A new car has entered the Lincoln fold, an entry level luxury automobile by the name of Zephyr. Based on the highly touted Mazda 6 platform and sharing many components with the all new Ford Fusion, the Zephyr is designed to do two things for the luxury brand: bring in younger buyers to Lincoln showrooms as well as invigorate a make more noted for the aging Town Car as well as for the LS.

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Purchasing a new vehicle is a stressful chore for many people. Ask the average person what they dread most and they will tell you that ?price haggling? is the worst aspect of negotiating a price. Few people come away from the deal believing that they got a fair shake; a significant minority will admit that they got ripped off if you press the issue with them. Besides shopping at a ?no haggle? dealer ? Saturn, for example ? how can you avoid an unpleasant experience? Better put, can you? Let?s take a look at some ways you can gain better control over the car buying experience so that you can save yourself some time, money, and a whole lot of aggravation.

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As part of the whole campaign for the all-new 2007 Lexus ES 350, this automobile brand has come up with an extensive and integrated marketing campaign. The 2007 Lexus ES 350 is actually a luxury sedan. At present, it is still in the process of making itself known not only in car and auto shows but also in showrooms as well. Since the Lexus brand of vehicles is known for its line of luxury cars, the marketing strategy for this new sedan surely would also match its reputation.

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An air bag that inflates as two bags was developed by Toyota and is safer than standard air bags in crashes. Available on Lexus IS luxury sedans the twin-chamber air bag decreases damage to the neck by distributing the impact of a collision more evenly not only to the head but also to the shoulders.

In the intense global competition among auto manufacturers, Toyota offers more than simple reliability and reasonable pricing to gain an edge over rivals been focusing on services such as a mobile-phone operator link that kicks in when an air bag inflates as well as sophisticated safety features to boost brand image.

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Nissan to Market Infiniti Cars in China

The Chinese luxury automobile market is booming and Nissan plans to enter the market in 2007 with its Infiniti brand of automobiles.

Nissan is planning on setting up dealerships across China, particularly in major cities. China?s auto market is exploding with year to year sales growth of 20% being recorded. Luxury cars are also in demand as sales of this all important and lucrative category is increasing at a 10% annual rate according to Xinhua.

GM Pulls Plug on GTO

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Bob Crowley and his wife, Teresa, were proud of their silver Honda Accord. Despite living in the city and parking their car right on the street, their ?98 Accord was nearly free of dings. The finish looked just as good as when they purchased the car. How could this be possible? With kids playing stick ball, tight parallel parking, air pollution, and pigeons that frequently splattered cars up and down the street, no car was immune from the regular insults of urban living. For the Crowley?s it was no mystery: a custom fitted car cover was placed over their Accord whenever it was parked to give it maximum protection. For an investment costing less than two hundred dollars you can protect your car too. Please read on to discover all the advantages of utilizing a high quality car cover.

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Starting in 2006, individuals buying hybrid cars will get a tax credit instead of a tax deduction. The IRS has just started to kick out the exact amounts you can claim for your new hybrid.

Various Toyota Hybrids Get Tax Credit Certification From IRS

Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the tax benefits of owning a hybrid vehicle underwent significant changes. Whereas you could previously claim a tax deduction, the new law converted the deduction into a tax credit. Tax credits are FAR more valuable than deductions, because they reduce the amount of tax you owe on a dollar for dollar basis. Tax Deductions, on the other hand, merely reduce your adjusted gross income prior to determining the amount of tax you owe pursuant to the tax tables. In laymen?s terms, this conversion is a very good thing.

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