Aug 3, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 9 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 158,838, up 2 percent versus a year ago -- Ford is first among major manufacturers to report sales increase in 2009; year-over-year total sales gain is the first for Ford since ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
Ford Says Cash For Clunkers Increasing Sales Sharply
Jul 30, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., July 30 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N) has seen a sharp increase in sales over the past week since its dealers began accepting trade-ins under the U.S. government's "cash for clunkers" incentive program, the automaker's U.S. sales chief said on Thursday. "We were having a strong month before (cash for ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2009 Cadillac CTS VS. 2009 Lincoln MKS - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 30, 2009
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in a classic confrontation between America's two luxury brands. ... Continue reading
Ford Increases Production on Share Gains and Optimism
Jun 30, 2009
Ford sees market share gains, increases production On Monday June 29, 2009, 6:11 pm EDT Buzz up! 2 Print Companies:Ford motor co.General motors corporation By David Bailey Reuters - A man walks past a Ford sign at the 2009 New York International Auto Show April 9, 2009. ... Related Quotes Symbol Price Change F 5.78 +0. ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2009
The 2007 New York Auto Show wasn't that long ago, in normal terms, but it was a lifetime ago in terms of what has happened in the auto industry since then. Interestingly, in The Auto Channel's coverage of General Motors at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show we posed the question, "Will GM even be in business in 2009?" In any e ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Closing the Gap with Overseas Competitors - VIDEO STORY
Jun 23, 2009
DETROIT - June 23, 2009: The newly released annual J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Initial Quality Survey shows a closing gap between foreign and domestic cars. Over the last two decades, foreign automakers have developed a reputation for producing better cars than their North American competitors, often outrankin ... Continue reading
2009 Lincoln MKS Review By John Heilig
Jun 14, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2009 Lincoln MKS Model: Lincoln MKS Engine: 3.7-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 273 hp @ 6,250 rpm/270 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Select Shift Wheelbase: 112.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 204.1 x 75.9 x 61.6 in. Tires: P255/45R19 Cargo volume: 18. ... Continue reading
Ford Statement on Transformation Plan
Jun 12, 2009
Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally today commented that, as part of Ford's transformation plan, the company remains committed to improving the balance sheet and reducing debt. The company, however, has no current plans to issue additional equity. ... Continue reading
Jun 9, 2009
The 2009 Lincoln Navigator is one of the largest eight-passenger SUVs on the market, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GL Class. ... Continue reading
May 26, 2009
One Week With Lincoln 2009 MKS By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Lincolnâs MKS flagship is aimed directly at Generation X buyers, folks who can afford mid-luxury and expect both comfort and cutting edge technology. PHOTO _DSC2641 Loosely based on a highly evolved Volvo S80 platform, MKS ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.Com Names Their Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009
May 21, 2009
Kbb.com Editors Offer Their Top New Car Choices for Road Trips in a Variety of Categories IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- The Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009, www.kbb.com/roadtripcars2009, were named today by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. Memori ... Continue reading
May 20, 2009
CLEVELAND, May 19, 2009 â Ford Motor Company today marked the start of production of its advanced fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 â a key step in Fordâs plan to deliver leading fuel economy across millions of vehicles. Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the pla ... Continue reading
All-new 2010 Lincoln MKT Enters the Luxury Crossover Segment
May 17, 2009
2010 Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKZ, further growing the brandâs momentum, Lincoln MKT will be available in dealer showrooms in late summer ROMEO, Mich., May 14, 2009 â Lincoln is offering full-size luxury crossover customers a fresh new choice with the 2010 Lincoln MKT, a three-row cross ... Continue reading
2010 Lincoln MKS 355 V-8 Horsepower From V-6 With Ecoboost
May 17, 2009
2010 Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost Click here to download related images. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost⢠V-6 engine, the first V-6 direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America, makes its debut in the 2010 Lincoln MKS With the fuel economy of a V-6, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine delivers an impressive 3 ... Continue reading
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