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If you are looking for the perfect vehicle to take your Valentine on a date with you have come to the right place.  Preston Automotive Group is here to share with you the vehicles we have chosen to be the best for a Valentine’s Day Date!  These five vehicles we have chosen are perfect for impressing that important person in your life.  The vehicles we have chosen are the Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, Mazda Miata MX-5, Hyundai Genesis, and the Nissan Maxima.  These vehicles are bound to make your Valentine's Day the best! The first vehicle to address is the Ford Mustang.  We think the Mustang is perfect because who doesn’t love a sports car?  The Mustang can also come with a convertible top, if you are in a warm place this is perfect.  Riding with the top down is an ideal date.  Even if the top isn’t down the Mustang is still a very appealing car to many people.  The Mustang can come in an array of colors to fit your choice.  However, the most appropriate color is red for Valentine’s Day.  It is available in 10 different models! The interior of the Mustang is nothing short of impressive.  The cockpit blends craftsmanship with premium materials.  There are many different packages that are available for the Mustang. No one can forget about the Ford F-150.  Everyone loves riding in a truck on Valentine’s Day.  The Ford F-150 is America’s Best Selling Truck and is definitely a top seller at Preston Ford.  The F-150 is available in 10 tough models.  You are bound to find the model that is perfect for you! The F-150 can haul more cargo than any of its competitors, it can haul a maximum of 3,120 lbs!  It also has a Class V trailer towing capability with a maximum of 11,300 lbs!  The interior of the F-150 is as impressive as its exterior.  It has a quiet environment thanks to Ford’s 720-degree approach to noise reduction.  One of the great features of the interior is the class-exclusive fully flat load floor.  This is simply impressive!  Behind the front seats of the F-150 SuperCrew is the fully flat load floor, simply lift the seats and reveal the whole floor! Another vehicle that made our list is the 2014 Nissan Maxima.  The Maxima is extremely comfortable but also has an abundance of style and appeal.  The Nissan Maxima defys the sedan stereotype.  The power of its 3.5L V6 engine helps deliver quick acceleration.  The Maxima makes you feel like you are behind the wheel of a sports car.  The Maxima’s comfort is like non other.  It has room for five and keeps every passenger in mind.  Premium materials and an available heated steering wheel add to the first rate comfort.  There is also an optional dual panel moonroof which is perfect for memorable stargazing. The 2014 Hyundai Genesis is another one of our picks.  The Genesis is a luxury sedan, which has been highly ranked by J.D. Power.  It has class leading 333 horsepower, which is much higher than other comparable luxury sedans.  The Genesis also has best in class total interior volume!  It has 125.3 cubic feet of space!  That is a lot of space that is available for passengers or even shopping bags! The interior of the Genesis is extremely luxurious.   The steering wheel is heated leather and there are also heated leather seats in the Genesis.  Of course there is also the available navigation system that comes in handy for road trips. The last vehicle on our list is the Mazda Miata MX-5.  The Miata is available in convertible like the Mustang!  One of the coolest things about the Miata MX-5 is that it is one of the few production cars to have its own race series!  You can drive cars that are on the race track!  This year is the 25 th anniversary of the Miata MX-5.  It gives an impressive performance on the road, the Mazda engineers took into account every bolt, wire and upholstery stitch to achieve near perfect front to rear weight distribution and handling that seems to anticipate your every move! Preston Automotive Group is proud to have an abundance of all these vehicles in stock and ready to be driven off the lot!  The team at Preston wishes everyone a happy and lovely Valentine's Day!

Preston Ford now has the 2014 Transit Connect in stock.  The Transit Connect is equipped to help the customer get the job done.  It features a standard 169 horsepower 2.5L Duratec engine which helps customers get the job done.  One of the best things about the Transit Connect is that it is built with one goal in mind – to help the customer stay productive.  In order to help the customer stay productive the Transit Connect has best in class towing capacity as well as class leading maximum payload.  To make loading and unloading cargo easier the Transit Connect has dual sliding side doors which are standard on the Connects. Another reason Preston Ford loves the Transit Connect is because it is so versatile.  It is available in a long and short wheelbase models with assorted capabilities to meet whatever needs the customers has.  If the customer needs a lot of cargo space then the long wheelbase van has 130.6 cubic feet of storage room behind the front row seats.  The van and wagon XL and XLT models give the customer the option of rear cargo doors or a lift gate. The 2014 Transit Connect is 100% customizable.  It is ideal for up fitting.  The customer can equip it with everything from ladder racks and storage cabinets to cargo management packages.  There is also a front overhead storage shelf with a retaining net for items the customer needs to keep within reach.  Plus there are map pockets in the front door trim panel pockets. All around the 2014 Transit Connect is Modern and Functional.  Starting with the seats, there are two choices.  The customer can choose between easy to clean vinyl seats or leather seats.  For the optimal comfort the driver’s seat is equipped with a standard heated six-way adjustable driver’s seat. The available technology on the 2014 Transit Connect is remarkable.  Preston Ford feels the technology on the Transit Connect is one of the reasons why it stands out compared to other commercial vehicles.  The first feature is Ford SYNC, this makes hands free calls a breeze.  The driver can also browse their music collection through voice commands.  The rear view camera is another wonderful technology that helps the Transit Connect be a step above the rest.  The rear view camera allows the driver to see what is behind them.  There is also an available reverse sensing system as well as a forward sensing system.  This will alert the driver when they get too close to something both from behind and in front.  To go along with the rear view camera there is the 4.2 inch productivity screen.  This provides access to vehicle information related to fuel economy, towing information and driver assist settings. Preston Ford is excited to have such an excellent commercial vehicle now in stock.  The Transit Connect is a best seller at Preston Ford.  All the local business owners

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is expected to be available in the Spring of 2014.  Hyundai set out to create an even smarter all-wheel drive system.  HTRAC is the result of tireless testing, tweaking and evaluation on the famous German test track.  The new Genesis also has intelligent drive mode.  There are normal, sport, eco and snow modes which alter steering, transmission, throttle and suspension to give you control which is tailored to each environment and condition. The 2015 Genesis is also to no surprise an extremely safe vehicle.  It has an automatic emergency braking system.  This system uses both cameras and radar sensors to aide safety.  In fog, rain or any other extreme condition the Gensis can see what is happening up ahead and alert you of danger.  If a crash is imminent and the driver doesn’t react, the system deploys Automatic Emergency Braking.  They system can even apply full brake force stopping power from 5 to 50 mph.  This gives you an added element of safety.  The 2015 Genesis also comes with lane departure warning with lane keep assist.  This automatically detects when a driver has difficulty staying in their lane and helps by using gentle steering compensation about 43 mph.  The Genesis will even provide feedback through steering wheel vibration when the vehicle drifts outside the lane without signaling.  Also, the lane departure warning will alert the driver with an audio cue or a visual warning on the heads-up display.  In order to increase awareness on the road the Genesis employs a radar system to detech when a vehicle is in the driver’s blind spot or in the rear cross path while backing up.  The system also provides both an audio and a visual alert to keep you aware at all times.  There is also no need to constantly adjust your cruise control.  With smart cruise control the Genesis will automatically adjust its speed based on the vehicle in front of you.  It can even come to a full stop and then start again without any driver input.  Nine airbags help protect you from all areas in the Genesis.  Even the driver’s knees have their own airbag! There is a lot of technology in the 2015 Genesis that is all at convenience for you!  The first being the smart trunk with auto open.  The Genesis’ trunk will automatically open when you stand within 3 feet behind the vehicle with the key for more than three seconds.  You do not need to wave or kick your feet in order to engage.  The Genesis has a totally new automotive system that is designed to sense carbon dioxide levels in the cabin of the vehicle.  As it is being driven carbon dioxide naturally builds.  The Genesis CO2 sensor automatically activates the ventilation system to add fresh air to the cabin.  The guessing is now over when it comes to which tire needs more air in it.  The genesis intelligently indicates exactly which tire is low on air. The Genesis is a high quality with features you won’t see in anything else.  The panoramic sunroof offers views of the skyline by opening up completely from front to back seat.  There is also ventilated seats with power bolster and a cushion extender.  This allows each driver to find the ideal comfortable position by injecting air to bolster the seat and extending for further leg support.  The wood trim adds to the overall aesthetic of the vehicle.  The interior is elegantly with features that everyone can appreciate. Preston Hyundai is very excited about seeing this vehicle released this Spring.  Stay tuned for updates on our Facebook page as to when Preston Hyundai will have the 2015 Hyundai Genesis available.

The American Heart Association has named February 7, 2014 National Wear Red Day and encourages everyone to Go Red for Women.  Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.  It claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined.  For more than 10 years, the American Heart Association has sponsored National Wear Red Day to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women. In 2003, the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute took action against a disease that was claiming the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year.  Many women weren’t paying attention to this disease because to this day women believe that this disease affects mostly men.  National Wear Red Day is held on the first Friday in Feruary every year to raise awareness for heart disease. Today marks the 11 th year anniversary of this event.  This day has accomplished a lot.  In the past 11 years 21 percent fewer women are dying from heart disease.  Even better is the fact that 23 percent more women are aware that Heart Disease is their number one health threat. There are many healthy habits which help to prevent heart disease.  The first one is to quit smoking, we all know smoking is bad for your health so why still smoke?  Another healthy habit is consistent exercise!  Regular physical activity has many benefits such as helping you quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and increase HDL cholesterol.  Make sure to also manage your stress.  It is important to recognize how stress affects you and how you can deal with it.  Another healthy habit is to eat healthy!  If you do not know what it means to eat healthy then do your research! They are a lot of resources out there that can help you learn! Preston Automotive Group is proudly sporting their red today to help raise awareness for Heart Disease.  Between Preston Nissan, Preston Mazda, Preston Ford, and Preston Hyundai the Autoplex is filled with red.

Preston Auto Body is a part of the Preston Automotive Group which is an organization of approximately 300 employees.  Preston Auto Body has a lot of community involvement which is one of the reasons it is set apart from other companies.  The teams overall refer shop score is a 9.72 year to date in 2013.  Preston Auto Body keeps the desire to give the customers a winning experience.  The Auto Body has dedicated customer service personnel and uses advanced technology like Frog Watch.  Frog Watch is a program which allows the customer to watch the progress of their vehicle as it goes through the repair process.  Year to date their kept informed result is %97.82 with also a 10.0 in Customer Service.  A final numerical measure for them is the overall experience.  Year to date they have achieved an outstanding 9.90 surveys submitted from customers. Dave Wilson is a Provident State Bank Board Member and has served as a board member since 1989.  He has also served as the Chairman of the Eastern Shore’s Walk America.  Since 2009 he has raised over 230,000.00 for the March of Dimes.  He was awarded the Prestigious Award of being the #1 Fund Raiser in the country in 2000.  In 2002 he was the #1 fund raiser in the state of Maryland. Dave is also a participant in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Caroline County.  For the past fifteen years he has been involved in this even and Preston Automotive Group as a team has raised over $100,000.00 for the American Cancer Society. He is also involved in many other organizations as well.  Such as the Susan G. Komen Organization, a local group called Saving Second Base raises money for this organization and the Preston Automotive Group sponsors their events as well as helps raise money for them.  Preston Automotive Group will also be hosting the 2014 Mid Shore Walk for the March of Dimes.  Preston Automotive Group has also been involved with the Delmarva Shorebirds, Parks and Recs Programs, Paddlefest, Travel Baseball, Toys For Tots, Bears that Care, Operation White Tail, Kidney Foundation, Caroline County Humane Society and many more. Preston Auto Body is honored to accept such a prestigious award.  They pride themselves on providing excellent customer service and vouch every day to do better than they already are.

Preston Nissan is ecstatic about the arrival of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid.  They have been waiting for this for a while now and couldn’t be more excited that the Hybrid has finally arrived.  The Pathfinder Hybrids are equipped with a supercharged 2.5 liter four cylinder engine, an electric motor, Nissan’s Xtronic CVT and a lithium ion battery pack.  The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid gets 25/28 city/hwy mpg.  This is great fuel economy for an SUV, Preston Nissan feels this is one of the many great features on the new 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid.  One of the great things about the Pathfinder Hybrid is that there aren’t many vehicles like it out there.  It has entered a pretty empty space in the automotive market which is one of the reasons why it is so special.  There are only three other three-row crossovers available with a hybrid version. No other SUV in the Pathfinder Hybrids class gives the customer the choice of 2WD, 4WD and Auto Modes.  The auto mode senses slippery roads or rough terrain and automatically adjusts power to each wheel.  When the terrain becomes smoother the Hybrid will switch back to 2WD. A new feature that is in the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is the around view monitor.  Using four cameras the class-exclusive around view monitor creates a composite image of the Pathfinder from above and displays it on the touch screen monitor.  This visually shows the vehicles position relative to the lines around the parking spaces and adjacent objects.  This allows the driver to maneuver into parking places with more ease.  This also allows the driver to watch out for pedestrians walking behind or beside the vehicle. Preston Nissan finds the next feature to be extra special.  The Tri-Zone entertainment is great for adults and children.  The front passengers can enjoy listening to music while the second row passengers can watch movies, play video games, and plug in a laptop all on dual 7-inch DVD monitors while listening on two wireless headsets.  The best part about this system is that it can be controlled through the fron screen display on the dashboard. The Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is the evolution of safety.  The vehicle has a great feature called vehicle dynamic control.  This monitors steering and braking.  If needed it responds by reducing engine output and/or applying brake pressure to specific wheels where needed.  The Pathfinder also has an anti-lock braking system.  In a panic situation the ABS is able to pump the brakes faster than the driver can which helps to prevent wheel lockup and allows the driver to continue to steer while braking heavily.  It also has a great Traction Control System.  This means the driver won’t be wasting energy just spinning the tires.  When the vehicle senses drive-wheel spin it responds by reducing throttle or applying brake pressure to specific wheels. Preston Nissan has the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid available for purchase today.  They come in many different colors and different trim levels which can be chosen to suit the customer.  In the coming months Preston Nissan is prepared to build the biggest inventory in the Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia area of Nissan Pathfinder Hybrids.

Preston Automotive Group is sponsoring an event being put on by Caroline Humane Society this weekend.  Caroline County Humane Society is doing a dinner and dance this Saturday February 8, 2014 as a fundraiser! The event will take place at the Denton Volunteer Co. Fire Hall from 6-11 p.m.  The Denton Volunteer Fire Hall is located on South Fifth Avenue in Denton, Maryland.  The cost is $35 dollars per person. All proceeds will support the Caroline County Humane Society.  This will be a fun event for people of all ages! The Chesapeake Culinary Center will be providing the food for the occasion.  The menu includes meat carving stations, appetizer station, pasta station and a dessert bar.  The appetizer station will feature hot spinach dip, cranberry meatballs, and sausage and cheese wontons.  The pasta station will have an array of pastas as well as red or white sauce.  Also at the pasta station is Caesar salad and foccia bread.  The dessert bar will have desserts such as chocolate fondue dip for strawberries, oreo cookies or cream puffs. There will be music DJ Matt Spence!  There will also be a Texas Hold-em table where everyone can try their luck at poker!  Another exciting activity is the cake/liquor wheel!  Participants will place money on the number of their choice and when the wheel is spun the number that the wheel lands on is the winner.  The winner will then get their choice of cake or liquor.  There will also be a live auction and silent auction.  Everything made from the auction will go to Caroline County Humane Society.  A cash bar will be present at the event for the adults to enjoy. This a great opportunity for everyone to come out and support the Caroline County Humane Society!  Preston Automotive Group is excited to be able to sponsor an event which supports our local animals who currently don’t have homes.  You can also help by donating items and money to the Caroline County Humane Society.  They could always use food and warm blankets for the animals.  Another great way to help is to adopt a pet or foster a pet through the Caroline County Humane Society. Preston Automotive Group is honored to be sponsoring such a special event that is benefiting the communinty.  They will also be sponsoring another event in March which will benefit Talbot Humane Society, Caroline County Humane Society and TomCat Solutions.

Preston Mazda was just named a 2013 President’s Club Member.  Membership in the coveted President’s Club is designed to recognize those who excel in selling Mazda vehicles and building customer loyalty.  This year’s winners, in celebration of the 25 th anniversary of President’s Club will soon be invited to enjoy a week in Coastal California from Santa Barbara to Monterey.  All authorized Mazda Dealerships of record as of January 3, 2013 were eligible to participate in the 2013 Mazda President's Club program.  Eligible candidates had to be active in the Mazda dealership to qualify. Each dealer is assigned to one of four competitive groups: Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D.  Groups are determined according to their average annual sales for the previous three years and their expected registrations within each dealers SOA.  Each Group has a different amount of allotted winners.  Group A can have up to 20, Group B-15, Group C-10 and Group D-5.  Within each Competitive Group, the dealerships performance for retail sales and service retention will be individually ranked.  The two rankings will be added together, 70% sales and 30% service retention.  Preston Mazda is in Group D, making them one of 50 dealerships to make it as a President’s Club Member. Receiving this award confirms that Preston Mazda has an amazing group of individuals who care sincerely about their customers.  This is an honor to the highest caliber. Preston Mazda has been a member of the Preston Automotive Group since 1990 and has been satisfying customers in both sales and service ever since then.  Preston Mazda’s Service department has won an abundance of awards.  All the technicians are Mazda Certified Technicians. Mike Snyder is a Master Automobile Technician.  Preston Mazda’s sales staff has won many awards. Karen Shirey, who has been with the company for 25 years received the 2013 Mazda training certification and is Elite Mazda Certified.  In order to earn this certification a sales person must have great customer service, be knowledgeable about the product and sell an abundant amount of Mazda vehicles over a long period of time. Chrystal Morris, who has been with Preston Automotive Group for seven years recently earned her master certification for Mazda.

There are many benefits to buying a pre-owned vehicle from the Preston Automotive Group. Preston Automotive Group is currently in their Mission Possible Pre-Owned Surplus Sell Off.  They have a surplus of pre-owned vehicles due to thier Top 100 Sales Drive. Pre-Owned vehicles can often be just as appealing and worth the money as new vehicles. The first benefit is price.  Buying a new vehicle is expensive, especially once you get into high trim levels.  A used car is going to be less expensive and could even allow the customer to step up to a nicer model than expected.  It becomes possible to get all the features desired in a vehicle that would be extremely expensive when buying new.  Most used vehicles have desired features that are also available in new. Another important benefit is that used vehicles don’t depreciate as much as new vehicles.  Cars lose value with each passing month and mile.  The steepest decline in a vehicles depreciation happens right away.  Some models lose 40 percent or more of their value in the first year.  With a used vehicle there is no depreciation set to hit the second the vehicle is driven off the lot.  There is also mental depreciation.  There isn’t a need to worry about the first parking lot ding or rock chip in the paint because chances are that the cars previous owners took care of that.  Vehicles don’t lose nearly as much value after the first year that they are driven off the lot. There is also a lot of choice with a used car.  Although they can’t be made to order a customer can find a model and option package which might not be made any longer.  There are a lot of pre-owned vehicles out there that have only had one owner.  The chances of these vehicles being in excellent condition is very high.  A car with owner is less likely to have problems with it since many owners of newer model year vehicles keep their vehicles clean if they know they are going to trade it in. There are also many certification programs that are available on used vehicles. The general benefits of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles include manufacturers usually consider only late-model, low mileage used cars and trucks with no history of major damage.  These vehicles are usually practically brand new.  Another benefit of a certification program is that the vehicles which are certified pre owned undergo a rigid inspection process of mechanical and cosmetic items before they become certified.  Certified pre-owned vehicles are normally covered by a warranty which extends a lot longer than the original factory warranty.  The warranty usually includes the same features as a new vehicle warranty.  There is also a lot of special financing which is available for Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

The automotive industry is constantly bringing us new technologies that we have never seen before.  There are also some technologies that have been brought up but might not make it into vehicles. One technology that car manufacturers and the U.S. government are seriously looking into and researching is a technology where it would enable future cars to communicate with each other and objects around them.  Picture coming to an intersection as another vehicle runs a red light.  You can not see them at first but your vehicle gets a signal from the other car that it’s directly in your path and warns you of the potential collision, or even hits the brakes automatically to avoid an accident.  This developing technology is called Vehicle-to-Vehicle, it is being tested by manufacturers like Ford as a way to reduce accidents on the road.  It works by sending wireless signals to send information back and forth between cars about their location, speed and direction.  This information is then communicated to the cars around it in order to provide information on how to keep the vehicles at a safe distance from each other.  Researchers aren’t only considering V2V communication but also vehicle to infrastructure communication.  This would allow vehicles to communicate with things like road signs or traffic signs and provide information to the vehicle about safety issues. Another technology being considered is the ability for a vehicle to drive itself.  Many tv shows and movies have had this idea for a long time.  In California and Nevada, Google engineers have tested self-driving cars on more than 200,000 miles of public highways and roads.  Google’s cars not only record images on the road but their computerized maps view road signs, f ind alternative routes and see traffic lights before they are even visible to a person.  By using lasers, radars and cameras the cars can analyze and process information about their surroundings faster than a human can.  In some of the Google’s tests the cars learned the details of a road by driving on it several times. Another interesting future car technology is airbags that help to stop cars.  Ever since airbags have been added to vehicles they have continued to make their way around the inside of the vehicle.  Airbags are part of the overall safety of the vehicle.  Car manufacturers are experimenting with airbags that deploy from underneath the car that will help stop a vehicle before a crash.  The bags will also lift the vehicle up to eight centimeters which counters the cars dipping motion during hard braking.  This improves bumper to bumper contact and helps prevent passengers from sliding under seat belts during a collision. Energy storing body panels are another possible technology we could eventually see in vehicles.  Exxon Mobil predicts that by 2040 half of all new cars that come off the production line will be hybrids.  This is great news for the environment but one of the problems with hybrids is that the batteries take up a lot of space and are heavy.  In Europe a group of nine auto manufacturers are currently researching and testing body panels that can store energy and that charge faster than conventional batteries of today.  These panels could reduce a cars weight by up to 15 percent.  The panels would capture energy produced by technologies like regenerative braking or when the car is plugged in overnight and then feed that energy back to the car when it’s needed. Other technologies that people would like to see in vehicles are built in car seats and boosters.  This would make it much easier for parents who have young ones.  Instead of having to figure out how to hook up the car seat it would already be installed when the vehicle was purchased.  Another feature is auto adjustable cup holders that would fit any size cup.  Right now cup holders can only hold certain size cups.  Different shaped cups or water bottles do not fit into cup holder therefore they could make a mess in your car.  All of these technologies we could see in the near future and could really benefit the automotive industry.

The winter season is in full force and there are some features on vehicles that are ideal for driving in the elements that winter brings on!  Winter weather can affect the way you interact with your vehicle and the road. Extremely cold temperatures can impact how comfortable you are in your vehicle.  Ice on the road can also have a huge impact on the ability to drive safely. The first feature excellent for driving in the winter is all-wheel drive.  All-wheel drive refers to a drive train system that includes a differential between the front and rear shafts.  A lot of the times this is coupled with a non-slip technology that will allow differentials to spin at different speeds, but still manage to maintain the ability to transfer torque from one wheel in case of loss of traction on that wheel.  The pros of all-wheel drive are that it provides increased grip and control under all road conditions.  It also gives sportier handling and traction to a broader range of cars.  The best pro is that it works all the time! Another feature great for winter driving is an engine block heater.  A block heater warms the engine to increase the chances that the engine will start as well as warm up the vehicle faster in extremely cold weather.  The most common type is an electric heating element in the cylinder block, connected through a power cord which is often routed through the vehicle’s grille.  When a vehicle warms up quickly this means that the heat in the vehicle will get warmer quicker.  This all benefits you!  If it’s freezing out and you are cold this will be of great use to you! Headlight washer/wipers are beneficial when it is sleeting or snowing.  This will allow the headlights to be more visible to other drivers as well as help you see the road better. Heated front seats are often installed in most new models of vehicles these days.  A lot of the times they heat up a little quicker than the heat in the vehicle.  This feature also benefits the passenger as while.  The benefits of heated seats are that they can increase personal comfort during cold weather.  These are especially beneficial to people with back pain, when driving you can be comfortable. The heated steering wheel is another great feature beneficial to the driver.  Again the steering wheel often heats up before the actual heat in the car does.  Without a heated steering wheel most drivers drive with gloves in order to keep their hands warm, this can be hazardous. Heated side mirrors are becoming more common than ever!  They can clear themselves of fog, ice and even prevent further snow building on them!  Many cars activate them with the rear defogger, some vehicle have their own dedicated button.  Others are connected to the heated seat switch. A wiper de-icer also known as a heated wiper park frees wipers that are frozen to the glass where they rest. One of the best features for the winter months is remote start.  With remote start you can start your vehicle from inside your home.  This allows the vehicle to warm up so that when you are ready to leave you don’t have to get into a cold vehicle.  Warming up the engine is also good for the vehicle.

Many cars are cool but not all cars are cool and still available at a low price!  These three vehicles are the Ford Focus ST, Ford Mustang, and the Mazda Miata MX-5.  All three of these vehicles are available at the Preston Autoplex as well as Denton Ford and Pittsville Ford. The first vehicle we are going to discuss is the 2014 Ford Focus ST.  The bold red ST badge conveys a more colorful driving experience.  Not only is the Ford Focus ST an extremely stylish vehicle but it is also very intense under the hood.  It has a turbocharged direct injection 2.0L EcoBoost engine which I paired with a six speed manual transmission.  It produces 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of peak torque.  The Focus ST offers unique sport suspension and high performance front and rear disc brakes.  The exterior of the Focus ST is impressive.  The prominent one piece trapezoidal grille with hexagonal mesh is a great styling feature.  The Focus ST also has integrated roof spoilers and wraparound taillamps as well as a rear bumper and lower fascia which enhances the sporty feel.  One of the features that puts the Focus ST on the list of coolest cars is the available Recaro seats!  These seats were custom designed for the Focus ST.  They have cushion tilt with length adjustment and feature a low seating position for improved ergonomics.  The 2014 Ford Focus ST has unique sport gauges made especially for it!  These add to the performance of the driving aesthetic, they monitor oil pressure and temperature.  In these gauges there are red needle pointers which give you the feel of being in a real race car! The next vehicle is the 2014 Ford Mustang.  The 2014 Ford Mustang is available in 10 different models.  The Mustang is one of the most iconic sport cars out there.  It is recognized by everyone and loved my many.  The Mustang expresses serious attitude.  The front end features a functional front air splitter.  The “hockey stick” sidelines and sharp creased power dome hood all add to the overall style of the Mustang.  Another exterior feature that is bound to impress is the glass roof.  It is a panoramic roof which gives you the convertible feel without the wind and the noise.  There is an available navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.  This combines Global Positioning technology with 3-D mapping and provides voice guided turn by turn directions.  You will get detailed traffic information plus a current weather forecast, local gas stations near your locations, sports scores, theater locations and many more!    Ambient lighting is included on the V6 Premium, GT Premium and Shelby GT500.  The ambient lighting comes with the choice of seven colors purple, blue, orange, red, soft blue, green, and ice blue.  This will illuminate the footwells, cupholders and doors.  There is also a feature called MyColor which lets you select one of 125 custom colors for your instrument gauge cluster. The last vehicle to discuss is the 2014 Mazda Miata MX-5. The Mazda MX-5 is one of the few production cars to have its own race series.  The Mazda Miata MX-5 is the perfect car for a race car enthusiast.  The Miata allows you to speak freely with its Bluetooth feature.  This is a hands-free system with voice command which makes receiving calls as easy as the push of a button.  You simply select a button on the steering wheel and say hello.  The cabin was specifically designed to revolve around you.  Mazda strategically positioned the pedals to provide quick heel and toe action and even used electromyograms and other sensors to determine the ideal location for the shift lever.  There are four difference packages to choose from on the Mazda Miata MX-5.  The first package is the convenience package this includes things such as remote keyless entry, cruise control, silver seatback bar accents, trip computer and many more.  The Premium Package features Mazda advanced keyless entry and start entry, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, anti-theft alarm and much more.  Appearance Package has a front air dam and rear underskirt.  It is not available with splash guards.  The last available package is the Suspension Package which includes Sport Tuned suspension, Bilstein shock absorbers, and limited slip differential.