News By Topic: Lincoln

Ford Safety Recalls, Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC

Dec 31, 2014

Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. No accidents or injuries are attributed to either of these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2014 Ford Escape and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles in North America for fuel pump issue Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately ... Continue reading

2015 Car Review: Lincoln MKC Big Man Review By Steve Purdy

Dec 31, 2014

2015 LINCOLN MKC REVIEW By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Lincoln promises lots of new products in the next couple years in a thrust to invigorate their image and to find a way back to becoming a truly premium brand with distinctive character. That’s going to be tough, but I think this new MKC is a b ... Continue reading

Matthew McConaughey Gets Behind Wheel of 2015 Lincoln MKZ in New Ads Airing Jan. 1

Dec 29, 2014

The Lincoln Motor Company teams up again with Academy Award™ winner Matthew McConaughey to create Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ad campaign that will begin airing during high-profile New Year’s Day college football bowl games Two new TV and online ads will promote Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid midsi ... Continue reading

IIHS 2015 Top Safety Picks +VIDEO

Dec 23, 2014

afety gains ground: More vehicles earn top honors from IIHS The number of vehicles earning either of the Institute's two awards has jumped to 71 from 39 this time last year, giving consumers more choices for optimum protection in crashes. The number of winners in the top tier — Top Safety Pick+ — has increase ... Continue reading

2014 New Cars With Edsel-Like Sales - OOPS!

Dec 22, 2014

Washington DC December 22, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that the auto business is ending 2014 on a roll, with sales volumes expected to once again reach pre-recession rates. Manufacturers are poised to deliver an estimated 16.8 million new cars and trucks to consumers in the U.S. this year, according to Kelley B ... Continue reading

2015 North American Car and Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists Announced

Dec 9, 2014

By Steve Purdy Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Detroit Decenber 9, 2014; Finalists were announced today for the prestigious North American Car and Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year awards at a packed press conference in Detroit. The Automotive Press Association assembled at the historic (soon to celebrate 100 years ol ... Continue reading

Lincoln Adds Premium Sound of Revel Audio Systems to Its Luxury Vehicles

Dec 4, 2014

The Lincoln Motor Company announces exclusive collaboration that will add premium sound of Revel® audio systems to Lincoln’s lineup of luxury vehicles >Revel uses a scientific approach to replicate a sophisticated home-audio experience for each unique Lincoln cabin >Revel audio systems, including Revel Ultimaâ ... Continue reading

All-New 2015 Lincoln MKC wins Best Buy Award from Consumer Guide Automotive

Nov 14, 2014

All-new 2015 Lincoln MKC, the brand’s first small premium utility vehicle, wins the Consumer Guide® Automotive 2015 Best Buy Award for Premium Compact Crossover/SUV >Latest honor for Lincoln MKC announced ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show >The 2015 Lincoln MKC delivers spirited performance, elegant design, impecca ... Continue reading

Can Ford Regain Its Lost Mercury Market with Fast-Ever Lincoln MKC?

Nov 9, 2014

From Mac Gordon 11-07-2014 An obvious location for trying is central Germany, a venue where German cars have pressed the metal hard at Baden Baden and Hafen City, and competitors have turned the corners with Audi A5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GALX. Motor Trend's actor racer Justin Bell was chosen to tour Germany in a 2015 Li ... Continue reading

Lincoln Opens First Stores in China and Unveils 'The Lincoln Way'

Nov 7, 2014

Lincoln opens its first three stores in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, officially unveiling The Lincoln Way, a unique new luxury automotive ownership experience in China >Eight Lincoln stores will open in China by year’s end. By 2016, 60 Lincoln stores will be open in 50 cities across the country >The Lincoln MKZ ... Continue reading

AIADA Reports October 2014 U.S. Auto Sales

Nov 4, 2014

U.S. Market sales by brand; AIADA Reports October 2014 U.S. Auto Sales ... Continue reading

Ford Recall for 204,448 2007-2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX

Oct 31, 2014

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 205,000 (actual 204,448) 2007-2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in corrosion states and provinces in North America for possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets where the fuel tank is mounted to the vehicle. This condition may result in a fuel odor, fuel ... Continue reading

Will You Save Money Buying A Hybrid?

Oct 30, 2014

Vincentric Releases Hybrid Analysis; One-third of Hybrids Save Consumers Money ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report

Oct 28, 2014

Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report ... Continue reading

New Eposode: A Shunpikers Journal With Steve Purdy

Oct 8, 2014

THE RADIO PROGRAM FOR THOSE TO WHOM AN AUTOMOBILE IS MORE THAN TRANSPORTATION A SHUNPIKER'S JOURNAL - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Beginning Wednesday October 8th We just finished my next radio program. We’re recording again from the Midwest Auto Media Association’s Fall Rally at the Autobahn Country Club in Jolie ... Continue reading