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2011 Lincoln MKS Review

November 3, 2010 / Staff

Bullz-Eye.com reviews the 2011 Lincoln MKS! Read on to see what they had to see about this luxury ride.

We had the opportunity to drive the new 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost and, with this car, first impressions went a long way. The MKS luxury sedan is the flagship vehicle for Lincoln so our expectations were high to say the least. The addition of the powerful and efficient Ecoboost engine offers a significant upgrade as Lincoln strives to reclaim its place at the top of the luxury car market. After driving the vehicle for a week, we can say with confidence that the MKS met our expectations and we expect Lincoln to make progress with its planned renaissance.

Exterior
The MKS we tested was Tuxedo Black Metallic with 20″ cast aluminum polished wheels with tires measuring at 245/45R20 that, together with the chrome accents, really set this car off. The front fascia and HID headlamps joined the lower forward looking stance to give the impression that the Lincoln MKS was ready to go at the press of a button. The MKS is a large sedan but has an athletic and clean look that should satisfy those looking for the finer things that are available in the luxury car segment.

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Audi reports best-ever October U.S. sales

November 2, 2010 / Staff

A model poses next to a Audi R8 Spyder during the 26th International Automobile Trade Show in Sao Paulo October 27, 2010. The Automobile Trade Show, which showcases 450 cars from more than 42 brands, runs till November 7. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

Audi reports best-ever October U.S. sales for new and certified pre-owned vehicles in company history; brand on pace to set all-time sales record in 2010!

HERNDON, Va., Nov 2, 2010 – Audi today sustained its 2010 momentum with record-setting October U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior October record set in 2008 by 685 vehicles. Leading into a promising fourth quarter, October 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs not only marked the seventh record month of 2010, but also comes on the heels of the company’s all-time third quarter record in Audi U.S. sales history of more than 25,000 vehicles sold.

For October, Audi sold 8,128 vehicles, a 10.5% increase over the 7,358 vehicles sold in October 2009. Year-to-date in October 2010 Audi new sales rose more than 15% versus its prior year-to-date total of 66,876 vehicles sold. Audi also recorded a record-breaking 30% increase in its total CPO sales, as compared to the previous October.

Overall, these results continue to keep the German luxury automaker on track to set a vehicle sales record in the U.S. by year end. The existing annual sales record for Audi in the U.S. is 93,506 vehicles sold in 2007.

For full press release and sales chart.

News

Gettin’ schooled on the Chevrolet Volt

November 2, 2010 / Staff

A General Motor Co employee shows the plug from a newly installed electric vehicle charging station for the Chevrolet Volt outside GM's world headquarters in Detroit, Michigan October 12, 2010. General Motors Co and two Michigan utilities on Tuesday pledged to install more than 5,300 charging stations in Michigan as part of an effort to speed the adoption of plug-in hybrids like the upcoming Chevy Volt. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

There is a lot of confusion out there on how the new Chevrolet Volt works. Count us in as those who are still trying to figure out the high price tag when compared to other hybrids. Oops! I forgot that the Volt isn’t a hybrid but rather an electric car that uses a gas engine to create electricity. Our friends at Insideline.com break it down for those of us who need a lesson or two on the Volt!

Imagine a straight line across a piece of paper. All the cars that have ever been made exist somewhere on that line, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.

At the left endpoint, let’s write “Gas” to represent vehicles powered by gasoline. Go ahead and add diesel, E85 or any other combustible fuel along with gasoline if you must. Point is, our left endpoint is not associated with batteries or electric motors.

That’s because “Electricity” is the label we’ll apply to the right endpoint of our line. This represents the pure electric vehicles — EVs for short. These have an electric motor, a battery pack and a place to sit. You plug them in and charge them up. When the battery runs out of juice, you’re walking.

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Mazda profits go Zoom-Zoom

November 2, 2010 / Staff

A Mazda car is reflected in a Mazda dealership in Tokyo October 18, 2010. Shares of Mazda Motor Corp slipped on Monday after news at the weekend that top shareholder Ford Motor Co plans to sell almost all of its remaining stake in the Japanese automaker it once controlled. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: BUSINESS TRANSPORT)

Mazda profits go Zoom-Zoom! Is the auto recovery ready to take hold?

From the Detroit News:

Tokyo— Mazda’s second quarter profit surged more than 10-fold as car sales grew at home and abroad, offsetting the effects of a strong yen.

The Japanese automaker reported a profit of 7.62 billion yen ($94.4 million) for July-September today, up from 707 million yen the year before.

The Hiroshima-based manufacturer of the Miata roadster and RX-8 sportscar raised its profit forecast for the full year through March 2011 to 6 billion yen ($74.3 million).

Quarterly sales rose 3.1 percent to 579.66 billion yen ($7.18 billion).

Mazda Motor Corp. said it had strong sales in Japan, North America, China and Thailand, reflecting the popularity of models like the Mazda5 and Mazda2.

The outlook for the auto market remained cloudy in the U.S. and Europe, partly because of the appreciating yen, which can make Japanese exports more expensive.

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