Automotive News is reporting that Lincoln is still planning to unleash a volley of seven new or substantially improved vehicles by 2014. Those of you with a calendar will note that the date is barely more than two years away, and so far, we haven't heard word once about the company's new product offensive. That is, until now. The Ford luxury brand has tipped its hand, explaining that its vehicles will receive significant revisions that include new sheet metal, altered wheel bases and new front and rear overhangs to differentiate the pack from the rest of the Dearborn family tree. The ... Read More

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Report: Next Lincoln Navigator to drop V8 in favour of V6, but Ford Expedition might get both 1363105800

A great many buyers fled from full-size body-on-frame SUVs to car-based crossovers in large measure to save fuel. But that doesn't mean there's still not a buying audience for more traditional truck-based utility vehicles, and those consumers doubtlessly wouldn't mind saving some dollars at the pump, too. According to Motor Trend, those shoppers might be ...
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Official: Bret Michaels selling family truckster and more at Barrett-Jackson 1325358120

As the Poison frontman is known to sing, every rose has its thorn. Indeed, if the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Bret Michaels sold at the 2011 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction was that flower, his latest consignments are as painful as pricked fingers. Michaels will be offering three vehicles at the sale, to be held January 15-22, 2012. The first (and the only ...
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2012 Lincoln Navigator getting 3.5L EcoBoost V6 1314810000

Automotive News is reporting that Lincoln is still planning to unleash a volley of seven new or substantially improved vehicles by 2014. Those of you with a calendar will note that the date is barely more than two years away, and so far, we haven't heard word once about the company's new product offensive. That is, until now. The Ford luxury brand has ...
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Lincoln planning seven new/improved models, includes Navigator EcoBoost 1314707280

The Lincoln lineup is in desperate need of a design intervention, and Automotive News reports that help is on the way. Ford product development boss Derrick Kuzak reportedly told dealers that Lincoln will receive seven new or refreshed models by 2014, including a little love for the long-ignored Lincoln Navigator. The Navigator will reportedly receive ...
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Ford maintains title of Canada's #1 selling brand 1307048400

As the rest of the U.S. Automakers emerge from underneath the specter of the bailouts and bankruptcies, Ford continues to perform well in Canada. The sales of more fuel efficient vehicles bolstered the purchases of Ford products to help them claim the highest amount of new cars sold in Canada both in May and the highest year-to-date. Car sales are up an ...

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Report: Ford feels Japan quake effect with shortage of red, black paint 1301137260

Due to a pigment shortage stemming from the March 11 earthquake in Japan, Ford has had to stop taking new orders for cars in Tuxedo Black, and is limiting orders of three shades of red. Officials from Ford say they're working on another source for the pigment as you read this, and have enough cars in each color to satisfy demand until production ...