Silly Cars, A (Real) Naughty Volvo and Helan Gar In This Month's Letter from Europe
Oct 3, 2010
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel October 2, 2010; Let me start with the bad news. Ford cannot be serious with the new Lincoln MKS. At 56 thousand dollars including all the extras it is just not an acceptable proposition. More of a big whale than an automobile. It is big all right, the trunk simpl ... Continue reading
Ford September Sales Up 46 Percent; Ford on Track to Gain Market Share for Second Year In a Row
Oct 1, 2010
Ford September Sales Up 46 Percent; Ford on Track to Gain Market Share for Second Year In a Row PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury September sales totaled 160,873, up 46 percent versus year ago Ford's balanced portfolio of high-quality, fuel-efficient new cars, util ... Continue reading
Ford Direct Adds Experian Automotive Data to Sites
Sep 21, 2010
Sept. 21 -- FordDirect announced today that used vehicles listed on its Website at http://www.forddirect.com and about 3,500 dealer Websites provided through its DealerConnection service will now feature Experian Automotive's AutoCheck® vehicle history reports. Used car shoppers want transparency when it comes to unde ... Continue reading
The Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Big Three Bailout - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 6, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Making the Case for Not Bailing Out the U. S. Car Companies Is America Allowing the Big Three to Fail or Have the Big Three Failed America? OPEC and the Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Auto Bailout A few weeks ago Congress approved a $25 billion aid package to the A ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury August sales totaled 157,503 - lower than strong year-ago levels -- Ford's year-to-date sales up 18 percent versus year ago - double the growth of the overall industry -- Market share continues to grow; August marked the 22nd time in the last 23 months Ford's ret ... Continue reading
THX Audio System in 2011 Lincoln MKX Rocks the Competition With Quality, Capabilities and Value
Aug 31, 2010
With More Connectivity Features, Advanced Technology and Pristine Sound Reproduction, THX and Lincoln are Defining How Music Should Be Experienced WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The THX® II Certified Audio system in the new 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV rivals all others with exclusive technology, sound quality and value. Of ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 Lincoln MKT AWD Engine: 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Horsepower/Torque: 355 hp @ 5,700 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 117.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 207.6 x 85.7 x 67.4 in. Tires: P255/45R20 Cargo volume: 17.9/39.6/75.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23 -- -- Ford reports second quarter net income of $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, a $338 million improvement from second quarter 2009. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $2.9 billion, or 68 cents per share, a $3.5 billion improvement from second quarter 2009 and a $932 million improvement from ... Continue reading
Lincoln Makes History With Pricing for America's Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Sedan - 2011 MKZ Hybrid
Jul 22, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- --Lincoln is making automotive history with the launch of the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, offering luxury customers a premium hybrid sedan at the same base price as its conventional gas sibling, with an MSRP starting at $35,180. The new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers modern luxury car buyer ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Jul 13, 2010
Survey of 42,000 Consumers Reveals Vehicles that Exceed Expectations, Ford and Porsche Score Third Straight Annual Wins TUSTIN, Calif., July 13 -- An "ideal" is defined as conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence. In the 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards, announced today by automotive research and consult ... Continue reading
New 2011 Lincoln MKX Delivers Best-In-Class Power, Torque and Fuel Economy
Jul 7, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 7, 2010; 2011 Lincoln MKX receives official certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with best-in-class fuel economy of any luxury midsize crossover, delivering 19 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway -- 2011 Lincoln MKX also boasts best-in-class 305 horsepower, 40 more ... Continue reading
Lincoln Offers Customers Free Scheduled Maintenance on New Vehicles Purchased This Summer
Jun 18, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 18 -- -- Lincoln to cover all scheduled maintenance for three years or 45,000 miles for all customers who purchase or lease a new Lincoln between today and Sept. 7 -- Free scheduled maintenance Lincoln program includes all oil changes, tire rotations, routine inspections as well as the replacement ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 17 -- -- Ford brand now has the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands, according to J.D. Power's closely watched Initial Quality Study -- Ford rose to fifth place from last year's eighth place. This is the highest rank position Ford has achieved in the IQS since ranking 23rd in 2004 ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Google Maps 'Send to SYNC' Service to Beam Driving Directions Into Car; No Extra Cost
Jun 8, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 8 -- -- Ford adds Google Maps to its 'Send to SYNC' feature, allowing drivers to send destinations from Google Maps to their Ford vehicle through the cloud-based SYNC® Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) app -- Drivers download destination information into the vehicle via their Bluetooth-enab ... Continue reading
First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs
Jun 3, 2010
First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings ARLINGTON, VA â New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first ... Continue reading
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