January 2015 U.S. Auto Sales Scorecard
Feb 4, 2015
Auto sales took off last month, setting the tone for what dealers expect will be a successful sales year. Light trucks drove gains in January, with sales up 19.3 percent from January 2014. Cars trailed with a 7.7 percent improvement. Honda saw sales rise 11.6 percent, Lexusâ sales was up 31.2 percent, and Toyotaâ ... Continue reading
Ford U.S. Sales Up 15% in January
Feb 3, 2015
Company Sees Best U.S. January Retail Sales Results Since 2004 Ford Motor Company U.S. sales for January increase 15 percent, for a total of 178,351 vehicles sold; retail sales performance for January is best since 2004 F-Series, Americaâs best-selling truck for the 38th straight year, posts best January sales per ... Continue reading
FordDirect launches DealerConnection Elite Plus
Feb 2, 2015
FordDirect Announces Product Launch, Executive Speaking Session During NADA Convention ; Announces its General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Beth Hill, will speak on data privacy at annual conference DEARBORN, Mich. â January 22, 2015 â FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its fr ... Continue reading
Lincoln, Google Integrate to Offer Seamless App Experience, Remote Vehicle Capabilities
Feb 2, 2015
Lincoln Motor Company first to integrate its MyLincoln Mobile⢠app for Android smartphones with the Google app >When connected via the available embedded modem, MyLincoln Mobile allows users to schedule remote starts, lock, unlock and locate their vehicle > Now cards, in the Google app, automatically organize info ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company : âWe expect strong growth and improved financial performance in 2015 driven by our investments in new products and capacity.â Full year 2014 pre-tax profit of $6.3 billion, a decline of $2.3 billion compared with a year ago; full year after-tax earnings, excluding special items, were $1.16 ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2015
Ford is issuing two safety recalls. No accidents or injuries are attributed to either of these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans for interior door handle issue Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately ... Continue reading
Ford, Lincoln Dealers Give Communities Nearly $100 Million in 2014
Jan 23, 2015
Last year, 82 percent of Ford and Lincoln dealers contributed financially and 95 percent volunteered time to local causes, according to annual Ford Survey on Dealer Giving Ford and Lincoln dealers donated nearly $100 million and volunteered nearly 1 million hours in 2014 Six dealers honored with this yearâs Salute ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - January 19, 2015
Jan 19, 2015
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V003 Manufacturer : Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. Make / Model Years : LANCE / 2015 Subject : Awning Mounting Brackets may Crack NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V004 Manufacturer : Thor Motor Coach Make / ... Continue reading
Ford and Lincoln Dealers Use Tablets to Enhance Customers' Service Experience
Jan 19, 2015
Ford introduces next phase of SMART Technology (SMARTT) program, using convenience of tablets and customized dealer management system to improve and simplify the overall service experience Next phases of SMARTT program use mobile technology to create innovative service solutions including enhanced customer service and ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show Summary and Refreshingly Honest and Knowledgeable Opinion
Jan 16, 2015
2015 Detroit Auto Show Summary and Honest Opinion ... Continue reading
2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When you think of a mid-sized luxury hybrid sedan, Lincoln may not be the first name to come to mind. But Lincoln does have a mid-sized luxury hybrid in the form of its MKZ Hybrid, and it is a stylish, comfortable, and economical entry-luxury sedan. The MKZ Hybrid offers sleek look ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: All-New Lincoln MKX Delivers Personal Luxury to Attract New Global Customers
Jan 13, 2015
All-new Lincoln MKX delivers an engaging and personalized drive experience. Available advanced 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® V6, upgrades to body structure, chassis components help make this the most powerful, best-handling, quietest Lincoln MKX ever >Dramatic, sculptured form defines all-new Lincoln MKX; re ... Continue reading
Lincoln Builds Momentum from Improved Sales, New Vehicles and Launch in China
Jan 9, 2015
Lincoln finished 2014 with total sales of almost 95,000 in North America, an increase of nearly 16 percent versus 2013 and the best sales result since 2008 >Sales improvement driven primarily by first-ever Lincoln MKC, Lincoln MKZ and new Lincoln Navigator >Lincoln opened first stores in China, unveiled new ad campaign ... Continue reading
Car Stuff@2015 CES: Ford's Fields Keynotes In Vegas
Jan 7, 2015
LAS VEGAS, NV, January 7, 2015; The next generation of technology innovation took the spotlight as the curtain rose on the opening day of the 2015 International CES®. Day one of CES saw more than 3,600 exhibitors launching new products, and the leaders of Ford and Intel making major announcements and outlining their ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2015
* The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens next week and cars are now in the forefront instead of video games. Ford and Daimler-Benz CEOs will be at the show. Also at the show will be Volkswagen, Toyota, General Motors, Hyundai, Mazda, Audi, BMW and FCA US LLC. * LCM Automotive and J.D. Power predict the actual total ... Continue reading
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