Lincoln's New MKC

Auto & Wheels & Gadgets     From Jonathan Lamas, your About Auto & Wheels Editor     The team at Lincoln is working to rebuild their brand image with stylish, luxurious vehicles such as the all-new compact luxury MKC. While Lincoln's MKZ luxury sedan fell a bit short of the mark, the company is hoping the new MKC will help them conquer new territory, and most importantly, remain relevant. So how did they do? Check out this week’s full review.   Must Reads: Summer Maintenance Checklist Least-expensive Cars of 2014 10 Tips for Buying Certified Pre-Owned How to Ride a Motorcycle     Test Drive: 2015 Lincoln MKC Lincoln’s all-new compact luxury SUV, the 2015 MKC, is one stylish ride. Kudos to the folks at Lincoln. Better yet, you can step into a base model for around $33,995. So what’s it like to drive? It’s got solid handling out on the open road and drives almost like a small car. That said, there are a few areas for improvement. READ NOW   Preview: 2015 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid This week our Hybrid & Electric Cars expert, Larry E. Hall, takes a look at the new 2015 Lexus NX. The car, which will be available in front- or all-wheel drive, is scheduled to arrive this Fall. Some features include an all-new automatic transmission with a unique kick-down feature designed for improved acceleration and various drive modes designed to optimize fuel economy. READ NOW   Used Car Sale Prices Increasing for 2014 Used car prices are on the rise? Say it ain’t so! According to reports, used car sales are increasing but so are prices. So what gives? Well, one of the reasons is said to be loosening credit, and why is this a problem? Well, easy credit can result in people buying more used car than they can afford, which often results in owning the car for longer than is effective. READ NOW   Core Auto Parts Charges Explained Have you ever wondered what those “core” charges are when buying auto parts? You know, “core return”, “core deposit”. If so, you’re in luck. Our auto repair expert, Matthew Wright, explains core charges and the steps you should take the next time you buy a part with associated core fees. READ NOW   ADVERTISEMENT Featured Articles Cars: What a Diesel Engine is and How it Works Motorcycles: What to Do if You Get a Flat Tire on a Motorcycle Trucks: The 2014 Toyota Tundra Classic Cars: Entry Level Classic GM Cars Mustangs: The 10 Most Iconic Mustangs of All Time More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Auto & Wheels newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com