Photographer Annie Leibovitz Shoots Unconventional Lincoln Continental Campaign +VIDEO
Oct 10, 2016
Annie Leibovitz introduced the 2017 Lincoln Continental as the main character in the unique storyline of an engaging photo campaign. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Annie Leibovitz introduced the 2017 Lincoln Continental as the main character in t ... Continue reading
Ford September 2016 US Vehicle Sales
Oct 5, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Transit vans U.S. sales grew 6 percent last month with 10,799 vans sold. Overall Ford U.S. September sales totaled 204,447 vehicles, an 8 percent decline versus a year ago. “Demand for a rich mix of our all-new Super Duty pickups helped boost Ford’s average transaction prices by $1,100 versus ... Continue reading
Ford US Auto Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Lincoln sales rose 7 percent in the U.S. in August versus a year ago with 9,243 vehicles sold, while Ford Motor Company vans reached best-ever August sales with 20,355 vehicles sold. Overall U.S. company sales totaled 214,482 vehicles, an 8 percent decline. Retail sales totaled 168,543 vehicles for th ... Continue reading
2016 Lincoln MKX - Self-driving, Almost! A Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Aug 31, 2016
2016 LINCOLN MKX Self-driving, almost! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_4379) Self-driving or autonomous cars have been in the news a lot lately. So much so that you might think they will be hitting the streets any day now. Well, don’t hold your breath. Nearly all the aut ... Continue reading
Cars That Have the Most and Least Maintainence Costs
Aug 15, 2016
Washington DC August 12, 2016; The AIADA online newsletter reported that according to the website Priceonomics the Toyota brand and its gas-electric hybrid Prius are the winners in keeping maintenance costs low in the long run and luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz are on the high end of maintenance costs. Over t ... Continue reading
2016 Lincoln MKX Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 5, 2016
The new hot rod Lincoln, not your dead uncle's towncar DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS What we have here is a new form of hot rod Lincoln. Yes, the 2016 MKX is a luxury crossover far-removed in style and substance than the stripped-down Lincoln-powered Ford Model A-based hot rod of Charlie Ryan’s much-covered 1 ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company’s total truck sales, including pickups and vans, grew 5 percent in July versus a year ago with 87,104 sold. Overall company U.S. sales were down 3 percent, with 216,479 total vehicles sold. Fleet sales – sales to large companies, government customers and rental car companies – ... Continue reading
2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews
Jul 21, 2016
TUSTIN, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), recognizing vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires. The 2016 awards are based on responses from over 65,000 owners of new model year 2015 and 2016 vehic ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Jul 18, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today is announcing changes in its senior leadership team in Europe, South America and Ford Smart Mobility LLC as it continues to deliver the company’s plan for profitable growth. Barb Samardzich, vice president and chief operating officer, Ford of Europe, has elected to retire Oc ... Continue reading
2015-16 Lincoln Navigator 4x4 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 18, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Classic SUV with spacious luxury and comfort Yes "Back To The Future Day" was a recent bit of pop-culture humor, but isn't this week's Lincoln Navigator taking it a bit too far? Nothing says "late `90s luxury SUV boom" quite like the original, introduced for model year 1998 partway ... Continue reading
Cars.com Ranks Compact SUVs in Partial Segment Challenge
Jul 17, 2016
CHICAGO, July 13, 2016 -- Cars.com experts put five of the most popular compact SUVs through a series of tests to determine the best option for shoppers in its annual Compact SUV Challenge. Contenders included the 2017 Ford Escape, 2016 Honda CR-V, 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 2016 Kia Sportage and the 2016 Toyota RAV4. After ... Continue reading
2017 North American Car Of The Year Final Nominees
Jul 7, 2016
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Ford Motor Company First Half Sales in China Up Six Percent, Accelerating Past Half Million Mark
Jul 7, 2016
SHANGHAI—Ford Motor Company continued its strong performance in China with vehicle sales in the first half for Ford, Lincoln and its joint ventures reaching 577,097 vehicles, a 6 percent increase compared to the same time last year. Vehicle sales for Ford and its joint ventures in the first half were up 5 percent ove ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Companyâs first-half total U.S. sales grew 5 percent with 1,353,048 vehicles sold â its best first-half performance since 2006. June sales were up 6 percent, with 240,109 vehicles sold. Ford truck performance remains the standout for the first half of the year. The company sold ... Continue reading
Ford May 2016 US Sales - F-Series Truck Sales Up 9 Percent, Vans Best May Sales in 38 Years
Jun 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Company F-Series pickups posted a 9 percent gain in May, while Ford van sales reached their best May sales since 1978. The companyâs total U.S. sales of 235,997 vehicles declined 6 percent versus a year ago. Ford F-Series sales of 67,412 pickups marked a 9 percent increase, boosting ... Continue reading
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