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Drew Dowdell

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  1. retooling hasn't stopped for the strike?
  2. The 2.7T does seem like a natural fit for the Colorado though... especially with the Ranger running a 2.3T
  3. I actually don't mind either, but it really depends on the car. I wouldn't want a manual in a CT6 and I wouldn't want an automatic in a Miata.
  4. Lincoln has more of it's own say in the content of their vehicles, but no, they won't be a separated company from Ford and will still use Ford platforms.
  5. Unless you're really doing off-roading I don't see the need for that level of tech, it's just stuff to break. My Encore goes into 50/50 AWD when starting off and that gets me through any snow I need to get through.
  6. It can send 100% to the rear and split it right or left.
  7. In Canada, they're planning on selling the SportTrack longer than here in the US, so you might be able get a deal on it.
  8. It's a lot of fun! I've tried the dual clutch AWD in the Acadia All-Terrain. It's unremarkable. It's mostly there to save fuel, so the only time you'd really see any difference is fueling up after a long trip.
  9. As with all things, DSGs have good models and bad models. The Focus you mentioned was recalled and had an extended warranty on it. CVTs tend to last longer on vehicles with less torque, that's why you see them in little cars like the Venue and Kicks and not big vehicles like Explorer or trucks. I think the Nissan Pathfinder is the largest production vehicle with a CVT. Some CVTs are reliable, some aren't.
  10. It was at a drive event that Ford was one of the sponsors. They probably brought vehicles that have been gone over. I'll be driving the XT6 on Thursday along with the Enclave Sport Touring
  11. He did have a Maserati though
  12. The wagons are fantastic. I'd love a V90 CC
  13. Big difference in size there.
  14. Since you've all had time to cool your heals, I've reopened the thread.
  15. I drove the Aviator and Explorer back to back last week (reviews to come)…. and aside from dimensions they have very very different personalities.
  16. Can't let it sit and be a garage queen.
  17. Quarters are better for mid-year checkups.
  18. All of the manufacturers make good money on CPO stuff.
  19. Toronto? It would have to be someplace with some panache, but still irrelevant to the auto industry. Will all VW's get renamed to letternumber?
  20. I don't know what GM is doing these days, there are no deals on anything except trucks.
  21. Yeah, but they're not continuing with Continental in a few years and the MKZ will probably go when the Fusion dies. That makes Lincoln an all SUV brand. I drove a C 43 AMG Cabrio last week and the exhaust note on that thing is fantastic when the helm gets the "all ahead full" command.
  22. Apparently UPS is using self driving tractor trailers on a fixed route in the southwest.
  23. You mean dump from the US used market into India? Are cars are too big unless you're sending Sparks, Sonics, and Fiestas.
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