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.

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Filed under: Lincoln, SYNC on August 14th, 2008
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The two week vacation and vehicle review test is finally completed and Suburban Dad and family have ranked the 4 family vehicles in several catagories, including Gas Mileage. The best result of all is the Ford Flex’s overall win!

Overall: 1st Place: “The Ford Flex is the best, no question,” my 13-year-old daughter pronounced, and she spoke for the family. Between the car’s unique looks, its cool electronic features, its roominess and its comfort, it set a tone that none of the others could match. While my wife would have preferred to sit higher up, like in the Pilot, even she named the Flex as her overall winner. Considering how much the Flex wowed our friends and relatives, it probably deserves the top spot…

Flex also won the catgories for best of Looks, Comfort and  Gas Mileage (21.6 mpg). (more…)

Filed under: Ford, Interesting, SYNC on August 12th, 2008
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The new iPhone is being released on Friday, with that new release comes the worry of Sync and iPhone integration. Is it compatible? What features work?

The answer is yes!

Using the bluetooth enabled iPhone you will connect with Sync. Using the USB cable your music on the iPhone will be played in the vehicle with Sync. There are not many vehicles out there that connect with the iPhone, according to KickingTires there are 3 that do it easily. The Ford Sync vehicles, BMW and Audi; all offer iPhone integration.

So go ahead Ford owners!! Feel free to get that iPhone tomorrow, you will be connected.

Filed under: Ford, SYNC on July 10th, 2008
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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. (more…)

Filed under: Ford, Lincoln, SYNC, Safety, Technology on May 15th, 2008
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