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Happy Earth Day From Land Rover Merritt Island!

2010-04-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Earth Day from Land Rover Merritt Island!

LAND ROVER NAMED THE OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION

2010-04-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

The Leader in World-Class Sport Utility Vehicles is to sponsor 2010 U.S. Eventing Team. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Land Rover North America jointly announced today that Land Rover will be the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF for 2010.

In addition to its status as Official Vehicle of the USEF in 2010, Land Rover will also be the title sponsor of the U.S. Eventing Team, set to compete at this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, September 25 – October 10, in Lexington, Kentucky.

“Land Rover represents premium performance and success,” says USEF president David O’Connor. “That makes them a perfect fit for our U.S. Eventing Team. We look forward to their support leading up to the World Equestrian Games and to their overall support of the Federation.”

Island Gas BP is Now OPEN!

2010-04-16T07:26:00.001-07:00

Island Club Members,
We are pleased to Announce that Island Gas BP is now back open after our recent upgrades. We're also now offering Diesel fuel! Come on in and enjoy full service gas at Cost!

Not an Island Club member? Visit www.islandlincolnmercury.com to find out how you can become a member of the Island Club!

Land Rover L4 Lease for $649 a month!

2010-04-09T10:52:00.000-07:00

For more information, give us a call! 866-415-9833

2010 Range Rover Sport: Luxury is more than skin deep

2010-03-29T14:13:00.000-07:00

Land Rover Merritt Island brings good news for all car enthusiasts. Range Rover Sport, one of the best-performing, most dynamic SUV's, has been thoroughly overhauled for the 2010 model year with a pair of more powerful engines, six-speed automatic transmission and comprehensive alterations to the accommodations. The new impressive LED-encrusted headlights and taillights ensure the 2010 Range Rover Sport's commanding presence on the road while the elegant navigation system, moonroof, Bluetooth technology, rear-seat DVD system, upgraded 20-inch wheels and HD Radio enhance the appeal of the interior and take the passengers to a whole new level of comfort and luxury.

The 2010 Range Ranger Sport is now both a definitive luxury sports tourer and a category-defining performance SUV with ultra luxurious appointments and pristine performance. The all-new sturdy V8 engine lineup is designed to offer a variety of driving styles and meets all your performance requirements. Both the supercharged and naturally aspirated LR-V8 engines deliver superlative performance and maximum control. A full-color 7-inch, high-resolution touch-screen is the focal point of the center console, putting control of navigation, communication, infotainment and vehicle settings at the driver's fingertips. The easy-to-use cruise control, new redesigned seats, and Terrain Response System with Dynamic Program that offers improved steering and throttle response offer a sportier, more luxurious and long-range driving comfort.

Contact Land Rover Merritt Island, your very own new Land Rover and used cars dealership serving Orlando, Daytona and Palm Bay areas, to learn more and drive it home with a fabulous 0.9% financing offer available till 3/31/2010!

0.9% Financing Available on the Entire 2010 Land Rover Lineup!

2010-03-12T06:04:00.000-08:00

Stop by the dealership, give us a call or shoot us an email for more info!

Island, Ford, & the JDRF Partner to Help Save Lives!

2010-03-05T09:58:00.000-08:00

Island Lincoln Mercury is proud to partner with Ford Motor Company and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, in their fight to find a cure.

During the Month of March Island Lincoln Mercury will make a donation in the name of the customer of $50.00 for every new Lincoln and Mercury vehicle sold in March 2010.

This donation will be eligible on any New Lincoln or Mercury vehicle purchased or leased throughout the month.

Click the flyer for more info!

Landrover LRX! Sweet!

2010-02-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

2011 Land Rover LRX to Debut at Paris Motor Show

2010-02-23T08:07:00.000-08:00

Production 2011 Land Rover LRX rendering – Click above to enlarge

Is the world ready for a kinder, gentler Sport Utility Vehicle? Land Rover is betting on it, and the rugged British off-road brand will reportedly debut its hotly anticipated LRX at the Paris Motor Show later this year. Shortly thereafter, the production LRX will make its North American debut in LA. According to Automotive News, the LRX will go on sale in the third quarter of 2011.

We first saw the LRX Concept at the 2008 edition of the Detroit Auto Show, where it was generally well received by both the press and the showgoing public. The LRX is expected to be Land Rover's most efficient model and is likely to be offered with some sort of hybrid powertrain.

Late last year, Autocar reported that Land Rover's first hybrid drivetrain would include a 3.0-liter diesel V6 engine mated up to a 25kW electric motor. The system would be a full parallel hybrid, meaning it could operate on any combination of gasoline or electricity using its onboard lithium ion battery pack.

[Source: Automotive News – Sub. Req'd]

Toyota Voluntarily Recalls 155,000 2010 Prius, Lexus Hybrids and Camrys in the U.S.

2010-02-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

Toyota announced today they will begin to recall all 2010 Prius Hybrid and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles because of braking systems malfunctioning. Also added to the voluntary recall is the 2010 Camry equipped with the 4-cylinder engine.

Approximately 133,000 Priusâ€™, 14,550 Lexusâ€™ and 7,300 Camry vehicles are involved in this recent voluntary recall made by Toyota after allegations from drivers complaining about their brakes not working. This number reflects the vehicles sold in the U.S.

The problem with the 2010 Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles stems from the anti-lock brake system, where some owners have reported experiencing inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of the brakes. This is happening on rough or slick road surfaces, when the ABS comes on in an effort to maintain tire traction.

The fix for the ABS brake problem in these vehicles is a software update to the ABS system to fix the inconsistent braking.

Toyota is saying the software update should take about 30 minutes to install and of course this estimated time is dependent on the work flow at the dealership. Toyota will cover all repair costs associated with this fix for the customer.

The issue with the Camry vehicles that are equipped with the 4-cylinder engine, is to do with a steering pressure hose in the engine compartment that may be the incorrect length. If this is the case, the power steering pressure hose may come in contact with the brake tube, causing a hole to wear in the brake tube causing the brake fluid to leak.

Toyota says if this is happening in the Camry, the dealer technician will adjust the space between the brake tube and the power steering pressure hose, and they may have to replace the brake tube if a hole has produced.

In all three cases, Toyota instructs customers who experience brake issues, to press hard on the brake pedal and the vehicle will stop safely.

According to Toyota, letters by mail will start to go out to consumers who have these affected vehicles this week instructing the owners when they should bring their vehicle into the dealership to be fixed. by if a consumer has one of these vehicles, they need to take it to their local Toyota dealer to have the technician inspect it and install either the software update or fix the break fluid tube (on the Camry).

For more information, click here, or customers can call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at: 800-331-4331 and Lexus customers can call the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at: 800-255-3987.

Toyota hit by over 100 Prius brake complaints

2010-02-04T05:58:00.000-08:00

By SHINO YUASA, Associated Press Writer Shino Yuasa, Associated Press Writer –
Wed Feb 3, 7:12 am ET

TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp. has been hit by over 100 complaints in the U.S. and Japan about brake problems with the popular Prius hybrid, the latest in a spate of quality troubles for the automaker as it grapples with massive global recalls.

The Japanese company's sales are being battered in the U.S. — Toyota's biggest market — after recalls of top-selling models to fix a gas pedal that can stick in the depressed position.

The new Prius gas-electric hybrid, which went on sale in Japan and the U.S. in May 2009, is not part of the recalls that extend to Europe and China, covering nearly 4.5 million vehicles.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received about 100 complaints involving the brakes of the Prius new model. Two involved crashes resulting in injuries.
Japan's transport ministry said Wednesday it has also received 14 complaints since July last year about brake problems with Toyota's new Prius hybrid.

The 14 complaints included an accident in July 2009, in which a Prius crashed head on into another car at an intersection. Transport ministry official Masaya Ota said two people were slightly injured in the accident.

"The Prius driver in the accident told police that a brake did not work," Ota said. "Other Prius drivers also complained brakes were not so sharp." The complaints in Japan involve the new Prius model, and the vehicles were all made in Japan, he said.

The ministry ordered Toyota, the world's No. 1 automaker, to investigate the complaints. The other 13 cases happened from December to January 2010. Ota said the ministry has yet to receive a formal report on the complaints from Toyota.

Toyota spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi said the company has received reports about the Prius complaints in North America and in Japan and was now looking into the matter.

Toyota shares plunged 5.7 percent to 3,400 yen ($38) with jittery investors dumping stocks in the wake of the Prius woes in the U.S. and Japan. The benchmark Nikkei stock index edged up just 0.3 percent to 10,404.33 as the drop in Toyota dampened sentiment.

"Investors were worried the latest trouble involving the Prius could get bigger. The problem could pose a bigger question on Toyota's quality and safety," said Kazuhiro Takahashi, market analyst at Daiwa Securities SMBC Co. Ltd.

Also Wednesday, the South Korean government said Toyota's local unit was recalling 444 vehicles over defects in gas pedals and floor mats.

The vehicles were made in North America, and the more than 19,000 Toyota vehicles imported from Japan weren't part of the recall, the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs said in a statement.

Toyota is facing growing criticism that it has not done enough to ensure the safety of its vehicles.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told The Associated Press Tuesday that federal officials had to alert Toyota to the seriousness of the safety issues that eventually led to the recalls.

"They should have taken it seriously from the very beginning when we first started discussing it with them," he said. "Maybe they were a little safety deaf."

LaHood also said the U.S. government was considering civil penalties for Toyota for having dragged its feet on safety concerns.

Toyota executive vice president Shinichi Sasaki acknowledged Tuesday in a Nagoya, Japan, news conference that it took prodding from NHTSA officials for the company to decide on the U.S. recall.

Toyota has long prided itself on sterling vehicle quality and assembly line methods that empowered workers to ensure faultless production.

The latest recall, announced Jan. 21, over sticky gas pedals affects 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. alone.

Any serious problems emerging in the Prius, Toyota's flagship green car model, is certain to further tarnish its brand.

The Prius, now in its third generation since its 1997 introduction, is the best-selling gas-electric hybrid in the world, racking up a cumulative 1.6 million units sold so far, according to Toyota.

Hybrids, by going back and forth between a gasoline engine and electric motor, tend to offer better mileage in slow-speed and stop-and-go driving that's common in crowded cities.
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AP Business writers Yuri Kageyama in Tokyo and Kelly Olsen in Seoul contributed to this report.

Land Rover Merritt Island

2010-02-03T22:45:00.000-08:00

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