NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011
Aug 21, 2012
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels â its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading
All-New Lincoln MKZ Offers More Standard Features, Lower Price Than New Lexus ES 350
Jul 24, 2012
The all-new Lincoln MKZ midsize premium sedan, representing the style and substance of the future of Lincoln, delivers more features and lower starting price than the new Lexus ES 350; dealer order banks now open > Standard equipment includes 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, SYNC with MyLincoln Touch driver connect technolog ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2012
FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today the launch of its new Social Media and Reputation Management Service for Ford and Lincoln Dealers. Powered by Digital Air Strike, the vision behind this service is to provide dealers with the proper guidance, tools and res ... Continue reading
2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
Luxury Carmakers Give New Attention to Back Seats
Jun 4, 2012
Washington DC june 4, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that long the domain of dogs and yappy kids, the back seats of luxury cars now are getting first-class attention from automakers, reports USA Today. More of them are adding rear legroom to premium sedans to please empty-nest Boomers, who now see big back seats a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company May 2012 Sales - Gains Across Cars, SUV's, Trucks; Fusion Sets Sales Records
Jun 1, 2012
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales increased 13 percent in May compared with May 2011 May F-Series sales were up 29 percent; E-Series van sales increased 31 percent, providing the best May sales since 2008; Transit Connect had its best sales month ever Fusion sales increased 9 percent for the best May sales performance ever ... Continue reading
CNG/PROPANE - Eight New U.S. EPA Certifications For JTG II Propane Liquid Injection Bi-fuel Systems
May 14, 2012
ICOM NORTH AMERICA EARNS EIGHT NEW EPA AUTOGAS CERTIFICATIONS FOR FORD VEHICLES NEW HUDSON, Mich. â Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certific ... Continue reading
Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again Says Polk Report
Apr 9, 2012
While the selection of hybrid models in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2007, only 35 percent of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk (See Table A). If repurchase behavior among the high volume audience of Toyota Prius owners ... Continue reading
Lincoln Celebrates the Art of American Photographer Herb Ritts at the Getty Museum
Apr 3, 2012
Lincoln is the exclusive sponsor of Herb Ritts: L.A. Style , an exhibition presenting one of America's greatest photographers, at one of America's great art centers, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The exhibition opened on the evening of Monday, April 2 with a special VIP preview and reception. "As we return L ... Continue reading
MKZ Midsize Sedan, MKZ Hybrid Lead Way for Lincoln
Mar 2, 2012
Driven by sales of the MKZ midsize premium sedan and the MKZ Hybrid, Lincoln delivered a 16 percent gain in U.S. sales in February versus a year ago. Total retail sales of Lincoln MKZ improved 15 percent versus last February. Sales of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America with an EPA-e ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2012
Ford Motor Company has six vehicles among the top three in their respective award segments: Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX, Ford Ranger and Ford Taurus Ford Fusion received the Midsize Car award for the second consecutive year; Ford Explorer received the Midsize Crossover/SUV award; Lincoln MKZ re ... Continue reading
Lincoln MKZ Concept: Future Vision Today +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2012
The new Lincoln MKZ Concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto Show, signals a significant step in Lincoln's reinvention, providing a clear vision of its next-generation vehicles. "With the Lincoln MKZ Concept, we are not introducing a new car. We are essentially introducing a new brand," said Der ... Continue reading
1934 Model 40 Special Speedster Appears at 2012 North American International Auto Show
Jan 9, 2012
Edsel Ford's 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster takes the stage alongside Lincoln's stunning new vehicles for the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Speedster offers a glimpse into the early years of Edsel Ford's design and automotive styling vision, and provides a historical link to his l ... Continue reading
Ford Brand Sales Top 2 Million for 1st Time Since 2007
Dec 30, 2011
Dec. 30, 2011 -- U.S. sales of the Ford brand this week topped 2 million vehicles for the first time since 2007. The milestone makes Ford  the best selling brand in America and the first automotive brand to hit the 2 million mark since 2007. "Ford's lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient cars, utilities and trucks co ... Continue reading
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