Ford Posts Third Q 2010 Net Income of $1.7 Billion
Oct 26, 2010
Ford reports third quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or 43 cents per share, a $690 million improvement from third quarter 2009. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $2.1 billion, or 48 cents per share, a $1.1 billion improvement from third quarter 2009++ Ford is announcing further actions to reduce Automotive debt and st ... Continue reading
Ford to Invest Additional $850 Million in Michigan to Engineer, Build Fuel-Efficient New Vehicles
Oct 25, 2010
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 25 DETROIT, Oct. 25 -- Ford will invest an incremental $850 million in Michigan between 2011 and 2013 as part of its competitive plan to engineer and manufacture even more fuel-efficient vehicles and fuel-saving technologies in the state Among other projects, Ford will expand manufacturing cap ... Continue reading
Ford Makes Another Major Commitment to Michigan
Oct 25, 2010
Dingell, speaking at Van Dyke plant, says Automakerâs Announcement âproof positive that Michiganâs economy, driven by good-paying manufacturing jobs, will recover.â Washington, DC October 25, 2010; Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) made the following remarks today at the Ford Van Dyke Transmissio ... Continue reading
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Repeats Caution to Owners of Various Recalled Ford Vehicles on Fire Risk
Oct 25, 2010
Washington DC October 21, 2010; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today reminded owners of various makes and models of Ford vehicles previously recalled for faulty cruise control systems to make sure they take their vehicles into Ford dealers for repairs. If not repaired, the vehicles can catch ... Continue reading
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review
Oct 18, 2010
<p><b><small>SEE ALSO:<a href="http://lincoln.theautochannel.com"> Lincoln Buyers Guide</a><br> SEE ALSO:<a href="http://www.perfectnewcarmatch.com/index.php"> E-Carmony: Is the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Your Perfect Match?</a></small></b></p> <p>DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p><b>2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ... Continue reading
Largest Discounts Available on Ford Models Reports Web Site
Oct 18, 2010
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18 -- Ford leads the industry in discounts*for 2010 models from their Manufactured Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with an average discount of nearly 15 percent according to the latest TrueTrendsâ⢠Report from TrueCar.com, the authority in n ... Continue reading
First Drive of the New 2011 Lincoln Hybird MKZ
Oct 11, 2010
2011 LINCOLN MKZ: A NEW GREEN VEHICLE FOR LUXURY BUYERS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor The Auto Channel Itâs been ten years since the first electric-gasoline hybrid was successfully introduced to celebrities, early adaptors, the environmentally concerned and some just curious buyers. It was an odd looking car, h ... Continue reading
Lincoln Revival: Reduce Dealers, Launch New Cars
Oct 6, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich. October 5, 2010; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that in a last-ditch effort to save Lincoln and shed the brand's image as a maker of land yachts for old men, Ford plans to cut dealerships, spiff up remaining showrooms and introduce new cars and trucks, including a replacement for the iconic ... Continue reading
Silly Cars, A (Real) Naughty Volvo and Helan Gar In This Month's Letter from Europe
Oct 3, 2010
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel October 2, 2010; Let me start with the bad news. Ford cannot be serious with the new Lincoln MKS. At 56 thousand dollars including all the extras it is just not an acceptable proposition. More of a big whale than an automobile. It is big all right, the trunk simpl ... Continue reading
Ford September Sales Up 46 Percent; Ford on Track to Gain Market Share for Second Year In a Row
Oct 1, 2010
Ford September Sales Up 46 Percent; Ford on Track to Gain Market Share for Second Year In a Row PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury September sales totaled 160,873, up 46 percent versus year ago Ford's balanced portfolio of high-quality, fuel-efficient new cars, util ... Continue reading
Ford Direct Adds Experian Automotive Data to Sites
Sep 21, 2010
Sept. 21 -- FordDirect announced today that used vehicles listed on its Website at http://www.forddirect.com and about 3,500 dealer Websites provided through its DealerConnection service will now feature Experian Automotive's AutoCheck® vehicle history reports. Used car shoppers want transparency when it comes to unde ... Continue reading
The Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Big Three Bailout - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 6, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Making the Case for Not Bailing Out the U. S. Car Companies Is America Allowing the Big Three to Fail or Have the Big Three Failed America? OPEC and the Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Auto Bailout A few weeks ago Congress approved a $25 billion aid package to the A ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury August sales totaled 157,503 - lower than strong year-ago levels -- Ford's year-to-date sales up 18 percent versus year ago - double the growth of the overall industry -- Market share continues to grow; August marked the 22nd time in the last 23 months Ford's ret ... Continue reading
THX Audio System in 2011 Lincoln MKX Rocks the Competition With Quality, Capabilities and Value
Aug 31, 2010
With More Connectivity Features, Advanced Technology and Pristine Sound Reproduction, THX and Lincoln are Defining How Music Should Be Experienced WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The THX® II Certified Audio system in the new 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV rivals all others with exclusive technology, sound quality and value. Of ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Lincoln MKT AWD Engine: 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 355 hp @ 5,700 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 117.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 207.6 x 85.7 x 67.4 in. Tires: P255/45R20 Cargo volume: 17.9/39.6/75.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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