CNG/PROPANE - Eight New U.S. EPA Certifications For JTG II Propane Liquid Injection Bi-fuel Systems
May 14, 2012
ICOM NORTH AMERICA EARNS EIGHT NEW EPA AUTOGAS CERTIFICATIONS FOR FORD VEHICLES NEW HUDSON, Mich. â Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certific ... Continue reading
Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again Says Polk Report
Apr 9, 2012
While the selection of hybrid models in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2007, only 35 percent of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk (See Table A). If repurchase behavior among the high volume audience of Toyota Prius owners ... Continue reading
Lincoln Celebrates the Art of American Photographer Herb Ritts at the Getty Museum
Apr 3, 2012
Lincoln is the exclusive sponsor of Herb Ritts: L.A. Style , an exhibition presenting one of America's greatest photographers, at one of America's great art centers, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The exhibition opened on the evening of Monday, April 2 with a special VIP preview and reception. "As we return L ... Continue reading
MKZ Midsize Sedan, MKZ Hybrid Lead Way for Lincoln
Mar 2, 2012
Driven by sales of the MKZ midsize premium sedan and the MKZ Hybrid, Lincoln delivered a 16 percent gain in U.S. sales in February versus a year ago. Total retail sales of Lincoln MKZ improved 15 percent versus last February. Sales of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-e ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2012
Ford Motor Company has six vehicles among the top three in their respective award segments: Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX, Ford Ranger and Ford Taurus Ford Fusion received the Midsize Car award for the second consecutive year; Ford Explorer received the Midsize Crossover/SUV award; Lincoln MKZ re ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Concept: Future Vision Today +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2012
The new Lincoln MKZ Concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto Show, signals a significant step in Lincoln's reinvention, providing a clear vision of its next-generation vehicles. "With the Lincoln MKZ Concept, we are not introducing a new car. We are essentially introducing a new brand," said Der ... Continue reading
1934 Model 40 Special Speedster Appears at 2012 North American International Auto Show
Jan 9, 2012
Edsel Ford's 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster takes the stage alongside Lincoln's stunning new vehicles for the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Speedster offers a glimpse into the early years of Edsel Ford's design and automotive styling vision, and provides a historical link to his l ... Continue reading
Ford Brand Sales Top 2 Million for 1st Time Since 2007
Dec 30, 2011
Dec. 30, 2011 -- U.S. sales of the Ford brand this week topped 2 million vehicles for the first time since 2007. The milestone makes Ford  the best selling brand in America and the first automotive brand to hit the 2 million mark since 2007. "Ford's lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient cars, utilities and trucks co ... Continue reading
The Sun Sets on the Lincoln Town Car. What Will the Dawn Bring?
Dec 29, 2011
For the luxury transportation industry, the discontinuation of the Lincoln Town Car marks the end of an era. Since the 1990s, the Lincoln Town Car has been the flagship of limousine companies' fleets. In 2010, however, Lincoln announced they would cease production of the Town Car series, leaving the luxury transportati ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2011
Lincoln and Team Detroit at WPP today jointly announced the creation of a new luxury-oriented boutique agency dedicated to Lincoln's brand reinvention and creative marketing communications strategy. The WPP-owned agency, based in New York City, will open its doors on Jan. 1 and be headed by luxury automotive veteran, C ... Continue reading
New Lincoln MKS: Refinements Signal Direction for Brand Today, Tomorrow +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
Better handling, increased power, improved fuel efficiency, additional standard equipment, more refinement and new technologies that help drivers reduce accident risks provide luxury customers with important new reasons to consider Lincoln and its flagship sedan, the new MKS. The full-size Lincoln MKS sports an updated ... Continue reading
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services Launched to Support the Lincoln Experience
Nov 7, 2011
Exploring Lincoln, choosing a Lincoln and driving a Lincoln are paths along a unique journey. Now, the premium customer experience is even more seamless with available financing and exceptional service from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. "Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is the dedicated financing brand th ... Continue reading
Ford ReactsTo Complaints - Issues Free Software Update For Sync System
Nov 7, 2011
FREE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE FOR FORD INFOTAINMNET SYSTEMS By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At Large The Auto Channel Dearborn MI Nov 7, 2011; Proactively Ford is responding to its customers and the JD Power IQ survey results which have noted problems/issues/difficulties mastering the new technology which runs the on-board-c ... Continue reading
Lincoln Luxury Models to Include Pandora
Oct 30, 2011
Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, is now a standard feature on three popular luxury Lincoln models: the MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and the Navigator. The vehicles arrived on dealer lots in September 2011. Lincoln makes Pandora available via the SYNC system, using the AppLink feature, which is compatible with Andro ... Continue reading
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