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Navigator Concept Commits to Future of Elegance

3/25/2016

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Lincoln recently revealed the all-new Navigator Concept, offering a glimpse at what comes next for the brand’s best-known nameplate.

"The all-new Navigator Concept reinforces our commitment to give every Lincoln client what we call quiet luxury – vehicles and experiences that are elegant, effortlessly powerful and serene," said Kumar Galhotra, president of Lincoln. "This kind of quiet luxury sets Lincoln apart. Now, we're showing fans of large SUVs how we can exceed their expectations, without being the loudest statement on the road."
Lincoln first introduced the the upscale SUV in 1997, and has now re-imagined the Navigator for modern clients interested in better performance, more space and further refinement.
The design team drew inspiration from luxury sailboats and yachts while designing the new concept. This influenced everything from the clean, modern lines and 'Storm Blue' paint on the exterior that mimics the grays and blues of sea and sky, to the teak finishes, custom gear and wardrobe management system found inside.


PERFORMANCE:
Drivers can choose several drive modes to improve ride and handling and to find the drive experience that best suits their mood – including steering, suspension and noise levels. Each mode is accompanied by a matching digital animation in the cluster. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine.


INTERIOR:
The leather-wrapped interior is rendered in a light blue. Six Lincoln-patented Perfect Position Seats adjust 30 ways to best support occupants’ different body types. The driver’s seat, for instance, includes independent deployable thigh supports for maximum comfort.  

A 360-degree camera and enhanced park assist features take the stress out of parking, exiting a parking spot and maneuvering. The system seamlessly integrates views from four cameras – creating an overhead image that allows drivers to see all around the vehicle.  Head restraint monitors provide passengers Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing them to wirelessly share music and content from personal devices.  For drivers, a central display can be customized from the digital touch screen housed in the center stack. 

All of this is accessed through power gullwing doors and deployable concertina steps. A special lighting sequence welcomes passengers for every journey – a signature Lincoln feature. 


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<source: Lincoln Motor Co.>
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Ford Mustang is Mr. Monopoly’s new ride

3/22/2016

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Ford Mustang is Mr. Monopoly’s new ride in the new edition of Monopoly Empire. 2015’s best-selling sports car in the U.S. has made thousands of appearances on the silver screen and in numerous songs, and now it’s a playable piece in the iconic board game. Mustang fans can rev their engines and advance to go as they take laps around the board and build their empire of well-known brands, including Ford. The new version of the Monopoly Empire game is available now.  Check out more at www.monopoly.com.
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<Source: Ford Motor Co.>
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Spec'd: Vaccar Fusion Wheel & suspension Setup

3/9/2016

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Ever since we first debuted the original Vaccar Fusion Sport back in 2009 at the SEMA Show, the wheel-tire and chassis setup has been a hot topic.  It's got form and function, but what does it take to achieve that on a vehicle that (at the time) has no off-the-shelf products?  It's called custom!
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  • Suspension:  We wanted style and performance, so we turned to Air Lift Company for the base products for our crew to assemble a prototype air suspension kit - at the time, few cars in the modern tuning segment considered 'air' an option, but with Vaccar family's history in hot rodding we knew the potential.  Products used: Universal front air struts (with adjustable dampening), universal rear air springs and Autopilot digital air management.

  • Braking:  Again, we needed to prototype if we wanted all the aftermarket elements desired.  Turning to Ksport USA gave us lots of options to start with.  Products used: ProComp 8-piston (front) / 4-piston (rear) calipers and 2-piece rotors.

  • Wheels:  Having the hight adjustability of air suspension gave more flexibility with plus-sizing wheels - also, we needed to take into consideration the larger braking system.  Ultimately, we choose to carefully measure the car for a custom-ordered set of Nutek Forged Wheels, built to our exact specs.  Products used: Series 509 20x8.5"

  • Tires:  Choosing tires requires taking special consideration.  We wanted to wrap our rims with a_ set of Continental Tires that would provides a balance of year-round traction - also, we needed a certain size to achieve the 'look' we wanted!  Products used: ExtremeContact DWS 235/30/20R

Text: Aaron Vaccar
Photo: Shocker Joe

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