Lincoln C Concept

Lincoln C Concept has been premiered at the Detroit Auto Show. Powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine coupled with Ford’s dry and dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission, Lincoln C Concept may develops 180 horsepower and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque.

Lincoln C Concept is the company’s newest “big idea” for a small luxury car which is able to offer a 43 mpg fuel economy on the highway.

Lincoln C Concept also features an In-Car Companion, called EVA. EVA is a life-like avatar that connects the driver to the vehicle.

Lincoln C Concept showcases a human machine interface (HMI) and in-car connectivity technologies that aim to facilitate social networking.

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Volkswagen Beetle 10th Anniversary in AU

Volkswagen Beetle 10th Anniversary has been released in AU. Volkswagen Beetle 10th Anniversary to celebrates a decade since the new Beetle released. Equipped with a sports suspension, a special interior, new alloy wheels, and a fresh color, the Volkswagen Beetle 10th Anniversary price for the 1.6 Liter 5 Speed Manual version starts at $27,990 and the price for the 1.6 Liter 6 Speed Automatic version at $30,290.

Press Release
Since 2000, it has been a fixture on our streets: the New Volkswagen Beetle. Now in 2008, the Volkswagen cult-car has been further enhanced, in the form of the New Volkswagen Beetle Anniversary Edition. New alloy wheels, sports suspension, a fresh color as well as a special interior. Altogether, this results in an exciting limited edition that has made the appearance of the New Volkswagen Beetle even more engaging. With the Anniversary Edition we celebrate the anniversary of the international introduction of this modern interpretation of the original Volkswagen Beetle’s iconic design in an eye catching, limited edition, packed full of value.
Based upon the affordable New Volkswagen Beetle Miami, the New Volkswagen Beetle Anniversary Edition offers a visually enhanced package, from the exclusive body color and stripe treatment, to the 17” Versus alloy wheels and front fog lights. While the feature rich interior is dominated by the striking leatherette upholstery in a unique black and white theme and also includes front sports seats and cruise control. This exclusive version has a particular visual appearance with an exclusive Campanella white body color contrasted by a black roof and door mirror housings. The look is completed with the distinguishing exterior stripe package.

There are plenty of storage areas, such as the lockable glovebox, front door storage nets and a sunglass compartment in the headlining. Also in the centre console are the up-to-date cup holders. Additionally, there are two 12-volt outlets in the front and back.

The interior comes across as very friendly with its likeable, black and white leatherette with white stitching and ‘10’ logo’s in the head restraints. Besides that, the New Volkswagen Beetle has a spacious feeling that seems unlimited in width and height in the front seats and offers ample space in the rear of this four-seater.

Very comforting: the central door locking system with programmable automatic locking of the doors after the car starts is like a bodyguard in the big-city jungle. Electric outside mirrors and active carbon filters for the interior air are further important details that come standard. Right in the driver’s door is a remote release for the 55-litre fuel tank cover as well as the cargo area. In its standard configuration, it holds 209 litres and expands to 527 litres when the seatback is collapsed.

The contouring of the body is distinctive. It transports the originality of the classic Volkswagen Beetle into contemporary times. The round stern, the dome-shaped roof, the rear section, the fenders with the hint of a footboard, the embedded round head - and tail lights - bring back memories of the Volkswagen Beetle while the sharp accented lines and windows confirm the up-to-date design and express youthful energy.

The self-supporting body made out of zinc-plated sheet steel, has a twelve-year guarantee against corrosion. The firm steel body of the New Volkswagen Beetle as well as the synthetic guards and bumpers are painted in a specially developed process, so that the coloring is identical. By the way, as in the past, guards and bumpers are screwed on, which enables low-cost repairs.

Meanwhile, the high design quality is confirmed by various international awards. The New Volkswagen Beetle received the coveted “Design of the Century Award” from the Industrial Designers of America (IDSA). This honors products whose design plays a significant role in the success of the product or brand. Before that, the New Volkswagen Beetle had received the “Product Design Award” from the Industry Forum Design in Hannover and the award for “Good Design” from the Chicago Athenaeum.

Part of the extensive standard equipment of the New Volkswagen Beetle are, amongst other things, driver and front seat passenger airbags, Head-Thorax airbag, ABS and EDS, dark-tinted side and rear window glass as well as hook-ups for the child seats in the rear.

The New Volkswagen Beetle Anniversary Edition is powered by a 1.6 litre petrol engine delivering 75 kW / 102 PS.The engine transmits its power through a five-speed manual transmission and a six speed automatic transmission is available as an option. The manual transmission returns a combined fuel consumption of 7.7 L / 100 kilometres and the automatic 8.1 L / 100 kilometers.

Models and Recommended Retail Pricing for New Volkswagen Beetle Anniversary Edition:
- $27,990 : 1.6 Litre 5 Speed Manual
- $30,290 : 1.6 Litre 6 Speed Automatic

Backyard Weddings

Backyard weddings are simple, solemn and sentimental. This is because a most memorable event takes place in a setting very close to the heart of either the bride or the groom. There are a lot of couples who opt for a backyard wedding and rightly so, as there are several advantages to doing this.

Backyard Weddings Advantages
When you have a backyard wedding, you are more in control the situation. You are having it right where the family is and everything you might need for emergencies. You can be very flexible with the lay-out and decorations to suit your needs. There is more control over the flow of traffic of the guests and even the backdrop for those memorable wedding photos.

Of course, let us not forget the cost. It is significantly cheaper to have a backyard wedding, even if you hire a caterer for the reception. The decorations can be done by family and friends and according to your own specifications. You can even have a big decoration day just before the wedding – a special time to hang out with friends who have meant so much to you and your spouse-to-be.

You will also be doing away with the hassle of reserving, booking, and paying for a venue. And, Lord forbidding that the wedding gets canceled or moved, there is no need to cancel or re-book anything. Sometimes, the ambiance you get in an intimate setting like your own backyard is even a lot better than in a hotel or a restaurant.

Lastly, a backyard wedding involves everybody you love. All the members of the family and close friends can all have a share in your special day – the decorations, ushering, reception arrangements and other details.

Backyard Wedding Disadvantages
The possibility of a disagreeable weather is always there if you opt for a backyard wedding. You should be prepared to move the whole event indoors, or at least, have the capability to set-up canopies.

Another downside to having a backyard wedding is the limitation in size. If your backyard is not big enough to hold the ceremony and the reception, you run the risk of limiting and constricting the movements in your wedding. You should plan the lay-out carefully, making sure that there is room for the wedding march and the dancing that might ensue later on. If this is the case, it is wise to set-up the reception table on the opposite side from the ceremonies to give ample space in the middle for the traffic.

Lastly, the location might pose some problems, too. For example, you can not help it if a neighbor chooses to turn on those speakers to maximum volume when you are about to recite your solemn wedding vows.

At the end of the day, your wedding is all about making beautiful memories and tender moments. If it happens right in a familiar backyard, it makes it doubly special.