Article of the Day: Milan Banning Cars

Milan, Italy has started to ban cars and motorcycles from the city center for the first 3 days of the week because of excessive air pollution. This is not the first time that Milan has had to do this, as they are in a valley and as such certain weather patterns get congested there, as well as the fact that there hasn't been any rain for 7 weeks and little wind to push the pollution away for the last 50 days. From 10am to 4pm until Wednesday, December 30th, the city center is a no-go for most motorized transport. Rome is in much the same position, as it has banned most vehicles in the city's green zone for 9 hours on Monday, and again 9 hours on Tuesday based on license plate number. These cities are trying to get people to embrace public transportation, to alleviate the pollution problem. Italy, and Milan in particular, is one of the worst in the region for pollution issues. What do you think of this, and other cities, banning cars due to climate change/pollution issues?

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Car of the Day: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4Matic

This White 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4Matic Sport Utility Vehicle is in great shape, and at a great price too. With only 82k miles on it, an 8 cylinder engine, as well as advanced All Wheel Drive. This GL450 can seat 7 comfortably as well as still have enough room to take home all the groceries and equipment you would want. Comes Equipped With 4Matic All Wheel Drive, MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Rear DVD Entertainment Package, Rear-View Camera, Parktronic (Provides A Visual And Audio Warning During Parking If Too Close), And Third Row Seating. At only $18,995 (or $219 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516 858-5000), or for a test drive.

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Article of the Day: Transforming Ford Motorcycle

This is an interesting one. Ford has recently filed a patent that would allow for drivers to remove the rear wheel of a passenger car so that it could be used as an over-sized unicycle. This filing was made in June but only recently published, and describes a 'self-propelled unicycle' that can 'selectively disengaged with the vehicle for independent use'. The 'unicycle' is powered by an electric motor. It's assumed this is for times when a car would break down and someone needs to go for help, gas. Or perhaps if you are in a parking spot a mile away from your work. What do you think, is this just Ford trying to patent something so other companies can't do it, or will this be in the 2022 S550?

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Article of the Day: Ford Recall

Ford is recalling 312,814 Crown Victoria's and Mercury Grand Marquis sedans from the 2003-2005 model years, with the majority located in the US. These units were built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant between Oct. 3, 2001, and Aug. 2, 2005. Ford says that the lighting control module could crack, leaving the headlamps deprived of power and suddenly turned off. There have so far been 11 accidents, that Ford is aware of, from this problem, resulting in one minor injury. Ford is instructing dealers to replace the entire lighting control module. Are you affected by this recall? Tell us in the comments below. 

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Car of the Day: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Luxury 4Matic

This luxurious Brown 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Luxury 4Matic Sedan is a perfect example of the quality and care that Mercedes-Benz puts into their vehicles. The interior is something that you need to see in person in order to believe, with a lovely mix of tan leather and deep brown wood grain, a state of the art center console, as well as a spacious and comfortable back row. Comes Equipped With 4Matic All Wheel Drive, MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Rear-View Camera, and iPhone Connection. At only $25,795 (or $289 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516 858-5000), or for a test drive. 

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Article of the Day: Tesla Autonomous Cars

Elon Musk, known dreamer and futurist, has updated his prediction of a fully autonomous Tesla from five years away to two years away. Though he has given other outlandish predictions, such as some pertaining to his company Space X, and he believes that human drivers will be outlawed within 15 years or so, so take this prediction with a grain of salt. Musk feels that the autonomous driving technical challenge is a lot easier than most of us think. He also believes that the recent George Hotz, who alleged to have created a fully autonomous car all on his own, isn't telling the truth about that as well. Though Musk himself may be a bit of a dreamer, it's very interesting that he believes that his company will be able to put out a fully autonomous car within 2 years. They have recently introduced an update to their Model S vehicles that enables fully autonomous highway driving, so they do have experience in that field. Do you think this is just idle boasting, or a serious declaration? Share your thoughts in the comment section. 

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Car of the Day: 2010 Ford Expeditition Limited

This powerful and burly White 2010 Ford Expedition Limited Sport Utility Vehicle is fully capable of handling the winter storms, and the thundering rain that we'll soon get. And at only 75k miles, you can be assured that it has quite the long life ahead of it. Able to fit up to 8 people comfortably, and they can watch a movie as well with the built in Rear DVD Entertainment Package. Comes Equipped With An MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Rear View Camera, Rear Entertainment DVD Package, BlueTooth, Touch Screen Pad, iPhone Connection, Heated Seats, Ventillated Seats, And Third Row Seating. At only $21,995 (or $249 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516 858-5000), or for a test drive.

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Article of the Day: Mercedes-Benz Sleigh Configurator

Merry Christmas everyone! Mercedes-Benz is in the holiday spirit this season, and has released a sleigh configurator in order to design your own Mercedes-Benz Santa sleigh, complete with reindeer. You can view the sleigh as a Mercedes G Class, F015 Concept, or it's classic Silver Arrow race car. The tool gives you a list of fun options you can play around with, including 4Matic (4 Reindeers), Hybrid ( 2 Reindeer and 2 Horses), as well as others to discover. There are fun animations as well as audio effects. Send the site to a young car lover!

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Car of the Day: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sport 4Matic

This sleek and stylish silver 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Sport Sedan is a perfect fit for this warm weather. With a powerful 6 cylinder engine, all wheel drive, a stylish wooden and leather interior that will make you think you're in the back of a limousine, as well as a mileage of barely 47k, this car is a steal. Comes Equipped with 4Matic All Wheel Drive, MP3 Player, Appearance Package, P1 Package ( Can Include Upgraded Audio System, a More Advanced Navigation System, and Upgraded Seating), Sport Package ( Improved Seats, Steering, Wheels, and More), Navigation GPS, Rear-View Camera, Iphone Connection, and Heated Seats. At only $27,695 (or $309 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516 858-5000), or for a test drive.

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Article of the Day: Nevada is Ground Zero for EV's

The sunny state of Nevada has just approved a $335 Million incentives package for Faraday Future, a Chinese Electric Car star-up backed by Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting, wanting to bring an EV to showrooms by 2017. After being rejected in states like California, Georgia, and Louisiana, Faraday is spending $1 Billion on a North Las Vegas factory, which the founder says can bring up to 4,500 jobs. The state is also hosting a battery manufacturing plant by Tesla, luring it in by offering $1.25 Billion in tax incentives, zero sales tax for 20 years, no payroll tax for 10 years, as well as other incentives. The Tesla plant would be completed by late 2020, worth $5 Billion dollars, one of the world's largest buildings. Nevada seems ready to enter into the world of electronic vehicles, and willing to give incentives in order to secure future jobs and income as well. What do you think of the deal between Faraday, Tesla, and the state of Nevada?

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Article of the Day: Driverless Kias

Driverless cars from Kia are being tested out in Nevada, a fully customized Kia Soul EV that can pilot itself. Kia's development of driverless tech is part of the companies $2 Billion investment along with Hyundai through 2018, to help bring these systems to production models. Kia plans to introduce partially driver-less features on models by 2020. Technology such as Traffic Jam Assist, Highway Autonomous Driving, Urban Autonomous Driving, Emergency Stop System, and Autonomous Valet Parking. Kia doesn't think a fully piloted model will be on sale until 2030. Can't wait to live in that future, no more driving. What do you think?

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Check out our Android App!

We here at European Masters of Great Neck, luxury Pre-Owned Car Dealership,  are proud to announce the release of our brand new Free Smartphone App, out now for all Android Devices. And for you iPhone users, don't worry. We will soon be on iTunes as well. The app is a great way to keep in touch with the website on your phone, quickly accessing all the most useful links and features of our site in a mobile-friendly way. You can easily browse our Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, or go through the hundreds of photos we have of our showroom, inventory, and our happy customers. We also have a handy feature for calculating the estimated lease on your luxury pre-owned car. And if you have any thoughts or concerns, you can quickly email or call us right through the app. If you enjoy this app, please rate and review, and feel free to send us an email suggestion.

          

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Article of the Day: Brain-Controlled Car

In an odd turn of events, the Nankai University of Tianjin China has built the first brain-controlled vehicle, Zhang Zhao, a lead researcher on the project, told Reuters that 16 sensors arrayed like nodes in a crown pick up EEG signals from the driver's brain to translate those signals into forward and backward movement, as well as door locks and brakes. The signals are picked up by the equipment on the subjects head, and transmitted wirelessly to the computer, where the signals are processed and translated into a command for the car. The test vehicle is a Great Wall SUV, a Chinese original. Would you ever do this for your own car? Tell us in the comments below.

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Car of the Day: 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Sedan

This vehicle is luxury on wheels, just what you'd expect from European Masters and Mercedes-Benz. A stylish and powerful Silver on Black 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Sedan, top of the line. You can tell it's quality when you sit in the drivers seat, seeing the immaculate wooden interior, the deluxe center console, the high quality leather... Comes equipped with 4Matic, Sport Package ( Improved Seats, Steering, Wheels, And More), MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Heated Seats, Panoramic Roof, And Appearance Package.  At only $47,995 (or $509 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

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Car of the Day: 2014 Infiniti Q50

This sleek and stylish White on Black 2014 Infiniti Q50 Premium AWD Sedan is just like new. With only 15,645 miles on it total, and All Wheel Drive as well, this is one smooth ride. Comes equipped with the highest quality leather, a high-tech center console, and a high amount of room for up to 5 passengers. Comes Equipped with All Wheel Drive, Premium Package, MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Heated Seats, Key-Less Go, and Rear-View Camera. At only $29,895 (or just $329 monthly) you can drive off in this sleek and stylish new sedan. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

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Article of the Day: VW Taking out Multi-Billion Dollar Loan

Volkswagen is set to take out a 20 Billion Euro ($21 Billion) loan in order to help out with the emissions scandal. The automaker will spread out the debt among several banks, and will start to pay back the banks as soon as Spring 2016. The banks may charge up to $160 million in fees as well. VW applied for these loans weeks ago in order to cushion the expected amount of fines from the scandal, but the situation has worsened since. In addition to the loans, VW continues to search internally for money, by reducing the R&D budget by the equivalent of $1.1 billion in 2016, and they might close the Phaeton's factory in Dresden, Germany. They do want to keep jobs safe though. Overall, the scandal could end up costing VW up to $82.5 Billion, according to a Credit Suisse estimate. 

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Car of the Day: 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550

This luxurious Silver on Black 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Sedan is perfect for those yearning for a stylish and quality vehicle. With a powerful 8 cyclinger engine, 7 speed automatic transmission, and an All Wheel Drive system, this is one smooth ride. Comes Equipped With 4Matic, Sport Package ( Improved Seats, Steering, Wheels, And More), MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Heated Seats, Panoramic Roof, And Appearance Package. At only $61,895 (or $648 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive. At only $47,995 (or $509 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

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Article of the Day: Porsche's Electric Sedan

Porsche has just announced that the all-electric Mission E concept sedan will be going into production, and will be available to the public hopefully by the end of the decade. Though the concept name is not finalized, Porsche is on a mission to outdo Tesla, who still has the industry's only high performance pure EV. The Mission E's 800v charger could refill a spent battery to 80% in 15 minutes, which would allow for a total of 310 miles. The car could also go up to 600 horsepower, 0-62 mph in less than 3.5 seconds, 4-wheel steering, all-wheel drive, and all sorts of gadgets such as an eye-tracking digital instrument panel.  Would love to take this Porsche out for a drive. What do you think?

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Car of the Day: 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S

This sleek and stylish Black on Black 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S sedan is top of the line in pre-owned luxury vehicles. With the quality and style that Porsche is famous for, there's no doubt that you'll fall in love with the quality high-tech interior, the sporty exterior, and all the quality options you'd expect from Porsche. Comes equipped with MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Liftgate, Cooled Seat, Heated Seat, Heated Steering Wheel, Parking Distance Control ( Lets You Know How Close You Are To Objects While Parking), Key-Less Go, Bluetooth, Iphone Connection, and Satellite Radio. At only $61,895 (or $648 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

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Article of the Day:Teens are Still Bad Drivers

Even though fatalities among teen drivers are at the lowest point in decades, a new study shows that they still aren't good drivers. After an intense group of surveys, it is shown that 89% of teens consider themselves safe drivers, but among this group 71% of them admit to speeding. After a year or longer on the road, 47% report going too fast, versus 28% who have been on the road only 6 months or so. Also, a survey of 1,000 parents showed that only 38% of them thought that their kids sped. Some other scary statistics are 36% of teens admitting to driving aggresively, 31% of them reported road rage as well. The biggest tools to combat these hazards are parental guidance and experience, reports the study by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions. What do you think, were you a bad driver as a teen? Tell us in the comments below.

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Article of the Day: Volkswagen Sales Report

In November, Volkswagen sales have plunged nearly 25% overall in the United States, according to a report Tuesday morning, though overall industry sales have sky-rocketed. Volkswagen sales have fallen 24.7% overall, as well as a 60%  decline in the flagship Passat sedan. The Volkswagen Golf, highly acclaimed and critically praised, fell 64%. Obviously the cheating scandal 'DieselGate' had a lot to do with the fall in sales, though it wasn't just diesel VW's that were affected. As well as the fact that on November 2nd, the EPA gave VW, Audi, and Porsche a second Notice of Violations. Though the other brands have not been affected by it. Though the scandel might not have been the only reason sales fell, as VW has been selling a lot of older-model cars that haven't been competitive as of late, as well as the stop-sale on certain models that VW put into effect. Globally, Volkswagen sales declined 3.5% in October. No Global sales numbers are available yet for November. Hope you've sold your VW stock by now!

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Car of the Day: 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe

Just in time for the winter, this hot red sleek and stylish coupe will keep you energized this cold December. This red 2013Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe is fun and affordable, with a stylish black leather interior, and is completely comfortable on the inside, with a state of the art console, high quality stitching, sport pedals, a more comfortable wheel. This is quite the fast and sporty ride. It comes equipped with an MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Sport Package ( Improved Seats, Steering, Wheels, And More), Panoramic Roof, Attention Assistant ( Alerts You If It Detects You Are Drowsy), Iphone Connection, and Heated Seats. At only $22,995 (or $259 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

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Car of the Day: 2014 BMW 528I xDrive

This stunningly elegant pre-owned grey on black 2014 BMW 528I xDrive sedan looks brand new, and drives just like it is as well. With a deluxe and roomy leather interior, xDrive All Wheel Drive system to handle the toughest of roads, and a big enough trunk for all the groceries you'd need, this car can handle it all.Comes equipped with an MP3 Player, xDrive All Wheel Drive, Navigation GPS, Heated Seats, Key-Less Go, and iPhone Connection. At only $31,995 (or just $349 monthly) you can drive off in this sleek and stylish new sedan. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

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Car of the Day: 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport

This stylish pre-owned black on black 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport Sedan comes fully loaded with all the options you'd need, at a price that you can afford. With the care and quality that Mercedes-Benz has provided for decades, you can be assured that this car will still be as good as the day you bought it years from now. With enough room for 5, a sizable trunk as well, this is a very versatile and sleek vehicle. Comes equipped with 4Matic All Wheel Drive, MP3 Player, Sport Package ( Improved Seats, Steering, Wheels, and More), Appearance Package, Amg Package ( Amg Tires and Rims, Cosmetic Enhancements), Panoramic Roof, Attention Assistant ( Alerts you if it detects you are drowsy), Key-Less Go, Iphone Connection, Heated Seats, and Satellite Radio. At only $22,995 (or just $259 monthly) you can drive off in this sleek and stylish new sedan. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive. 

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Article of the Day: Famous Lamborghini for Sale

This 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 is going up for sale, and it's from the opening scene of the iconic movie, 'The Italian Job'. Having just been found last year since it was given back to Lamborghini at the end of filming in 1968, it has been found out that they sold it to an Italian dealer, and then had 4 owners by 2005 when the current owner bought it up. The current buyer ,Norbetto Ferretti, is actually the son of the dealer who originally bought it from Paramount, and he didn't realize it until after the fact. The price of the car has not been made available, just listed as 'Price on Application'. What do you think?

Car of the Day: 2011 Hyundai Santa FE GLS AWD

This affordable and very versatile blue 2011 Hyundai Santa FE GLS All Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle could be yours for much less than you think. With a surprisingly low 27,718 miles on it, this care has barely even been driven. Comes complete with a 6 speed automatic transmission, 2.4L inline 4 cylinder engine. Enough trunk space to satisfy all your needs, and more than enough room for all 5 of your passengers. With a center console that includes an MP3 Player and a CD player. At only $13,685 (or $166 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

 

 

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Article of the Day: More Toyota Recalls

Toyota has just recalled 1.6M cars to replace their passenger-side Takata airbag inflators, in Japan and Europe. There will be no recalls in the US for these issues. The recall campaign will cover 22 vehicles from the Japanese market, ranging from the Corolla to the Vitz, with manufacturing dates between January 2004 and December 2005. This recall will also affect Italy, Britain, and Spain. Toyota needs to repair up to 15 million vehicles worldwide in order to replace their Takata inflators across their campaigns. The Takata exploding inflators are allegedly responsible for 8 deaths and nearly 100 injuries so far, and they are in an estimated 19.2 Million vehicles in the US, though only 3 Million US models need to be repaired. Just another in a long string of recalls. Have you had a car recalled? Tell us in the comment section below.

 

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Car of the Day: Lexus ES350

This sleek and stylish grey 2007 Lexus ES350 is a quite the steal at this price. And with only 48.897 miles on it and a 3.5L V6 engine, it still has a lot of life left in it for you. Comes equipped with an MP3 Player, Navigation GPS, Heated Seats, And a Rear View Camera as well.  At only $15,995 (or $189 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

 

 

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Article of the Day: Famous Volkswagen Sold

This 1963 VW Beetle just went for a record $83,250 at auction this week. The reason it fetched such ahigh price was because it was used in the filming of 'Herbie Rides Again' and 'Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo', the 2nd and 3rd installments in the Disney film franchise. This car is one of the most recognized vehicles in Hollywood history. It also was modified for an actual back-seat driver, with a series of gears and pulleys allowing a stunt driver to sit out of view in the rear seat, making it look like the car was driving itself. What Hollywood car would you want the most? Leave your comments below.

 

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Car of the Day: 2013 Audi A5 Premium Plus Quattro

This sleek and stylish blue on tan 2013 Audi A5 Premium Plus Quattro Convertible is sure to make your driveway very popular. The interior might be even more impressive than the exterior, with a deluxe leather interior, high quality console, and spacious seating for 4. Enjoy driving with the top down, the sun on your skin, with this quick and sleek convertible. Comes equipped with AWD, Navigation GPS, Rear View Camera, BlueTooth, Satellite Radio, And Heated Seats. At only $25,895 (or just $288 monthly) you can drive off in this sleek and stylish new coupe. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

 

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Article of the Day: Truck of the Year

Welcome back to the blog, if you have been missing the daily updates. To start off, it was just announced that the Motor Trend Truck of the Year is the 2016 Chevy Colorado. This is no surprise, as the truck was Truck of the Year in 2015 as well, a tough act to follow. The other winners were the Volvo XC90 as Motor Trend SUV of the Year, following up the Honda CR-V from 2015. The overall Car of the Year as the Chevrolet Camaro. Big year for Chevrolet, as it won 2 of the categories. The Motor Trend Person of the Year was announced as Thomas Doll, Subaru of America President and Chief Operating Officer. He is credited with transforming Subaru from a quirky small car company to the behemoth it now is today. Any surprises this year? Write your opinions in the comment section below.

 

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Article of the Day: Autonomous VW Makes a Mexican Journey

Bringing a bit of much needed good news to the Volkswagen cause, a team from the University of Nevada was able to modify a 2010 Volkswagen Passat wagon (nicknamed 'Autonomous'), to be able to complete the longest-ever driverless journey in Mexico by traveling more than 1,500 miles from the border crossing at Nogales to Mexico City. Of course, the Passat was heavily modified with an array of sensors, cameras, radar, and GPS. Before the journey even started, the team had to create a highly detailed digital map of the route that largely ran along Mexico's Federal Highway 15. The uneventful drive covered between 250 and 300 miles everyday, with a person in the passenger seat and 2 in a car following behind for additional support. What do you think about the future of self-driving cars? Do you want to have one, or is the act of driving something you'd want to keep? Tell us in the comment section below.

 

 

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Car of the Day: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive 50I

This lovely black 2012 BMW X5 xDrive 50I sport utility vehicle is a perfect addition to your garage. Comes with an 8 cylinder engine, lovely tan leather/wooden interior, with an automatic transmission and xDrive All Wheel Drive. With the quality that you come to expect from BMW, and a trunk able to handle all of your needs. Comes equipped with m sport package( more stylish and glossy exterior, high quality leather interior, and more ), cold weather package (heated seats, headlight washers), panoramic roof, heated seats, parking assistance ( provides video and sensors to help you park), rear view camera. At $31,685 (or $346 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Check out our financing options and talk to a representative today, book a test drive! 

 

 

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Article of the Day: GM to Upgrade American Plants

Today it was announced that GM is committed to spend up to $8.3 billion to upgrade its 12 US plants, in accordance with it's contract with the UAW (United Auto-Workers). Along with improving the plant infrastructure, the union will receive it's first significant wage increases in a decade along with an $8,000 signing bonus to persuade workers to support the package. The union says that the $8.3 Billion would create/retain more than 3,300 jobs. The money includes $1.2 billion for a new paint shop, as well as $1.4 Billion for an expansion of the Arlington, Texas plant. There is also money planned for up to $60,000 in retirement buyouts, to compensate workers who had to previously take concessions over the years. Looks like they are invested heavily in America, which is good news for the auto-industry. What do you think, too much in worker pay and benefits? Tell us in the comment section below.

 

 

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Car of the Day: 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4Matic

This lovely black on black 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4Matic sedan is a perfect fit for the everyday traveler. Affordable, stylish, and with all the options you'll need, as well as being relatively new. Comes with a 7 speed Automatic transmission, and a 3.5L V6 engine. With a lovely black leather interior, this car is sure to make people jealous.Comes equipped with 4matic all wheel drive, becker  navigation gps, sport package (improved seats, steering, wheels, and more), appearance package (windshield protection, tire and rim protection, paint-less dent repair), p1 package (can include upgraded audio system, a more advanced navigation system, and upgraded seating), iphone connection, satellite radio, and heated seats.  At only $25,795 (or just $287 monthly) you can drive off in this sleek and stylish new coupe. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

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Article of the Day: Volkswagen Posts Huge Quarterly Loss

Even though the news of the DieselGate incident only hit the market at the tail end of the third quarter, Volkswagen has posted a record $3.84 Billion operating loss, it's first such loss in 15 years. Though that does sound quite troublesome, Volkswagens sales revenue was up 8.5% in the first 3 quarters, and the company reports having over $30 Billion in liquidity for its Automotive Division. They'll need that to weather the coming storm. What do you think about the whole 'DieselGate' incident? Tell us in the comment section below.

 

 

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Car of the Day: 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS

This vehicle is a steal, and I'm surprised we still have it in stock at the price we have. Sleek and stylish, this white 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS sedan is a beauty of a sedan, and has a lovely modern tan interior. Comes with a 6 speed transmission, plenty of trunk space, and more. At $11,995 (or $149 monthly), you can have this deluxe luxury car. Check out our financing options and talk to a representative today, book a test drive! 

 

 

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Article of the Day: The Fight to Repair Your Vehicle

Good news for Gearheads, the US Copyright Office granted an exception in copyright law that permits gearheads and home mechanics to continue repairing and modifying their cars without breaking existing copyright law. To clarify, this ruling concerns the software that modern vehicles use, not the actual hardware. No one is suggesting making it illegal to change your oil or such. The reason that auto-companies opposed this decision has to do with the issue of the software that modern cars use, saying it has become too complex for hobbyists and that errors could lead to safety hazards. But the Copyright Office sided on the side of hobbyists, saying that altering the code on the software was not infringement. There has been some concern that people could tinker with the software to cheat emissions tests (Like some big car company recently...), and that the software wasn't actually 'owned' by customers, just licensed to them. To clarify, this exception is limited only to the actual vehicle owner, not to any third party person or company. What do you think of the ruling, do you think this is a bit futuristic, or should this have been declared a while ago? Tell us in the comment section.

 

 

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Car of the Day: 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4Matic

This sleek and stylish black 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4Matic is quite the vehicle. Almost good as new, with barely any evidence to let you know that this is a pre-owned vehicle. With only 28,504 miles and a 7 speed automatic transmission, this car is going to be quite the smooth drive. Comes equipped with 4Matic all wheel drive, Becker Navigation GPS, sport package (improved seats, steering, wheels, and more), attention assistant (Alerts you if it detects you are drowsy), appearance package (Windshield protection, tire and rim protection, paint-less dent repair), P1 package (can include upgraded audio system, a more advanced navigation system, and upgraded seating), iPhone connection, satellite radio, heated seats. All of this could be yours for only $24,295 (or $272 monthly) you can drive off in this luxurious stylish sedan. Call us today to arrange an appointment (516.858.5000), or for a test drive.

 

 

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Article of the Day: When To Issue a Recall?

Spurred by the recent news of a more than million vehicle recall for an oil leak that GM just announced, here is an article about how and why a recall may be announced. There are several different types of recalls, most involving safety reasons. If it is that type, then the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can order the manufacturer to recall the vehicle and repair it. But for non-safety issues (Such as paint peeling, seat upholstery coming undone, or cheating on an emissions test...) those can apply even to out of warranty cars. You can also go online to NHTSA's Website to check if your car has a recall on it. Sometimes for the non-safety cars, they won't recall until the company has developed a comprehensive fix yet, like the Volkswagen Diesels, which would be handled by the EPA. A manufacturer could do a voluntary safety recall if they know it will be ordered by the NHTSA, since it will look better press-wise.

 

 

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