Jul 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23 -- -- Ford reports second quarter net income of $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, a $338 million improvement from second quarter 2009. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $2.9 billion, or 68 cents per share, a $3.5 billion improvement from second quarter 2009 and a $932 million improvement from ... Continue reading
Lincoln Makes History With Pricing for America's Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan - 2011 MKZ Hybrid
Jul 22, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- --Lincoln is making automotive history with the launch of the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, offering luxury customers a premium hybrid sedan at the same base price as its conventional gas sibling, with an MSRP starting at $35,180. The new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers modern luxury car buyer ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Jul 13, 2010
Survey of 42,000 Consumers Reveals Vehicles that Exceed Expectations, Ford and Porsche Score Third Straight Annual Wins TUSTIN, Calif., July 13 -- An "ideal" is defined as conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence. In the 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards, announced today by automotive research and consult ... Continue reading
New 2011 Lincoln MKX Delivers Best-In-Class Power, Torque and Fuel Economy
Jul 7, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 7, 2010; 2011 Lincoln MKX receives official certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with best-in-class fuel economy of any luxury midsize crossover, delivering 19 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway -- 2011 Lincoln MKX also boasts best-in-class 305 horsepower, 40 more ... Continue reading
Lincoln Offers Customers Free Scheduled Maintenance on New Vehicles Purchased This Summer
Jun 18, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 18 -- -- Lincoln to cover all scheduled maintenance for three years or 45,000 miles for all customers who purchase or lease a new Lincoln between today and Sept. 7 -- Free scheduled maintenance Lincoln program includes all oil changes, tire rotations, routine inspections as well as the replacement ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 17 -- -- Ford brand now has the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands, according to J.D. Power's closely watched Initial Quality Study -- Ford rose to fifth place from last year's eighth place. This is the highest rank position Ford has achieved in the IQS since ranking 23rd in 2004 ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Google Maps 'Send to SYNC' Service to Beam Driving Directions Into Car; No Extra Cost
Jun 8, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 8 -- -- Ford adds Google Maps to its 'Send to SYNC' feature, allowing drivers to send destinations from Google Maps to their Ford vehicle through the cloud-based SYNC® Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) app -- Drivers download destination information into the vehicle via their Bluetooth-enab ... Continue reading
First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs
Jun 3, 2010
First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings ARLINGTON, VA â New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first ... Continue reading
Ford's U.S. May Sales Up 23 Percent; Sixth Straight Month Ford Sales Increase More Than 20 Percent
Jun 3, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 2 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury May sales totaled 192,253, up 23 percent versus year ago. -- All-new Super Duty powers F-Series pickup to its highest sales month in more than two years; Super Duty sales up 82 percent versus year ago; total F-Series sales up 49 percent -- Record May sales for For ... Continue reading
Ford Officially Announces End of Mercury Brand and Announces Expanded Lincoln Emphasis
Jun 2, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 2 -- -- Ford is expanding its Lincoln lineup with seven all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles in the next four years - including its first-ever C-segment vehicle -- Lincoln's plan accelerates with more investment and attention on standout product design, class-leading technology and powertra ... Continue reading
2010 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost AWD Review
May 7, 2010
2010 LINCOLN MKS ECOBOOST AWD The Lap of Luxury By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Lincolnâs front-wheel drive flagship sedan, MKS, was launched a couple years ago to generally good reviews. It suffered from âlackluster acceleration,â according to one reviewer, with the standard 3.7-liter, ... Continue reading
May 3, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury April sales totaled 162,996, up 25 percent versus year ago; retail sales were up 32 percent, and fleet sales were up 13 percent -- Ford brand sales up 26 percent versus year ago, Lincoln up 22 percent and Mercury up 19 percent -- Ford cars up 10 percent versus year ... Continue reading
WAJ Report, Goodbye Tom, Expensive Cars, Yea's and Nays in This Month's Letter From Europe
Apr 23, 2010
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel The Western Automotive journalistsâ test days are always the highlights of the year. About 60 auto writers gather in Monterey, California to drive the latest offering from the manufacturers. Brilliantly organized by Page One-a specialist company closely associa ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 LINCOLN MKT REVIEW
Apr 11, 2010
SEE ALSO: Lincoln Buyers Guide MKT spells out true value and best-in-class performance HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LINCOLN MKT VEHICLE Listen up, ladies â this new 3-row crossover vehicle is targeted toward us, or the "optimistic, drive and self-made" woman ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2010
NEW YORK, March 31 -- -- New 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid expected to be most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America -- Lincoln MKZ Hybrid takes SmartGauge(TM) with EcoGuide to next level, offering drivers enhanced positive feedback on long-term fuel efficiency and driving performance -- More standard luxury, technologies a ... Continue reading
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