The 2008 Ford Mercury Sable

This masterpiece from Ford was known before as the Ford Montego. This car certainly stunned the crowd in Chicago where it was first introduced. The 2008 Sable is a haven of luxury. With just one look, you’ll know the difference between a good car from a premium luxury car and you can’t go wrong with this vehicle because it guarantees new car buyers an exciting, fun, safe and sound driving experience from the 2008 Ford Sable! Take peek at some of the Sable’s extraordinary features which I took right out of Ford’s site.

• LED tail lamps now displays a mainly white lens with red accent stripes

• 3.5-liter V-6 engine and six-speed transmission, powered by 260 horsepower.
• PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) V-6 engine
• A-Pillar unique fenders, hood, Mercury-signature Satin Aluminum waterfall grille, front fascia and fog lamps
• A new rear fascia has a outline for the chrome dual tip exhaust, a visual cue that the 2008 Sable packs a lot of power under the hood.
• 21.2 cubic feet of class-leading trunk space can swallow up to eight golf bags.
• The fold-flat 60/40 split second row seats and the fold-flat front passenger seat work together to provide space to stow items up to nine-feet long.
• DVD-based navigation system is voice activated and includes a 6.5-in. touch screen display while an optional DVD entertainment system features an eight-inch screen in the rear.
• Four new colors are available for 2008 including; Dark Ink Blue; Alloy; Light Ice Blue and Light Sage.
• Ford’s Safety Canopy™ side curtain air bags for both rows; Sable also comes with a standard BeltMinder™ safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger, child safety locks on the rear doors, the LATCH system and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
• AdvanceTrac™ electronic stability control system
• AM/FM, MP3 capable stereo system with six-disc CD changer and subwoofer

First Crash for Hamilton

Just as the world gets ready to see Formula One rookie Lewis Hamilton win his first race, the young British driver crashed in the practice session for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. The youngest ever driver to lead the driver’s championship looks like he can do nothing wrong after taking podium finishes in his first four races as a Formula One driver. With that achievement under his belt, Hamilton has a lot of people expecting him to perform at the highest level, including me, of course. I’ve been following the exploits of this driver since he joined the team I am rooting for – McLaren Mercedes.

The crash happened during the last half hour in the practice session for the most prestigious race in the Formula One season. Where else can you find a racing circuit as beautiful as the city streets of Monte Carlo with the breathtaking view of the city’s famous harbor?

Hamilton crashed his car at the tire wall at Sainte Devote which is the first turn at the end of the pit road. After the practice session, Hamilton addressed reporters admitting his fault. “Everyone makes mistakes, and I’m only human,” said the young driver. “I just locked the rear wheels, and just as it came before the apex I lost the back end, tried to brake too quick, but went off into the wall,” he explained.

Despite suffering the first crash of his young Formula One career, team boss Ron Dennis is still optimistic about the upcoming race. Speaking to reporters, he said: “This is a mistake that all drivers make; I’d rather it was in a practice session where he is finding the limits of the car than in a qualifying where it takes a penalty on the grid or hampers his race. Finding the limit at this circuit is challenging for any driver. I’d rather not have a bent racing car but in the circumstances we’re pretty comfortable with his contribution to the season.”