Lincoln Navigator

The 1998 Navigator introduced the concept of the American luxury SUV, competing at first with only the Land Rover Range Rover. It was trimmed with leather, wood, and fine carpeting, but its humble pickup truck roots could be easily spotted. This didn't slow sales, though, upon introduction of the Lincoln Navigator for the 1998 model year waiting lines for the Navigtor formed. Competitors from Chevrolet and GMC quickly followed. Much like the Cadillac Escalade, the Navigator has found a spot with c ...

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Radio controlled car - The beginnings of model racing. Small, nitromethane-powered engines originally entered the market in the 1940s. At the time, there was insufficient technology to control an engine-powered model car other than on a tether. "Tether cars", or "spin dizzies", were capable of speeds upwards of 70 mph (113 km/h), but merely ran in a circle from the tether. In the late 1960s, the first miniaturized solid state radio control systems became available, which allowed a model car to have servo-controll ...

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The company was founded in 1917 by Henry M. Leland. Leland, one of the founders of Cadillac, left the Cadillac division of General Motors during World War I and formed the Lincoln Motor Company to build Liberty aircraft engines. After the war, the company's factories were retooled to manufacture luxury automobiles. The company encountered severe financial troubles during the transition, and was consequently bought by Ford Motor Company in 1922, who still owns and manufactures cars under the Lincoln marque in its Lincoln-Mercury divisi ...

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A limousine will have a partition between the driver compartment and the rear passenger compartment. This partition will usually contain a sliding glass window so that conversations between passengers in the rear compartment may be kept private from the chauffeur. Limousine - Traditional. Traditionally, the limousine has been an extension of a large sedan. A longer frame and wheelbase allow the rear passenger compartment to contain the usual forward facing passenger seat but with a substantial amount of fo ...

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Limousine, Limousine - Limousine Ownership, Limousine - Limousine Rental, Limousine - Limousine Types, Limousine - Traditional, Limousine - Stretch, Limousine - Stage, Limousine - Vehicles used as Limousines, Limousine - Exotic custom limousines

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The Expedition was designed to compete with both the larger Chevrolet Suburban, and the smaller Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. It replaced the full size Ford Bronco. Seating capacity ranged up to nine passengers with the third-row rear seat option, and the Expedition could tow 8,000 lb (3,600 kg). The truck was refreshed in 1999 with more power and updated trim. Engines: 4.6 L V8, 215 hp (160 kW) 1997-1998 4.6 L V8, 240 hp (179 kW) 1999-2002 5.4 L V8, 230 hp (172 kW) 1997-1998 5.4 L V8, 26 ...

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List of commercial failures - Hardware flops. 3Com Audrey and Kerbango The failures of these simple web and audio devices were widely seen as the death-knell for internet appliances. Amiga CDTV This early multimedia computer was overpriced and suffered from using the obsolete AmigaOS 1.3, when version 2.0 was already available. Apple Computer flops The Apple III, Apple Lisa, and arguably the Apple Newton are notable failed Apple products. Many of the Lisa ...

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Detroit Michigan - Music and performing arts. Main article: Music of Detroit Music has been the dominant feature of Detroit's nightlife since the late 1940s. The metropolitan area boasts two of the top live music venues in the U.S. DTE Energy Music Theatre (formerly Pine Knob) was the most attended summer venue in the U.S. in 2005 for the fifteenth consecutive year, while The Palace of Auburn Hills ranked twelfth, according to music industry source Pollstar. Detroit is considered by most industry analysts as the best con ...

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List of recent automobile models by type - Superminis / Subcompacts. Audi A2 Chevrolet Aveo/Kalos Citroën C3 Daihatsu Sirion Fiat Palio Fiat Punto Ford Fiesta/Fusion Honda Jazz Hyundai Getz Hyundai Accent Kia Rio Mazda 2 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Nissan Micra Opel Corsa Peugeot 206 Proton Savvy Renault Clio Renault Logan Rover 2 ...

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Detroit Michigan - Music and performing arts. Main articles: Music of Detroit, and [[{{{2}}}]], and [[{{{3}}}]], and [[{{{4}}}]]See also:

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Another Triton based on the Ford Modular engine design was the 5.4 L (330 in³) iron/aluminum V8. Bore is the same as the 4.6, but stroke is lengthened to 4.17 in. The 5.4 L Triton family is available in three different versions: SOHC 2-valve Triton DOHC 4-valve InTech SOHC 3-valve with variable valve timing F ...

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Main article: Firestone vs Ford Motor Company controversy In May 2000, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contacted Ford and Firestone about the high incidence of tire failure on Ford Explorers fitted with Firestone tires. Ford investigated and found that several models of 15 in (381 mm) Firestone tires (ATX, ATX II, and Wilderness AT) had very high failure rates, e ...

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The Escalade was not offered for the 2001 model year, but returned completely redesigned for the 2002 model year. Rear wheel drive was standard, as was a 5.3 L V8, with all wheel drive and the special High-Output Vortec 6000 6.0 L V8 engine as options. The "StabiliTrak" stability control system was upgraded to a four-wheel version for 2003 and power-adjustable pedals were added. For 2004, 20-inch chrome wheels (also known as dubs) were offered, and XM Satellite Radio, second-row bucket seats, and a tire pressure monitoring system were all made standard on all Escalades except the EXT. The 5.3 L engine was dropped fo ...

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In early 2005, the Detroit media began reporting on the issue of Mayor Kilpatrick's overspending of city funds. One example is a $25,000 lease on a new Lincoln Navigator which Kilpatrick initially disavowed any knowledge of but that eventually he admitted was for his wife. By April 2005, Kilpatrick's approval rating in Detroit was sharply declining due to the scandals and the perceived lack of improvement in the city. As a result, the April 17, 2005 issue of Time Magazine listed him as one of the three worst big-city mayors in the United States.[1][2] The other two mentioned in the article a ...

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Car classification - City car. A city car is a small car intended for use in urban areas. Unlike microcars, city car's greater speed and occupant protection allow relative safety in mixed traffic environments and in all weather conditions. While it may be capable of freeway speeds this is not the main purpose of the car. In Japan, a specially restricted type of these (under 3.40m long) are called the keicar, where taxes and insurance are lower. Daihatsu Mira Fiat Cinquecento ...

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A limousine will have a partition between the driver compartment and the rear passenger compartment. This partition will usually contain a sliding glass window so that conversations between passengers in the rear compartment may be kept private from the chauffeur. Limousine - Traditional. Traditionally, the limousine has been an extension of a large sedan. A longer frame and wheelbase allow the rear passenger compartment to contain the usual forward facing passenger seat but with a substantial amount of fo ...

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Also known as people carriers, this class of cars resemble family cars but are taller with a shorter hood/bonnet and are designed for maximum practicality. They come in two sizes. The larger class of cars almost always have more seats than conventional family cars, usually seven or eight in three rows. The smaller class of cars most commonly have five seats but some have six or seven in two or three rows. The increased height of these vehicles above a family car improves visibility for the driver (while reducing visibility for other road users ...

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Car classification - Brass Era car. Car classification - Personal luxury car. Car classification - Recreational vehicle. Car classification - Vintage car. ...

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Car classification, Car classification - Microcar, Car classification - Hatchback, Car classification - City car, Car classification - Supermini/Subcompact car, Car classification - Compact car, Car classification - Hot Hatch, Car classification - Sedan, Car classification - Family car, Car classification - Executive car / Luxury car, Car classification - Sportive cars, Car classification - Sports Saloon, Car classification - Sports car, Car classification - Grand Tourer, Car classification - Supercar, Car classification - Muscle car, Car classification - Convertible, Car classification - SUV / 4x4, Car classification - Crossover SUV, Car classification - Off-roader, Car classification - Minivan/MPV, Car classification - Small MPVs, Car classification - Minivan, Car classification - Other, Car classification - Brass Era car, Car classification - Personal luxury car, Car classification - Recreational vehicle, Car classification - Vintage car

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Also know as off-roaders, there are two general trends among SUVs: real off-roaders with a truck chassis, all-wheel-drive and offroad capability; and Crossover SUVs, with a moncoque chassis and low ground clearance. SUVs have severe problems with crash incompatibility, and are typically of more primitive design than smaller cars. Combined with serious handling issues in some vehicles due to the high centre of gravity, this makes them a dangerous vehicle in inexperienced hands. Some Crossover SUVs use Traction Control rather than complex differential, which give them good capability in many offroad ...

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Car classification, Car classification - Microcar, Car classification - Hatchback, Car classification - City car, Car classification - Supermini/Subcompact car, Car classification - Compact car, Car classification - Hot Hatch, Car classification - Sedan, Car classification - Family car, Car classification - Executive car / Luxury car, Car classification - Sportive cars, Car classification - Sports Saloon, Car classification - Sports car, Car classification - Grand Tourer, Car classification - Supercar, Car classification - Muscle car, Car classification - Convertible, Car classification - SUV / 4x4, Car classification - Crossover SUV, Car classification - Off-roader, Car classification - Minivan/MPV, Car classification - Small MPVs, Car classification - Minivan, Car classification - Other, Car classification - Brass Era car, Car classification - Personal luxury car, Car classification - Recreational vehicle, Car classification - Vintage car

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During the latter half of the 20th century, Detroit's crime figures were often among the highest in the U.S. The city is currently listed as the second most dangerous city by the Morgan Quitno Corporation's statistics [14] (after Camden, New Jersey). Detroit consistently ranks in the top 5 for homicide rates, coming in 3rd place in 2004 with a murder rate of 42.1 per 100,000. The highest murder total for Detroit was 714 murders in 1974. However, the highest murder rate was recorded in 1991, when there were 615 homicides and the city's popula ...

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Also called an open saloon, roadster or drop-head coupe, this type of car has a roof (fabric, vinyl, metal or glass) which can be folded away. Convertibles were very popular in hotter places before the advent of automotive air-conditioning. They remain popular in certain countries, paradoxically including the UK with its relatively wet climate. Many models are small sports cars with two seats, but there are also popular convertible versions of larger cars such as the Saab 9-3 and the BMW 3-Series. Examples: Mazda MX-5/Miata/Eunos Roadster Fiat Barchetta MGF Toyo ...

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Car classification, Car classification - Microcar, Car classification - Hatchback, Car classification - City car, Car classification - Supermini/Subcompact car, Car classification - Compact car, Car classification - Hot Hatch, Car classification - Sedan, Car classification - Family car, Car classification - Executive car / Luxury car, Car classification - Sportive cars, Car classification - Sports Saloon, Car classification - Sports car, Car classification - Grand Tourer, Car classification - Supercar, Car classification - Muscle car, Car classification - Convertible, Car classification - SUV / 4x4, Car classification - Crossover SUV, Car classification - Off-roader, Car classification - Minivan/MPV, Car classification - Small MPVs, Car classification - Minivan, Car classification - Other, Car classification - Brass Era car, Car classification - Personal luxury car, Car classification - Recreational vehicle, Car classification - Vintage car

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