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FREE Vancouver Canucks Jersey!! Get some Canucks fever!

Karen Ann — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:28:50 +0000

Updated with new video, thank you Nanaimo. All 100 Jerseys are gone, and we have food and money for the Salvation Army piled up!!

Updated with new video the morning of Thursday, April 28th.

We wanted to show our incomparable support for the Canucks, find a way to help our local food bank, and have some fun during the play offs that are happening right now… Steve Marshall Ford Lincoln acquired 100 Canuck jerseys!

We are giving away a Canucks jersey (no purchase necessary) to anyone who brings in a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation for the Salvation Army and test drives a new Ford or Lincoln vehicle on April 28th or 29th.

That’s it! So easy (and rewarding) to Make a Difference in Nanaimo! Get your FREE Canucks jersey:

Bring a non-perishable food item, or a monetary donation, for the Salvation Army
Test drive a new Ford or Lincoln vehicle
There are only 100 jerseys

Limit: One per household. Must be 19 or older.

The All-New Lincoln MKT

Karen Ann — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:46:34 +0000

Our Lincoln showroom is ready to expand once more. 2010 Lincoln MKT features Lincoln’s signature design, roomy three-row interior and an array of intuitive technologies that will make your life easier and the drive nothing short of sublime.

Lincoln MKT is available in two well-equipped AWD arrays. Whether you choose the 3.7L Duratec V6 or the awesome 3.5L Ecoboost™ direct-injected turbocharged V6, Lincoln MKT is equipped with an exceptional level of standard equipment not found on the competition.

Style & Design

Exterior

Adaptive HID headlamps with Auto High Beams
Lincoln split wing grille design
20” wheels
Dual chrome exhaust tips
True dual exhaust with EcoBoost models

Interior

Ambient Lighting
Walnut Swirl or Olive Ash interior wood accents
Premium 1st- and 2nd-row leather-trimmed seats

Comfort & Convenience

12-way power heated/cooled front-passenger seats with power lumbar and driver’s seat memory
Heated 2nd-row bench seats (outboard seating on 7 pass models)
Intelligent Access with Push Button Start
Tri-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) with rear auxiliary air conditioning
2nd-row footrests
Rain-sensing front windshield wipers
MyKey ™

Class Exclusive Features

Lincoln MKT offers a long list of state-of-the-art technology features. It is poised to meet the demands of an ever-changing marketplace with many class-exclusive features … most of which are standard!

Lincoln SYNC® with 911 Assist ™
Fixed-glass panoramic Vista Roof ™
Standard SecuriCode ™ keypad
Easy Fuel ™ capless fuel filler system
8″ touchscreen with audio and climate controls, compass, and rearview camera
Standard 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
Available 2nd-row refrigerated flow thru console
Available Active Park Assist
Available 2nd-row heated and cooled bucket seats with power lumbar

Power & Performance

3.7L 24-valve DOHC V6 engine with intake Variable-cam Timing (iVCT) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
3.5L direct-injected turbocharged EcoBoost engine (standard on Lincoln MKT with EcoBoost)
6-speed SelectShift Automatic® transmission with Paddle Shifters
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS
4-wheel independent suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Information & Details

For more specs and details, and answers to specific questions please call our Lincoln Specialists at 1-888-571-0953.

BCAA Rewarding Customers for DrivingElectronic Stability Control Equipped Vehicles

Karen Ann — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:25:59 +0000

An excellent and new way of rewarding smart and safety savvy consumers, BCAA introduced a 5% discount on collision premiums for vehicles with Electronic Stability Control (ESC). So now driving a Ford or Lincoln can immediately save you money!

2009 and 2010 Ford and Lincoln Vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) include the Focus, Fusion, Taurus, Mustang, F150, Super Duty, Explorer Sport Trac, E-Series, Escape, Edge, Taurus X, Explorer, Expedition, Flex, MKZ, MKS, MKX and Navigator.

Press Release:

Electronic Stability Control – or ESC – can help prevent a collision, and maybe even save your life. Now, for the first time in Canada, ESC can help save money on your auto insurance, too. BCAA Insurance is introducing a five per cent discount on collision premiums for vehicles equipped with ESC – an innovative way of rewarding customers for choosing the added safety and peace of mind provided by ESC. ESC is a computer-controlled safety device that monitors the vehicle’s direction compared to the direction of the steering wheel. When the vehicle is in a skid, or if the tires spin, the ESC system will automatically apply braking to certain wheels and may cut engine power to help the driver regain control. The ESC system can actively prevent and reduce skidding conditions and wheel spin before the driver becomes aware of the problem.

Passive devices like seatbelts, airbags, and child seats help drivers and passengers survive a car crash, but the safest vehicle is the one that does not crash at all, explains BCAA Auto Insurance Product Manager, Heather Prizeman.

“By offering a discount we hope to encourage more drivers to select a vehicle equipped with this technology,” says Prizeman. “In addition to being a proven safety device, ESC makes good economic sense, as ‘losing control’ is one of the leading causes of road crashes in Canada.”

“We feel customers with safe driving practices – technical or otherwise – deserve to be rewarded with lower premiums,” adds Prizeman.

According to Canadian crash data from 2000-to-2005, vehicles equipped with ESC were involved in approximately 30 per cent fewer severe crashes due to loss of control. Based on this data, if all passenger vehicles were equipped with ESC, there could be 255 fewer deaths and 1,440 fewer people seriously injured on our roads each year.

The U.S. Department of Transportation was so impressed with ESC that it is requiring all new cars sold in the U.S. to be equipped with ESC by model year 2012. And Transport Canada is currently working on regulations that will require ESC on all new passenger vehicles in a similar timeframe.

Currently, only five per cent of Canadians have vehicles equipped with ESC, but it is available as a relatively inexpensive option on many models. When buying a new vehicle make sure to ask if it has an electronic stability control system, or if it’s available as an option. It appears under various trade names, such as StabiliTrak, Advance Trac, VSC (vehicle-stability control) and ESP (electronic-stability program).

BCAA will be the first insurance provider in Canada to offer a discount on collision premiums for vehicles equipped with ESC. For more information on ESC, please refer here.

Ford Flex, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKS

CTC — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:03:51 +0000

The 2009 Ford Flex, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKS earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) ‘Top Safety Pick’ award with their outstanding safety features, surpassing their closest rival Honda.

In addition to electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes, standard safety features on Flex, MKS, Fusion and Milan include:

Six Standard Air Bags and Ford’s Personal Safety System®: Safety features include six air bags (dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags, thorax side air bags for front-seat occupants and side-impact air curtains), safety belt pretensioners, seat weight-sensing system for the front passenger seat and crash-severity sensing.
Ford’s BeltMinder®, a safety belt reminder technology for the driver and front passenger that takes over after the initial safety belt reminder stops chiming.
LATCH: The Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system provides convenient mounting points for compatible child seats.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: This system warns a driver if one or more tires are underinflated. An active pressure sensor with a radio transmitter is mounted inside each tire. A receiver in the vehicle monitors each transmitter, and if tire pressure is not within specific limits, it will activate a visual warning light.

Safety is a top purchase consideration, second only to fuel efficiency, so the top safety ratings and competitive fuel economy of Flex, MKS, and Fusion are a winning combination for consumers.

Lincoln Navigator has Class Leading Fuel Economy

Karen Ann — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:16:05 +0000

The Navigator, with systems engineering enhancements and slight architectural body changes, has increased its fuel efficiency by almost 15%. These significant fuel economy improvements puts the 2009 Lincoln Navigator at the top of the Luxury SUV Fuel Economy, ahead of the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX570 and Nissan QX56.

Overall changes of lower idling speeds and transmission enhancements are combined with unique software engineered to use aggressive deceleration fuel shut-off delivering fuel savings with no extra effort from the driver.

This complex fuel strategy is being added to many Ford and Lincoln products to help improve fuel economy and emmissions across the board.

While fuel economy is important, driving a Navigator is more about impressive luxury and many of the 2009 Lincoln Navigator features have become standard. Standard items now include:

Power lift gate;

Heated and cooled front seats;

Heated second-row seats;

PowerFold™ third-row seats;

Front park assist sensors;

EasyFuel™ capless fuel filler;

Rain-sensing wipers;

Perimeter anti-theft alarm;

Integrated four-button key fob;

Rear View Camera;

Flexible fuel-capable V-8 engine;

Lincoln SYNC™ and

A 14-speaker THX® II-Certified audio system with SIRIUS® Satellite Radio.

Press Release from Ford:

The 2009 Lincoln Navigator offers more than impressive levels of luxury and functionality – it also boasts a significant improvement in fuel economy that puts it ahead of the other full-size luxury sport utility vehicles in the segment.

The Navigator, thanks to a combination of architectural changes and systems engineering enhancements, has increased its fuel efficiency to an EPA-estimated 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway on 4X2 models.

Combined with overall setup changes that offer lower idling speeds and transmission enhancements, the additional fuel economy makes the Navigator an even more appealing choice in the full-size luxury-utility segment.

“You’ll notice the difference,” said John Rich, powertrain integration and program manager for Ford Trucks. ”We’ve improved the attributes and performance significantly.”

The Navigator is powered by a 5.4 liter, three-valve Triton V-8, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which generates 300 horsepower and 365 foot-pounds of torque. A wide-ratio, six-speed transmission has smaller steps between gears than a typical four-speed automatic, offering improved shift quality and faster acceleration.

Unique software has been engineered to regulate gas consumption by using aggressive deceleration fuel shut-off delivering considerable fuel savings with no extra effort from the driver. This complex fuel strategy is being added to many Ford products to help improve fuel economy across the board – including the new 2009 Ford F-150, which offers unsurpassed fuel economy and capability in the light duty truck segment.

“Deceleration is when you take your foot off the accelerator and you’re coasting and the system very aggressively shuts fuel off,” says Rich. ”It sounds simple, but it’s not at all simple. To make this work, we had to carefully manage the complex and constantly changing air-fuel mixture caused by aggressively shutting off fuel flow.”

“It’s so sophisticated, it’s imperceptible to the customer,” Rich added. ”There’s no bump, no hesitation. The catalyst systems come back to life without taking an emissions hit.”

New for 2009

For 2009, Lincoln continues to simplify the packaging of Navigator and Navigator L, making standard many previously-optional features.

Standard items now include: Power lift gate; heated and cooled front seats; heated second-row seats; PowerFold™ third-row seats; front park assist sensors; EasyFuel™ capless fuel filler; rain-sensing wipers; perimeter anti-theft alarm; integrated four-button key fob; Rear View Camera; flexible fuel-capable V-8 engine; Lincoln SYNC™ and a 14-speaker THX® II-Certified audio system with SIRIUS® Satellite Radio.

The standard Rear View Camera System in the rear lift gate handle activates when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, giving the driver a clear view behind the vehicle or for ease of hooking up trailers. The video image is displayed in the self-dimming rearview mirror on the standard Navigator or through the instrument panel next generation navigation system on the Elite package.

The new next generation navigation system is available for the first time ever with SIRIUS Travel Link™, which gives drivers and passengers access to up-to-the-minute information and entertainment through the vehicle’s navigation system. Working through the standard feature SIRIUS satellite radio network, Travel Link offers uninterrupted, coast-to-coast coverage of real-time traffic data; weather reports (current and five day forecasts with storm information and even ski resort conditions); fuel options sorted by price or distance from more than 120,000 gas stations; major league pro and college sports as well as movie listings from more than 4,500 theaters. A six-month introductory subscription to SIRIUS is included at no cost.

The Monochrome Limited Edition Package for 2009 features unique badging, along with body-color exterior accents including lower grille, lower bodyside cladding, and power folding heated memory mirrors with puddle lamps. This package is offered in four monochromatic exterior treatments: White Platinum Tri-coat, Black Clearcoat, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and Stone Green Clearcoat Metallic. Inside, the package includes unique black carpet and floor mats, Ebony wood trim, and unique Stone or Camel seats with black leather inserts and black piping. A stitched Lincoln logo is also placed on each headrest.

The Elite Package includes the moonroof; next generation navigation system; power running boards; rear seat entertainment system and the Rear View Camera display in the navigation system.

Three new exterior colors are available for 2009: Monterey Grey Clearcoat Metallic; Sangria Clearcoat Metallic and White Platinum Tri-Coat.

2009 Lincoln MKS

Karen Ann — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:41:47 +0000

The MKS “landed” in our showroom a couple weeks ago, and it has been impressive. The Lincoln started with what could possibly be my favourite commercial, Starship’s Don’t Need Keys! It comes fully loaded with all sorts of features standard (such as heated and cooled seats). Plus, the 2009 MKS just looks great!

Cars.com’s David Thomas did a video review of the MKS and he commends the luxury sedan for it’s space and absolutely luxurious interier. Have a look: Cars.com.

For more information check out the 2009 Lincoln MKS brochure.

From the Ford website:
2009 Lincoln MKS has the Largest Array of Comfort and Convenience Technology Features:

Adaptive Cruise Control, which allows the driver to set the car’s speed and maintain it without using the accelerator pedal. The radar-based system also can monitor the vehicle in front (up to 600 feet) and adjust the speed of the Lincoln MKS to keep it a safe distance behind the lead vehicle, even in fog or heavy rain. Four settings allow the driver to set a desired distance, speed and the time gap between vehicles.

Intelligent Access with Push Button Start, a first for Lincoln, allows the driver to enter the Lincoln MKS and start the engine without using a key. Drivers simply carry the special fob as they approach the vehicle, touch the keyless entry pad on the B-Pillar, open the door and with the brake pedal engaged, start the engine by pushing a button. Unlike some systems, the Intelligent Access key fob will work even if it is kept in the trunk, in a coat pocket or briefcase.

SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry Keypad, the next-generation version of a feature familiar to Lincoln owners. It allows access to the vehicle by unlocking the driver door using a five-digit code. The new system is now flush-mounted to the car’s driver-side B-pillar, using technology similar to that found on portable MP3 music players to create heat-sensitive, backlit numerals that become visible once they’re touched.

Adaptive Headlamps with Standard High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps enhance nighttime visibility by illuminating more of the road and reducing glare from oncoming traffic. Sensors monitor vehicle speed and steering wheel input engaging electric motors that pivot the left headlamp up to 5 degrees and the right headlamp up to 15 degrees to increase the driver’s field of vision.

Auto High Beams coupled with the Adaptive Headlamps enhance nighttime visibility by switching to high intensity when no other vehicles are in range and automatically reverting to low beam intensity when they detect the headlamps or taillamps of other vehicles. Derived from sensing technology developed for NASA, the system can detect taillamps at a distance of more than 500 feet and headlamps at a distance of 2,000 feet. A patented filtering technique distinguishes street lights from vehicle light sources, preventing unnecessary dimming.

Rain-Sensing Wipers use an advanced optical sensing system to detect how hard rain or snow is falling and determine when to activate windshield wipers and how fast to run the wiper motor. An infrared beam “reads” the surface of the glass and sends information to a sensor mounted in the windshield shade band. Customers can program the system to their preference choosing from five different sensitivity settings.

The Forward Sensing System uses four hidden sensors mounted in the front fascia and audible beeps to help drivers determine how close they are to objects in front of their vehicle while parking. It can detect objects up to 1,500 feet away, plus objects at certain heights even out of the driver’s view, such as parking blocks. It operates only below 8 mph.

The Rearview Camera System works in conjunction with the vehicle’s reverse sensing system and uses the navigation screen as a display. A camera mounted beneath the Lincoln Star on the decklid is activated when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.

Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel-Filler System is an industry-exclusive feature that provides customers a hassle-free, odor-free and more-consistent seal than a manual fuel cap. When fueling is completed and the nozzle is removed, the system automatically seals shut. The system has an invisible benefit, too – fewer evaporative emissions.

SYNC is standard on an array of 2009 Lincoln vehicles. The award-winning, industry-exclusive, voice-activated hands-free communications and entertainment system developed by Ford and Microsoft, fully integrates most Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones and digital media players into the vehicle.

Voice-Activated Navigation System with SIRIUS Travel Link™ offers a host of convenient features including more than 150 hours of music storage. Users can browse the music juke box via touch-screen or by using voice recognition. The system also integrates the climate control and SIRIUS satellite radio into one easy-to-use, smudge-resistant, 8-inch touch-screen display.

Users can even upload personal pictures from CD to be displayed on the system’s home screen. SIRIUS Travel Link™ provides users access to up-to-the-minute information including real-time gas prices at the closest stations as well as movie listings and sports scores through the vehicle’s navigation system.

Lincoln Movie, The MKS Launches

Karen Ann — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:37:45 +0000

Taking a significant leap from the traditional 30- and 60-second broadcast advertising model, luxury automaker Lincoln is delivering a first this week with the national television launch of a three-minute movie featuring the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS.
During the BET Awards pre show today. MadCrazyLove touts the dynamic design, business-class comfort, smooth driving experience and in-car communication features of the new Lincoln MKS.

Ford Sync Expanded

Karen Ann — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:35:28 +0000

The system developed with Microsoft – Award winning Ford SYNC – has been upgraded with a new “911 Assist” feature for vehicle emergencies. The best news, there is no monthly fee! If you are in an accident that makes your air bags deploy SYNC will dial emergency services using your connected phone. The “911 Assist” will be available later this year and current SYNC versions will be update able.

Now, let’s get SIRIUS! Ford SIRIUS Travel Link navigation system will be introduced this summer in the 2009 Lincoln MKS. This SIRIUS Travel system offers uninterupted coast-to-coast coverage using the existing SIRUS infrastructure.

From the Press Release:

Specifically, the Ford SIRIUS Travel Link system provides information on:

Traffic Data: SIRIUS Travel Link combines real-time traffic speed and flow data with accident and incident information to allow the user to navigate around congested areas.

Weather: SIRIUS Travel Link shows coast-to-coast weather data, current conditions and five-day forecasts, detailed storm cell information, hurricane and tropical storm tracking, local wind speeds, and even ski resort conditions.

Fuel Prices: Drawing on information from more than 120,000 gas stations, SIRIUS Travel Link sorts fuel options by price, distance or alphabetically. If requested, the navigation system can route users to the gasoline station with the lowest fuel price.

Sports: No matter your passion – NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, NCAAF, NCAAB, and golf – SIRIUS Travel Link provides scores and schedules and can be personalized for the user’s selected teams.

Movies: With listings from more than 4,500 movie theaters, SIRIUS Travel Link helps consumers plan ahead by providing movie times, theater addresses, ratings and run lengths. Using the Ford navigation system, the data can be sorted by distance. If requested, the navigation system can route users to the selected movie theater.

Video from Autoblog.com: