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The Ford Torino was launched in 1968 as part of the Ford Fairlane family. Fairlane sales were falling and Ford decided that putting a new name on the same quality car would help sales. This decision proved to be correct with great sales for the Ford Torino and ultimately it would replace the Ford Fairlane with an updated brand of beauty, power and styling.

The production of the Ford Torino would run from 1968 through to 1976. The initial Torino was a larger vehicle than the Ford Fairlane in the previous year. The roofline for the fastback was a whole new concept for the Fairlane stable as well as the new two door hardtop.

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Let’s face it, most folks feel wary when shopping for a new car and it all comes down to trust. Unfortunately, the automotive sales industry has earned a bad reputation in the past decades from questionable sales practices that have both angered and discouraged car buyers who are looking to make what is typically their most expensive purchase next to a home. There is good news! The majority of modern day car dealerships have worked incredibly hard to earn and deserve the trust of America’s car buyers, and the Internet has now provided the opportunity for car buyers to find these best dealers through online car dealer ratings.

One of the great benefits of Web 2.0 technology and social networking is the ability for consumers to share their shopping experiences online. Car buyers can now to go several different sites to rate the car dealership they have bought their vehicle from, and share what they liked and/or disliked with other online users who might be in the market for a car as well. The simplest way to find these sites is to go to Google or your preferred search engine, and search “car dealer ratings”. Continue reading ‘Car Dealer Ratings – Research Before You Shop For Your New Car’ »