Jan 4, 2011
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2011 New MyFord/MyLincoln Touch system overcomplicated and distracting YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX scored too low in testing to be recommended by Consumer Reports. The vehicles are part of a test group in the Fe ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Now in 3 Million Vehicles; Customer Satisfaction, Use of Voice Control on Rise
Jan 3, 2011
Ford SYNC®, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system is now installed in more than 3 million Ford Motor Company vehicles, since first introduced in late 2007 Latest internal research shows that more than 80 percent of SYNC owners are likely to recommend the system to others, a 5 percentage point increase over ... Continue reading
New Ford SYNC Destinations App Offers 'On The Go' Navigation; Predicts Best Departure Times
Dec 30, 2010
SYNC® Destinations is a free smartphone app that gives SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) users mobile access to search for and save destinations to their cloud-based SYNC Services account for easy access when back in the car App includes Predictive Traffic, powered by Ford's best-in-class traffic inform ... Continue reading
Dec 30, 2010
MyKey feature with a world-first technology that allows parents to block explicit satellite radio programming while their teens are driving The upgraded MyKey technology also will allow parents to limit a vehicle's top speed at any of four different settings ââ¬â 65, 70, 75 or 80 mph A new poll by Penn, Sch ... Continue reading
Looking For A Luxury Car ? Compare: Specs, Prices and Availability
Dec 27, 2010
Washington DC December 27, 2010; "Luxury-car sales will likely get the biggest bump for the car business this week, thanks to stock market indicators that hit two-year highs last week." -- Paul Taylor, NADA chief economist, USA Today, Dec. ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe: Curses, Cuts and Kudos
Dec 20, 2010
Iâve been driving Lincoln MKX of late and spent of my time trying to decide whether I could learn to love it. The jury is still out. On the plus side it is very comfortable and certainly distinctive looking. Love it or hate it you wonât confuse it with anything else-that is for sure. The fuel consumption is a ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Lands Top Product Design Award From Global Green USA
Dec 7, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2010 -- New Lincoln MKZ Hybrid honored with prestigious design award from Global Green USA Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-certified rating of 41 mpg city, stands apart for its quality driving experience, smaller envi ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2010
Clarion-supplied, factory-installed Voice-Activated Navigation System, available in the Ford Fusion, ranks "Highest Satisfaction," according to J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study. The Clarion navigation system in the Ford Flex ranks second, followed by the Ford Taurus and the Lincoln ... Continue reading
Ford to Complete Rear Camera Roll-Out on Nearly All Models
Dec 3, 2010
Ford Motor Company will continue its aggressive technology onslaught by completing the roll-out of its innovative Rear View Camera System that will be available on nearly all Ford and Lincoln models by the end of 2011. "Ford is making new innovations such as the Rear View Camera System available to a wide range of cust ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2010
Ford Transit Connect Taxis ensure Beantown is green town Ford Transit Connect Taxis are launching in Boston and across New England as taxi fleet operators look for new alternatives to add passenger comfort and cargo capacity, while increasing fuel economy and maneuverability and lowering costs. Boston Cab Dispatch pick ... Continue reading
Ford Commitment to Lincoln Strengthens With Addition of Experienced New Design Director
Dec 1, 2010
Max Wolff joins Lincoln as director of Design, effective Jan. 3, bringing extensive global perspective and luxury design experience in line with the brand's plans to deliver world-class luxury Wolff joins a growing list of Lincoln top managers with global professional experience; his includes assignments in Asia, Europ ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Ford will add its fourth nameplate in 2011 with 40 mpg or higher fuel economy, more than any other full-line manufacturer Today, the company already is delivering the broadest vehicle lineup of fuel efficiency leaders: 13 Ford and Lincoln nameplates a ... Continue reading
Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program Further Enhances Brand's Luxury Image
Nov 14, 2010
Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program builds on brand's luxury image Program offers free maintenance service to all 2011 customers and beyond on a permanent basis Lincoln is fully committed to providing consumers with a true luxury experience The Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program has become a permanent stap ... Continue reading
Ford October 2010 Sales Up 19 Percent; New Vehicles Drive Year-to-Date
Nov 3, 2010
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2010 -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October sales totaled 157,935, up 19 percent versus year ago Ford's year-to-date sales totaled 1.6 million, up 21 percent; Ford's sales growth doubled the industry average In October, Ford's balanced portfolio of high-q ... Continue reading
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