Suburban Lincoln Mercury Dealer Group Official Automotive Sponsor of 82nd Mackinac Race
Jul 11, 2006
DETROIT, July 11 -- Commodore Dan Padilla of Detroit-based Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) today announced the support of the Suburban Lincoln Mercury Dealer group and welcomed the 90 member organization as official automotive sponsor of the 82nd Bacardi Bayview Mackinac Race scheduled to set sail from Port Huron, Michigan, o ... Continue reading
June 2006 US Auto Sales- Ford, Chrysler, GM and Nissan Sales Down, Toyota Up
Jul 3, 2006
DETROIT, July 3, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. and Daimler Chrysler AG (DCXGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday reported lower June sales, citing high gasoline prices and slower sales of trucks and sport utility vehicles, signaling a weak start to the summer season. Sales for Toyota Motor Corp., whic ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports June 2006 U.S. Sales
Jul 3, 2006
* Ford's June U.S. sales totaled 269,404, down 7 percent. * Car sales totaled 107,608, up 7 percent. * Fusion, Milan and Zephyr pace Ford to higher car sales in 5 of the last 6 months. * Truck sales totaled 161,796, down 14 percent. * Land Rover sales were up 13 percent - 17 months in a row of higher sales. ... Continue reading
Johnson Control's Seats and Overhead System for the New Jeep Commander
Jun 22, 2006
BURSCHEID, Germany, June 22 -- - Greater Flexibility for the Chrysler Jeep Commander With the new Chrysler Jeep Commander, the whole family can look forward to off-road tours, because it has three rows of seats that can accommodate up to seven persons simultaneously. The seats have been developed by Johnson Controls, o ... Continue reading
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
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