2017 Lincoln MKS

Safe driving is all about cutting down on distractions —and hassle. In the 2017 Ford Flex, you'll be able to utilize your smartphone while driving like never before thanks to safe, seamless integration with the vehicle's touch-screen center console.

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The flagship sedan of Lincoln Motor Company, the Lincoln Continental, has returned this year after a long hiatus.

Much has changed since its ground-breaking first generation in 1939, when it defined the luxury segment. One of the greatest improvements the model has seen over the years is safety.

Even for luxury models, safety was never given the highest priority in the early years of the automotive industry. It took until the 1950's for the modern three-point seatbelt to be invented, and longer than that before it was standard equipment in all models, and for all seating positions.

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On the latest edition of Autoblog Details, professional detailer Larry Kosilla warned about what he sees as the number-one detailing mistake: over-touching.

Every time you touch your new Lincoln's paint, you rub in whatever dirt and grit was sitting on top of the clear coat, effectively sandpapering it. This happens when you run your hand along the side of the vehicle, and it happens whenever over-zealous owners spot-clean with a dry rag.

This is what makes swirled paint scratches so common—the driver thinks they are protecting their car's appearance by wiping it off with a clean towel…

High gas prices can keep people from enjoying the things they deserve. This summer however, gas prices have been falling. What's the best way to celebrate less pain at the pump? Treating yourself to a Lincoln Continental. When you invest in a 2017 Lincoln Continental, you invest in luxury. More importantly, you invest in luxury tailored to you.