Nov 5, 2012
Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation recently launched its first-to-market reconfigurable instrument cluster with illuminated mechanical gauge rings on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ in North America. The MKZ is expected to reach Lincoln dealers later this year. ... Continue reading
Ford Executive News: Mulally to Remain through at Least 2014, Other Changes
Nov 1, 2012
Nov. 1, 2012 -- Ford Motor Company is further strengthening and developing its leadership team while continuing to deliver the One Ford plan for profitable growth. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford today said that Alan Mulally plans to continue to serve as Ford president and CEO through at least 2014. At the same time, ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey +VIDEO
Oct 29, 2012
ONSUMER REPORTS AUTO RELIABILITY SURVEY: FORD CONTINUES FALL WHILE SEVEN JAPANESE BRANDS TOP LIST Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NYâA perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 car brands ranked in Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Surve ... Continue reading
Lincoln Design Center Opening Marks New Milestone in Brand's Reinvention
Oct 18, 2012
Lincoln celebrates Design Center opening today; new studio houses approximately 150 designers, craftspeople and engineers dedicated solely to Lincoln production and concept vehicles All disciplines -- creative and technical -- work collaboratively in one space; first new dedicated Design Center for Lincoln since the 19 ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: America's Luxury MPG Leader Delivers Personal, Unique Experience
Oct 15, 2012
All-new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers more miles per gallon than every other luxury vehicle in America: EPA-certified 45 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 45 mpg combined MKZ delivers 5 mpg better city and combined as well as 6 mpg better highway than more-expensive all-new Lexus ES Hybrid Lincoln is the only brand offering a ... Continue reading
Motorcraft Mike Video to Present Useful Info to Automotive DIY'ers +VIDEO
Aug 30, 2012
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30, 2012 â Ford Customer Service Division has decided to give a name and face to two of its key brands in order to reach out to its key audiences socially. Mike Sanom, or âMotorcraft Mikeâ, will star in a series of webisodes produced by Ford Motor Company, in order to educate the Do ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
San Diego August 27, 2012; Strategic Vision announces results of its 2012 Total Quality Index⢠(TQI) study. With the industry best of only 17% of owners reporting problems, Toyota Motor Sales corporation had the lowest reported problems, resulting in Strategic Vision's lowest âProblem Impact Measureâ (PI ... Continue reading
Lincoln Coming to China's Growing Luxury Market
Aug 28, 2012
Lincoln will be coming to China, offering its rich and unique heritage to customers seeking a new level of luxury Lincoln will provide a personalized brand experience for affluent Chinese customers seeking a luxury experience tailored to their specific needs Expansion into China further strengthens Ford Motor Company's ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Taurus and Explorer, Lincoln MKS Earn NHTSA's Highest NCAP Overall Vehicle Score
Aug 23, 2012
2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer and Lincoln MKS have earned U.S. government's top five-star Overall Vehicle Score rating for performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover These vehicles feature redesigned airbags and restraint system enhancements, which contributed to their performance i ... Continue reading
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011
Aug 21, 2012
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels â its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading
All-New Lincoln MKZ Offers More Standard Features, Lower Price Than New Lexus ES 350
Jul 24, 2012
The all-new Lincoln MKZ midsize premium sedan, representing the style and substance of the future of Lincoln, delivers more features and lower starting price than the new Lexus ES 350; dealer order banks now open > Standard equipment includes 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, SYNC with MyLincoln Touch driver connect technolog ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2012
FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today the launch of its new Social Media and Reputation Management Service for Ford and Lincoln Dealers. Powered by Digital Air Strike, the vision behind this service is to provide dealers with the proper guidance, tools and res ... Continue reading
2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
Luxury Carmakers Give New Attention to Back Seats
Jun 4, 2012
Washington DC june 4, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that long the domain of dogs and yappy kids, the back seats of luxury cars now are getting first-class attention from automakers, reports USA Today. More of them are adding rear legroom to premium sedans to please empty-nest Boomers, who now see big back seats a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company May 2012 Sales - Gains Across Cars, SUV's, Trucks; Fusion Sets Sales Records
Jun 1, 2012
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales increased 13 percent in May compared with May 2011 May F-Series sales were up 29 percent; E-Series van sales increased 31 percent, providing the best May sales since 2008; Transit Connect had its best sales month ever Fusion sales increased 9 percent for the best May sales performance ever ... Continue reading
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