Ford continues to rank in the safety pick awards for its car product line. The latest vehicle to garner the IIHS( International Institute of Highway Safety) is the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus features a load of safety features including six advanced air bags, stability control and lightweight high-strength materials.

Additionally, they are launching a MyKey teen-safety technology this Summer, the icing on the cake that makes Ford one of the reliable brands that emphasizes on vehicle safety.

And lastly, there is the SYNC technology which comes exclusive from Ford. The SYNC is a fully integrated, voice-activated communications and entertainment system allowing customers to operate their Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and digital media players with voice commands.

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An updated and improved Chevrolet Captiva SUV was revealed in Malaysia, aiming to give the Hona CR-V and Nissan X-Trail a run for their money. This 7-seater vehicle happens to be the top of the line Captiva Diesel with an all-wheel drive. It has a 2.0 liter engine and has a 320Nm torque that promises to provide more kick for people cruising along town.

The Diesel version gets beige leather upholstery as standard, an 8-speaker sound system with MP3, USB and Bluetooth Audio support, ESP stability control with Active Rollover Protection, Hill Descent Control, and Traction Control.

Safety features for all Captivas include dual front airbags, ABS, disc brakes on all wheels and ISOFIX child seat points for the second row.

Here is the released pricing structure for the new Captiva:

• Chevrolet Captiva 2.4L AWD Petrol (Beige Interior) RM 150,306.20
• Chevrolet Captiva 2.0L AWD Diesel (Beige Interior) RM 161,442.30
• Chevrolet Captiva 2.4L AWD Petrol (Grey Interior) RM 151,332.20
• Chevrolet Captiva 2.4L FWD Petrol (Grey Interior) RM 143,124.20
• Chevrolet Captiva 2.0L FWD Diesel (Grey Interior) RM 150,982.30

(Source) Paul Tan

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The 2009 Lexus LS 460 scores another big one as it has been awarded the best overall vehicle for 2009. Consumer Reports scored the LS 460 99 out of 100, saying the 2009 LS 460 “provides a luxurious, uncompromising driving environment.

Out of more than 300 vehicles the auto publication tested, the 2009 Lexus LS 460 led the way after examining each vehicle’s road-test score, reliability and safety. Available at Lexus of Peoria, the premier Lexus dealership in Central Illinois, the 2009 LS 460 offers all-wheel drive, the most notable upgrade from the 2008 model.

Lexus is renowned for its commitment to safety, and that is apparent in the LS 460. The LS 460 is decked out with stability control, antilock disc brakes, traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, front-seat knee airbags and optional rear-seat side airbags. Another option is the pre-collision system, like that being offered on a few other new cars, that senses an impending impact and engages braking assistance and retracts seatbelts. The Lexus LS 460 scored the highest rating of “Good” for its protection in frontal offset impacts in crash testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The 2009 Lexus LS 460 is available in with every option at the Lexus Champaign dealer, Lexus of Peoria, the most convenient Lexus dealership Champaign has to offer and the only source for the Lexus LS 460 among all Peoria new car dealers.

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