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Lincoln Introduces Elegant Simplicity with MKZ Concept
I first saw the MKZ Concept at a preview in New York City in December and I kept noticing one thing, the mirrors. They were razor sharp and elegant, as was the car itself.
When I was young, our neighbor had an “antique” 1964 Lincoln Continental, a car I consider one of the most elegant American cars to date. While the MKZ is thoroughly modern, it nonetheless has the flair of …
BMW Debuts 3 Series, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5
The 2012 BMW 3 Series made its United States debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, along with the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5 and the 2013 ActiveHybrid 3.
The ActiveHybrid 5 is based on the 535i sedan and is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo-charged I-6 engine and electric drive system that together develop a total of 335 hp, coupled to an eight-speed transmission.
The new 2012 3 Series sedan will …
BMW Top-Selling Luxury Car for 2011
BMW took the title of top-selling luxury car brand in the U.S. for 2011, a title Lexus has held for the past ten years.
By selling 247,907 BMW-brand cars and SUVs, BMW edged past Mercedes-Benz, which sold 245,231 in the same period. These sales figures only include luxury automobiles and do not include other brands or commercial vehicles.
Lexus’ sales were hampered by vehicle shortages that resulted from supply-chain disruptions from the …
Your Favorite Frequent Business Traveler Articles in 2011
As the year draws to a close, we present our year-end recap of the Frequent Business Traveler articles that resonated most strongly with you in 2011.
The pieces range from reviews of flights aboard some of the most-talked-about new commercial aircraft, to test drives of luxury cars, to your takes on what hotels aren’t doing right.
1.) Exclusive Interview: American Airlines Officials Discuss Boeing, Airbus Deal
Jonathan Spira gets the scoop from then …
BMW Adds Yelp to In-Vehicle Online Offerings
Starting today, BMW drivers in the U.S. can tap into Yelp while on the road. The BMW-specific offering allows users to search through listings that include restaurants, cafés, stores, banks, and parking garages.
The Yelp application supports category searches, and presents results by distance (from the vehicle’s current position) and rating. Each entry includes the rating, address, distance, telephone number, and the three most recent reviews. This information can be e-mailed …
The Complete Guide to European Delivery Programs
How to Pick Up Your New Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, or Volvo in Europe, Drive on the Autobahn, and Save Money
When I was 10 or 11, I accompanied my parents to the local Mercedes-Benz dealer for them to discuss ordering a car. Unlike the way my friends’ parents purchased cars, which was to pick one out at a local dealership, my parents were planning to pick up a new Mercedes-Benz …
