007 700+ words
...engine located in the rear. Ford's 1960 Falcon, on the other...to overheating and leaks. Ford did what it had done in 1960...had a rather cramped knees up seating position. A hatchback model called...Bobcat -- was quite limited. Ford tapped its international operations...
- Ford to Introduce 200 Vehicles Worldwide over the Next Five Years.
- Newspaper article from: San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, Texas) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) April 5, 2002 700+ words
...introduced in 1985, the Ford Five Hundred is "set to...sedan," Chris Theodore, Ford's vice president of North...passenger roominess, a tall seating position, sophisticated styling and command of the road." Ford said the Five Hundred was...
- CEO Defends Ford's Performance, Predicts Strides in Europe, U.S.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News January 5, 2004 700+ words
...product-led revitalization," Ford said the company's new vehicles...the Mustang sports car, the Ford Freestyle crossover, the refreshed...Hundred boasts the highest seating position of any midsize sedan and a...price that's attractive," Ford said. "I think the value...
Source: HighBeam Research, Drivers Log.(News)