Don’t let the Lincoln MKS fool you. The Lincoln has always been known to be the premier luxury vehicle from Ford Motors and apparently, the 2009 Lincoln MKS is really oozing with new technology to emphasize on that. The technology on the MKS is incredible, surpassing its competitors and leaving them in the dust as far as I am concerned.

Not only does the MKS offer SYNC technology, it offers a touch screen navigation system that tells you where to go if you get lost or for just general directions. It is also available with voice activation. Something unique about the technology and the navigation system is it can forecast the weather telling you what the temperature will be for the next five days. You can even select which city you want it to forecast.

Speaking of the weather, the MKS has optional rain sensing wipers that automatically turn on when it starts to rain. The only flaw I see with this type of technology is what happens if they malfunction. Typically, the more features you have like that on a vehicle, something is bound to go wrong.

With an easy push of the button, you have an option to set the climate controls on auto, which is where everything is set at the same temperature, or you can select the dual climate setting so the passenger can make their own adjustment to the climate. You can also activate the climate controls using the touch screen, which gives you several options.

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Kenwood has not been active in the world of car audio as of late. One of the known brands in providing in-car entertainment, it has quietly preserved its market position.

However, with this announcement, they are bound to get back on track. Kenwood announced nine new in-dash DVD receivers for 2009, representing the most comprehensive line-up in the company’s history. Given the state of the economy, it comes as no surprise that the first model to hit the market is geared toward the value-conscious customer.

The DDX514 will sell for an MSRP of $799, and boasts a 6.1″ QVGA LCD touch-screen panel, a mini A/V input on the front for connecting a portable device, and a volume control knob.

The unit comes with the ability to play back DVDs, MP3/WMA audio files, CDs, and can connect with Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, external mass storage devices, and satellite radio (in some cases, via optional accessories). The optional KNA-G510 ($800) also affords add-on GPS navigation.

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Alpine Electronics of America has launched its brand new touch-screen graphical user interface model that works similar to the iPhone or the iPod. Most head units today need to put new interface features integrated in their head units since most people look for them in making car stereo choices. Alpine, known for being a pioneer on delivering car audios, seems to have come up with another great head unit.

Users also can connect USB memory devices and MTP-based MP3 players via the USB input. Any iPod with a 30-PIN dock connector is compatible with the iXA-W404.

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