2008 LA Auto Show: 2010 Lincoln MKZ Builds On Success With New Face and Features - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 22, 2008
Expected Lincoln comfort, quality and driving experience paid forward in the 2010 Lincoln MKZ with updated design, new features and plusher interior New Sport Appearance Package with sport-tuned suspension shifts driving experience to the next level, especially with optional all-wheel drive. Six-speed SelectShift autom ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
Ford October US Sales Down 30.2%
Nov 3, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2008; An economic gauntlet, the likes of which haven't been seen in more than two decades, could not deter Ford's best-selling F-Series truck. Ford dealers celebrated Truck Month by delivering 43,324 F-Series in October. October also marked the annual Texas Truck Rodeo competition conducted by ... Continue reading
Ford October 2008 U.S. Sales Drop 30.2%
Nov 3, 2008
Ford Simplifies Complex Trim Choices For Buyers
Oct 29, 2008
By DETROIT, Oct 29, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co is rolling out a sharply simplified vehicle line-up for the 2009 model-year by slashing thousands of configurations of features from its order book in a bid to cut costs and smooth showroom transactions. For Ford, getting back to its ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2008
DETROIT, Oct 28, 2008; Soyoung Kim and Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has reduced his stake in Ford Motor Co to 4.89 percent over the past week, his investment company said on Tuesday. Kerkorian, the largest outside investor of Ford, had said last week he sold share ... Continue reading
WSJ: Luxury Auto Makers Gird for Sales Slump
Oct 20, 2008
Washibngton DC October 20, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that since about 2002, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, Audi, Infiniti and a rejuvenated Cadillac boomed as they lured upper middle class consumers into their showrooms with lease deals and financing that made their cars and sport utility vehicles affordable to ... Continue reading
New Lincoln MKT Crossover Announced
Aug 16, 2008
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 15, 2008 - Kicking off the weekend marking the celebrated Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Lincoln today confirms it will produce the Lincoln MKT, a premium, three-row luxury crossover based on a the well-received concept vehicle. "The Lincoln MKT reinforces our commitment to further expand ... Continue reading
2008 AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS-DAY 4
Aug 15, 2008
Day Four â The Heavyweights Pontificate By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This morningâs lineup of speakers was impressive: Mark Fields, Fordâs president of the Americas; Michael Stanton, president and CEO of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc.; Tom LaSorda (not ... Continue reading
Early Sales Strong for 2009 Lincoln MKS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 10, 2008
In its first month on the market, the new 2009 Lincoln MKS outsold the Acura RL, Infiniti M35 and Cadillac STS. Robust early sales may be attributed to unique marketing and education efforts underway since the vehicle was introduced in November. Consumer events at 312 Lincoln dealerships throughout the country drew mor ... Continue reading
Barack Obama Calls for Sweeping Energy Overhaul, Perhaps Ensuring His Election - VIDEO
Aug 4, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher (August 4, 2008) Hopeful Presidential candidate Barak Obama gave a half-hour midday speech in Lansing, Michigan today that, in my opinion, is the most important policy statement given by any 2008 candidate so far, and may very well put him in the White House for at le ... Continue reading
Ford Reports July 2008 Sales-Down
Aug 1, 2008
- Ford Focus sales were up 16 percent in July and 26 percent year-to-date. - Total car sales up 8 percent. - Consistent with industry trends, crossover sales in July were down 8 percent, sport utilities were down 54 percent, and trucks and vans were down 18 percent. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 156,406 in ... Continue reading
10 Year Ford Employee Mark Kaline Global Media Manager Gone
Jul 31, 2008
DETROIT July 31, 2008; Jean Halliday writing for AdAge.com reported that Mark Kaline, the high-profile global media manager of Ford Motor Co., left the automaker this week, according to executives close to the matter. Mr. Kaline is a casualty of Ford's latest move, announced in June, to cut 15% of its white-collar staf ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2008 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Jun 30, 2008
Porsche Top Premium Brand, Ford Top Mainstream Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Vehicle, Lincoln Navigator Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., June 30 -- An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owne ... Continue reading
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