Thursday, June 13, 2013

8 Vehicles You Probably Didnt Know You Could Still Buy New

 

Looking for a real bargain? Here are 8 cars dealers cant wait to get off their lots...because they arent even being made anymore. One of them hasnt been in production since Fall 2007, but you can still find it, likely at a big discount.

From Automobile.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Highway Sign Hacking Hits Miami




You might remember a rash of highway message sign hacking a few months ago,warning of zombies in Austin, Texas and Collinsville, Illinois and of raptors (the prehistoric birds, not the Ford pickup).

Well, now the message is getting racist, or political, or both. Early morning drivers on Palmetto in Miami ran across the above sign and the highway department had to come out and turn it off. Except it kept rebooting. Authorities finally had to turn the sign away from drivers while they worked to erase the memory.

Highway Technologies of Illinois owns the sign and is renting it to the highway department. They say theyre using "all their resources to find out how the sign was hacked and who did it."

The likely charge, vandalism. Though someone will undoubtedly try to build a hate crimes charge in there, too.
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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Kia Forte Review


Imagine youre Toyota or Honda...secure in the knowledge that you build high-quality small cars, that even if you slip a bit, it will take a long time before the perception diminishes after 30 years of performance.

About three years ago, though, you see a tiny dot in your rearview mirror. Long way back...dont worry.


But the dot gets closer and bigger faster than you could imagine. Now its on your bumper. If youre Toyota, recent recalls, controversies and suspension of production and sales could erase the narrowing lead.

The dot is the 2010 Kia Forte. Base price 2 grand lower than Corolla and Civic. Base horsepower higher. EPA mileage estimates a virtual draw.


But what puts Kia into tailgating territory is a quantum leap in exterior styling and interior quality. Kias have always been not quite there when it comes to the details. In the Forte, theyre there. Theres not a hint of cheapness or corners cut.

Victory? A new champ? Well, the Forte is certainly deserving of notice, but in terms of winning the hearts and minds of compact buyers, theres that perception issue we mentioned. It will take Kia a while to convince millions of compact car buyers that they have something to offer beyond price...and that "resale value" and "Kia" are not mutually exclusive terms.

Once that happens, though, watch out.
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Friday, June 7, 2013

How to remove the gearbox on the VAZ 2109

To replace the faulty parts to the clutch mechanism of VAZ 2109, should be removed from the vehicle transmission. To do this, set the car on the lookout hole, open the hood and fix it securely in the open position. Under the hood of the car performs a variety of operations. First disconnect the battery terminals. Disconnect the wires from the retractor to the starter relay. From the body disconnect the speedometer cable drive by removing the cap nut for this. Bulk wire is disconnected from the clutch. Loosen the screws, unplug the cord grip of the lower tip. Remove the two bolts clutch to the engine block, located at the top. On the left exhaust manifold stud fastening fasten the bracket to fasten the power unit. To support the engine, set to drain grooves crossmember. Its hook hooked on the bracket, which was previously installed on the heels of the exhaust manifold. For hanging the engine can use a manual hoist. Proceed in an observation pit. Acting from below the car, remove the engine splash shield and the bottom cover clutch. From the gearbox drain the oil. Wire switch reversing lamps must be removed from the switch. Loosen the clamp and remove the rod from the pivot rod gear selection. Unscrew the nut with the pin that attaches the top of the gearbox. Ball joints suspension arms detach from the steering knuckle. Hammer punch to knock out the inner joints of the drive poluosevyh gears. Take the side drive shafts. On the left side Loosen the three nuts from the bolts attaching the gearbox to the left bracket car engine, then loosen the nut of the bracket. Remove the bracket from the stud gear and remove the mounting bracket of the lug spar body. Remove the screws that secure the rear suspension support engine. Loosen the bottom bolts to the starter and remove the starter. Loosen the bottom bolt to clutch to the engine. Slightly lower the engine, move the gear box assembly with clutch case to disconnect the input shaft box and clutch disc. Trying not to rely on the diaphragm spring input shaft, remove the gearbox from the vehicle. Recent operations should be conducted with an assistant.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Unanimous Harrison NY PD Agrees Driver Error Not Unintended Acceleration


The one on the right is the gas pedal. The one on the left is the brake pedal. The chief of the Harrison, New York Police Department says, yep...the 55 year old woman who crashed her Toyota Prius hybrid into a stone wall two weeks ago...the one he said couldnt have been driver error at the time.....was, well, driver error, the most common cause of fully investigated unintended acceleration incidents.

Captain Anthony Marracccini says his departments investigation confirms what Toyota and the NHTSAs found...that the throttle was wide-open at the time of impact...with no sign of any application of the brake.

AP story via The Detroit News here. Conversations among Prius drivers on the PriusChat forums.
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Monday, June 3, 2013

Checking the fluids and oils

Check engine oil level in the Mazda 3. To check the oil level we need to probe - a special tool, which is located on the right side of the engine. For accurate test results of oil, the procedure should be carried out either before the trip or after 20 minutes. Tool to check the oil. Remove the dipstick from its "nest" and remove it from the end of an oil liquid. Now paste it to the end in place and re-extract. Inside is a sort of ruler, and it is possible to observe two bands. So check the oil level is on this scale. One mark on the dipstick is approximately one liter of oil. If the oil level does not meet the recommended, it will be necessary to top up. To this end, twisting the cap from the inlet "throat". It is located on the engine, and more precisely on the cover of the cylinder. After using a funnel, fill the missing amount of oil. Liquid cooling. It is very important to monitor the level of cooling fluid! He checked with a probe or a label on the tank with the liquid. If the motor car is well warmed up, the rate of cooling fluid must rise to the top division in the tank. If this does not happen, you need to fill the tank of cooling liquid. Checking the cooling fluid, we look at what would be its level was at elevation between the empty [low] and complete [full]. At low add water and antifreeze to the desired mark. Before pouring fresh fluid, you want to check on the quality of the old. If the liquid that has already been filled earlier, gained, dirty shades or in it there is rust, you have to wash the entire cooling system and change all the coolant. Liquid for washing glasses. A barrel of liquid for headlight glass you will find by opening the hood and look in the right front corner. Check the fluid level, pay attention to what would be the liquid was near the top serif, on water "throat." During the summer, fill the tank only 2 / 3, and in winter, it is necessary to fill the keg ice solution. In order to avoid defects in paint on the body, we advise not to add antifreeze to the tank. Brake fluid and clutch fluid. Checking brake fluid level, it is necessary to pay attention to what would be the level is between the marks, minimum [min] and maximum [max], which are deposited on the wall of the barrel. If the level of required liquid below the recommended need to fill it with a special mixture. Will also need to check is already flooded with liquid quality. If the old fluid is observed rust, water or mud, it should be required to drain and fill the reservoir with fresh fluid.

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

VIDEO 911 Call From Crash Victim Help Takes Two Days To Arrive


Your car goes off a highway down a ravine, out of sight of traffic. Your cell phone works and you call 9-1-1.


But...GPS only narrows your call down to the nearest cell tower and the Highway Patrol cant see the wreckage from the road.

Betcha think theyll launch a chopper, given the terrain and whats at stake.

But watch this video and youll hear the Arizona Department of Public Safety say they cant and wont do that.

And so the man on the phone and his young son died waiting for help to arrive....their bodies found when it became a "missing persons" case two days later and the helicopter finally went up.

Story from ABC15 (KNXV-TV, Phoenix...my day job).
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Audi R8 GT Our Favorite Car Faster


Sharp-eyed followers of TireKicker may have noticed that the #1 spot on TireKickers Top 10 Cars (So Far) has never changed. Yes, we loves us the Audi R8 that much.

Well, taking out a lot of weight through lightweight construction methods does wonders for already great performance...like 0-62 in 3.6 seconds and a new top speed of 198.84 miles per hour.

While I let my mind wander, Audi would like to fill you in on all the details.
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Monday, May 27, 2013

Tips Car Fix Stuck Electric Window

CAR is already equipped with power windows should routinely check the right door window glass. Press the power window. Most likely, the window still normalnormal only. One-touch glass up or down smoothly. But, try doing the same thing on the rear glass window left or right.

Do-do, one or both of the glass door windows can not go up and down smoothly as the front right window. Feels a bit stilted. Even bad at all. Thats complaints about power windows presented the riders in general. Stuck on the glass rear window. Front right side window glass is relatively more smoothly because it is frequently operated. In general, congestion occurs because of rust on the components of the power window. Usually theres rust-rust in the metal-metal regulator.

Rust was also frequently found in the teeth of the driving motor power windows. Rust itself is formed due to water entering through the rubber-rubber (seal) the door. Therefore, to prevent cases like this, there are some simple things that we should do. Replace rubber glass list if the rubber has hardened and damaged. Seal does not close completely this is what makes water break and enter, making rust on metal. Often operate power windows.

Both the glass front doors and rear window. This operation can minimize the corrosion process. With these two things, the possibility of power window jams can be avoided. But, if the congestion is already happening, the solution is also easy. Namely, stay clean rust and lubricate (give fat / grease) metals earlier. Just, please note that in order to dismantle the power window motors and touch a little bit complicated. Need to open a lot of bolts installed in car doors. Be careful if you want to do it themselves. Some tips on handling power window jammed mention steps that seem easy.

Starting from prying door trim, glass player to open the lever, remove the power window switch to clean and lubricate the metal rusted. But, in our opinion, should leave the handling of power window jammed into the mechanics at the garage only. Because, when one opens, it is quite possible there are parts that actually broken. In addition, since the keys and bolts pretty much, the possibility of one pair could have happened.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Body repair Mitsubishi

Body repair is a whole set of activities whose purpose is to restore the former appearance and preservation of the geometric shape of the body. Of course, the entire repair process is rather complicated and time-consuming, moreover, requires an experienced and highly skilled. As a rule, high-quality repairs should be carried out using modern equipment, which allows not only a preventive diagnosis, but in a short time to fix all the shortcomings of the car. Most often, car bodywork repairs carried out after a driver violation of rules of road safety, which resulted in the compromise the integrity of body-covering (eg, motor vehicle accident or careless driving). Thus, the geometry of the body is the fundamental task of an automobile body repair. Reduced aerodynamic performance becomes a reason for the decline of quality characteristics of the car and improve the safety of human health and life during the ride. Typically, body repair Mitsubishi under the natural wear and tear is required relatively infrequently. With proper care and quality of the vehicle body repair and expedient to carry out after a decade of use. Of course, there are different types of body repairs from the local to the complex. Accordingly, the local repair requires less and less work service technician. Complex repair the car often involves a complete replacement of car body linen or its individual elements. Using quality materials and equipment can provide a quality car body repair, as from the starting materials will depend upon not only the appearance of repair, but the duration of the repair. For example, high-quality paints and varnishes are the key to a smooth surface and long service life. Failure to observe safety rules and requirements for the body repair becomes a cause of poor maintenance and the need for additional repairs. Thus, the need to find a quality and professional car service, whose staff will offer repair services at a high level.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

BMW Z4 35i auto insurance costs wallpaper review

BMW Z4 35i auto insurance costs wallpaper review
This all-new BMW Z4, complete with a folding metal roof for the first time, is 100kg heavier than the last one. Some of that is down to extra
safety kit, better materials, the heavy strengthening stuff to give increased torsional rigidity (which is up by a quarter over the last Z) - all the usual improvements you get from one generation of car to the next. But most of it is down to that roof and all the associated mechanisms.
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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Review

The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid rear view.

In a break with (sometime) TireKicker tradition, were showing you the rear view of the Infiniti M Hybrid first, because it is how you will most likely see one. You see, just yesterday (9/21/11), no less than an adjucator from the Guiness Book of Worlds Records and the UKs CAR Magazine certified the M Hybrid as the worlds fastest full hybrid.

Now, its 0-60 time of 5.0 seconds is plenty impressive, but CAR decided real speed is best measured in quarter-miles, and there, the M Hybrid did it in an average of 13.9 seconds...tying the 1/4 mile performance of a 1982 Lamborghini Countach, coming within a tenth of a second of the 1998 BMW M3 and within three-tenths of a second of the 2007 Aston Martin Volante and the 2007 Porsche 911 Carerra.

Thats gonna sell some cars.



2012 Infiniti M Hybrid. The Worlds Fastest Full Hybrid.

Id been driving one for six days when the news broke, and I was already a fan. I could tell, just from the seat of my pants, that this was a phenomenally quick, smooth luxury sedan that just happened to be hybrid-powered.

Not exactly a surprise, really, since it was only five months ago that we got all excited over the gasoline-powered M37.

The surprise was this felt just as good and we knew we were saving gas, at a price only about $7,000 more than the gas version. Yeah, we know...seven grand is seven grand, but Infiniti could have charged more (there are hybrids out there running much closer to a $10K premium over the gasoline-powered equivalent).

The EPA says 27 city/32 highway for the M Hybrid...and we didnt quite get there. In our 500 miles of 70 percent city street/30 percent urban freeway driving, we only averaged 24.9. But then, theres something about that magnificent power package (30 horsepower more than the gas version) that tells you to go ahead and plant your foot in it. I wish I could claim will power, but I cant. Still, that tops the 18/26 EPA estimate for the gasoline M37.

And the fact that the M Hybrid allows you (under the right conditions) to run up to 62 miles per hour on electric power doesnt enforce light-footedness the way hybrids that dip into the fuel tank above 25 miles an hour do.

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid interior.

It all starts at $53,700 with an impressive list of standard features. Too long for me to re-type. Wanna know what they are? Infinitis M Hybrid webpage has that covered. Our tester added the Delue Touring Package (Japanese White Ash wood trim with genuine silver powder accents, semi-aniline leather appointed seating, a Bose 5.1 channel 16-speaker Premium Audio system, Forest Air filtration, a suede-like headliner, soft double-stitched meter hood and power rear sunshade) for $3,800.

Next was the Premium Package (hard drive navigation system, 8-inch color touchscreen display, voice recognition, XM NavTraffic and NavWeather, Zagat Survey restaurant review, climate controlled front seats and a heated steering wheel) for $3,350.

The little stuff? $650 for 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, $360 for illuminated kick plates and $200 for a trunk mat, trunk net and first aid kit. Toss in destination charges of $895 and the bottom line is $62,955.

And it feels like so much more.  Even if it werent the fastest, wed love it.

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

Base price: $53,700

As tested: $62,955

Likes: Styling, power, quality of materials, power, workmanship, power and...did we mention power? Oh, yeah...and better mileage, too.

Dislikes: A little hesitation off the line as the car wakes up and brings the engine back to life.
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Kias US Sales Increase by 36 in the Second Quarter of 2011

Kia Motors’ global sales increased by 21% during the last quarter - that is from April to June- compared to the same period in 2010. South Korea’s second-largest carmaker sold 621,000 units in that period, largely due to the increase in US sales.

Kia’s progress in the American market was impressive as it recorded a 67% increase in profits and 36% in sales, largely due to the surge in sales of its new Optima sedan and Sportage SUV.

Japanese manufacturers’ shortages due to the production disruption brought by the March disaster that hit Japan may also be one of the reasons for Kia’s rise according to analyst at Seoul-based Dongbu Securities’ Yim Eun Young.

But as Japanese companies recover and Kia’s market share may shrink, Young notes that this doesn’t necessarily mean that Kias sales volume will drop as well.

And he may be proven correct, as Kia has a strong new range of products and last month increased its US target for 2011. It also announced that it will begin producing the Optima at its US plant in Georgia from September.

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2011 Dodge Charger Review

The 2011 Dodge Charger.

Ill admit it. I was among those who thought naming a four-door sedan "Charger" was an act of sacrilege and doomed to failure. After all, the real Dodge Charger was a two-door.

Well, as Ralph Waldo Emerson put it, "foolish consistency sucks" (or something like that). Fact is, Dodge has built a very good sedan and calling it "Coronet" (the four-door the original Charger was based on) would have been a far worse idea.



And, Dodge has dialed up the menace factor for the 2011 Charger. Look at the picture above. Thats a six-cylinder family sedan. Pretty cool.

It helps enormously that under the new sheetmetal is a new six...the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with variable valve timing. Not only is it smooth and refined...it packs 292 horsepower. Thats close to 100 horses more than the previous base engine...and only 58 fewer than the Hemi option used to bring. Suffice it to say, it gets up and runs. Its mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and gets a very respectable 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 on the highway, according to the EPA.

The 2011 Dodge Charger rear view.

Our tester was a Charger Rallye Plus. It started as just a base Charger SE ($25,170), which comes with a full complement of airbags, reactive head restraints, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, all-speed traction control, hill start assist, rain brake support and ready alert braking.

Next comes the "27J Charger Rallye Plus" package. $4,000 that buys you an 8.4-inch touch-screen display, Uconnect Touch, voice command with Bluetooth, Bluetooth streaming audio (just because you have it for hands-free phone doesnt mean you can play music too...but here you can), Sirius satellite radio, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, a remote USB port, an audio jack, a 276-watt amplifier and six premium speakers. Theres also a remote start system, security alarm, dual-zone automatic climate control, humdity sensor, universal garage door opener, Nappa leather seats (heated in the front and rear...and 8-way power controlled with 4-way lumbar adjustment for the driver and front passenger), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped shift knob, a heated and cooled front console cupholder, a compass, front overhead LED lighting, front and rear LED map pockets, driver and passenger lower LED lamps and an upgrade to 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels.

Stopping right there would give you a remarkably well equipped car for $29,170...even the destination charge of $825 wouldnt send you past $30K.

The 2011 Dodge Charger interior.

But Dodge wanted us to sample all the goodies, so the press fleet crew packed this one with:

  • The Driver Confidence Group ($1,495 for blind spot and cross path detection, rear parking assist, a backup camera, low-beam HID headlamps, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, SmartBeam headlamps, outside mirrors that automatically adjust when you put the car in reverse, and a drivers side automatically-dimming outside mirror).
  • The Driver Convenience Group ($575 for power adjustable pedals with memory, memory for radio, seat and mirrors, and a power tilt/telescoping steering column).
  • The Adaptive Cruise Control Group ($925 that goes to adaptive speed control, forward collision warning and a heated steering wheel).
  • The Navigation/Rear Backup Camera Group ($450, integrating a Garmin navigation system with the already-there backup camera and 8.4-inch color touchscreen).
  • The Rallye Appearance Group ($1,195 for an upgrade to a 506-watt amplifier, 9 amplified speakers with subwoofer, a further jump up to 20-inch chrome-clad aliuminum wheels, 245/R20 all-season performance tires, a rear body-color spoiler and performance suspension).
  • A power sunroof ($950).
And that, folks, is that. Total price: $35,585. Yeah, there are some things I could quibble about (like how a 506-watt amplifier and speakers wound up in an "appearance" group), but the fact is, this car was a complete joy to drive. It looked great, it drove well, the new interior is just wonderful, it had every imaginable convenience. Yes, you could make do with less for a daily 20-mile commute. But this car whispered things like "Hey, lets go to Denver for lunch."  And Denvers 821 miles from TireKicker World HQ.  Plus, it can blow the doors off any other domestic family sedan that isnt packing a Hemi.

"Charger" was the right pick, after all.

2011 Dodge Charger Rallye Plus

Base price: $25,170

As tested: $35,585

Likes: Styling, power, handling, attitude and a great new interior.

Dislikes: Some silly option packaging on the part of Dodges marketing guys.

EPA estimate: 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway.
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Mansory Porsche Cayenne Turbo car features and reviews

Mansory Porsche Cayenne Turbo car features and reviews
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2011 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept car specification and pictures gallery

2011 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept car specification and pictures gallery
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2011 Maybach 2014 car wallpapers

2011 Maybach 2014 car wallpapers
Mercedes is re-launching the Maybach brand in 2014, with an all-new uber limousine that centres on the forthcoming rear-wheel drive S-Class sedan, also due in 2014.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Lotus Evora The best Sport Car of The Last 12 month


The Lotus Evora was selected by Top Gear magazine and online teams as the best Sports Car of the last 12 months.






Lotus Evora:       205 g/km CO2
32.5 mpg (8.7 litres / 100 km) - Combined Cycle
22.8 mpg (12.4 litres / 100 km) - Urban Cycle
43.5 mpg (6.5 litres / 100 km) - Extra Urban Cycle
The Lotus Evora was selected by Top Gear magazine and online teams as the best Sports Car of the last 12 months.











The Top Gear Awards, now in their 10th year, searched for the most exciting and innovative sports car of this year. The awards are not only well established, but are also truly global, running across 24 international editions and Top Gear websites in the UK, US and Australia.


Conor McNicholas, Editor of BBC Top Gear magazine commented “It’s pretty, quintessentially British, fast and handles like a dream. Evora takes Lotus to a new place in terms of quality but more importantly delivers a sports car rush that puts other marques to shame.”


Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus plc said, "I am delighted that the Evora has won the Top Gear award for Sports Car of the Year 2009. Top Gear is very well regarded around the world and it is a fantastic achievement for all who have worked on the Evora to win such a prestigious award.”


Dany continued, “I am particularly pleased that the Top Gear team commented on the huge improvements in quality at Lotus, confirming that the Evora is an exciting supercar that can also be used for every day driving.”  





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2011 Lincoln MKS Review

The 2011 Lincoln MKS.


Stock shots from car manufacturers are usually well lit, nicely shot and extremely flattering. At a minimum, theyre in focus. Rarely do they tell a story. But the one above does. This year, after two seasons running behind the big dog Lincoln Town Car, the Lincoln MKS has a new role. Its the companys flagship. The road ahead is wide open. Its up to the MKS to conquer the drivers along the way. And having recently done a farewell review for the Town Car, I thought it was time to re-visit the MKS, so we borrowed one from Fiesta Lincoln in Mesa, Arizona.

As I wrote three years ago, I initally underestimated the MKS when I saw it on a stand at a 2007 auto show. And then I drove it.

The 2011 Lincoln MKS instrument panel.

Lincoln got the MKS very, very right. Theres an elegance to the cockpit that impresses at first encounter and then slowly reveals deeper and deeper layers as you spend more time at the wheel.

And unlike other manufacturers, Lincoln has found a way to make technology a big part of the cars appeal without it being overbearing. SYNC is a brilliant interface for phone and portable music. Getting a Bluetooth connection on the first try is a given (it isnt with a lot of cars I drive)...ten seconds and done. And from that point on, it can all be handled by voice command. Its tech doing what tech should be doing....reducing driver distraction, not adding to it.

The standard THX audio system is terrific. The step up to 5.1 surround (600 watts and 16 speakers) is well worth the price of admission. 

Regular readers know Im not a huge fan of factory in-dash nav systems. The MKS gives you a choice. Theres a voice-activated navigation system with traffic, directions and information standard...and theres also an optional full satellite navigation system with an 8-inch full-color touch screen. Its the best Ive seen so far, and its bundled with Sirius satellite radio, Sirius traffic (showing current conditions on the nav map), and Sirius Travel Link with an introductory six-month subscription. Up-to-the-second weather, gas prices and gas station location, live sports scores, movie times and theatre locations are part of Travel Link.  Id be renewing early.


Front view of the 2011 Lincoln MKS.

And then theres the tech thats involved in the actual driving. The MKS ranks with the Volvo S60 T6 as one of only two cars so far that Ive driven where I actually trust the adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe following distance when theres a car in front of me and not throw up a false alarm and throw on the brakes when theres not.



And while youre enjoying seat time behind the wheel, your passengers will be happy, too...luxurious accomodations include a sunroof up front and a fixed-glass moonroof (both with powered shades) in the rear.

Starting price is $41,500. Our tester from Fiesta (were now thisclose to rejected lyrics for Steve Millers "Take The Money and Run") added Rapid Spec package 102A. Thats the voice-activated nav system, the THX 5.1 surround sound system, a rear view camera, dual panel moonroof and wood door trim package ($4,500). It also had the adaptive cruise control mentioned above and paired with a collision warning system ($1,295) and beautiful White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat paint ($595).

Bottom line, with $875 for destination and delivery: $48,765. Thats less than $500 above the Town Car we tested last week. You trade room for six for room for five, you pick up one mile per gallon in the  EPA city mileage estimate and stay flat on the highway (17 city and 24 highway, which is very strong for a luxury sedan), and a world of current and cutting-edge technology simply not available on the Town Car opens up to you, both in standard equipment and on the option list.

The Town Car was deservedly a hero of the limousine and executive sedan fleet owners. The MKS isnt meant to replace it there (though Id be interested in seeing a mild stretch of the MKS...an MKS-L...with five or six more inches of wheelbase). But as fond as we are of the Town Car, as a top-of-the-line Lincoln that you drive yourself, the MKS represents a massive leap forward, and Lincoln has been all too quiet about its virtues.

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2011 hyundai sonata white review and prices

2011 hyundai sonata white review and prices
The 2.0-liter 2011 Hyundai Sonata engine uses a low 9:5:1 compression ratio in comparison to other GTDI engines, while the max boost is 17.4 psi.

The turbocharged engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission along with paddle shifters provided on the steering wheel.
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