Better than ever.

The automobile world has always been led primarily by men . That, not only Includes the manufacturing of cars, but also journalists writing about cars. So why am I, a women, invited to the unveiling of the new Ford Explorer? All I know about cars is how to pull up to the gas station and have somebody pump my gas. I don’t know how to change a tire. I definitely do not know how to change the oil. What I do know is what I need in the interior of my car to make sure my child is safe, protected and comfortable. And in reality, that’s all most mothers need to know about a car. How does it handle in the snow. How many cup holders does it have. How many USB ports there are so we can connect all the different devices allowing our children to get along in the backseat. This is what is important to mothers.

I’m sure many of us can relate to the screaming and fighting in the backseat because the siblings have to share one device. Remember the smell of rotten milk from bottles and sippy cups spilling over? Well, if you are looking for a new car, look no longer. The new Ford Explorer is here! With everything you need!

The 2020 Explorer has a been completely redesigned. It now features the broadest model lineup ever, more power and space, and smart new technologies to help tackle life’s adventures. It has improved off-road capability, courtesy of intelligent four-wheel drive and an available new Terrain Management System™ that features seven different, easy-to-engage drive modes. I like the ability to push a button to change drive modes instead of trying to figure out how to change them.

The 10.1 digital touch screen is awesome. It’s like having an ipad on the middle of your dashboard. Because it is bigger, you see things more clearly. That’s a plus for me. I don’t need glasses for driving, but now, I do need them for reading. That size touch screen on your dash is genius!

Have you ever heard the shriek of your child from the back seat? Sending your heart into an immediate halt thinking they are hurt? Only to find out they ran out of battery. For them, a road trip without their phone is worse than torture. A wireless charging pad is available that allows to recharge compatible mobile devices, and up to four USB ports, including new type-C outlets, charge next-generation mobile devices. Up to three 12-volt outlets and a 110-volt outlet are also available. This will aid in keeping everyone happy or at least charged.

Another feature I love is the SyncConnect™. Download the app to your smartphone and control your vehicle from your fingertips. Open doors from anywhere. If you lock yourself out of the car as I have often done, you can easily unlock through your phone. Locate your vehicle ! Yes! I can never remember where I parked, so this is extra special for me. Check fluids and monitor key diagnostics of your vehicle from your phone. This is helpful so hubby can take care of those fluids. Remote start your car from the convenience of your warm house and have it start warming up on those frigid, snowy winter days. I hate getting into a cold car and freezing while it warms up.

The new Ford Explorer has Wi-Fi service for up to 10 devices, This capability will allow kids to easily watch movies, play games or listen to their own music. This feature is great because my 14 year old son does not want to listen to my music and I definitely don’t want to hear his. I am starting to believe his AirPods have been surgically implanted in his ears. I haven’t seen his naked ears in months!

Often, when driving on a highway, I get hypnotized by the highway lines and the sound of the tires. I don’t crash because somehow I am aware of the external events around me, but I am not aware of my speed. Explorer is available with Ford’s all-new Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Sign Recognition. It uses cameras to recognize the speed signs and alerts if I am driving above the speed limit. Wow! I think they created this vehicle with me in mind. In addition, it automatically slows down when there is traffic ahead. This helps in avoiding a rear end collision.

Some amazing safety technologies that comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360™ a suite of driver-assist technologies include;

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Breaking which includes Pedestrian Detection

Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support

Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert

Lane-Keeping SystemRearview camera with built-in lens cleaner

Auto headlamps with auto high beams

Evasive Steering Assist, which provides steering support to help avoid a collision

Post-Impact Braking provides braking after a collision to lessen injury and damage caused by a secondary crash event.

Lastly, the Explorer’s stylish, sloped-roof silhouette protects rear-seat headroom, while its comfort-enhanced second-row seats slide to fit a third row. This is a great family SUV. They really thought of everything a family needs.

The team of MY Lifestyle Magazine was part of one of the most important events in the car industry “The First Annual Exotic Car Show”. Cars lovers were able to see the new Formula E car and even how a Rolls Royce looked like in the 1920’s. Hundreds of luxury and modern cars were exposed at The Mansion at Glen Cove

Our team member Ramiro Duran and his company Krioustudio Media Productions captured some of the best moments of the event.

Want to see the new Formula E or what a Rolls Royce looked like in the 1920’s?
Join us at The First Annual Exotic Car Show at The Mansion at Glen Cove. You’ll see hundreds of cars equally split between vintage classic luxury and modern exotic cars – each worth over $100,000.
You and a Guest are exclusively invited to the launch of

FIRST ANNUAL EXOTIC CAR SHOW AT THE MANSION

Saturday, Jun 30, 2018 – 10AM to 5PM –
THE MANSION AT GLEN COVE
200 DOSORIS LANE, GLEN COVE, NY 11542

Stroll The Mansion’s Great Lawn ogling at cars or enjoy to The Mansion’s afternoon outdoor pool party and hospitality tent featuring food prepared by Iron Chef Jesse Schenker. Don’t miss out on this hot summer event at The Mansion at Glen Cove.

Event. Must RSVP. GO TO http://www.mansioncarshow.com/ and enter CODE: MLSCARSHOW

First 50 people that register on the link above will get a FREE General Admission Ticket  for our Car Show.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9AM – Car Registration & Cars to Arrive
10 AM – Show Open for VIP Admission
11:30 AM – Concours Award Judging Begins
12 PM – Show Open for General Admission
12 PM – VIP Hospitality Tent & Pool Party
3 PM – Concours Award Ceremony
5 PM – Car Show Ends
5 to 8 PM: Car Club Lounge Party at Pratt’s
5 to 8 PM: Cigar & Scotch Party
9 PM to 2 AM: Hot Import Nights After Party

Instead of driving into the sunset, I drove the new Lincoln MKZ early in the morning towards Blue Hill Stone Barn Farms in Pocantico Hills, N.Y. A small town, 50 minutes north of NYC. On my way to the day trip, organized by Lincoln Motor Car, I was able to test drive this intelligent, allwheeldrive, twinturbocharged engine which produced 400 horsepower and 400 lb.ft. of torque, providing me with effortless performance and refinement. I chose the comfort setting from the 3 choices available (comfort, normal or sport). What a smooth ride!

I headed north on the Henry Hudson Parkway admiring the views of the serene Hudson River as I listened to the radio. My new favorite song came on and I blasted the speakers of the Revel audio system in the car. I was blown away by the sound. Complete surround sound with 19 speakers, strategically placed to improve midrange and high frequency accuracy for the driver and passengers. I found myself driving slower so I could enjoy my ride a little longer.

Can You Escape New York City?

Ford Motor Company and the I LOVE NEW YORK campaign joined forces with Escape the Room creator Victor Blake this weekend to bring a unique Escape the Room driving experience designed to introduce the new Ford Escape SUV 2017.

Our team at MY Lifestyle Magazine had the opportunity to experience it firsthand at the Moynihan Station in Midtown Manhattan. We escaped the entire 30 minute course with a sense of relief and pride knowing we had successfully made it out of there feeling like winners – but it wasn’t easy!

Participants were given at least 5 minutes in each room to figure out the puzzles by using the vehicle’s latest technologies to help find clues and advance through the course. The limited amount of time everyone had made the experience exciting and that much more intense where quick thinking was vital for passing each round.

This interactive team-based game put the high-tech features of the new Ford Escape to use introducing the hands-free, foot-activated liftgate and the enhanced active park assist designed to attract today’s savvy millennials. The new Ford Escape also includes other exciting features like the Digital music and streaming radio from iHeartRadio via SYNC^® AppLink^™  to make your traveling experience worthwhile. Learning about the new highlighted features of the car guided participants through the game where some triumphed while others unfortunately couldn’t make it past this challenging course.

Ford and I LOVE NEW YORK’s unique idea was created to encourage participants to explore all of the diverse tourism destinations New York State has to offer. “Ford knows the experience will inspire consumers, especially millennials, to find their own adventure, and we want to help them get there,” said Ginger Kasanic, experiential marketing manager at Ford.

This outstanding event gave all participants the chance to experience what it truly feels like driving the new 2017 Ford Escape SUV. If this is Ford and I LOVE NEW YORK’s way of encouraging everyone to explore new destinations all over the Empire State, then today’s millennials will find their own adventure fascinating in Ford’s latest model.