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The Reborn Lincoln Continental

The Lincoln Continental is making its way back to the market! On April 1st, Lincoln is going to officially announced the Continental Concept car in the 2015 New York auto show.

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Lincoln has released some preliminary specs and photos about the Continental concept. Major highlights are:

– An all-new, Lincoln-exclusive 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
– SPD SmartGlass tinting sunroof (user can electronically control how much percent of heat wave from sunlight can pass through the window)
– LED matrix head lamps with laser-assist high beams
– Patented 30-way adjustable seats
– Premium Revel audio system

Lincoln has not released information regarding the platform and drive layout of th...

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Ford Announced Official Tuning Program for Mustang EcoBoost

Mustang EcoBoost

Have you ever thought of a Mustang having a 4-cylinder engine? “Only” 4-cylinders.

Yes, that is the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, equipped with a 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, good for 310hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. The 2015 Ford Mustang V6 engine is good for 300hp and 280 lb-ft of torque so you can get a good picture of how this new Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost can perform.

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If you are considering this move from Ford as an attempt to downgrade the Mustang a little bit to save fuel and make it more affordable for consumers in Asia and Europe, you are totally wrong. In fact, for Mustang the 2.3L EcoBoost trim sits above the 3.7L V6 engine trim.

Now Ford is...

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Test Drive Review: 2015 Lincoln MKC – Part 1 (Exterior)

YouWheel.com Test Drive Review: The 2015 Lincoln MKC Part 1 (exterior)

2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost AWD
2.3L turbocharged I4, 285 hp @ 5,500 RPM, 305 lb-ft @ 2,750 RPM
6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
Options: Equipment Group 101A, panoramic roof, THX audio, Select Plus Package
MSRP as tested: $45,150 (including $895 S&H charge)

Review Index:
The 2015 Lincoln MKC – Part 1 (Exterior)
The 2015 Lincoln MKC – Part 2 (Interior)

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The 2015 Lincoln MKC is a brand-new model in the Lincoln family, which went on sale this May. Now 6 months have passed, but as of today it is still very hard to spot a Lincoln MKC on the street...

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Impression: 2015 Lincoln Navigator

Among all the full-size SUVs in the US market, the Lincoln Navigator is a truck that always forgotten by some consumers. In 2013, GM sold a total of 22,514 units of the Cadillac Escalade, compared to 8,613 units for the Navigator.

Both of the Escalade and Navigator are truck-based SUVs, which are using the body-on-frame construction. The reason why the Navigator received lower sales is because some of its major features and styling are outdated. Therefore, Lincoln extensively revised the 2015 Navigator to make it to be competitive again.

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Changes made to the 2015 model includes the brand-new 3...

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Report: 2015 Ford F-150 Engine Information

There will be multiple engine options for the 2015 Ford F-150 truck, today Ford released some information about the V6 engine options.

Two V6 engines will be offered for the 2015 model:

– 3.5L naturally aspirated V6, 283 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque: this will be the entry-level option, when the F150 is equipped with this engine, its maximum payload is 1,910 lbs and towing capacity reaches 7,600 lbs.

– 2.7L EcoBoost turbo V6, 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque, with stop/start feature. Maximum payload is 2,250 lbs and it can tow a maximum of 8,500 lbs.

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