News By Topic: Lincoln

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

The Sun Sets on the Lincoln Town Car. What Will the Dawn Bring?

Dec 29, 2011

For the luxury transportation industry, the discontinuation of the Lincoln Town Car marks the end of an era. Since the 1990s, the Lincoln Town Car has been the flagship of limousine companies' fleets. In 2010, however, Lincoln announced they would cease production of the Town Car series, leaving the luxury transportati ... Continue reading

Lincoln and WPP's Team Detroit Create Boutique Creative Agency in NYC to Support Lincoln Brand Reinvention

Dec 15, 2011

Lincoln and Team Detroit at WPP today jointly announced the creation of a new luxury-oriented boutique agency dedicated to Lincoln's brand reinvention and creative marketing communications strategy. The WPP-owned agency, based in New York City, will open its doors on Jan. 1 and be headed by luxury automotive veteran, C ... Continue reading

New Lincoln MKS: Refinements Signal Direction for Brand Today, Tomorrow +VIDEO

Nov 17, 2011

Better handling, increased power, improved fuel efficiency, additional standard equipment, more refinement and new technologies that help drivers reduce accident risks provide luxury customers with important new reasons to consider Lincoln and its flagship sedan, the new MKS. The full-size Lincoln MKS sports an updated ... Continue reading

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services Launched to Support the Lincoln Experience

Nov 7, 2011

Exploring Lincoln, choosing a Lincoln and driving a Lincoln are paths along a unique journey. Now, the premium customer experience is even more seamless with available financing and exceptional service from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. "Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is the dedicated financing brand th ... Continue reading

Ford ReactsTo Complaints - Issues Free Software Update For Sync System

Nov 7, 2011

FREE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE FOR FORD INFOTAINMNET SYSTEMS By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At Large The Auto Channel Dearborn MI Nov 7, 2011; Proactively Ford is responding to its customers and the JD Power IQ survey results which have noted problems/issues/difficulties mastering the new technology which runs the on-board-c ... Continue reading

Lincoln Luxury Models to Include Pandora

Oct 30, 2011

Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, is now a standard feature on three popular luxury Lincoln models: the MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and the Navigator. The vehicles arrived on dealer lots in September 2011. Lincoln makes Pandora available via the SYNC system, using the AppLink feature, which is compatible with Andro ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel's Branded Buyers Guide's Daily Visitor Count Scoreboard

Aug 23, 2011

Is a new car model's TV commercial effective? Does a car maker's new sales incentive message reach an in-market audience? Has a new truck model created a buzz? Find out here on The Auto Channel's Buyers Guide Visitor Scoreboard.Visitor count and corresponding interest in every one of The Auto Channel’s 42 Single B ... Continue reading

Where New Cars Sold in USA Are Built

Aug 15, 2011

Featuring Where Built Data For 2010, 2011, 2012 Model Years Where in the world is the car you are interested in buying being built this model year? Like trying to find Waldo, it might be built anywhere in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Hungry, Netherlands, Poland, China, Japan, South Korea, France, UK, Australia, Au ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Co.'s July 2011 U.S. Sales Up 9 Percent

Aug 2, 2011

Aug. 2, 2011 -- Ford's July sales totaled 180,865, up 9 percent versus a year ago Ford brand sales were up 13 percent, paced by utilities (up 43 percent); Escape sets any-month sales record of 24,411 (up 66 percent); demand for new Explorer (up 108 percent) and Edge (up 4 percent) continues to grow Lincoln sales up 40 ... Continue reading

Ford Recalls : F-150, F-250, Lincoln Blackwood Pickup

Aug 1, 2011

Vehicle Make / Model/Years: FORD / F-150 1997-2004 Vehicle Make / Model: FORD / F-250 1997-1999 Vehicle Make / Model: LINCOLN / BLACKWOOD 2002-2003 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 29, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V385000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:T ... Continue reading

Ford "Talking" Vehicles Stop in Chicago

Jul 14, 2011

Ford “Talking” Vehicles Stop in Chicago to Give Nation’s Most Congested City a Peek at Safer, More Sustainable Driving Reported by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13, 2011 – As America’s traffic congestion worsens, particularly in Chicago wher ... Continue reading

Lincoln MKT Three-Row Premium Utility Offers Effortless and Efficient Power, Craftsmanship and Exceptional Value

Jul 9, 2011

Effortless and efficient EcoBoost power is more alluring than ever for the Lincoln MKT three-row premium utility. For the 2012 model year, the 335-horsepower, all-wheel-drive MKT with EcoBoost is available at equal the cost of the previous model year's all-wheel-drive version powered by the 270-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 ... Continue reading

Fuel Efficient Lincoln to Show Off at Dwell on Design, The West Coast's Largest Annual Design Event

Jun 23, 2011

Lincoln technology will be on display this weekend at Dwell on Design, the West Coast's largest annual design event, and the brand will offer test drives of the hot-selling Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedan at Green Cars/By Design at the L.A. Convention Center Show floor will feature MKZ Hybrid and MKX premium midsize crossover ... Continue reading

Fine Craftsmanship is Celebrated by Lincoln and Hearst Magazines

Jun 20, 2011

Print and online idea series brings focus on the craftsmanship of luxury Lincoln is pleased to work with Hearst in creating new levels of awareness that directly benefit its readers Consumer engagement includes the possibility of obtaining hand-crafted goods from each featured artist Lincoln and Hearst Magazines are la ... Continue reading