New York Auto Show Spotlights Crossovers And Hybrids
Apr 13, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN New York - April 13, 2006: Crossovers and hybrids will be big in the Big Apple as automakers showcase their latest offerings at the New York International Auto Show. Running April 14 through April 23, the New York Show brings back many models previously seen at Detroit's North American International ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Lincoln was only selling expensive luxury cars, to an older, established clientele. New, younger buyers were needed. And so the Zephyr, a smaller, less-expensive but still luxurious Lincoln was born. In 1936. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr featured aerodynamic styling ... Continue reading
2006 New York International Automobile Show: Bursting with New Models
Apr 4, 2006
NEW YORK, April 4, 2006: Many of the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2006 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2006 New York International Automobile Show from April 14th to April 23rd. "There are more all-new cars and truc ... Continue reading
Zephyr Sales Soar, Surpassing Targets, Bringing Buyers Back From Imports
Apr 4, 2006
By Chris Kassab, FCN Dearborn, MI - April 4, 2006: Sales of the new Lincoln Zephyr are soaring. "They're hotter than a firecracker," said John Moroni, owner of Westgate Lincoln Mercury of Lombard, Ill., near Chicago. "We can't keep them in stock. Every one we get is sold." Zephyr sales are surpassing company expectatio ... Continue reading
Lincoln Zephyr Makes It Easy to Get Ready for Daylight Savings Time
Mar 26, 2006
Get ready to spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 2 – the last time America will begin Daylight Saving Time (DST) in April. How and when do you reset your clocks – and what does that say about your attitudes toward technology? A new study from Lincoln shows that while consumers may be tech sav ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Hybrid SUVs Slow to Leave Dealership Lots
Mar 21, 2006
Washington DC March 21, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that as the price of gas continues to rise, car buyers are becoming more conscious of fuel economy in their purchase. However, hybrid SUVs are not selling nearly as much as smaller hybrid models, according to USA Today. Hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius and ... Continue reading
'A' List of Independent Film Signs on for Lincoln Mercury Online Film Project
Mar 13, 2006
* Lincoln's 'LovelyBySurprise.com' and Mercury's 'TheNeverything.com' continue a successful new model of branded entertainment. * Two distinct Web mini-series culled from a single upcoming independent film are designed to drive consumers to learn more about Lincoln Zephyr and Mercury Milan. * Zephyr and Milan are drawi ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports February 2006 U.S. Sales
Mar 1, 2006
* Ford sales totaled 244,021, down 4 percent compared with a year ago. * Ford's F-Series truck up 6 percent. * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars up 2 percent on continued strong demand for all-new Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr. * Land Rover dealers report record February sales. * Ford announces second quar ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive's Acoustic Laminate Supplies Chicago Auto Show Star
Feb 17, 2006
TROY, Mich., Feb. 16 -- The all-new 2007 Lincoln Navigator, launched last week at the Chicago Auto Show, has a benefit worth keeping quiet about -- the quietness in the cabin of the vehicle. Vanceva(R) Quiet, the acoustic-grade interlayer in the windshield glass that causes the cabin to be so quiet, was provided by Sol ... Continue reading
Ford Will Be First To Build Hybrids In Canada
Feb 15, 2006
*Volume hybrid production of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX by 2010 *By 2010, Ford will sell 250,000 hybrids globally and offer the option in up to half of its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury nameplates *Ford will have five hybrid vehicles on the road by 2008 OAKVILLE, Ont. - February 15, 2006: Ford of Canada will become the firs ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
Ford Internet Sales Increase 15 Percent
Feb 10, 2006
Sales from FordDirect Internet Leads Top 250,000 Vehicles and Represent 10 Percent of Ford Division Sales ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10 -- As automobile dealers across the country gather at the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) annual convention Feb. 11 - 14, they will find one of the main themes is Internet so ... Continue reading
Safety Canopy Rollover System From Ford
Feb 3, 2006
FACT SHEET: ADVANCED ROLLOVER PROTECTION Safety Canopy ™ Ford was the first in the industry to offer rollover deploying side curtain air bags, known as Safety Canopy™, beginning with the 2002-1/2 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. Today, the Safety Canopy™ with rollover sensors – which helps ... Continue reading
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