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Automotive passion takes center stage as we broadcast live from the Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise-In at Lupe' Tortilla Tex-Mex in Katy, Texas. The spring air is filled with the rumble of engines, the scent of breakfast tacos, and the undeniable camaraderie that defines car culture.Our featured guest, John Thuman, brings his breathtaking 1965 Cobra Daytona Coupe replica that stops everyone in their tracks. This isn't just any kit car – it's a meticulously built Factory 5 Racing creation powered by a Gen 3 Coyote engine pumping out 500 horsepower in a 2,500-pound package. Painted in what John calls "Medina yellow" (a deliberate jab at Ferrari enthusiasts), this tubular-frame beauty represents the perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and modern performance. When John casually mentions reaching speeds of 160 mph because he "ran out of road, not out of car," you understand this isn't just transportation – it's a passion project that demands respect.The show shifts gears with Jeff's valuable insights on car show preparation, covering everything from cleaning supplies (including the game-changing "rinseless car wash" technique) to safety essentials like fire extinguishers. Meanwhile, Marrs delivers a comprehensive review of the 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo – Ford's sporty new trim level featuring distinctive black emblems, lowered suspension, and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine delivering 250 horsepower through a seven-speed transmission.Whether you're a dedicated gearhead or simply appreciate automotive culture, this episode captures why we devote countless hours to these mechanical marvels. They're not just vehicles; they're expressions of individuality, engineering excellence, and the thrill of the open road. Subscribe now and join us next week as we hit the road for the Hot Rod Tour of Texas!Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Choisir une berline qui allie confort, design et économie de carburant n'est pas toujours simple. Avec des réglementations environnementales de plus en plus strictes, les constructeurs redoublent d'ingéniosité pour proposer des modèles toujours plus sobres et efficients. Et aujourd'hui, les berlines reviennent sur le devant de la scène, offrant une alternative intéressante aux SUV avec une meilleure efficience énergétique et une expérience de conduite plus engageante.Dans cet épisode, nous vous dévoilons notre top 5 des berlines qui consomment le moins. Que vous recherchiez une voiture pour réduire vos coûts de carburant ou que vous soyez curieux des technologies les plus performantes du moment, nous avons sélectionné les modèles qui combinent parfaitement performance et sobriété.Installez-vous, c'est parti pour un nouvel épisode avec Caroom !⏰ Sommaire de l'épisode :00:00 Introduction01:55 BMW Série 3 320d : consommation mixte de 4,8 l/100 km03:55 Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 155 MHEV : consommation mixte de 5,2 l/100 km06:09 Mercedes-Benz Classe C 300 de : consommation mixte : 0,4 l/100 km08:45 Audi A6 40 TDI S-Tronic : consommation mixte de 5,3 l/100 km10:50 Toyota Prius PHEV : consommation mixte de 0,5 l/100 km12:45 : L'essentiel à retenir 

Ford Ranger V6 2.7L EcoBoost : Vraiment Meilleur que le 4 Cylindres ? Essai Routier : Ford Ranger XLT FX4 4X4 V6 2.7L Ecoboost 2025 TORQ PODCAST - Épisode 331 Ford Ranger : 2.3L vs 2.7L : Lequel choisir ? Jul Torq compare les deux moteurs du Ford Ranger pour vous aider à faire le bon choix. Puissance, consommation, agrément de conduite : Jul Torq vous dit tout sur le nouveau moteur V6 du Ford Ranger. YOUTUBE Membres VIP : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbha0iHrKImRyDXbDNO-EJw/join Spotify Membres VIP : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torqpodcast/subscribe TORQ MEDIA Site Web : https://torqmedia.ca FAST WHEELS https://fastco.ca/Fast-Wheels/Home ONEBONE Site Web : https://onebonebrand.com/jultorq Code : JULTORQ ( - 15% Rabais ) Suivez-Nous sur Instagram : @JulTorq : https://www.instagram.com/jultorq/ @EveTorq : https://www.instagram.com/evetorq/ #FordRanger #Ford #EcoBoost

Godzilla Returns! New Year, New Shenanigans | Car Guys Be Like Podcast The Car Guys Be Like crew is back with a bang for 2025! In this hilarious and chaotic episode, hosts Chad B, Perk Sancho, and HydroCon22 give some exciting updates, share new year wishes, and discuss plans for the upcoming year. From the return of Chad's R32 to new mods for the EcoBoost, the guys dive into their automotive adventures and misadventures from the past year. They also tease new collaborations, guests, and a special 'shitbox' car show class. As always, laughter ensues with anecdotes about car builds, health struggles, and even a hilarious incident involving a blow-up doll. Strap in for a wild ride with the Car Guys Be Like podcast! 00:00 Welcome Back to the Car Guys Be Like Podcast 00:31 Meet the Crew and New Year Greetings 01:29 Holiday Recap and Gifts 02:36 Podcast Updates and Future Plans 04:44 Health Issues and Life Updates 12:39 Pandagate and Legal Battles 18:15 New Cars and 2025 Plans 23:07 Exciting Plans for 2025 23:27 Collaborations and Car Shows 24:13 The Shitbox Class 24:46 Merchandise and New Guests 25:34 Car Culture Stories 26:31 Upcoming Events and Projects 30:03 Godzilla's Return 34:16 Rebuilds and Modifications 41:42 Funny Stories and Shoutouts 43:57 Closing Remarks and Housekeeping

Creating a turbo manifold isn't THAT hard but creating one that doesn't fall to pieces in harsh motorsport conditions is a different story. In this episode, we sit down with Full Race's Geoff Raicer — someone who understands turbocharger and manifold development better than most and is more than happy to share what he's learnt... plus a whole lot more.Use RACE50 to get $50 off HPA's 3D Modelling & CAD for Motorsport course: https://hpcdmy.co/CADbFull Race has been around for a long time and has always been known for building some of the best turbo manifolds and turbo kits available — primarily for the Honda, Mitsubishi, and Nissan markets. Geoff and Full Race were even instrumental in bringing Borg Warner's line of EFR turbochargers to the aftermarket and yet, despite that successful history, you won't find a single fabricated exhaust manifold for sale on Full Race's shop these days — so what happened?In this episode, we chart Geoff's journey towards founding Full Race just as the modified import scene began to explode, how his business evolved through some challenging years, and what it's morphed into today — a very different beast from its early days.This is a fascinating story that saw Geoff and his team pivot in an interesting direction during the 2008 financial crisis, involving themselves directly with Borg Warner and later Ford in the development and testing of the 2.3 inline-four and 3.5 V6 EcoBoost engines years before the public saw them. This relationship has continued and we now see a completely different Full Race that puts the majority of its eggs in the Ford basket, pumping out some of the best Raptor 3.5-litre Ecoboost go-fast parts seen anywhere in the world. This episode touches on a wide range of subjects that touches on a wide range of subjects — from the limitations faced by Geoff in the early days of turbocharging, to the secrets to building manifolds that don't fail, to some seriously technical discussions around turbochargers, working with OEMs, the ins and outs of Ford's EcoBoost 3.5 litre V6, plus a whole lot more. Follow Geoff here:IG: @fullracemotorsportsFB: Full-Race MotorsportsYT: Full-Race MotorsportsWWW: full-race.comDon't forget, you can use RACE50 to get $50 off HPA's 3D Modelling & CAD for Motorsport course: https://hpcdmy.co/CADbTime Stamps:3:28 How did you get into cars?6:43 Why were earlier turbo manifolds cracking and how did you fix them?19:02 Supporting the turbo22:55 Road to starting Full Race, building turbo manifolds27:28 Why did you go down the road of robotic welding?30:02 Where is Full Race at today, Ford Ecoboost?33:51 What is turbo lag?36:38 Twin scroll vs single scroll40:40 Why do OE manufacturers still focus on the aftermarket?50:23 Building relationship with Ford continued56:02 OEM's relationship with aftermarket and performance upgrades.58:53 Weak points of the 3.5L V6 Ford Ecoboost engines1:06:24 What does Full Race's product line look like for the F150?1:11:32 Challenges involved in casting products. Big upfront costs.1:15:45 Why did you completely change Full Race's direction to solely focus on the Ford Ecoboost platform?1:19:24 What's the difference between Gen2 and Gen3?1:21:13 Are there any other trucks you're looking to make kits for?1:26:00 Where do you see turbo technology heading

Sami has returned from his European adventure with a wonderful taste of life to share on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. Or he tries to explain to Benjamin what the candy-like "smoothie melt"s he feeds his child are... Either way, there's lots to discuss in this week's episode, starting with the EcoBoost powered 2024 Ford Mustang convertible, which Benjamin reviews and compares to some other similarly priced sports cars. Then Sami talks about the 2024 Hyundai Kona EV, and how it fares compared to other affordable electric vehicles on the market. Finally the guys talk about an AMC-focused book and discuss if Honda would buy Jeep and Ram. Thanks for listening!

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What if you could experience the perfect blend of city convenience and rugged off-road capability in a single vehicle? Join us as we hit the road with the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4, a small SUV that's anything but ordinary. With its understated design echoing the elegance of classic Land Rovers, and its impressive full-time all-wheel-drive system, the Bronco Sport is a standout choice for adventure seekers. We'll unpack the subtle exterior updates, the eye-catching Big Bend decals, and explore its role as a stylish yet versatile choice for those who yearn for both urban and off-road experiences.Our journey doesn't stop at appearances. We dive under the hood to discuss the unique three-cylinder 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine and its surprisingly efficient performance. Offering 181 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission, this SUV provides a smooth and reliable ride. We'll share our take on the impressive fuel economy, the spacious interior that defies its compact size, and the value proposition of optional features like the black appearance package. Whether you're curious about its cargo capabilities or its place within the Bronco family, we've got insights and firsthand experiences to share from our time behind the wheel.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Libérez la puissance cachée de votre EcoBoost : légal et sous garantie !? TORQ PODCAST - Épisode 264 Dans cet épisode, Jul Torq vous plonge dans l'univers des calibrations Ford Performance. Découvrez comment optimiser votre moteur EcoBoost en toute légalité et sans annuler votre garantie. Nous analysons les gains de performances, la sécurité et les avantages de cette solution. Youtube Membres VIP : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbha0iHrKImRyDXbDNO-EJw/join Spotify Membres VIP : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torqpodcast/subscribe ONEBONE Site Web : https://onebonebrand.com/jultorq Code : JULTORQ ( - 15% Rabais ) Torq Media Site Web : https://torqmedia.ca Suivez-Nous sur Instagram : @JulTorq : https://www.instagram.com/jultorq/ @EveTorq : https://www.instagram.com/evetorq/ #FordPerformance #Ecoboost #FordTrucks

Ford knows how to build trucks, that part isn't in doubt. But do the Europeans know how to buy them? After all this is land of the panel van for commercial use (aka 'white van man'), and we simply don't have truck culture like the U.S. or Ute culture like Australia. However that could change with the launch of Ford's new plugin hybrid truck: the Ford Ranger PHEV. Revealed at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, the Ranger PHEV represents Ford's commitment to combining utility with providing vehicles which lower emissions. As Europe's first plug-in hybrid pickup truck, it promises to deliver the capability that Ranger enthusiasts expect, while also offering the benefits of electric propulsion. At least, until the (relatively small) battery runs out. This new model is set to join Ford's existing lineup of diesel-powered Rangers, providing customers with a broader range of options to suit various needs and local emissions regulations. Here are the headlines and highlights: ➤ 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engine ➤ 75 kW electric motor integrated into the bellhousing ➤ 11.8 kWh (usable capacity) lithium-ion battery ➤ 10-speed automatic transmission with new Modular Hybrid Transmission ➤ Total system output: 279 PS (275 horsepower) and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft) of torque ➤ Targeted electric-only range of 45 km (28 miles) WLTP ➤ Payload capacity up to 1,000 kg (2,204 lbs) ➤ Towing capacity up to 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) ➤ e-4WD system for enhanced traction ➤ Dual-range transfer box for off-road capability ➤ Rear differential lock for improved grip ➤ Multiple drive modes: Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later, and EV Charge ➤ Pro Power Onboard system with 2.3 kW standard, optional 6.9 kW upgrade ➤ Two 15 amp outlets in the load box providing up to 3.45 kW each ➤ Latest Ford infotainment system with hybrid-specific displays ➤ Pro Trailer Backup Assist ➤ 360-degree camera ➤ FordPass app integration ➤ Ford Pro Telematics for fleet management ➤ Digital Logbook for mileage tracking ➤ Available in XLT and Wildtrak variants, plus exclusive Stormtrak launch edition

En esta emisión de Autos y Más, arrancamos con el análisis de la prueba de manejo de la SUV Ford Explorer 2025, viene equipada con un motor V6 cilindros, 3.0 ECOBOOST, que entrega 400 caballos de fuerza y 415 libras por pie-libra de torque. Cuenta con un portón trasero eléctrico con opción de tumbar la tercera fila para dar mayor capacidad en el maletero. Además, cuenta con capacidad de remolque de 5,000 libras. Autos y más ahora está en todos lados, en la radio, en la tv, en el podcast y en todas las redes sociales. No dejes de escuchar la transmisión en vivo porque tendremos muchos regalos, recuerda sintonizar de lunes a viernes de 8 a 9 pm y sábados de 10 am a 12 pm por tu estación favorita MVS Noticias en el 102.5 de tu FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ford Mustang Convertible 2024 : Le cabriolet sportif accessible ? Ford Mustang Convertible Ecoboost 2024 - Essai Complet TORQ PODCAST - Épisode 244 La Ford Mustang Décapotable 2024 est-elle le cabriolet sportif accessible que l'on attendait ? Jul et Eve Torq mettent à l'épreuve l'Ecoboost pour vous donner leur verdict sur ses performances, son confort et son rapport qualité-prix. YOUTUBE Membres VIP : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbha0iHrKImRyDXbDNO-EJw/join Spotify Membres VIP : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torqpodcast/subscribe Torq Media Site Web : https://torqmedia.ca Suivez-Nous sur Instagram : @JulTorq : https://www.instagram.com/jultorq/ @EveTorq : https://www.instagram.com/evetorq/ #FordMustang #MustangConvertible #Mustang

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Primera toma de contacto con el renovado Ford Kuga. El SUV de la marca del ovalo se ha actualizado tanto en el exterior, como en el interior. Ofreciendo más diseño, más tecnología y conectividad. Y es que el Kuga es uno de los modelos más importantes de Ford en Europa, además de ser el único modelo que actualmente se fabrica en la planta que este fabricante tiene en España. Por eso, y por ser el hibrido enchufable más vendido en Europa durante los últimos tres años, es realmente interesante conocer todos los detalles del renovado Ford Kuga. ¿Nos acompañas en este podcast? El renovado Ford Kuga nos llama la atención por la incorporación de una nueva versión, denominada “Active”, que junto a la ya conocida “ST Line” serán las dos versiones que se vendan en España, con sus variantes, las cuales se pueden elegir con un equipamiento mucho más alto denominadas “X”, es decir “Active X o ST Line X”. Esta nueva versión Active presenta nuevo diseño de parachoques, tanto delantero y trasero, pasos de ruedas más marcados y una altura libre al suelo más alta que el ST Line, exactamente 10 mm más. Esta versión es más campera y enfatiza el carácter SUV del Kuga. En el rediseño, nos llama la atención, la nueva parrilla delantera, el gran ovalo en el centro, ahora más grande y con serigrafía en blanco y las nuevas ópticas con tecnología full LED. En el interior, encontramos una nueva pantalla centra, más grande, que incorpora SYNC 4 y la tecnología 5G. En el apartado de motores, también encontramos novedades. Incorporan un nuevo motor de acceso, el conocido 1.5 Ecoboost de 150 CV de gasolina. Además se sigue ofreciendo el full hybrid 2.5 Duratec que tan buen resultado está dando por fiabilidad y bajo consumo. Este motor se ofrece también con tecnología PHEV, es decir, hibrido enchufable, con 68 kilómetros de autonomía en modo 100% eléctrico. En este podcast hablamos con Antonio Chicote, jefe de prensa de Ford España, para conocer todos los secretos de este renovado Kuga y con Cristina del Rey, Director de Comunicación de Ford, para conocer lo importante que es la planta que tiene Ford en España para la marca del ovalo. Antonio Chicote: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniochicote/ Cristina del Rey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-del-rey-91513414/ Web Ford: https://www.ford.es Puedes seguirnos en nuestra web: https://www.podcastmotor.es Twiter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autofmradio/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC57czZy-ctfV02t_PeNXCAQ Contacto: info@autofm.es

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If you hear something you like, text your friends, if you don't hear something you like, text us here!Rev your engines and join us as we cruise through the pulsing heart of Texas car culture. From the Tailpipes and Tacos Cruise-In to the horsepower heaven that is the Hot Rod Tour of Texas, strap in for a wild ride. We catch up with Chase Murray, the new driving force behind Tailpipes and Tacos, and we talk shop about its revival and expansion plans. You'll also hear the throaty roar of a classic 1946 Ford and unveil the secrets behind Stan Holt's growing car collection. Plus, Don Armstrong gives you the inside scoop on my test drive of the 2024 Ford Ranger, with its high-tech infotainment and robust EcoBoost engine.There's nothing quite like sharing the love for shiny chrome and the sweet scent of gasoline with family, a tradition that's kept the wheels of car shows spinning for generations. Reflect with us on how car shows become part of our familial DNA, shaping the next generation of enthusiasts and racers. Listen to tales from the Hot Rod Tour, marvel at the blend of old-school charm and cutting-edge innovation in Houston's car scene, and venture with us to Orange, Texas, where we explore the beastly world of performance airboat motors.As we shift into a higher gear, we prepare for the National Corvette Caravan, an epic event that rallies Corvette aficionados from all corners of the nation to celebrate the iconic car's legacy. We will guide you through the caravan's route and stress the importance of planning ahead for this bucket-list journey. And remember, whether it's the thrill of the cruise-in, the family ties of the car show, or the sheer joy of discussing the latest in automotive innovation, these stories are fueled by passion and the open road. So, come along for the ride and let's share the excitement of the journey together.The Original Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, TexasSponsored by Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection and more!Sponsored by ProAm Auto AccessoriesProAm Auto Accessories: "THE" place to go to find exclusive and hard to find parts and accessories!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Holman grabs an interview with Raptor Chief Engineer Carl Widmann and slides behind the wheel of the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor. The Truck Show Podcast is proudly presented by Nissan in association with Banks Power.

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2024 Ford Maverick Review: A Compact Truck That Packs a Punch The 2024 Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck that has shaken up the automotive landscape. Bucking the trend of ever-growing trucks, the Maverick offers a refreshing alternative for those seeking practicality, efficiency, and affordability in a smaller package. This review delves deep into the Maverick's performance, design, features, and value proposition, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of this unique offering. Powertrain and Performance: The Maverick comes in two engine options: a standard 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder producing 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, and an available hybrid powertrain pairing a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine with an electric motor for a combined 191 horsepower. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and offer front-wheel drive as standard, with all-wheel drive available. Fuel Efficiency: The Maverick shines in terms of fuel efficiency. The standard EcoBoost engine achieves an impressive 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway in front-wheel drive configuration, reaching 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway with all-wheel drive. The hybrid truly sets itself apart, boasting a remarkable 42 mpg city and 44 mpg highway, making it one of the most fuel-efficient trucks available. Driving Dynamics and Handling: While not designed for off-road prowess, the Maverick handles surprisingly well on paved roads. The suspension provides a comfortable ride, absorbing bumps and road imperfections effectively. The steering feels responsive and precise, even at highway speeds. However, the truck's height can lead to some body roll in sharp corners, which is to be expected for a vehicle of its size and purpose. Design and Interior: The Maverick's exterior design is bold and distinctive, with a muscular stance and unique styling elements. The signature LED headlights and taillights add a modern touch, while the optional two-tone paint scheme further enhances its visual appeal. The interior prioritizes practicality and functionality. The cabin offers ample space for both passengers and cargo. The seats are comfortable for long journeys, and the driver's seat provides good visibility. The dashboard layout is straightforward and user-friendly, with easy-to-reach controls and a standard 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. However, some reviewers noted the use of hard plastics in certain areas, which could feel less premium compared to competitors. Features and Technology: The Maverick offers a surprising array of standard features for its price point. The base XL trim comes equipped with cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection. Higher trim levels offer additional features like a power tailgate, heated seats and steering wheel, a sunroof, and a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Ford's SYNC 4 system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cargo Capacity and Towing: Despite its compact size, the Maverick boasts a surprisingly generous bed for its class. The bed measures 4.5 feet long and 40.9 inches wide, offering enough space for carrying various cargo items. The payload capacity is rated at 1500 pounds, while the towing capacity reaches 2000 pounds with the EcoBoost engine and 2500 pounds with the hybrid powertrain. Value Proposition and Competition: The 2024 Ford Maverick starts at a competitive price of $25,410 for the base XL trim with the EcoBoost engine, making it one of the most affordable new trucks on the market. This starting price, coupled with its exceptional fuel efficiency, makes the Maverick a compelling choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking efficiency and practicality. The Maverick's main competitors include the Hyundai Santa Cruz, another compact pickup truck offering similar features and capabilities. The Santa Cruz boasts a slightly higher starting price and a more stylish, car-like design, while the Maverick prioritizes functionality and affordability. Additionally, the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado are established players in the compact truck segment, but they offer larger sizes, stronger towing capacity, and a more traditional truck experience at a higher price point. Overall, the 2024 Ford Maverick is a game-changer in the compact truck segment. It offers exceptional fuel efficiency, impressive cargo capacity for its size, and a long list of standard features at a starting price that undercuts most competitors. While it may lack the off-road prowess of some trucks and the premium interior materials of others, the Maverick excels in practicality, affordability, and fuel efficiency, making it a compelling choice for a variety of buyers. Additional Points to Consider:Availability: The Maverick has been in high demand since its launch, and finding one at dealerships can be challenging.Hybrid Option LimitationsThanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts.And Hey!History buffs, buckle up! Talking Time Machine isn't your dusty textbook lecture. It's where cutting-edge AI throws wild interview parties with history's iconic figures. In the Talking Time Machine podcast: History Gets a High-Tech Twist,Imagine: Napoleon Bonaparte talking French Politics with Louis the 14th! This podcast is futuristically insightful. Our AI host grills historical legends with questions based on real historical context, leading to surprising, thought-provoking, and often mind-blowing answers. Whether you're a history geek, a tech junkie, or just love a good interview, Talking Time Machine has something for you. Talking Time Machine: search, subscribe and (Listen Now!)

The Ford Maverick might have been the answer for a lot of compact pickup fans' woes. The small pickup's low price, small size, and useful bed have shaped up to create long wait times for prospective customers. Despite no shortage in sales, Ford expanded the lineup of its Tremor option package and the Maverick, by putting the two together. The Ford Maverick Tremor might not be as extreme as its full-size F-150 counterpart, but it does see some upgraded tires, a revised suspension, and a graphics package. Available on all-wheel-drive equipped and 2.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Maverick XLT and Lariats, this option package does limit your Maverick choices but makes up for it with a more capable rig off paved roads.   On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's executive editor Tom Murphy hops behind the wheel of the 2024 Ford Maverick Tremor and puts it through its paces. Murphy takes you on a guided tour of Ford's compact pickup and highlights some of his favorite features. Later, Murphy takes you on a live drive review of this Maverick Tremor to show you how it feels in the real world. Adding to those segments, Murphy chats with host Wesley Wren about the Ford Maverick, the tremor package, and how the Maverick stacks up against the competition. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the Maverick special.

Eager to know how the 2023 Ford Bronco Heritage Edition stacks up against the legends of the road? Mike Marrs takes a look at this nostalgic beast with a modern twist. In an episode packed with hands-on experience, Mike breaks down the Bronco's standout features—from its eye-catching race red exterior with a white removable top to the cozy heated plaid seats. He shares the nuances of the two-door model's design that pays tribute to the iconic original, right down to the blast-from-the-past manual transmission.Fasten your seatbelts for a test drive that goes beyond the aesthetics, examining the Bronco's 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine and contemplating if the optional V6 can really enhance the adventure. Mike's feedback on the real-world fuel efficiency and his musings about its off-road prowess in mud and sand will inform your opinion on whether this SUV is more than just a pretty face. Let's not merely daydream about rocky terrains; join us on this journey to discover if the Bronco lives up to its robust and rugged heritage.Lupe Tortilla, sponsor Tailpipes & Tacos Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas, is host to the quarterly Saturday morning cruise-in!Sponsored by Gulf Coast Auto Shield Paint protection and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

Guilty Pleasures - skamfulde nydelser.I denne udgave af Bilsnobberne åbner vi sluserne for den dårlige smag. Det sker i form af bilsnobbernes guilty pleasures.For kan man som bilsnob tillade sig at have andet end den allerypperste bilsmag? Og hvad gør man af sig selv, hvis man i virkeligheden gerne satte sig bag rattet i en Ford Mustang 23 Ecoboost, en Fiat 500 Dolce Vita eller en Ford Ranchero GT500? Kan man det?Tre bilsnobber krænger deres inderste ud. De fortæller – åbent, ærligt og sårbart – om deres hemmelige kærlighed til biler som Ford Thunderbird Cashmere Edition, Lexus SC430,Pontia Fiero, BMW E36 og mange flere.Den eneste gode smag i programmet leveres af en silkeblød Domaine Jessiaumes 1er Cru Les Cent Vignes fra 2019.

A new pony car has arrived on the scene just as all of its competitors are departing. Sami tells us all about his time in the 2024 Ford Mustang, starting with the EcoBoost model and its auto-only setup and then the real-deal GT with its 5.0-liter V8 engine. While that's enough for most, the Mustang seems loaded gimmicky features like drift brake, remote rev, line-lock and retro-themed digital dashes. Is it even trying at this point as all of its rivals wave from the sidelines, or is this the best Mustang yet? Then Benjamin has his time in the all-show, no-go version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema Edizione. Looking like the 505-hp Quadrifoglio, but packing a more modest powertrain, Ben flips between loving and hating this Italian sport sedan, and for good reason. Be sure to hear his explanation before subscribing to the podcast, and maybe even connecting with us over email or social media. Thanks for listening!

In recent car news, the first 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was auctioned at Barrett-Jackson for a charitable cause, raising $700,000. Actress Nicole Kidman acted as the auctioneer, and the winning bidder generously donated the car back to Barrett-Jackson for another auction. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is a powerful vehicle with 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb.-ft. of torque. In another incident, an electric SUV in China, part of Geely's ride-hailing service, had its battery pack fall off while driving on a busy highway, raising concerns about the safety of EVs using swappable battery technology. The 2024 Ford Mustang configurator is now live, offering customization options for the EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse models with various trims and powertrain choices. Koenigsegg has unveiled the production version of the Gemera, offering customers the option to choose between a V8 engine hybrid or an Inline 3 engine. Alef Automotive has received FAA certification for its flying car prototype, known as the "Model A," which can both fly and travel on public roads. The Vermont DMV has closed a loophole that allowed out-of-state individuals to register cars in Vermont, aiming to prevent fraud and reckless activity. Lastly, the Ford Fiesta, the UK's best-selling car, will end its production after nearly 50 years, with the final model being manufactured in Cologne, Germany.   And we end on Round 7 of Bimmer Challenge at Streets of Willow which resulted in a little explosive drama!

The 2024 Ford Ranger is coming this fall but you can check it out inside and out now. Tom Voelk offers a preview of the next-generation mid-sized pickup that gets a Raptor version for the first time in the US. In the XL, XLT and Lariat models, choose between a 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder with 270 horsepower or the optional 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with 315 HP. The Raptor gets a 3-liter V6 with 405 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque and a different advanced four-wheel-drive system. There's all sort of tech too. 

SUVs are afoot at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, and Super Bowl commercials from automakers are hitting the airwaves. We talk about the updated 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross, the next-gen 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, the refreshed BMW X5 and X6, and the updated 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. We also compare the Mustang Dark Horse interior with an entry-level EcoBoost model, and we revisit some of our favorite automaker Super Bowl commercials.

( https://www.alltfl.com/ )  - Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this latest episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre discusses what truck he's buying to replace his 2021 Ford F-150 EcoBoost, and why he made the decision.

Did Ford underestimate Lightning popularity and cost? Toyota and Koenigsegg display prowess with PHEVs and Range Extenders yet get pilloried by extremists: Fair? Relevance of warranties, both OEM and 3rd party. Whose fault are repairs after years of use & abuse? Insurers look for any excuse to shirk responsibility. Both GM and Hyundai Kia experience oil burning claims. Bill's recent examples show why even extensive repairs are preferable to the cost of a replacement vehicle now. We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy the topics please rate and review at Apple Podcasts

Our opinion - Ford nailed it. The S650 Mustang seems to be everything it needs to be. Enough to offset the 'soft side of Ford' that we've been seeing too much of lately with all the EV stuff. It's given the Ford-loyal enthusiasts something to be proud of. One argument - is that Ford already ruined the Mustang by using the name on that sad 4-door electric crossover... the Mach E. But the other side of the coin is... they could have just ruined the coupe & convertible TOO... but they didn't. They could have axed the Mustang like Chevy is axing the Camaro & Dodge is axing the Charger/Challenger... but they didn't. And that has restored some of my faith in Ford. This was the right move. I've always said that when Ford gets out of their own way... they can really do badass exciting things. I'd like to see more of that... and less brown-nosing shareholders & administrations. ENGINE.. The base model Mustang is still a 2.3 Ecoboost. Which really is a fun car to drive in its own right, But the Ecoboost will always live in the shadow of the GT. So let talk about the GT: The 4th-gen Coyote V8 now has twin intakes & throttle bodies! Badass. Ford says it's the most powerful Coyote yet, but they did not release horsepower numbers on there GT to my knowledge. But what we should really be celebrating here - is the fact that we can still get the next generation Mustang with a ground-pounding V8 and a bonerific 6-speed transmission! Dark Horse: The Dark Horse will make 500... normally aspirated... horsepower! Just saying the name silences the room and causes a bead of sweat run down your butt cheek. This is what America does; this is what we bring to the automotive world! We can make the Mach Es, the Volts, & the Bolts... and all that other sissy sh*t. But when it comes down to it... THIS is what America does. In the same month that Mopar killed their Scat Packs & Hell Cats... Ford unleashes a Dark Horse. Let that sink in. The Dark Horse is the future we grew up for. The Mach E is the cop car from Demolition Man. Soon... you're gonna have to choose a side. DESIGN... As mentioned, I think the S650 Mustang design is exactly where it needs to be. It's more chiseled, which is the design trend of the times. And when you look at it, especially from the side profile, you can tell that Ford is trying to give the Mustang a broader, more global appeal. Which is also what they did when they released the 2015+ model. The S650 has a shorter rear overhang than the current Mustang. And again, from that side profile, the short overhang behind those rear wheels (combined with the side rear windows), gave it Nissan Z vibes to me. At first, that seemed a little wrong. I love Nissan Zs, but not on a Mustang lol. But - the original '65 Mustang ALSO had that short/stubby rear end. So in that regard, I guess it works. And the more I look at it (especially from the rear corner angle), the more it grows on me quickly. Lastly - it's got thicc hips - gotta love that!

Lincoln's flagship Navigator was launched in 1998 as a response to the increasing demand for luxurious full-size SUVs. Spanning four generations, Lincoln's top-flight SUV has gone head to head against Cadillac's wildly popular Escalade. This fourth-generation Navigator entered Lincoln's lineup in 2018 and helped bring Lincoln's flagship SUV into prominence once again. This generation Navigator uses Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost for power and sends 440 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque through a ten-speed automatic transmission. From there, power travels to the rear wheels or all four wheels if you opt for the four-wheel-drive variant. In this episode of Quick Spin, executive editor Tom Murphy puts Lincoln's Navigator through its paces. Murphy highlights the Navigator's features and interior before taking you along on a live drive review. Adding more context to the Navigator, Murphy chats with host Wesley Wren about the Navigator's competition, its sales history and its price. The pair also talk about where the Navigator would excel, and how it stacks up against Cadillac's Escalade. Closing the show, the two talk about what makes the 2022 Lincoln Navigator special.

The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup, that might be a better choice that a full-sized truck… or even a car. Affordable, fuel efficient and easy to drive, Maverick can replace the family car if you don't need a lockable trunk. Tom Voelk checks out an XLT model powered by the 2-liter EcoBoost engine and finds that size matters. Also, a quick look at Maverick's only real competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz.   Remember- The Maverick is in short supply. Chances are dealers will charge over MSRP. We know that. You know that. The free-market economy giveth, the free-market economy taketh away.

Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 69: "Maverick Truck mania with Ford Motor's Trevor Scott."In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-host Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek welcome special guest Trevor Scott, the Marketing Manager for the Ford Maverick & Ranger Truck line.Trevor joins us to talk about the exciting news on a new For Maverick Tremor.After the runaway success of the 2022 FordMaverick(* they literally sold out every vehicle made), Ford is expanding its truck lineup with the new 2023 Maverick Tremor... A truck built with an impressive Off-Road Package.The new Tremor package comes available on XLT and Lariat trucks and includes a 1-inch lift Trail Control™, unique off-road-tailored front, and rear suspension, and all-wheel drive with a four-wheel-drive lock and 2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. Other design cues include blacked-out Ford logos, headlamps and taillamps, signature Tremor Orange tow hooks, an updated fender vent, and a new grille. Also, an available Tremor Appearance Package offers an even bolder look.Trevor told us that beginning August 2, Maverick and Maverick Tremor models will be available for retail order in September. Trevor said that while customers have been able to buy most of these products off dealer lots, the order banks reopening provides the opportunity for enthusiasts to build their vehicles with the features they want.Ford Maverick Tremor:https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2022/08/01/new-maverick-tremor-off-road-package.htmlLike us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MichigansAutoTalkPodcastMichigan's AutoTalk podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon Audio, Spreaker.com, Deezer, and Podcatcher.Oh, and if you'd like our podcast, please leave a review! 

Ford has just announced details of the Tremor package for its popular Ford Maverick pickup truck, and it promises to be an interesting new entry in the ever-growing list of new off-roaders. The new Tremor equipment is available on XLT and Lariat series trucks. It includes a 1-inch lift for greater ground clearance, exclusive Trail Control off-road “cruise control,” unique off-road-oriented front and rear suspension, advanced all-wheel drive with four-wheel-drive lock, and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Of course, there are appearance items as well — blacked-out Ford logos, headlamps and taillamps, “Tremor Orange “tow hooks, an updated fender vent, and a new grille. We'll also talk about two other Ford trucks, the Ford F-150 Raptor and the Ford F-150 Lightning. In this episode, we'll talk more about the Ford Maverick Tremor and also discuss the new BMW i4 eDrive35, the latest addition to the BMW i4 lineup. With a starting price of $51,400, the new i4 eDrive35 is driven by the same Gen5 eDrive powertrain technology found in the BMW iX and the other i4 models. The single “electrically-excited” synchronous motor sends 281 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels, resulting in an estimated 0-60 mph time of just 5.8 seconds. Our special guest this week is Cayley Hill. She is manager of the EV Ecosystem at General Motors, and she will tell us about a fascinating new service General Motors is offering called EV Live. If you have questions about EVs that's a place to get answers. In the road test segment, Co-Host Chris Teague and Host Jack Nerad will look at two very exciting variants of the bestselling vehicle in America, the 2022 Ford F-150 full-size pickup. Chris Teague will give us his report on his weeklong experience driving the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor. And Jack Nerad will offer his impressions after driving the battery-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning for a week. He calls it the first EV that didn't prompt constant worry about range restraints. Both vehicles are among the most exciting on the market. Ford has made the Lightning the object of an unprecedented launch as it moves to head off other battery-electric entries that could challenge its longtime status as king of the full-size pickup truck hill. And when it comes to corporate profits, that hill is actually much more like a mountain.

Can Ford's new compact pick-up truck be useful on a farm or ranch? Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, puts a hybrid and EcoBoost version to the test in the only farmer-focused road test, so that you do not have to.

Is the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pick-up truck farm tough or is it meant for those living in a subdivision? Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, puts both a hybrid and EcoBoost version to the test on the family farm for two weeks so that you can find out.

The new Wellston Hudiburg Ford dealership is up and running (405-869-6644), and ready to help Edmond, OK residents find and finance the new or used truck of their dreams. Trade-ins and "Buy Your Car" services also available. Learn more at https://www.hudiburgford.com (https://www.hudiburgford.com)

Brett, Mark, and Corey welcome Matt Kroeker and Wyatt Miceli of the McPherson College Auto Restoration Program and organizers of this year's McPherson College Auto Restoration Students Show coming up this weekend. In the news, its bad news for Fords this week as a Ford GT Heritage Edition owner turns his car into automotive origami, the owner of famous racing Bronco Big Oly may need to change his shorts, and some new Bronco owners are really disappointed with their 2.7-liter EcoBoost engines. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio Show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

在台灣如果介紹Ferrari、Lamborghini等超跑理應較不會用到"稀有"兩個字，但今天要介紹的Taurus VI在本地絕對稱得上稀有車！對較資深的大大們應該對Taurus這台車有些印象，因為當年福特六和曾引進過。今天要介紹不是大家較悉的第三代車型，而是2019停產、第六代Ford Taurus。話說這台Taurus是由AIT退役、由Celsior自AIT手上買回的稀有車，引擎是福特自己開發的 3.5升 EcoBoost引擎，最大馬力達 365hp，設計理念、行路風格和我們所熟悉的日系、歐系車不太一樣，來聽曾經擁有它的Celsior怎麼說？

You love trucks, we love trucks. With that being said, Paul and Chris are taking a break from our everything fuel episodes to give you a look into a new project over at Duramaxtuner. Ecoboost Vs! Take a peek at the first episode of Ecoboost Versus here. Be on the lookout for new episodes monthly involving comparisons, fuel, towing, etc.

In this video we are joined by Tim Esterdahl, owner of PickupTruckTalk.com! We talk new Toyota Tundra and whether or not it is worth buying, despite his issues with the truck. We also discuss the death of the V8 and is the future all electric? 

My guest today is John deVadoss, the founder of NGD Enterprise Inc. NGD Enterprise focuses on the blockchain developer experience and tooling for the NEO blockchain. Neo bills itself as a “rapidly growing and developing” ecosystem that has the goal of becoming the foundation for the next generation of the internet — a new economy where digitized payments, identities, and assets come together. Initially known as Antshares, this project was believed to be China's first-ever public blockchain when it was launched in February 2014. The open-source platform was subsequently rebranded to Neo three years later. As well as creating a worldwide community of developers who create new infrastructure for the network and lower barriers to entry, the team behind this project operates an EcoBoost initiative that's designed to encourage people to build decentralized apps and smart contracts on its blockchain. Previously, John was a co-founder of the InterWork Alliance, which is now part of the GBBC. Earlier, He was a general manager at Microsoft for close to two decades, during which he built out the architecture for .NET v1, Visual Studio Tools, the Microsoft Application Platform, Microsoft Digital (which he scaled to billion-dollar P&L), and more. He led the early service-oriented architecture and cloud architecture incubation initiatives for Microsoft, which led to Azure. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics including Neo, Bitcoin, developing software, scaling infrastructure, multi-chain and interoperability, and much more. We begin our conversation by discussing John's background and his experience leading teams at Microsoft. John discusses how his time at Microsoft gave him insight into how to scale infrastructure and how to create tools for developer communities. Our conversation transitions to discussing developers. John explains general misconceptions and the network effects of programming languages. We discuss why we should be building developer tools in the crypto-space to attract millions of developers globally to the blockchain. Our next conversation topic centered around Bitcoin. John illustrates the importance of Bitcoin and how Bitcoin is an institution. We also discuss general misunderstandings traditional technologists have about blockchain and the major themes they fail to grasp. John excellently discusses the developer ecosystem of the blockchain space and why we attract nontraditional builders. Our next conversation topic was centered around code and auditing code. John gives great insights into how you should think about code and what to look for when auditing a project's code. We transitioned from blockchain and web3 to discuss web2. John discusses why web2 was a bad detour for humanity. John illustrates how web2 evolved from being focused on user-generated content to surveillance capitalism. Another major topic of discussion was the possible applications of web3 protocols and projects. One area we discussed was the application of the protocols to municipalities and other government organizations. We finish our conversation discussing interoperability and the future of multichain. John excellently demonstrates why we are headed to a multichain world and the difficulties we face implementing interoperability. This was an amazing conversation with so many insights from general software scaling to Bitcoin to web3. Please enjoy my conversation with John deVadoss. -- ParaSwap: If you want to make a swap at the best price across the DeFi market, check out https://untoldstories.link/paraswap. ParaSwap's state-of-the-art algorithm beats the market price across all major DEXs and brings you the most optimized swaps with the best prices, and lowest slippage. -- This podcast is powered by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at https://blockworks.co

In this post-session happy hour with Jason Kennedy of AutoInterests, we talk about - his start in the world of racing via the Ford Taurus Club, and all things Blue Oval, including his thoughts on the Mach-E, Best/Worst Mustang?, Ecoboost, V6 or V8?, sexiest Ford of all time? - and more! This is a Patreon Special re-release if you'd like to get access to more content like this without having to wait, be sure to like, subscribe and support us on Patreon.

Jack goes to the wrong mountain, Wyland rides a Harley, and Kyle likes the new Prius design.

Why does my truck only work well while using Ethanol? Chris is driving with his check engine light on, AGAIN.  Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion has a knocking noise? Which oil is best for my Police Car? Turbo Knocking or not? Car Fax Shop. Car Fax. how does it work? Why does my truck not have a transmission dipstick? Why does my 2021 Subaru Tribeca not run right after a dead battery? Recycling Electric Car batteries. Why does my 2020 Toyota Camry make noise after parking?

A retractable Exhaust is shown at #SEMA2021 Chevys new #LT4 Off Road Vehicle The Beast! Your Car Your Data. Why does my Dodge have a Cam and Lifter problem? How do I fix it? Why does my Throttle Body Truck burn out EGR Valves? Is a Ford Ecoboost a good choice in my truck? Someone wins a Hoodie! 2019 Buick Encore why does my car AC and Heater smell bad? Stroker Kits for Dodge Baracuda. How do I fix My Taurus Radio Touch Screen? 2007 Chevy Impala why is my Check Engine Light on? 20218 Buick Enclave. Transmission Shake.

1997 F150 Ford How should I flush my cooling system? Should I use a Catch Can on a Ecoboost engine? Why are Cab and Chassis trucks derated with lower horsepower? Should I replace my five year old battery? My locks don't work when radio is off. Why do oil coolers leak on Chrysler engines? Cam Failure. The ZZ632 1000 Chevys biggest bad boy engine! Should I buy an old Sprinter Van? Probably not.

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本文章发布于订阅号：百车全说，订阅号阅读更加方便，欢迎关注前几天，我在无意间看到兔子的办公桌上放着一把林肯的车钥匙，自从上次帕美GTS的事情之后，我就立马断定这车肯定不是他的，但是我就很好奇，这又是谁的车给他开了？难道又是发小的车？于是我就问他，你是又有个发小买林肯了？兔子看了我一眼，说不是发小买的，而是他爸的朋友新买了一台飞行家，两个父辈的人在一起吹牛，难免要聊聊新买的车，对方表示想做个车辆的整备，主要就是脚垫、玻璃膜、内饰透明膜、透明车衣之类的，兔子的爸爸一听，就说自己儿子有相关的资源，价格方面不用操心，于是回来就跟兔子说，让他帮忙弄一下，兔子想着父辈的关系，就答应了下来，所以今天就把车子开来，然后等下班就送到朋友的美容店去。我问兔子，这车是哪个版本的，兔子跟我说，是个四驱尊享版……我就很纳闷，因为实际上除了高高在上的行政版（68.98万）和总统版（75.98万）之外，剩下的三款车型中，四驱尊雅版是卖的比较好的，因为大多数买林肯的客户，他们对于配置要求远高于价格，说白了就是根本不差钱，就图个自我愉悦，但是这不代表高高在上的行政版和总统版卖的不好，要知道直到现在为止，行政版和总统版在有些地方依旧是“一车难求”。而54.98万的尊享版和59.98万的尊雅版，这两台车虽然价格差了5万块钱，但是多出的5万块钱能换来一套20寸轮毂、并线辅助、倒车车侧预警、可变悬架、手机无线充电、后排座椅通风加热、后排控制多媒体、Revel14喇叭音响系统、感应雨刷……这些都是能够保证车辆豪华度和舒适度的配置。我就很疑惑，为什么他去买了个尊享版？兔子说，他也问过他爸的朋友，人家的回答很耿直：用不上，感觉也不需要。兔子还跟我说，你别看是个尊享版，那配置已经很高啦！我嘲笑他是野马开多了，稍微给点配置就觉得香喷喷……聊了一会儿，我问他，这车现在行情怎么样，你爸爸的朋友大概花了多少钱？兔子说他自己都很惊讶，因为这车到现在都没啥优惠，基本上就是原价提车，他爸的朋友虽然没有加装潢，但是等了挺久。说实在的，我已经很久没有关注过林肯的市场了，怎么林肯一下子变的这么好卖了？而且价格还这么硬气，难道是要像雷克萨斯看齐？为此我还特地查了下，发现林肯在2020年一共卖了61761台车，我的天呐，这可是林肯啊，而且飞行家这车起售价就达到了50.98万，也就是说一个最低配的两驱版本，落地都要57万左右……所以，今天我们就来好好聊聊这台国产林肯飞行家。飞行家的亮点和槽点在开始聊飞行家之前，我一直想吐槽一个点，就是之前林肯的车辆命名，总让我觉得有种“错乱感”，比如之前的MKC、MKX、MKT都是SUV车型，但是MKZ和MKS又是两台轿车，就算按官方培训资料里的说法，“MK”是为了向他们的传奇车型MARK来致敬，但是不熟悉林肯的人，经常会对这些字母摸不着头脑，以至于我之前经常碰到类似这样的情况：A：你买了林肯的什么车？B：我买的MKZ。A：哦，是不是他们家那个SUV？B：不是，那个是MKC。A：……（脑袋发蒙）现在，林肯换了个命名方式，不用以前MK啥啥啥的，就给你来个中文名：冒险家、航海家、飞行家……相比于原来的MK后面跟个字母，现在的名字至少让很多人都清楚，林肯叫“XX家”的都是SUV车型。冒险家航海家飞行家领航员那么，林肯飞行家在目前林肯的SUV体系里是怎样的一个定位，依照现有的车型来看，它的等级仅次于百万级的林肯领航员，之前在2019年11月的时候纯进口版上市，那时候两款车型分别定价62.88万和68.88万，结果卖了没多久，到了2020年7月的时候，国产版就正式上市，进口版的飞行家也就逐渐暗淡了下来，反倒是国产版本的飞行家逐渐走进消费者的视野，毕竟对于一台搭载3.0T双涡轮增压发动机、车长超过5米的中大型豪华品牌SUV而言，50.98万的起售价就已经是最好的广告。关于飞行家这台车的豪华之处，我相信很多去看过车的朋友已经有所体会，但是我更关注的并不是它的内饰、空间或者品牌，而是那颗3.0T-V6双涡轮增压发动机，以及那套10R80变速箱。毕竟这是一台林肯，所以这台车做的也很“林肯”，该有的豪华配置一个不少，该有的内饰外观也都是一应俱全，所以不用去怀疑林肯在豪华车领域的积淀，至少在美式豪华的领域里，林肯是有发言权的。我们先聊一聊这个发动机，这颗3.0T-V6发动机其实本源是那颗福特2.7T-V6双涡轮增压发动机，我们可以简单理解成是一个强化升级扩缸的版本，而福特2.7T-V6发动机作为沃德十佳发动机，其本身325匹HP的动力输出和10.3：1的压缩比，让这款发动机的数据傲视群雄，国内的福特锐界EcoBoost-330版本用的就是这台机子。而林肯作为福特集团的高端品牌，这两颗发动机在保持架构一致的基础上，林肯针对这颗3.0T发动机进行了许多地方的改进，比如使用了紧密石墨铸铁材质的中缸+集成排气铝合金缸盖，从而在需要强度的地方进行强度上的增加，在不需要强度补足的地方进行减重，还有更耐高温的涡轮，并且针对、正时皮带部件、活塞和曲轴等部位都进行强化，同时工程师还给这颗发动机增加了额外的隔音降噪措施，比如复合材料制作的油底壳、凸轮轴罩和进气歧管，对横向外壳也做了很多修正……这些都是林肯针对这颗3.0T发动机做出的改进，用厂家工程师的话说，就是“这颗发动机能够让你在驾驶时，获得闲庭信步般的，不会吵到让人觉得过分的高性能表现”。说的简单一点，就是林肯这颗3.0T发动机本身底子就很牛X，并且通过工程师的调教让它变的更牛X，而且更符合豪华车的要求。说完了发动机，我们再聊聊变速箱，我相信很多朋友对于这个10R80的10AT变速箱已经很熟悉了，因为福特和林肯都在用，并且这个10R80变速箱本身就是福特制造，关于这个变速箱的由来，其实有个小故事，我们都知道AT变速箱一直是对整车厂极其重要的一部分，很多车厂其实都没有能力去自己做AT变速箱，主要原因是开发费用非常高、难度非常大，而福特虽然财大气粗，但是过日子终究是能省则省，于是福特想到了之前和自己一起做横置6AT变速箱的通用，鉴于先前的良好合作，两家车厂都撸起袖子加油干，开始了变速箱的研发，而且分工明确，通用主要负责9AT横置变速箱，福特主要负责10AT纵置变速箱，最后通用和福特两家共享研发成果，而我们之前聊过的换装10AT变速箱的凯迪拉克CT6，用的就是这个10R80变速箱。关于这个10R80具体的优势点和技术参数，我们今天不展开说了，毕竟什么“10AT三离合换挡执行机构”、“变速箱电液控制阀体”等等细节部件，再怎么去说也极其枯燥，综合来说一句话，这个10AT变速箱最大的优势点，就是能够提供更精确细密的齿比分布，从而找到一个完美符合发动机工况的挡位，并且换挡速度足够快（福特官方表示换挡速度堪比PDK），同时还可以适配插电式混合动力车型，所以为什么我们看到普通燃油版的飞行家在用这个变速箱，然后新能源版本的飞行家也在用这个变速箱。但是，林肯飞行家并不是说没有缺点，其本身的发动机和变速箱是优势，这一点毋庸置疑，可是有几个小问题，尤其是细节上的小问题，是我忍不住想吐槽的，而这也是林肯为什么一直没办法真正的去和BBA掰手腕的原因，说到底都是细节上的不足，但是这就跟我之前视频里说的凯迪拉克CT6那样，本来是一台很好的车，但是就是因为各种细节上的不足，导致让很多人失去了兴趣。第一，发动机声浪导入系统。目前就我已知的情况来看，这个模拟声浪是无法关闭的，能不能关掉暂且不提，关键是模拟出来的声音让我有一种“廉价感”，丝毫没有那种六缸机的厚重，各位去试驾的时候可以留意一下。第二，车机。由于采用了和国外不同的车机（海外是SYNC-3，国内是SYNC+），所以国产飞行家没有CARPLAY，这一点其实对于苹果手机用户挺不友好的，究其原因是因为国产版的车机系统，是长安福特和百度联合开发的……你们懂的，并且内置的网络SIM卡（运营商是中国联通）流量很贵，还不能换卡。第三，车道保持功能开启的时候，要很用力的抓住方向盘，而且在下雨天的时候由于路面反光，容易造成无法识别的情况。第四，车辆前排和二排竟然没有点烟器插口，只有220V电源口和USB插口，这可是一个豪华车啊，假如我需要后期加装行车记录仪，或者是USB充电器、车载吸尘器、轮胎充气泵……没有点烟器插口就会带来不便。第五，有人反映这台车出现车机花屏死机的情况，还有其他车主遇到了别的小问题。飞行家的对手们飞行家的竞争对手都有谁？我首先想到的是BBA的中大型SUV，也就是奔驰GLE、宝马X和奥迪Q7，而飞行家的长宽高分别是5080*2022*1759，轴距3025，块头比这三台BBA都要大。但是，首先在价位上，这几台车和飞行家就已经不在一个级别了，尤其是GLE和X5，GLE的SUV版本指导价69.98-88.98万，而且目前全系几乎没什么优惠，坚挺地平价销售；X5指导价69.99-86.39万，2.0T优惠最高也就小几万，3.0T没有优惠而且一车难求。如果你的预算与飞行家的高配相当，那么也只能买到GLE和X5的低配，也就是2.0T车型，如果你的预算足够上到飞行家的顶配，裸车75万左右，那么就可以摸到GLE和X5 3.0T车型的门槛。至于Q7，指导价68.88-83.88万，价位略低一点，优惠大了不少，大几万是有的，但仍然有着最低60几万的入手门槛，总体上还是比飞行家贵一些。而从产品角度，GLE的SUV版本有5座和7座可选，而X5只有5座，想要7座就只能咬牙去买X7，只有Q7是全系7座，如果有7座刚需，首先就得排除X5，如果特别在意后排的乘坐体验，那么这三款车可能都不是最好的选择，因为只有飞行家才有2-2-2的6座。所以严格来说，飞行家与BBA的中大型SUV还是有些区别的，不仅体现在价位上，同时还体现在产品上，但实际这几台车之间的交集还挺多，我认识的好几个飞行家车主，在购车时几乎都考虑过GLE、X5或者Q7，而最后之所以选择了飞行家，主要原因是BBA的价格实在太挺了。所以，飞行家从价格上来说，他都不想或者说没有办法和BBA正面硬刚的，而我认为飞行家最直接的竞争对手应该是沃尔沃XC90，别看XC90的官方指导价高达63.89万~77.99万，只要你进店看车找个销售问问，开口就是十来万的优惠，优惠完也就和飞行家的价格区间差不多了。飞行家和XC90怎么选？首先飞行家主打2-2-2的6座，但是可选7座，XC90主打2-3-2的7座，没有6座且只有最低配是5座。从这里就可以依据自己对座椅布局以及乘坐舒适性，做一个初步筛选了。其次，飞行家的内饰我觉得更加讨喜一点，尤其对于中年人来说，年轻人不喜欢的“老气”，在中年人眼里就是成熟稳重，并不是说XC90做得不好，但是那种北欧的冷淡风格，缺了一丝豪华感和温暖感，并不是所有人都喜欢的。飞行家6座飞行家7座配置方面，飞行家在舒适性配置方面要略高一筹，比如全系标配的多层玻璃和主动降噪，从次低配尊享版开始配备方向盘加热、方向盘电动调节和前排座椅通风，以及从中配尊雅版开始配备的后排座椅加热和通风，次顶配行政版和顶配总统版还有前排座椅按摩和电吸门……这些东西在XC90上面，要么是选配，要么就没有，比如方向盘加热和后排座椅加热是全系需要选配，前排座椅通风要到顶配智雅豪华版才有，前排座椅按摩和电吸门则是想都不要想，就两个字“没有”。但XC90也有自己独到的地方，比如安全配置，尤其是主动安全配置，全系标配自适应巡航还是挺厉害的，此外像什么主动刹车、车道保持、车道偏离预警、驾驶疲劳提示也是标配。当然飞行家也不差，从次低配尊享版开始也陆续补齐了，总体上飞行家的配置是非常高的，当然这也是美系车的特点，只要钱到位，给你弄满配，甭管有用、没用、想不想用、会不会用……都给你安排上，要的就是一个排面。动力方面，飞行家全系3.0T V6双涡轮+10AT（355HP、553Nm），除了入门版是个后驱车型外，其他都是适时四驱；XC90分2.0T单增压的B5车型（250HP/350Nm），和2.0T机械涡轮双增压的B6车型（300HP/400Nm），匹配的都是8AT变速箱，全系都有48V轻混系统和全时四驱系统。其实我们很难从三大件上评判这两车谁好谁坏，飞行家是粗犷的美式风格，排量要大，马力要大，扭矩要大……反正什么都要大，同时，飞行家也是50-60万价位里极少数可以买到搭载3.0T机头的中大型SUV，对于追求“动力存款”的人来说，还是相当有杀伤力的，毕竟动力就像存款，我可以不用，但是不能没有；相比之下，XC90的2.0T就显得更加“务实”一点，当然机械+涡轮的双增压方式放在今天显得非常另类，我印象中除了沃尔沃市面上也没有什么在售车型采用这种形式，动力比主流高功率2.0T高出很多，同时油耗比起飞行家的3.0T也要少小几个油，当然2.0T单增压的B5车型还是差了点意思，我是属于追求驾驶的人，我不追求特别亮眼的动力数据，但是大排量、多缸数带来的平顺性、从容感在小排量上是难以实现的，这种大车开起来就要有底气一些，所以，在这方面我会更加偏向飞行家一些。除了XC90之外，我们再来说说凯迪拉克的XT6，官方指导价38.97万~54.97万，我们本地的优惠幅度已经达到了7万多，勉强可以算是落地40万的车吧，有意思的是，在他们的美国老家，凯迪拉克XT6不仅定位和飞行家差不多，而且价格也差不多，只不过美国的XT6是3.6L自吸发动机，到了国内被换成了2.0T，再加上凯迪拉克在国内的价格一直都走的是“亲民路线”（其实凯迪拉克心里也苦），两车差价一下就被拉开了。所以，如果是对于价格比较敏感，同时又想有一个还算不错的品牌，那么凯迪拉克XT6从性价比上来看，肯定是强于飞行家的，不仅有6座/7座可选，而且有前驱也有四驱……但是，凯迪拉克现在的车都面临几个问题，首先就是我之前在视频里说的内饰问题，凯迪拉克现在不管是CT6还是XT6，这两台车的内饰真的太难跟“豪华”沾边了，再一个就是品牌力的问题，如果说一个豪华品牌的形象和给人的印象变成了“打骨折”和“性价比”，那这个所谓的“豪华”更多的还是厂家在宣传时的一厢情愿，当然，我还是希望凯迪拉克能坚持这个路数，毕竟这样我们消费者就能用一个合理的价格去买到合适的车，而不是捧着几十万却换回来一个1.33T的发动机。当然，现在XT6和飞行家在国内的价格差距确实很大，所以买XT6的一般不会去看飞行家，买飞行家的也不会去看XT6……而各位听到这里其实也明白，一台飞行家真正的价格应该是多少了吧？写在最后最后，借着这个机会也和各位聊一聊现在林肯国产化之后的布局。我们能很清楚的看到，目前林肯旗下的轿车线就感觉不是自己亲生的一样，在当年林肯大陆带着辉煌面世之后，轿车线就一天不如一天，也不知道是林肯心太大，还是已经放弃轿车线，反正林肯现在确实是在SUV车型上开始发力，先是在疫情刚刚稳定的2020年3月，就立马火速发布国产冒险家，接着在2020年7月发布国产飞行家，现在2021年1月18号又开始了全新的航海家预售，这也是一台介于紧凑型SUV冒险家和中大型SUV飞行家之间的一款中型SUV，预售的最低价定得并不高，只要33.08万，但是顶配48.58万的车型，使得同款车型之间的价格差距非常大，究其原因是因为有2.0T和2.7T两个版本。全新航海家现在航海家开启预售，林肯的海陆空就齐全了（冒险家代表“陆”，航海家代表“海”，飞行家代表“空”），再加上全尺寸SUV领航员作为精神象征，领导着海陆空三军一起攻打中国的豪华SUV市场……嗯，我只能说拭目以待。对于林肯来说，现在SUV系列的三剑客已经布局完成，马上会不会再去发力轿车线，我觉得是个未知数，不过对于我这种没有什么品牌追求的人来说，林肯给我的感觉一直就是精装修版的福特，而且扒开林肯的底裤，确实也就是精装修版的福特，冒险家就是精装修版锐际，航海家就是精装修版锐界（取消了7座），飞行家就是精装修版探险者（换成了3.0T发动机）。所以，我一直很不明白买林肯的意义在哪里，同样是美系豪华品牌，优惠又不像凯迪拉克那么大，而且林肯的车子依旧摆脱不掉美系车在细节处的各项短板，所以我只能说，选择林肯的，那都是真爱。*图片源自网络音频图文更新在订阅号： 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本文章发布于订阅号：百车全说，订阅号阅读更加方便，欢迎关注前几天，我在无意间看到兔子的办公桌上放着一把林肯的车钥匙，自从上次帕美GTS的事情之后，我就立马断定这车肯定不是他的，但是我就很好奇，这又是谁的车给他开了？难道又是发小的车？于是我就问他，你是又有个发小买林肯了？兔子看了我一眼，说不是发小买的，而是他爸的朋友新买了一台飞行家，两个父辈的人在一起吹牛，难免要聊聊新买的车，对方表示想做个车辆的整备，主要就是脚垫、玻璃膜、内饰透明膜、透明车衣之类的，兔子的爸爸一听，就说自己儿子有相关的资源，价格方面不用操心，于是回来就跟兔子说，让他帮忙弄一下，兔子想着父辈的关系，就答应了下来，所以今天就把车子开来，然后等下班就送到朋友的美容店去。我问兔子，这车是哪个版本的，兔子跟我说，是个四驱尊享版……我就很纳闷，因为实际上除了高高在上的行政版（68.98万）和总统版（75.98万）之外，剩下的三款车型中，四驱尊雅版是卖的比较好的，因为大多数买林肯的客户，他们对于配置要求远高于价格，说白了就是根本不差钱，就图个自我愉悦，但是这不代表高高在上的行政版和总统版卖的不好，要知道直到现在为止，行政版和总统版在有些地方依旧是“一车难求”。而54.98万的尊享版和59.98万的尊雅版，这两台车虽然价格差了5万块钱，但是多出的5万块钱能换来一套20寸轮毂、并线辅助、倒车车侧预警、可变悬架、手机无线充电、后排座椅通风加热、后排控制多媒体、Revel14喇叭音响系统、感应雨刷……这些都是能够保证车辆豪华度和舒适度的配置。我就很疑惑，为什么他去买了个尊享版？兔子说，他也问过他爸的朋友，人家的回答很耿直：用不上，感觉也不需要。兔子还跟我说，你别看是个尊享版，那配置已经很高啦！我嘲笑他是野马开多了，稍微给点配置就觉得香喷喷……聊了一会儿，我问他，这车现在行情怎么样，你爸爸的朋友大概花了多少钱？兔子说他自己都很惊讶，因为这车到现在都没啥优惠，基本上就是原价提车，他爸的朋友虽然没有加装潢，但是等了挺久。说实在的，我已经很久没有关注过林肯的市场了，怎么林肯一下子变的这么好卖了？而且价格还这么硬气，难道是要像雷克萨斯看齐？为此我还特地查了下，发现林肯在2020年一共卖了61761台车，我的天呐，这可是林肯啊，而且飞行家这车起售价就达到了50.98万，也就是说一个最低配的两驱版本，落地都要57万左右……所以，今天我们就来好好聊聊这台国产林肯飞行家。飞行家的亮点和槽点在开始聊飞行家之前，我一直想吐槽一个点，就是之前林肯的车辆命名，总让我觉得有种“错乱感”，比如之前的MKC、MKX、MKT都是SUV车型，但是MKZ和MKS又是两台轿车，就算按官方培训资料里的说法，“MK”是为了向他们的传奇车型MARK来致敬，但是不熟悉林肯的人，经常会对这些字母摸不着头脑，以至于我之前经常碰到类似这样的情况：A：你买了林肯的什么车？B：我买的MKZ。A：哦，是不是他们家那个SUV？B：不是，那个是MKC。A：……（脑袋发蒙）现在，林肯换了个命名方式，不用以前MK啥啥啥的，就给你来个中文名：冒险家、航海家、飞行家……相比于原来的MK后面跟个字母，现在的名字至少让很多人都清楚，林肯叫“XX家”的都是SUV车型。冒险家航海家飞行家领航员那么，林肯飞行家在目前林肯的SUV体系里是怎样的一个定位，依照现有的车型来看，它的等级仅次于百万级的林肯领航员，之前在2019年11月的时候纯进口版上市，那时候两款车型分别定价62.88万和68.88万，结果卖了没多久，到了2020年7月的时候，国产版就正式上市，进口版的飞行家也就逐渐暗淡了下来，反倒是国产版本的飞行家逐渐走进消费者的视野，毕竟对于一台搭载3.0T双涡轮增压发动机、车长超过5米的中大型豪华品牌SUV而言，50.98万的起售价就已经是最好的广告。关于飞行家这台车的豪华之处，我相信很多去看过车的朋友已经有所体会，但是我更关注的并不是它的内饰、空间或者品牌，而是那颗3.0T-V6双涡轮增压发动机，以及那套10R80变速箱。毕竟这是一台林肯，所以这台车做的也很“林肯”，该有的豪华配置一个不少，该有的内饰外观也都是一应俱全，所以不用去怀疑林肯在豪华车领域的积淀，至少在美式豪华的领域里，林肯是有发言权的。我们先聊一聊这个发动机，这颗3.0T-V6发动机其实本源是那颗福特2.7T-V6双涡轮增压发动机，我们可以简单理解成是一个强化升级扩缸的版本，而福特2.7T-V6发动机作为沃德十佳发动机，其本身325匹HP的动力输出和10.3：1的压缩比，让这款发动机的数据傲视群雄，国内的福特锐界EcoBoost-330版本用的就是这台机子。而林肯作为福特集团的高端品牌，这两颗发动机在保持架构一致的基础上，林肯针对这颗3.0T发动机进行了许多地方的改进，比如使用了紧密石墨铸铁材质的中缸+集成排气铝合金缸盖，从而在需要强度的地方进行强度上的增加，在不需要强度补足的地方进行减重，还有更耐高温的涡轮，并且针对、正时皮带部件、活塞和曲轴等部位都进行强化，同时工程师还给这颗发动机增加了额外的隔音降噪措施，比如复合材料制作的油底壳、凸轮轴罩和进气歧管，对横向外壳也做了很多修正……这些都是林肯针对这颗3.0T发动机做出的改进，用厂家工程师的话说，就是“这颗发动机能够让你在驾驶时，获得闲庭信步般的，不会吵到让人觉得过分的高性能表现”。说的简单一点，就是林肯这颗3.0T发动机本身底子就很牛X，并且通过工程师的调教让它变的更牛X，而且更符合豪华车的要求。说完了发动机，我们再聊聊变速箱，我相信很多朋友对于这个10R80的10AT变速箱已经很熟悉了，因为福特和林肯都在用，并且这个10R80变速箱本身就是福特制造，关于这个变速箱的由来，其实有个小故事，我们都知道AT变速箱一直是对整车厂极其重要的一部分，很多车厂其实都没有能力去自己做AT变速箱，主要原因是开发费用非常高、难度非常大，而福特虽然财大气粗，但是过日子终究是能省则省，于是福特想到了之前和自己一起做横置6AT变速箱的通用，鉴于先前的良好合作，两家车厂都撸起袖子加油干，开始了变速箱的研发，而且分工明确，通用主要负责9AT横置变速箱，福特主要负责10AT纵置变速箱，最后通用和福特两家共享研发成果，而我们之前聊过的换装10AT变速箱的凯迪拉克CT6，用的就是这个10R80变速箱。关于这个10R80具体的优势点和技术参数，我们今天不展开说了，毕竟什么“10AT三离合换挡执行机构”、“变速箱电液控制阀体”等等细节部件，再怎么去说也极其枯燥，综合来说一句话，这个10AT变速箱最大的优势点，就是能够提供更精确细密的齿比分布，从而找到一个完美符合发动机工况的挡位，并且换挡速度足够快（福特官方表示换挡速度堪比PDK），同时还可以适配插电式混合动力车型，所以为什么我们看到普通燃油版的飞行家在用这个变速箱，然后新能源版本的飞行家也在用这个变速箱。但是，林肯飞行家并不是说没有缺点，其本身的发动机和变速箱是优势，这一点毋庸置疑，可是有几个小问题，尤其是细节上的小问题，是我忍不住想吐槽的，而这也是林肯为什么一直没办法真正的去和BBA掰手腕的原因，说到底都是细节上的不足，但是这就跟我之前视频里说的凯迪拉克CT6那样，本来是一台很好的车，但是就是因为各种细节上的不足，导致让很多人失去了兴趣。第一，发动机声浪导入系统。目前就我已知的情况来看，这个模拟声浪是无法关闭的，能不能关掉暂且不提，关键是模拟出来的声音让我有一种“廉价感”，丝毫没有那种六缸机的厚重，各位去试驾的时候可以留意一下。第二，车机。由于采用了和国外不同的车机（海外是SYNC-3，国内是SYNC+），所以国产飞行家没有CARPLAY，这一点其实对于苹果手机用户挺不友好的，究其原因是因为国产版的车机系统，是长安福特和百度联合开发的……你们懂的，并且内置的网络SIM卡（运营商是中国联通）流量很贵，还不能换卡。第三，车道保持功能开启的时候，要很用力的抓住方向盘，而且在下雨天的时候由于路面反光，容易造成无法识别的情况。第四，车辆前排和二排竟然没有点烟器插口，只有220V电源口和USB插口，这可是一个豪华车啊，假如我需要后期加装行车记录仪，或者是USB充电器、车载吸尘器、轮胎充气泵……没有点烟器插口就会带来不便。第五，有人反映这台车出现车机花屏死机的情况，还有其他车主遇到了别的小问题。飞行家的对手们飞行家的竞争对手都有谁？我首先想到的是BBA的中大型SUV，也就是奔驰GLE、宝马X和奥迪Q7，而飞行家的长宽高分别是5080*2022*1759，轴距3025，块头比这三台BBA都要大。但是，首先在价位上，这几台车和飞行家就已经不在一个级别了，尤其是GLE和X5，GLE的SUV版本指导价69.98-88.98万，而且目前全系几乎没什么优惠，坚挺地平价销售；X5指导价69.99-86.39万，2.0T优惠最高也就小几万，3.0T没有优惠而且一车难求。如果你的预算与飞行家的高配相当，那么也只能买到GLE和X5的低配，也就是2.0T车型，如果你的预算足够上到飞行家的顶配，裸车75万左右，那么就可以摸到GLE和X5 3.0T车型的门槛。至于Q7，指导价68.88-83.88万，价位略低一点，优惠大了不少，大几万是有的，但仍然有着最低60几万的入手门槛，总体上还是比飞行家贵一些。而从产品角度，GLE的SUV版本有5座和7座可选，而X5只有5座，想要7座就只能咬牙去买X7，只有Q7是全系7座，如果有7座刚需，首先就得排除X5，如果特别在意后排的乘坐体验，那么这三款车可能都不是最好的选择，因为只有飞行家才有2-2-2的6座。所以严格来说，飞行家与BBA的中大型SUV还是有些区别的，不仅体现在价位上，同时还体现在产品上，但实际这几台车之间的交集还挺多，我认识的好几个飞行家车主，在购车时几乎都考虑过GLE、X5或者Q7，而最后之所以选择了飞行家，主要原因是BBA的价格实在太挺了。所以，飞行家从价格上来说，他都不想或者说没有办法和BBA正面硬刚的，而我认为飞行家最直接的竞争对手应该是沃尔沃XC90，别看XC90的官方指导价高达63.89万~77.99万，只要你进店看车找个销售问问，开口就是十来万的优惠，优惠完也就和飞行家的价格区间差不多了。飞行家和XC90怎么选？首先飞行家主打2-2-2的6座，但是可选7座，XC90主打2-3-2的7座，没有6座且只有最低配是5座。从这里就可以依据自己对座椅布局以及乘坐舒适性，做一个初步筛选了。其次，飞行家的内饰我觉得更加讨喜一点，尤其对于中年人来说，年轻人不喜欢的“老气”，在中年人眼里就是成熟稳重，并不是说XC90做得不好，但是那种北欧的冷淡风格，缺了一丝豪华感和温暖感，并不是所有人都喜欢的。飞行家6座飞行家7座配置方面，飞行家在舒适性配置方面要略高一筹，比如全系标配的多层玻璃和主动降噪，从次低配尊享版开始配备方向盘加热、方向盘电动调节和前排座椅通风，以及从中配尊雅版开始配备的后排座椅加热和通风，次顶配行政版和顶配总统版还有前排座椅按摩和电吸门……这些东西在XC90上面，要么是选配，要么就没有，比如方向盘加热和后排座椅加热是全系需要选配，前排座椅通风要到顶配智雅豪华版才有，前排座椅按摩和电吸门则是想都不要想，就两个字“没有”。但XC90也有自己独到的地方，比如安全配置，尤其是主动安全配置，全系标配自适应巡航还是挺厉害的，此外像什么主动刹车、车道保持、车道偏离预警、驾驶疲劳提示也是标配。当然飞行家也不差，从次低配尊享版开始也陆续补齐了，总体上飞行家的配置是非常高的，当然这也是美系车的特点，只要钱到位，给你弄满配，甭管有用、没用、想不想用、会不会用……都给你安排上，要的就是一个排面。动力方面，飞行家全系3.0T V6双涡轮+10AT（355HP、553Nm），除了入门版是个后驱车型外，其他都是适时四驱；XC90分2.0T单增压的B5车型（250HP/350Nm），和2.0T机械涡轮双增压的B6车型（300HP/400Nm），匹配的都是8AT变速箱，全系都有48V轻混系统和全时四驱系统。其实我们很难从三大件上评判这两车谁好谁坏，飞行家是粗犷的美式风格，排量要大，马力要大，扭矩要大……反正什么都要大，同时，飞行家也是50-60万价位里极少数可以买到搭载3.0T机头的中大型SUV，对于追求“动力存款”的人来说，还是相当有杀伤力的，毕竟动力就像存款，我可以不用，但是不能没有；相比之下，XC90的2.0T就显得更加“务实”一点，当然机械+涡轮的双增压方式放在今天显得非常另类，我印象中除了沃尔沃市面上也没有什么在售车型采用这种形式，动力比主流高功率2.0T高出很多，同时油耗比起飞行家的3.0T也要少小几个油，当然2.0T单增压的B5车型还是差了点意思，我是属于追求驾驶的人，我不追求特别亮眼的动力数据，但是大排量、多缸数带来的平顺性、从容感在小排量上是难以实现的，这种大车开起来就要有底气一些，所以，在这方面我会更加偏向飞行家一些。除了XC90之外，我们再来说说凯迪拉克的XT6，官方指导价38.97万~54.97万，我们本地的优惠幅度已经达到了7万多，勉强可以算是落地40万的车吧，有意思的是，在他们的美国老家，凯迪拉克XT6不仅定位和飞行家差不多，而且价格也差不多，只不过美国的XT6是3.6L自吸发动机，到了国内被换成了2.0T，再加上凯迪拉克在国内的价格一直都走的是“亲民路线”（其实凯迪拉克心里也苦），两车差价一下就被拉开了。所以，如果是对于价格比较敏感，同时又想有一个还算不错的品牌，那么凯迪拉克XT6从性价比上来看，肯定是强于飞行家的，不仅有6座/7座可选，而且有前驱也有四驱……但是，凯迪拉克现在的车都面临几个问题，首先就是我之前在视频里说的内饰问题，凯迪拉克现在不管是CT6还是XT6，这两台车的内饰真的太难跟“豪华”沾边了，再一个就是品牌力的问题，如果说一个豪华品牌的形象和给人的印象变成了“打骨折”和“性价比”，那这个所谓的“豪华”更多的还是厂家在宣传时的一厢情愿，当然，我还是希望凯迪拉克能坚持这个路数，毕竟这样我们消费者就能用一个合理的价格去买到合适的车，而不是捧着几十万却换回来一个1.33T的发动机。当然，现在XT6和飞行家在国内的价格差距确实很大，所以买XT6的一般不会去看飞行家，买飞行家的也不会去看XT6……而各位听到这里其实也明白，一台飞行家真正的价格应该是多少了吧？写在最后最后，借着这个机会也和各位聊一聊现在林肯国产化之后的布局。我们能很清楚的看到，目前林肯旗下的轿车线就感觉不是自己亲生的一样，在当年林肯大陆带着辉煌面世之后，轿车线就一天不如一天，也不知道是林肯心太大，还是已经放弃轿车线，反正林肯现在确实是在SUV车型上开始发力，先是在疫情刚刚稳定的2020年3月，就立马火速发布国产冒险家，接着在2020年7月发布国产飞行家，现在2021年1月18号又开始了全新的航海家预售，这也是一台介于紧凑型SUV冒险家和中大型SUV飞行家之间的一款中型SUV，预售的最低价定得并不高，只要33.08万，但是顶配48.58万的车型，使得同款车型之间的价格差距非常大，究其原因是因为有2.0T和2.7T两个版本。全新航海家现在航海家开启预售，林肯的海陆空就齐全了（冒险家代表“陆”，航海家代表“海”，飞行家代表“空”），再加上全尺寸SUV领航员作为精神象征，领导着海陆空三军一起攻打中国的豪华SUV市场……嗯，我只能说拭目以待。对于林肯来说，现在SUV系列的三剑客已经布局完成，马上会不会再去发力轿车线，我觉得是个未知数，不过对于我这种没有什么品牌追求的人来说，林肯给我的感觉一直就是精装修版的福特，而且扒开林肯的底裤，确实也就是精装修版的福特，冒险家就是精装修版锐际，航海家就是精装修版锐界（取消了7座），飞行家就是精装修版探险者（换成了3.0T发动机）。所以，我一直很不明白买林肯的意义在哪里，同样是美系豪华品牌，优惠又不像凯迪拉克那么大，而且林肯的车子依旧摆脱不掉美系车在细节处的各项短板，所以我只能说，选择林肯的，那都是真爱。*图片源自网络音频图文更新在订阅号： 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