Comparo: 2013 Ford Taurus SHO vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost (Review)

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I spent a week with each of these cousins. Though they're virtually the same, mechanically and dimensionally speaking, they do differ in many ways. The Taurus SHO is marketed as a hot-rod, and this one even came with a Performance Package which … [Read more...]

Comparo: 2013 Ford Flex & 2013 Lincoln MKT (Review)

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The Battle of the Behemoths. Tournament of the Titanics. This week I'm comparing two vehicles that are, in my opinion, wonderfully unabashed all-American wagons. There are all these new terms out there - Ford calls them crossovers. Call 'em what … [Read more...]

2 Glorious Days at the 2011 L.A. Auto Show

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I had the privilege of attending the 2011 LA Auto Show. Actually it's officially called the Greater LA Auto Show, which makes me think there is a significantly lesser one too. Luckily I hit up the right one. It was my first experience at a … [Read more...]

A week with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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I recently got to spend a week with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.   The MKZ slots into the entry-level of the Lincoln line-up, in terms of size and price.  They start at about CDN $38,000 - nearly 10 grand cheaper than the next Lincoln, the … [Read more...]

A week with the 2011 Lincoln MKX

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I just had the opportunity to drive a silver 2011 Lincoln MKX over the course of a week.  Being a life-long fan of all vehicles and of driving, but also thinking of it in terms of a consumer, I tried to critically assess this vehicle with the time I … [Read more...]