Ford Reports $2.6 Billion 2011 First Quarter Net Income as One Ford Plan Continues Strong Progress+
Apr 26, 2011
Ford First quarter 2011 net income was $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, a $466 million increase from first quarter 2010. Pre-tax operating profit was $2.8 billion, or 62 cents per share, an increase of $827 million from first quarter 2010. Ford has posted a pre-tax operating profit for seven consecutive quarters. A ... Continue reading
RECALL: FORD F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT PICK-UP
Apr 15, 2011
Ford expanded Its F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT recall to 1.2 million trucks; because of airbag problems NHTSA RECALL PE09046,EA10001 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD / F-150 2004-2006 LINCOLN / MARK LT 2006 Mfr's Report Date: FEB 21, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V107000 NHTSA Action Number: PE09046,EA10001 Compon ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 28, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 28, 2011 -- Percentage of hybrid models sold within the MKZ range is higher than expected Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America and is the first model to offer a no-charge hybrid powertrain option Lincoln received highest ... Continue reading
Lincoln Launches Nationwide Contest to Crown 'America's Smartest Company'
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 24, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 24, 2011 -- Lincoln Intelligence Project to visit corporate campuses of the most recognized American brands in search of smartest company Employees to drive select Lincoln vehicles and participate in interactive intelligence assessment games including p ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 -- Lincoln earns highest honors in J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study Chalk up another accolade for Lincoln ââ¬â the luxury brand received the highest score for long-term durability among all vehicle brands in the ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 -- Lincoln received the highest score for durability in annual industry study of three-year-old vehicles Ford Motor Company has four award recipients in their respective model segments Lincoln MKZ is the second-highest performing vehicle in the ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
The Auto Channel - Vincentric's 7th annual Best Value in America awards were released today, with Toyota, Volvo, and GMC winning the inaugural brand value awards for Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles, and Trucks respectively. A revived Chevrolet also performed strongly, buoyed by its new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Vol ... Continue reading
Ford Giving Mercury and Lincoln Owners a Reason to Stay, Reports the Wall Street Journal
Feb 25, 2011
Jeff Bennett of the Wall Street Journal reports that Ford is offering some Mercury vehicle owners $500 toward the purchase of a new Ford vehicle and as much as $1,500 to buy a Lincoln as the auto maker looks to retain customers after dissolving the brand last year. ... Continue reading
Lincoln Debuts MKT Town Car Livery and Limousine Models at International LCT Show
Feb 14, 2011
PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2011 -- New chauffeur-dedicated Lincoln MKT Town Car Livery and Limousine versions announced to fleet customers at the International LCT show in Las Vegas à New Lincoln MKT Town Car offers a higher roofline, roomier, more sophisticated seating, a spacious trun ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2011
Innovative Ford safety and connectivity technologies will be recognized at Edison Awards Gala on April 5 in New York Ford's industry-first MyFord Touchââ¢, MyKeyî, SYNCî AppLinkâ⢠and inflatable rear seat belts are each finalists Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford, to be presented with prest ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2011
FordDirect announced today the launch of DealerConnection Premier Advanced Inventory Service (DCPAIS), which provides Ford and Lincoln dealers with new digital marketing tools such as customized video for an enhanced online consumer experience. Â DCPAIS is available to the 3,500 Ford and Lincoln dealers on their Ford ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2011
2011 Lincoln MKT Review. by Mark Fulmer TACH Editor In Chief For a half century or so the archetypal family vehicle in America was the station wagon. Then came the minivans and SUVs. Now we seem to be revisiting this style with these vehicles called crossovers. We of the Stationwagon Era have a trunk load of memories. ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2011
Lexus sold more luxury cars in the U.S. in 2010 than any other brand, maintaining its place at the top of the luxury market for an eighth consecutive year, according to sales data compiled by Edmunds.com. But European competitors BMW and Mercedes closed the gap by enough last year that both are poised to make a run at ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2011
Ford's 2010 sales totaled 1.935 million, up 19 percent versus a year ago ââ¬â the largest increase of any full-line automaker Ford's December retail sales were up 17 percent versus a year ago; total sales of 190,976 were up à 7 percent Ford's market share up for the second year in a row; first back-to-ba ... Continue reading
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