Just in case you haven’t seen it for real and you are in Southern California, drop by the Shelley BMW dealerships to catch a glimpse of the 2010 BMW Z4. The latest BMW vehicle which costs a whopping $45,750, is powered by a turbocharged inline six cylinder engine with high-precision direct injection that feeds fuel directly into each cylinder giving greater torque.

The new Z4 is also the first BMW roadster with a retractable hardtop. The lightweight aluminum shell opens and closes at the touch of a button within 20 seconds. The innovative roof system offers outstanding acoustic and aerodynamic qualities and allows occupants to enjoy a brighter more generous space with optimum visibility.

“The new roadster blends effortless power, artfully designed elements and luxury all in one sporty package,” said Shelly BMW General Manager Mike Kuriel. “It definitely raises the standard for style and performance in its class yet again.”

As added safety features, the Z4 comes with bi-xenon lights, Dynamic Stability Control to ensure stability on slippery surfaces, rollover safety system, enhanced breaking system, run-flat tires and Dynamic Traction Control which drivers can activate at the touch of a button.

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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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Known to be among the vehicles that gave American muscle cars a bold name, the 2010 Ford Mustang continues to carry the tradition in the 2010 Ford Mustang, which offers design leadership, performance and technology at an exceptional value.

Available this spring, the new Mustang features a new exterior and interior design, upgraded materials and a long list of must-have technologies and standard safety equipment such as:

Ford’s AdvanceTrac(R) Electronic Stability Control system

All-speed traction control

Anti-lock brakes

Front and side air bags

And you can get all of this for an affordable starting price of $20,995 for the V-6 coupe and $25,995 for the convertible.

The V-8 powered GT coupe base price is $27,995; the GT convertible starts at $32,995. The Shelby GT500 Coupe has a MSRP of $46,325, while the GT500 Convertible starts at $51,225.

Features:

Ford SYNC(R) with 911 AssistTM, Vehicle Health Report (VHR), and new Traffic, Directions, and Information services

Voice-activated Navigation with SIRIUS(R) Travel LinkTM

Next-generation ambient interior lighting

Reverse Camera System

SOS Post Crash Alert System

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