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We here at Laird Noller Topeka are going to be honest for a moment. Performance and efficiency are two traits not often seen working together in harmony in the same vehicle. The operative word there is often, however, as the 2013 Ford Focus ST, soon to be available to greater Topeka area drivers, has officially been rated at 23 mpg city/32 mpg highway by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is…

Since the Titanium trim is available for all new Ford models except the sub-compact Fiesta, Ford announced that the trim level will be available on the Fiesta for the 2013 model year.  This will bring consistency throughout the entire line up.

But consistency is not the only reason Ford intends to offer this trim level on the Ford Fiesta.  The Titanium trim will offer a list of new add-ons .  These features are likely going to…

Japanese automaker, Mazda has announced plans to tune its new SKYACTIV-D diesel engines for the track?specifically, the Grand-Am circuit.

Jay Amestoy, VP of Mazda Motorsports and Mazda operations in North America explains, "We're looking to again put our customers in the winner's circle with what we believe will be the most advanced and cleanest production-based powerplant the sport has ever seen."¹

When can you expect to see the SKYACTIV-D engines in…

American automaker GM may be stepping out of the social media and Super Bowl marketing avenues, but that isn't stopping South Korean automaker Hyundai from ramping up its immersion in these markets. GM recently pulled out of both markets, citing that their social media campaigns weren't really working (especially the company's Facebook ads), and that the increasing price of Super Bowl ads simply couldn't be justified.

Hyundai, however, still sees both…

Lincoln is shaking things up for 2013 Lincoln models. Turning its focus towards creating stylish luxury rides that drivers in the Topeka, KS area would enjoy for their looks, comfort, and performance, the automaker has revamped many of its popular models like the 2013 Lincoln MKS.

Rolling out with little fanfare, thanks to the favorable buzz from the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, the new Lincoln MKS boasts an updated exterior design treatment, a host of luxury…

Many associate the Lincoln MKX with its high-end performance and sleek design, making it a popular pick among drivers in the Topeka area looking for a luxury crossover SUV. After getting an exterior facelift on its 2011 model, the new 2013 Lincoln MKX turns inward, but not towards its already comfortable interior, rather the technology features we all utilize while driving.

Thanks to the newest version of the MyLincoln Touch, the MKX now offers a…

You can turn cash into a car by checking out the stocked inventory at your Topeka, Kansas area dealership, Laird Noller Topeka at 2245 S. Topeka Blvd. But how does an auto maker like Ford transform cash into cars? Shouldn't they be turning cars into cash? It's simpler than you think.

Ford already uses recycled materials like old clothing and plastics, implementing each into seats for the Ford Focus and floor mats in?

Every March and October, car junkies from across the United States gather at a Texas airport runway to see who can drive their car the fastest in a one-mile straight away sprint. At the Texas Mile it is typical to see a car reach 130 mph, even hit a top speed of 180 mph. But, seeing a vehicle hit a top speed of 257.7 mph is almost unheard of. We say almost because in…

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ concept has impressed Laird Noller Topeka since the concept's unveiling at this year's North American International Auto Show. And, recent rumors have filled us with anticipation for the luxury automaker to debut the production model at the upcoming 2012 New York Auto Show.

What rumors have we heard? A seriously disguised version of the luxury sedan was recently captured on camera. Since the 2013 Lincoln MKZ concept has already?

A new ad featuring Dr. Seuss' The Lorax promoting MAZDA CX-5, a small SUV, has some up in arms. They feel it's improper to take a children's story character and have them talk up a gas-powered vehicle.

However, when you compare a SUV like CX-5, or other vehicles available from Topeka, Kansas' Laird Noller Topeka, they all seem pretty green, as far as cars go.

CX-5 features new advanced engine technology from the…