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THE ALL-NEW 2016
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BMW Group Wins Engine Of The Year
Mustang’s Sport Mode Enhances F-150
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October 2015
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elcome to October and another wonderful fall season here in midMissouri. With all that it brings, it really is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is nice, the World Series is on its way, college and professional football are everywhere, and ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner. You have got to love breaking out the sweatshirts and getting ready for the final quarter of 2015. As usual, Joe Machens Dealerships has had a busy time with community activities recently, and we could not do it without you. We were pleased to again help sponsor the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, downtown at Peace Park. Thanks to all of you who joined Team Machens, and to everyone who supported the fight against breast cancer. I would also like to thank all of you who took part in recent Joe Machens Ford Lincoln Drive 4 UR School event. Due to all of your test-drives, Ford Motor Company donated nearly $6,000 to Columbia high schools. It was a terrific day, and we truly appreciate your support of our local students. Looking ahead, you will want to make plans to attend the University of Missouri’s 104th homecoming festivities on October 10th. It is always a lot of fun for the entire family. Joe Machens Dealerships will again be a part of the parade and it should be a really good game as our Tigers take on the Florida Gators. And on Saturday, October 24th, be sure to stop by Joe Machens Toyota Scion as we welcome in Canine Companions For Independence, an incredible non-profit organization that enhances the lives of
Truck Center 600 Bernadette Drive 800-745-4454 Pre-owned Supercenter 900 Bernadette Drive 800-745-4454
Gary Drewing • President Joe Machens Dealerships
veterans and people with disabilities, by providing them with highly trained service dogs free of charge. Meet puppies in the training program, see grown-up service dogs in action and learn more about how you can help this privately funded group, as they perform their amazing work. Finally, a great way to get around this fall – in the first-ever 2016 Mazda CX-3, our cover feature. This compact crossover is really something else. Sleek, sporty and powerful, and just loaded with technology. If you want something state of the art, and to stand apart from the crowd, you have got to take the CX-3 for a drive. You can read more about it on page M9, and experience one in person at Joe Machens Automotive Group. Here is to a great fall season and a fun, safe Halloween. As always, I hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Machens Advantage. Feel free to let me know your thoughts. My door is always open.
canine companions for Independence
Sat., October 24 9am to 11am Joe Machens Toyota Scion Meet the dogs and enjoy family fun! “Help Is A 4-Legged Word”
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Meet Our Team
Chuck Wright
Ruth E. Robb
How long have you worked for the Joe Machens Dealerships? My employment started November 18, 2012. Almost 3 years.
daughters, seeing them graduate college (MIZZOU) and both finding wonderful young men that they married.
How long have you worked for the Joe Machens Dealerships? 18 years and counting. No plans on retiring. Someone will have to push me out the door.
You’d never guess that I … am as old as I am.
What brought you to Columbia? Started working in Columbia in 1977 after graduating Linn Technical College with a degree in Automotive Technology as a technician. Moved up the ranks as a Dispatcher, Service Writer, Shop Foreman, Assistant Service Manager. Received Service Management Degree in 1998 from University of Automotive Management.
You’d never guess that I … was a hardcore co-recreational softball player. I played 4 nights a week and tournaments on weekends.
What brought you to Columbia? I have lived in Boone County all of my life. I graduated from Hallsville High School and now live in Centralia.
What do you like to do for fun? I really enjoy going to my grandkids’ football, basketball, softball and volleyball games, along with wrestling matches and dance events. I also like to mow the yard.
Joe Machens Automotive Group Service Manager
What do you like to do for fun? MIZZOU!!! I enjoy all sports, Mizzou football and basketball, Cardinals baseball, Chiefs football are my teams. Accomplishment you are most proud of: Raising my 2
Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Machens Dealerships: When you are a part of the Machens organization its hard not to have pride. An organization that takes care of its employees and customers is something I am proud to represent. Thank you Gary and Rusty for all you do for the Joe Machens employees. Your first car: My first vehicle was a 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero pickup truck, wish i had that one back.
Joe Machens Toyota Scion Administrative Assistant
Why I’m proud to be affiliated with the Machens Dealerships: We are all family. We help each other out and go out of the way to help our customers. That is why they keep coming back.
Your first car: A 1964 red Ford Galaxie convertible.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Being at Joe Machens Toyota for 18 years, fixing up my house and watching my 3 kids and 6 grandkids grow up. They all make me so proud.
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B e s t S e ll e rs
Top 10 Sales Representatatives year-to-date
Stephen Stamose
Conrad Foster
Anthony Heaper
matt brammer
Doug Mooney
Wesley Earl
Volkswagen Cell: 573-777-0605 sstamose@machens.com
Volkswagen Cell: 660-998-1977 cfoster@machens.com
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Cell: 573-823-7461 mbrammer@machens.com
mike helton
Volkswagen Cell: 660-815-7610 aheaper@machens.com
Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-881-5055 dmooney@machens.com
Hyundai Cell: 573-268-3770 wearl@machens.com
james williams
Volkswagen Cell: 573-353-7571 mhelton@machens.com
Nissan Cell: 573-424-4039 jwilliams@machens.com
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scotty glasgow Nissan 573-443-1660 sglasgow@machens.com
Capital City Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-680-7881 jherx@machens.com
Sales Leaders for August named best in class by their customers
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Kris An Mercedes-Benz 573-886-7040 kris.an@machens.com
jake bunker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 573-474-9500 jbunker@machens.com
chick ashworth toyota scion 573-445-4450 cashworth@machens.com
Joe burks ford lincoln Cell: 573-289-2338 jburks@machens.com
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Troy Atkisson Ford Truck CENTER Cell: 573-434-2804 tatkisson@machens.com
mike butler ford supercenter Cell: 573-819-2525 mbutler@machens.com
Ryan Benedict Ford Supercenter 573-445-4149 ryan.benedict@machens.com
Dave Cunningham Nissan 573-443-1660 dave.cunningham@machens.com
Paul Betts chrysler dodge jeep ram 573-474-9500 pbetts@machens.com
darwin cunningham volkswagen 573-814-6700 dcunningham@machens.com
greg botham Toyota Scion Cell: 573-424-0754 gbotham@machens.com
MC Dampier Automotive Group 573-875-5000 mcdampier@machens.com
Matt Bourne Nissan 573-443-1660 mbourne@machens.com
Brad Davis Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-289-7056 bdavis@machens.com
John Boyer Toyota Scion Cell: 573-825-2886 jboyer@machens.com
mark dietzel Ford lincoln Cell: 573-356-7833 mdietzel@machens.com
Bryan Ehase Capital City Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-220-8080 behase@machens.com
Josh Elder Nissan Cell: 573-239-8931 jelder@machens.com
Jim Ellis Toyota Scion 573-445-4450 jellis@machens.com
Will Enyard Nissan 573-443-1660 wenyard@machens.com
Jeff Fletcher Automotive Group 573-875-5000 jfletcher@machens.com
Barry Garrett Ford Lincoln 573-445-4411 bgarrett@machens.com
Danny Gingerich Toyota Scion 573-445-4450 dgingerich@machens.com
Moses Gingerich Toyota Scion Cell: 573-424-1567 mgingerich@machens.com
adam hall nissan Cell: 573-303-1283 ahall@machens.com
shawn Hall toyota scion 573-445-4450 shall@machens.com
Cody Hodge Capital City Ford Lincoln 573-634-4444 chodge@machens.com
Russell Hoskins Ford Lincoln 573-445-4411 rhoskins@machens.com
dean hovis Toyota Scion Cell: 573-881-4102 dhovis@machens.com
tom hughey ford supercenter Cell: 573-673-9009
Solomon Jefferson Hyundai 573-474-7400 sjefferson@machens.com
tony johnson nissan Cell: 573-673-3569 ajohnson@machens.com
scotty justice Toyota Scion Cell: 573-823-7714 sjustice@machens.com
Douglass Keeler Capital City Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-645-7034 dkeeler@machens.com
Slater Kelley Nissan 573-443-1660 slater.kelley@machens.com
Brian Key Hyundai 573-474-7400 brian.key@machens.com
micah killion Volkswagen 573-814-6700 mkillion@machens.com
Jason Lane Vandiver Cell: 573-673-2788 jlane@machens.com
ryan longenecker ford truck center Cell: 573-289-0578 rlongenecker@machens.com
Mack McKinney Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-999-5654 mmckinney@machens.com
rob meldurm Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 573-474-9500 robert.meldurm@machens.com
bruce mulnix Ford Lincoln 573-445-4411 bmulnix@machens.com
ron murphy Capital City Ford lincoln Cell: 573-659-4243 rmurphy@machens.com
alan nichols volkswagen Cell: 573-424-4377 anichols@machens.com
zach nichols Nissan 573-443-1660 znichols@machens.com
judy obermeyer Capital City Ford lincoln Cell: 573-690-8284 jobermeyer@machens.com
Jason Partin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 573-474-9500 jpartin@machens.com
Glenn Patterson Hyundai 573-474-9500 gpatterson@machens.com
Mike Pattrin BMW Cell: 573-864-7114 mcpattrin@machens.com
alex petrovic Hyundai 573-474-7400 apetrovic@machens.com
Sean Raboin Hyundai 573-474-7400 sean.raboin@machens.com
Josh Reichlin BMW Cell: 573-356-3456 jreichlin@machens.com
Tate Robb Ford Lincoln 573-445-4411 trobb@machens.com
Rafael Romero Toyota Scion Cell: 573-808-5222 rromero@machens.com
dan schoonover Hyundai 573-474-7400 dschoonover@machens.com
Kelly Sells Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-253-1279 ksells@machens.com
darrell simmons Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Cell: 573-239-5800 dsimmons@machens.com
Ed Still Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 573-474-9500 estill@machens.com
jacob thomas Hyundai 573-474-7400 jthomas@machens.com
Darnell Thomas Toyota Scion 573-445-4450 dthomas@machens.com
Doug Underwood Capital City Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-216-8568 dunderwood@machens.com
Josh VanDusseldorp Nissan 573-443-1660 van@machens.com
jamie vestal Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 573-474-9500 jvestal@machens.com
mike ward Ford Truck Center 573-445-8385 mward@machens.com
Scott Weaver Automotive Group 573-875-5000 scott.weaver@machens.com
Randy Wells Capital City Ford Lincoln Cell: 573-690-9651 rwells@machens.com
jamie wilson toyota scion Cell: 573-338-1857 jwilson@machens.com
gregg woods Mercedes-Benz 573-886-7040 gwoods@machens.com
Skylar Young Automotive Group 573-875-5000 skylar.young@machens.com
Taylor Zakrewski Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 573-474-9500 taylor.zakrewski@ machens.com
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Test drive: The All-New 2016 Mazda CX-3
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The All-New 2016 Mazda CX-3
ne of my favorite things about working with the magazine is trying new things. Usually, that means we get to see, taste and know new things first — but this time, I got to drive something new! The first ever 2016 Mazda CX-3 was a delight to drive, and I’m so happy I got the chance to review it this month. When I arrived at the car lot, this beauty was waiting for me. A vivid red color called “Soul Red” that screamed “Come play with me!” It was a gorgeous fall-like day and I had places to be. I was excited to get to zip around town in this new car. It only had three miles on it when I first stepped in. As I opened the door, I was immediately impressed by the bold three-tone interior of black and white with red accents. While driving, the heads up display kept me alert and I found myself not having to look around for things. It was very easy to find and change the settings when I realized my speed was being tracked in kilometers instead of miles. It is very clear that this is a cabin that is designed to let you focus on what matters most – driving. Providence Road, normally congested, became a breeze to navigate with the blind spot warning
light on the side mirrors. A car-shaped light automatically lights up when a vehicle is cruising in your blind spot next to you. As it was a beautiful day and I was in a brand new blazing red car, it just felt right having the tunes turned up. Finding my favorite stations was a breeze as I switched between using the hand controls on the steering wheel and the dial on the center console. The CX-3’s cabin features, displays and controls are very easy to see, reach and use. It’s obvious that this car was designed to make you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. When I first saw the car, I was worried about seating three adults comfortably while running our errands. Although it’s a small car, the back seat afforded plenty of room for everyone. It was a very comfortable ride for all of us. Between the amazing fuel efficiency and the high level of easy visibility from the car, this car is a winner in my book. After quadrupling the mileage on this car in the matter just of two hours, I found many reasons why anyone would love to have this car as their own.
erica pefferman • president The Business TImes Company
Favorite Feature: • Blind spot indicator • Dial control in the center console • Fuel efficiency of 35 MPG • Multi tone leather interior
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Take advantage of special lease or finance offers by Joe Machens BMW through BMW Financial Services. Visit Joe Machens BMW for a test drive today. bmw.joemachens.com Joe Machens BMW 1510 I-70 Drive S.W. Columbia, MO 65203 877-269-2660 or 573-446-2691 ¹For model year 2015 or later vehicles sold or leased by an authorized BMW center on or after July 1, 2014, BMW Maintenance Program coverage is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or leasees. Please see bmwusa.com/UltimateService or ask your authorized BMW center for details. Special lease and finance offers available through BMW Financial Services. ©2014 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks. ²See dealer for current offers and complete details.
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Car Care with Kids
ew drivers love their cars, but they typically don’t realize what it takes to maintain them. The Car Care Council recommends having fun teaching children about the importance of car care long before they can drive so they know how routine maintenance impacts the safety and dependability of their vehicle. “Many children love learning how cars operate, however, they don’t really understand the nuts and bolts of what it takes to properly maintain a car,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “By taking the time to teach your children the basics of car care, they will not only learn to appreciate the value of taking care of a car, but they will be more informed and better prepared for the day they become a car owner.”
There are many do-it-yourself service procedures that can be performed by parents and children together. The Car Care Council suggests starting with three easy and fun maintenance steps to give children a general overview of car maintenance. Check Lights and Wiper Blades – Explain to children the importance of being able to see and be seen when driving. Show them how to replace the wiper blades and work together to make sure all interior and exterior lights work properly. Wash the Car – Kids love to help wash the car. Ask them to look for any dents, dings, scratches or cracked glass, as these problems, when left unattended, can lead to more expensive repairs down the line. Check the Oil – Show children how to check the oil and explain how periodic oil and filter
changes help keep your car clean on the inside of the engine. Also explain that other vehicle fluids, such as windshield solvent, should be checked and refilled to keep the car running properly.
Kids and Car Care
To help understand and explain the importance of auto care, the Car Care Council developed its popular Car Care Guide. Available in English and Spanish, the 80-page guide can be ordered free-of-charge at www. carcare.org/car-care-guide. The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of the council’s Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.
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car quiz
test your knowledge 1: Which of the following is NOT a Volkswagen model? a) Eos b) Ion c) CC d) E-Golf e) Touareg
2: Which auto maker was previously known as Datsun? a) Hyundai b) Scion c) Toyota d) Nissan e) Mercury
4: To gain more sales during the energy crisis, in what year did Joe Machens Ford begin selling mopeds and scotters? a) 1969 b) 1973 c) 1979 d) 1982 e) 1990
3: Fill in the blank. Ford makes one F-150 truck every ____. a) 5 seconds b) 50 seconds c) 2 minutes d) 10 minutes e) 30 minutes
5: The large informational window label that must appear on all new vehicles in the U.S. is officially called what? a) Federal Vehicle Allowance Label b) EPA Guidance Advisory Label c) New Car Accreditation Notice d) Price And Item Sticker e) Monroney Sticker
How did you do? check your Answers Here: 1 - B; 2 - D; 3 - B; 4 - C; 5 - E MachensAdvantage /// M13
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IF YOU CAN’T PACK IT FULL, YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG. *See dealer for current offers and complete details.
The most versatile crossover in its class. With standard five-passenger or available seven-passenger seating, it’s no wonder that Dodge Journey is America’s fastest growing Midsize Crossover. And it’s one of KBB.com’s® “10 Most Affordable Three-Row Vehicles”.
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BMW Group overall winner at the Engine of the Year Awards 2015
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our wins in the latest International Engine of the Year Awards plainly demonstrate the BMW Group’s engine-building prowess. The drive unit in the BMW i8 earned two class wins as well as being declared overall winner, with a further class win being garnered by the engine of the BMW M3 and BMW M4. The BMW i8 unit was voted class winner for its BMW TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder petrol engine, while the overall drive unit of the BMW i8 claimed a further class win as the best “new engine”. Its combination of electric motor and petrol engine also earned it overall victory. In the 2.5 to 3.0-litre displacement category, the M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line petrol engine of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 came out on top. This fourfold success for the BMW Group at the International Engine of the Year Awards 2015 furnishes further evidence of the performance potential of the Efficient Dynamics technology package, which since 2007 has enabled a continuous enhancement of driving pleasure while at the same time cutting fuel consumption and emissions. The International Engine of the Year Awards were launched in 1999, since when 66 class and overall wins have gone to engines developed for
BMW models. Each year an expert panel of judges, this time comprising 65 motoring journalists from 31 countries, selects the best engines in numerous categories. The prize-winners were presented with their awards on Wednesday, 17 June 2015, against the backdrop of the Engine Expo trade fair in Stuttgart.
Dodge Challenger, Charger and Fiat 500 Lead Segments in 2015 J.D. Power APEAL Study™
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CA US LLC vehicles led three segments in J.D. Power’s 2015 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study™. Dodge Challenger, Charger and Fiat 500 lead the Midsize Sporty Car, Large Car and City Car segments respectively. The 2015 Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 300 also performed well in the APEAL study, ranking second and third in the Large Light Duty Pickup and Large Car segments respectively. Chrysler 300 was updated for the 2015 model year and ranked highest among Large Cars in J.D. Power’s 2015 U.S. IQS Study. “We’re proud to receive three APEAL awards in back-to-back years as customers continue to recognize that we’re delivering exciting and appealing vehicles which meet their needs,” said Matt Liddane, Vice President – Quality, FCA-North America. “An owner’s positive experience with our vehicles, whether that’s with a Dodge Challenger or a Fiat 500, is a true testament to our steadfast commitment to the highest level of quality across our vehicle lineup.” The APEAL Study, now in its 20th year, measures how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive, based on customer evaluations of 77 vehicle attributes of new 2015 model year vehicles. Customers are surveyed after 90 days of ownership at the same time as J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study (IQS). According to J.D. Power, the most appealing vehicles have greater owner loyalty, command higher transaction prices and spend less time on dealer lots before purchase.
Photos: fcanorthamerica.com Dodge Challenger was totally updated for the 2015 model year with a new standard eight-speed transmission, all-new interior, exterior updates and new safety technologies. Challenger achieved the highest IQS ranking among Midsize Sporty Cars for four out of the past five years as well as being named a segment leader in 2015 and 2014 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality (IQS) StudySM. For 2015, Dodge Charger is significantly updated, featuring a standard across the lineup new state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmission and several new models, including the all-new Charger SRT Hellcat, SRT 392 and R/T Scat Pack models, all of which highlight the added performance to the new 2015 Dodge Charger lineup. The Fiat 500 vehicle lineup was updated for the 2015 model year with the addition of an advanced instrument panel with a 7-inch highdefinition TFT (Thin Film Transistor) cluster display, a redesigned center console and Bluetooth streaming audio capability. In addition to the interior enhancements across the Fiat 500 lineup, Fiat 500 Abarth, Abarth Cabrio and Turbo added a six-speed automatic transmission as an option for 2015.
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Impeccable Design. Efficiency To Match. New 2016 Ford Fusion Starting MSRP $22,110*
You can have it all – and it’s called Fusion. The combination of everything your heart desires. Beauty and brawn. Comfort and conveniences. And with up to 44 mpg*, all of your roads will be truly well-travelled. In America’s top-selling brand, five years running.
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Ford Main Showroom
1911 W. Worley, Columbia (573) 445-4411 (800) 745-4454
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600 Bernadette, Columbia 900 Bernadette, Columbia (573) 445-8385 (866) 811-7518 (573) 445-4149 (866) 728-3078
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*Fusion Hybrid. EPA-estimated 44 city mpg. Actual mileage will vary. See dealer for current offers and complete details.
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Lincoln Continental Concept 30way Seats Preview new era of Wellness and Luxury
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eeling refreshed and rejuvenated – even after a long trip – is possible with the 30-way seats introduced in the Lincoln Continental Concept. “The next frontier to serve the luxury automotive client is a seat that conforms to and supports the body – a seat that feels as if it were personally tailored for you each time,” said Johnathan Line, advanced seat innovation supervisor and technical expert.
In addition to greater adjustability than previously offered to better tailor and personalize their experience, improved comfort comes from a patented flexible comfort carrier. This suspension system of plastic and a thin layer of foam flexes around the body, helping take stress off the shoulders and neck. Lincoln seats engineers studied first-class and private airplane seats for possible applications. Lisa Senters-McDermott, CEO of Jet Senters Aviation, believes luxury drivers will welcome the influence of high-end aviation seating. Support for the lower body and legs is provided by two extending thigh cushions, each independently adjustable. The cushions can be extended or moved up or down. This allows the driver to further personalize the adjustments and give support as needed to each leg independently, recognizing the different needs for each leg - one is at rest while the other engages the pedals. Additional comfort is provided by massage functions in the back and cushion. The rolling-pattern massage is designed to help reduce muscle fatigue, aches and pains by keeping muscles and blood vessels stimulated in the legs and lower back. The seats can be heated, and cooling vents are included as well. “Creating a seat that tailors itself to your body and can be adjusted to the situation to make you more comfortable can be a big benefit,” said Christopher Kempski, an ergonomist for Ergo Concepts, LLC. “In my field, we develop solutions for industries that create the best possible fit between workers and their tasks – in essence reducing fatigue. When the body tires, the mind follows, so keeping the body refreshed is vital.”
F-150 Performance Enhanced by New Sport Mode
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razy-smart Ford engineers have struck again – this time blending the sport mode feature borrowed from the all-new Mustang with the reduced weight of the all-new F-150 to deliver an engaged, dynamic driving experience with any of the four high-output, fuelefficient powertrains available to truck customers. Since the all-new 2015 Mustang and F-150 were developed on a similar time line and share certain automatic transmission technology, powertrain engineers often drove both vehicles on the same trips used for testing. “Our team realized how well the new F-150 handled and responded to acceleration due to its reduced weight,” said Karl Jungbluth, Ford transmission calibration engineer. “So we decided we could adapt the sport mode capabilities of the six-speed automatic transmission from Mustang to F-150 to enhance the overall driving experience for truck customers.” Sport mode on F-150 is activated by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice. An amber S appears in the lower-right portion of the tachometer indicating sport mode is active. The feature works by changing the frequency of gearshifts, so the truck stays in the “sweet” spot of the powerband and holds lower gears longer to make driving more fun. That means less shifting on engaging drives, such as twisty roads with rolling hills. Instead of shifting gears up and down for peak efficiency, the transmission holds a specific gear longer to make driving more responsive and spirited.
Sport mode reduces the frequency of having to step on the gas pedal to reach peak torque – resulting in quicker acceleration with less pedal travel. The truck feels more responsive to the driver’s pedal inputs. When combined with the transmission changes, the result is an ondemand performance feel similar to what an aftermarket modification might add to the truck, but with the benefit of maintaining the Ford vehicle warranty. An advanced feature of F-150’s six-speed automatic transmission is its ability to match engine rpm as it downshifts in slowing for a corner. Electronics calibration for this feature comes straight out of Mustang.
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The New 2016 Nissan Murano速. Starting MSRP $29,560* *Model code 23116. Two or more at this price. See dealer for current offers and complete details
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There Are “Vans”. And Then There’s This. The New 2016 Chrysler Town & Country
Kids. Critters. Cargo. Because you do it all, we bring you the everything mobile that does too. Chrysler Town & Country. More standard premium features than any other minivan. Like leather seats, power sliding doors, power lift gate, second-row fold in Stow n’ Go® seating and even a backup camera. Add in awesome entertainment for them, plus safety, security and simplicity for you, and you’re good to go. So really go. And smile on.
STARTING MSRP $29,995*
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Put Never-Before At Your Door. THE FIRST-EVER LINCOLN MKC. Starting MSRP $34,155*
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The new 2016 Lincoln MKC. A bold blend of a small crossover’s best, with the uncompromised class and indulgence of a luxury sedan. Don’t just drive. Arrive in style, and the perfect frame of mind. It’s so much more than just a car. It’s a Lincoln.
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For finding your fun spot, making the long haul, or just pounding out those last few chores, Ram 1500 is your most dependable, powerhouse partner. In recent years, there’s been only one true champion. And that’s no bull. It’s a Ram. The fastest growing truck brand in the country. For good reason.
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TAKING THE TOP SPOT Congratulations to Mark Cooley for presenting the Grand Champion steer at the St. Charles County Fair. Joe Machens Ford Lincoln was pleased to sponsor this terrific young man. Mark with his awards and his champion steer.
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL/ The 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage Everything your heart desires. Cute, quick and comfortable. Room for five. Gadgets galore. An EPA-estimated 44 mpg highway. And affordability, for unlimited fun. You’re not seeing things.
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A new beginning for the SUV that started it all. The All-New 2016 GLE-Class.
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The premium SUV that invented its class 18 years ago has a new name, a new design, and new advancements within its muscular body. The M-Class is reborn as the GLE, and it’s here to extend its lead in every arena of driving. From its powerfully new front end to its sleek LED taillamps, the future of the SUV has never looked brighter. Visit machensmercedes.com for more information.
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Escape
From The Ordinary Why do you see them everywhere? It’s the complete package. Super-sporty looks. Smooth, powerful, comfortable and packed with cool conveniences. Plus, with up to 33 mpg*, it’s no wonder the 2015 Ford Escape is among America’s best-selling brand for the fifth year in a row.
2016 Ford Escape
Starting MSRP $ 22,355¹
*EPA-estimated 23 city/33 hwy/26 combined mpg. 1.6L I-4 EcoBoost automatic FWD. ¹See dealer for current offers and complete details.
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2016 FIAT 500X The new FIAT 500X boldly enters the crossover world with innovation, functionality and unique Italian style. Designers and engineers took the FIAT 500 and added more space, utility, driver-centric amenities, capability and advanced safety and security features. With five trim levels, you can choose your personal style. Plus, the price is right – and the fun factor is through the roof. Starting MSRP $20,000*
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The 2016 Volkswagen Passat
Starting at $21,340* MSRP
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Built for the family that’s going places.
So much to do. Somewhere always to be. Such is the family way today. Which is why so many people prefer Passat. Eye-catching style. Spacious. Comfortable. Convenience-packed. Powerful, yet impressively efficient. Families can really dish it out. And Passat always looks forward to taking it. That’s the Power of German Engineering. Joe Machens Volkswagen of Columbia 1200 Vandiver Drive Columbia, MO 573-814-6700 www.joemachensvw.com MachensAdvantage /// M31
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