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The 2017 Audi A4 with available six-speed manual transmission and quattro� with ultra� technology, and exclusive Sport plus package offers the design and performance of an S model in an entry level variant. No other luxury manufacturer in the A4�s competitive segment offers a manual transmission sedan with all-wheel drive capability. The greater performance enabled by the newly-redesigned, six-speed manual transmission is due primarily to its spur-gear stage which replaces the shaft to the front-axle differential used on the previous models. The 2017 A4 with six-speed manual sprints from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds, an improvement of 0.7 seconds over the previous generation. Extensive use of magnesium, combined with open gearwheels, hollow shafts and a smaller clutch, reduce the weight of the transmission by 35.3 pounds compared to its predecessor, and further serve to enhance performance by giving the A4 an improved power-to-weight ratio. Exclusively available on the A4 quattro manu

  On Monday September 12, I had the opportunity to attend Ford's annual Further with Ford Conference in Dearborn MI. It's clear that Ford is constantly thinking about the future and technology every day and in the next 5 years they are breaking the mold. Below are my highlights from the two-day event.  Day One: Dan Ariely, James B. Duke professor of psychology and behavioral economics, Duke University, kicked off the conference with his session entitled "Why Do We Do the Things We Do?" "Our decisions are a function of the environment around us." Are you ready for self driving cars ? Well in five years Ford has plans to launch level 4 autonomous vehicles -- which means the vehicle performs all safety-critical functions for the entire trip, with the driver not expected to control the vehicle at any time. As this vehicle would control all functions from start to stop, including all parking functions, it could include unoccupied cars. Ford is planning to

  On Wednesday Aug 31, I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the 2017 Lincoln MKZ and my experience was AMAZING, filled with state of the art technology and sophisticated design. Back in 2014 I had the opportunity to review the 2014 Lincoln MKZ (click here to check it out)  I cruised around the city in the 2017 MKZ Reserve AWD in White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat. On my journey I had the pleasure of having The Lincoln Motor Company's Exterior Design Manager Solomon Song ride with me.  So I got the scoop on some of the new enhancements that the 2017 has. The repeating Lincoln Star motif and new one-piece Lincoln signature grille is very elegant.  Adaptive Headlights: Super cool for night driving it allows the driver the ability to see around corners Panoramic Glass Roof: T he Lincoln MKZ has largest effective opening among sedans , its very sleek . Provides great light and sky views. Let's Talk Technology: MY FAVORITE: The Auto Hold PERFECT for Atlanta traf