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
Lincoln Delivers Industry-First Three-Minute Movie Debuts On National Television - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 29, 2008
New ad campaign presents the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS and is an industry-first, featuring a three-minute movie commercial scheduled to debut during the Black Entertainment Television Awards pre-show today. Partner 30- and 15-second spots will air on select television stations beginning today. MadCrazyLove touts the dyn ... Continue reading
Dermatologist Recommended -2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang With SPF of 50
Jun 23, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., June 18, 2008 - The 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang, which is shipping to dealerships now, offers convertible-like sunbathed driving enjoyment without the need for sunscreen. That's because the best-selling sports car's panoramic glass roof - a factory-installed first in the segment - filters 90 percent o ... Continue reading
Low SUV Sales Force Ford To Idle Plants 9 Weeks
Jun 16, 2008
Sales slump leads Ford to close plant that makes Navigator and Expedition SUVs for 9 weeks DETROIT June 15, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that sagging demand for large sport utility vehicles has forced Ford Motor Co. to close a Michigan factory for nine weeks starting June 23. The Michigan Truck Plant i ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
2009 LINCOLN MKS A New Flagship for FoMoCoâs Premium Brand By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The newest entry in the full-size luxury sedan class held up well under the close scrutiny of the motoring press near the nationâs capitol this week as we put it through its paces in the rolling green V ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Ford Takeover Offer Oversubscribed
Jun 10, 2008
DETROIT, June 10; 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co Stockholders overwhelmingly sought to take up billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's offer to buy their shares at a large premium to the current stock price, his investment vehicle said on Tuesday. The stockholders offered to sell Kerko ... Continue reading
CEO Says Ford Outlook Cut Decided in Last Few Days
May 23, 2008
DETROIT May 22, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) only made its decision to pull back on its 2009 profit forecast in the past few days as it became clear there had been a structural deterioration in demand for large trucks and sport utility vehicles, Chie ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. executives to address shareholders following Kerkorian investment
May 8, 2008
WASHINGTON DC May 7, 2008; Ken Thomas writinfg for the AP reported that -- Ford's most prominent new shareholder is not expected at the automaker's annual meeting Thursday, but his formidable presence will be felt. Ford Motor Co. executives are to brief shareholders in Wilmington, Del., on the company's progress more t ... Continue reading
May 1, 2008
- Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000. - Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31 percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion and Milan set April sales records. - Tot ... Continue reading
2008 Navigator Owners Can Now SYNC Their Rides
May 1, 2008
- With a dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit, select 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L customers can enjoy the award-winning SYNC in-car communications system. - The SYNC retrofit kit costs under $550 installed. The add-on system is fully integrated, functional and upgradeable to support future SYNC features and f ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists' Annual Media Days Begins Tonight at Sundown - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 22, 2008
MONTEREY, CA - April 22, 2008: While WAJ Media Days is not quite the annual event of other "sundown commencing" events that are taking place this week, for 100-plus west coast automotive journalists it is still a big deal. Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, ... Continue reading
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