We hope you have a great Easter!! So…what is your favorite candy? With so many choices out there it can be hard to choose – Cadbury Eggs, Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, Chocolate Bunnies, Jelly Beans?

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The new Lincoln MKZ Concept, revealed at the North American International Auto Show, signals a significant step in Lincoln’s reinvention, providing a clear vision of its next-generation vehicles.

“With the Lincoln MKZ Concept, we are not introducing a new car. We are essentially introducing a new brand,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford Motor Company group vice president for Global Product Development. “The MKZ Concept is the next step in the reinvention of Lincoln, something we’ve been quietly but aggressively pursuing.”

The MKZ Concept strongly hints at the production model arriving in dealerships later this year, as well as Lincoln’s design future.

Warm hues are evident in every aspect of the new vehicle’s Cognac-colored exterior. The deep finish is achieved with a rich base coat covered in multiple layers of tinted clear-coat finishes. By retaining key, recognizable brand design elements, the MKZ Concept remains clearly identifiable as a Lincoln. One example is the more refined interpretation of the split-wing grille, introduced on the 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr.

The sedan’s profile is dominated by a long, sleek and sweeping roofline that allows the design to break away from the traditional sedan three-box shape. The lengthening of the roofline enables a more flowing, elegant and more naturally aerodynamic appearance.

The all new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has been honored with prestigious design award from Global Green USA.  Global Green USA is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green USA is the only national environmental non-profit headquartered in Southern California with offices in New Orleans, Washington DC, and New York, and is one of over 31 national GCI affiliates throughout the world.  The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers class-leading standard features such as SmartGauge with EcoGuide, keyless entry, SYNC and MyKey.  But an even bigger accomplishment for this Lincoln model is its fuel economy: the Lincoln MKZ is the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in North America.

Global Green USA honored the newest Lincoln at its 11th Annual Sustainable Design Awards in New York in December. Since the first Lincoln MKZ Hybrid was delivered sales of the car have outperformed the Lincoln team’s expectations. The award marks only the second time a green vehicle has been honored by Global Green USA for environmental leadership. Global Green USA’s Annual Sustainable Design Awards were inspired by former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev and recognize specific advancements in industry, building, media, organization and public policy.

While trucks of the past were basic work vehicles, serving the purpose of high payload and towing capability, trucks of today are available in a vast array of design, cab configurations, powertrains, bed lengths, and styles. From the barebones heavy duty work truck to the ultimate in luxury, it can be a difficult process to sort through all of the makes, models, and types of pickup trucks that are available today.  Today’s drivers have plenty of choices, from basic work trucks designed to haul cargo to option-filled trucks that rival a luxury sedan. So how do you choose the right pickup truck? One way to get started is to take some time to analyze your wants and needs. And once you know what type of truck you want, where do you find it? While many truck shoppers choose to limit their selection to what they can find at their local dealership, more and more consumers are willing to go out of state for that perfect truck.

Why go out of state? Modern trucks, whether new or used, are often vary specific to the overall purpose it will serve. If a consumer is looking for a truck for everyday commuting, and once in a while hauling and towing, they may be interested in a more upscale cabin. If their local dealerships have no trucks of this description, then it becomes necessary to look out of state. Say you have searched the internet and found that perfect truck at a dealership that specializes in Ford trucks in Iowa, such as Dewey Ford. What’s next? The steps to finding a truck are almost always the same – pick your make, model, trim, and options, register and get insurance. But once you drive off of the lot, the differences between buying in your home state and buying out-of state can become pretty clear.

If you buy your truck out of state, you will notice that the wait period for the title is significantly longer than it is buying in state. Once you have received the title you must take it to your local notary along with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. The notary will convert your out of state title into an in state one, after which, you will proceed to pay taxes and buy plates. The next step is simply waiting for your plates and stickers, after which, the transaction is finally completed and you can hit the pavement.

One plus is that you may be able to find the truck of your dreams for a lower price if you look in the right places. For example, if you live in PA, used vehicles may have suffered from the wintry conditions that are found there, while used Ford trucks in Iowa may be in better shape and have less rust. Most cars in the North East or other busy metropolis areas will be used and abused far more than a truck in a milder state. Plus, big cities often have pot holes. The north has such a variation in weather each year that is no wonder why used trucks in the upper regions of the United States are far rougher around the edges than cars located in the countryside or in a western state.

New trucks can even be shopped for outside of the state you live in, and the internet makes that extremely simple. If you take the initiative to locate a vehicle out of state, which will offer more selection, it is possible to save a couple of hundred, even a couple of thousand, off of the retail price. For truck shoppers, the final choice of buying in state and out of state must be weighed with the pros and cons. If a dealership such as Dewey Ford carries new Ford trucks in Iowa and the available model is exactly what you are looking for at a better price than your local dealership, you may want to consider this. For some the trouble of buying out of state is just not worth it, but for others, they will go anywhere for the best deal!

MAZDASPEED factory-engineered vehicles, performance parts and accessories, and motorsports programs are the ultimate expression of the Soul of a Sport Car spirit. MAZDASPEED is the destination for driving enthusiasts who desire to experience Mazda at the highest, most exhilarating level.

The new 2010 MAZDASPEED3 is ready to thrill with its 2.3L DOHC 16-valve DISI Turbo engine that cranks out 263 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. One tap on the throttle, and you’ll know where MAZDASPEED3 got its name. With its close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission, torque-sensing limited-slip differential, and sticky Y-speed rated performance tires, this lightweight, high-performance sports compact gives you a driving experience that you’ll crave.

OK, we’re going to get straight to the point here. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro rocks. After years of anticipation, Chevy’s new Camaro not only lives up to the hype but also redefines what a muscle car can be. The traditional stereotype goes something like this — the affordable base model looks fast but goes slow due to a lumpy V6, while the V8-powered model will do apocalyptic burnouts in the high school parking lot but can’t corner to save its (or your) life. The latest Dodge Challenger comes uncomfortably close to this archetype, and the Ford Mustang is at least guilty on the V6 front. But this new Camaro, well, it’s an altogether different beast.

Impressively, the new Chevy Camaro is an excellent performance-car value whether it’s equipped with the base direct-injected V6 or the optional V8. The V6-powered base Camaro can sprint to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, thanks to 300 horsepower, yet it costs the same as competitors like the considerably slower Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T. Heck, even the V6′s fuel economy is impressive compared to its competition. The V8-powered Camaro SS with the manual transmission dispenses with 60 mph in a blistering 5.0 seconds — 426 hp will do that for you — yet it’s considerably cheaper than cars like the BMW 135i and Challenger SRT8 and outperforms the slightly more affordable Mustang GT. The Camaro handles smartly, too, with even the base car surpassing the rarefied 68 mph mark on our slalom course.

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Riding on a shortened and reworked version of GM’s Zeta platform, which it shares with the Pontiac G8 sport sedan, the Camaro boasts an independent rear suspension and refined handling characteristics. The base direct-injected 3.6-liter V6 is the same sophisticated engine that’s an extra-cost option on the Cadillac CTS luxury sedan, while the 6.2-liter V8 in the manual-transmission Camaro SS is essentially borrowed from the base Corvette (automatic SS models get a slightly less powerful V8 variant). This is some serious hardware, and as our tests have shown, it really delivers the performance goods.

This isn’t to say that Chevrolet has somehow spawned the perfect performance coupe. While appealingly styled, the car’s retro-themed exterior and high beltline leave little room for glass, and the resulting gun-slit-like windshield and windows compromise outward visibility to the point that it can be difficult to place the car in tight corners (and parking spots). Another knock against the Camaro is its lackluster interior materials — they’re better than the old Camaro’s, for sure, but a couple competing models do it better. There’s also the comically small trunk opening (meaning it’s hard to load large items into the trunk) and the lack of a factory navigation system.

But will you care? Probably not. In the final analysis, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is a car that’s no-excuses good. Even the Camaro in V6 automatic trim is no longer something that enthusiasts will snicker at. And with the chest-pounding V8, the Camaro will have the muscle car gods gazing down and beaming. You also get capable handling abilities, retro-cool styling and impossible-to-ignore pricing. The wait is over; the Camaro is here. And yes, it rocks.

The new 2011 Silverado HD will offer an available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 with a maximum 397 horsepower and 765 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful heavy duty available.  The amazing feat with the new Silverado is, it’s more fuel-efficient  than The truck will use a heavy duty and strong transmission – the legendary Allison six-speed automatic. The ’11 Silverado will feature an all new chassis – giving an improved ride and payload and towing capabilities that rank with its competition. Plus, innovative trailering features like Trailer Sway Control (SRW only) and StabiliTrak help keep you on track. Silverado. The 2011 SilveradoHD will arrive at dealerships summer 2010.

The Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD look very much like the 2010 models with only a new grille, bumper and hood to distinguish them—normally, you’d expect a complete restyle, but this modest approach was a cost-saving measure taken in light of GM’s bankruptcy. Expect a more thorough restyling in two or three years, after the company repays its government loans and issues stock in the new GM, but the new front end does give the 2011 truck a less pouty look. Underneath the familiar Silverado sheetmetal, though, is an all-new truck, starting with a new frame. The frame is now fully boxed end-to-end and boasts uprated crossmembers to achieve a 92 percent improvement in bending stiffness, a 20 percent gain in torsional rigidity. A new independent front suspension attaches to the hydroformed front segment and this forward portion of the structure is 125 percent stiffer, which let the engineers improve the ride quality and steering feel. Plus, all 4×4 permutations of the HD trucks are now capable of carrying the load of a snow plow thanks to an uprated front axle rating of 6000 lbs.

The Jaguar XJ was redesigned for 2010, and has been hailed as the new era of Jaguar. The XJ, along with the 2010 Jaguar XK, and Jaguar XF are the remaining models in the Jaguar lineup. In keeping with Ian Callum’s new design direction for Jaguar, the new XJ is an all-new exterior design and a break from the XJ series mould carried over on all previous generations. It is a longer, wider car that looks much bigger than its predecessor. The front has clear links with the executive car XF, although with slimmer, sleeker lights and a larger, squarer grille and more aggressive appearance. The rear is the contentious part, like nothing Jaguar has shown before. The upright, swooping taillights, nicknamed ‘cat’s claws’, and black roof panels each side of the rear screen, which aim to hide the XJ’s width, are the most striking aspects. There is also a standard full, length sunroof, which extends all the way back with just a single body-coloured roof panel that the designer likens to bridges on yachts.

But where did the XJ begin? Back in 1968 the original model was released as the Series I  XJ6. Power assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L ‘De Luxe’ and 4.2 L models and air conditioning was offered as an optional extra on the 4.2 L. Daimler versions were launched in October 1969, in a series of television advertisements featuring Sir William. In these spots, he referred to the car as “the finest Jaguar ever”. An unusual feature, inherited from the Jaguar Mark X, was the provision of twin fuel tanks, positioned on each side of the boot / trunk, and filled using two separately lockable filler caps: one on the top of each wing above the rear wheel arches.

The XJ12 version, featuring simplified grille treatment, and powered by a 5.3 L V12 engine (coupled to a Borg Warner Model 12), was announced in July 1972:[1] the car was presented at that time as the world’s only 12-cylinder four door car. 3,235 of these first generation XJ12s were built. Again, an upmarket version, this time called the Daimler Double-Six, was available, reviving the Daimler model name of 1926-1938. Since the sixties the famed model has gone through many changes, been offered in many forms, and at times has even been questioned. But Jaguar has managed to keep the XJ, in one form or another, alive all these years. Today, it is the future of Jaguar.

Good news for the auto industry has finally come in the last month of 2009. December is the U.S.’s industry’s strongest year-over-year sales increase of what’s been a dismal 2009. A 15 percent spike in new vehicle sales has been predicted in December. December would be just the third month of 2009 with a sales increase. The others, in August and in November, had tiny gains. The August advance stemmed from the U.S. cash-for-clunkers incentive program. November and December benefited from comparisons to a market that collapsed at the end of 2008. Total December sales are projected at 1.03 million vehicles, up from 895,152 a year earlier. J.D. Power expects December retail sales to jump 20 percent to 839,600. Fleet sales should drop by 2.5 percent, or 5,000 vehicles. That is higher than November’s rate of 10.5 million and it would be third highest of the year, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Total light-vehicle sales in November were 747,086. J.D. Power based its forecast on sales activity during the first 17 days of the month. During the first 11 months of the year, U.S. light vehicle sales plunged 24 percent to 9.4 million. Subaru, Hyundai and Kia are the only brands to advance this year.

Happy Thanksgiving! For those traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday more of us — nearly nine in 10 — will drive to our destination. That decision makes sense when you look at current numbers. Flights cost travelers 8% more than last year — an average of $201 each way. There also are 6% fewer seats available. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, as everyone tries to get home for Thanksgiving. Those numbers are more or less inevitable. Twenty-seven million passengers will fly from Nov. 23 through Nov. 27. Car travel is a great alternative. Its cheaper and sometimes less of a hassle. The economy is without a doubt effecting Thanksgiving travelers, but after a sharp drop last year, AAA expects more people will head out of town this year. About 38 million domestic travelers are expected to go somewhere this holiday – still a far cry from the roughly 58 million who made holiday journeys in 2005 when the economy was better. Many Americans are forgoing air travel for Thanksgiving and opting for cheaper alternatives because of economic pressures.

The majority of holiday travelers will be crowding the roads and driving 50+ miles or more to see relatives and enjoy some good food and hopefully good football. Its important to keep in mind when returning home a few safety tips. Many drivers are tires at the end of the long holiday, if you are at the wheel be aware if you are feeling sleepy. And to avoid this altogether make sure you get plenty of sleep the night before you are to travel.  Also, whether you are driving an sc used car or a beand new one,  keep your temper in check when it comes to rude motorist or traffic jams. Plan your trip ahead of time, pack plenty of snacks and entertainment for the kids, and just remember to be thankful for a great holiday and focus on getting home safely to everyone! We wish you a safe and happy holiday week.