Ford Well Positioned For Changing Consumer Car and Truck Expectations With 2007-Model Lineup
Jun 22, 2006
- New Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX are expected to shake up the fast-growing crossover market when they go on sale in November. - 12 Ford Motor Company vehicles achieve 30 or more miles per gallon EPA-rated highway fuel economy thanks to fuel-saving engine and transmission technologies. - Safety is standard on more vehicl ... Continue reading
Lincoln to Launch Four New Models with 'American Dream' Marketing Initiative
Jun 16, 2006
* Lincoln's new 'Dreams' marketing platform prepares the way for four new models launching this year. * Lincoln 2006 retail sales up 8 percent through May on strength of new Lincoln Mark LT and Lincoln Zephyr. * Four new 2007 models launching this year - Lincoln MKX, MKZ, Navigator and Navigator L - to fuel growth. DEA ... Continue reading
Ford Promoting Ethanol as Alternative Fuel
Jun 5, 2006
By John Fossen, FCN DEARBORN, June 5, 2006 -- More than a century after Henry Ford built his ethanol-powered quadricycle, the renewable energy source is making a comeback -- big time -- and Ford Motor Company is a leader in its resurgence. By year's end, Ford plans to have nearly 2 million ethanol-capable vehicles on t ... Continue reading
Babe Ruth's 1940 Lincoln Anchors Special Offering from Former Ford Motor
Jun 2, 2006
RM Auctions, North America's leading collector car auction house, will offer the renowned private collection of Michael Dingman, one of Ford Motor Companies most high powered former executives and right hand man to Edsel Ford. The much-anticipated Dingman Ford Collection sale on June 10-11 will include the world's most ... Continue reading
Ford May 2006 Sales: Fusion Sales Soar; CUVs and Hybrids Also Advance
Jun 1, 2006
* Fusion sales were 14,940, up 18 percent from previous best month. * Fusion, Milan and Zephyr sales totaled best ever 20,267. * Focus sales (20,391) highest since last August. * CUVs up 12 percent; Escape and Mariner hybrids up 132 percent. * Total car sales up 6.4 percent; truck sales down 6.6 percent; total vehicle ... Continue reading
Ford Offers 0% Loans Plus Gas Credit
May 31, 2006
DETROIT, May 31, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said today that it would offer zero-percent financing on almost all of its vehicles and give buyers $1,000 toward gas purchases as part of its most aggressive sales incentive program of the year. Ford said that as part of its "Drive on Us" discount program, wh ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturers Urge Americans to Discover Alternative Fuel Automobiles
May 24, 2006
SANTA FE, N.M., May 24 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a trade association including BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen, has launched an initiative, http://www.discoveralternatives.org/, in support of alternative fuel aut ... Continue reading
Ford Realigns Global Design Team
May 2, 2006
Dearborn MI May 1, 2006; Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industryâs most talented design leaders. âWeâre changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent,â sai ... Continue reading
Lincoln Zephyr Rolls Out Red Carpet For Premiere Of Lionsgate's Akeelah And The Bee
Apr 21, 2006
LOS ANGELES - April 20, 2006: The all-new Lincoln Zephyr is teaming with Lionsgate to invite audiences to Reach Higher during todayâs premiere of Akeelah and the Bee, an inspirational story of an 11-year-old girl from South Los Angeles and her quest for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee opening Nationwid ... Continue reading
Lincoln Zephyr Rolls Out Red Carpet for Premiere of Lionsgate's 'Akeelah and the Bee'
Apr 20, 2006
LOS ANGELES, April 20 -- The all-new Lincoln Zephyr is teaming with Lionsgate to invite audiences to "Reach Higher" during today's premiere of "Akeelah and the Bee," an inspirational story of an 11-year-old girl from South Los Angeles and her quest for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee opening Nationwide on A ... Continue reading
Lincoln Brings Music Icons NEW EDITION "Home Again"
Apr 15, 2006
DEARBORN, MI - April 15, 2006: Ford Motor Companyâs Lincoln Brand and R&B supergroup New Edition are taking style, soul and sophistication on the road this season with âLincoln Presentsâ¦Spend the Night With New Edition,â a 10-city American tour. Headlined by New Edition and featuring special opening ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Spotlights Crossovers And Hybrids
Apr 13, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN New York - April 13, 2006: Crossovers and hybrids will be big in the Big Apple as automakers showcase their latest offerings at the New York International Auto Show. Running April 14 through April 23, the New York Show brings back many models previously seen at Detroit's North American International ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Lincoln was only selling expensive luxury cars, to an older, established clientele. New, younger buyers were needed. And so the Zephyr, a smaller, less-expensive but still luxurious Lincoln was born. In 1936. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr featured aerodynamic styling ... Continue reading
2006 New York International Automobile Show: Bursting with New Models
Apr 4, 2006
NEW YORK, April 4, 2006: Many of the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2006 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2006 New York International Automobile Show from April 14th to April 23rd. "There are more all-new cars and truc ... Continue reading
Zephyr Sales Soar, Surpassing Targets, Bringing Buyers Back From Imports
Apr 4, 2006
By Chris Kassab, FCN Dearborn, MI - April 4, 2006: Sales of the new Lincoln Zephyr are soaring. "They're hotter than a firecracker," said John Moroni, owner of Westgate Lincoln Mercury of Lombard, Ill., near Chicago. "We can't keep them in stock. Every one we get is sold." Zephyr sales are surpassing company expectatio ... Continue reading
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