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Ford's new Active Park Assist system generated plenty of discussion, ranging from those who berated the Dearborn company for following Toyota and those who thought Ford could do it better. Not having actually tried the system ourselves, we'll reserve judgement on how well it works. However, Ford has put up a video with Ali Jammoul, a Chief Engineer at the Blue Oval, demonstrating the system. In the demo it seems to work pretty well. Check it out for yourself after the jump.
[Source: Ford]Continue reading VIDEO: Ford demonstrates automatic parallel parking
VIDEO: Ford demonstrates automatic parallel parking originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Admit it, you've embarrassed yourself at some point trying to parallel park. It's like they say about drivers at Indianapolis: There are those who have hit the wall, and those who will. The same principle applies when it comes to parallel parking. Like an increasing number of automakers, Ford is moving beyond the realm of auto-dip side mirrors and into the realm of auto parking systems. The Blue Oval's new Active Park Assist will initially be available on the Lincoln MKS and MKT (about which you'll hear much more on January 12) next summer.
The system takes advantage of the ultrasonic sensors now mounted on the corners of many vehicles (used for backup warning, blind spot detection and other functions), and combines them with a new electric power assisted steering setup. The system can manipulate the steering automatically and the sensors detect where the vehicle is relative to other vehicles. It starts off by using the sensors to measure the distance between cars to determine if there is enough space, and then it operates the steering, instructing the driver when to shift into Drive or Reverse and press the gas or brake. Ford claims the system works much more reliably than the camera-based system used by Lexus. We had no luck with the Lexus system, so we'll be the judge of how well Ford's setup works. Follow the jump to read Ford's official press release.
Gallery: Ford Active Park Assist
[Source: Ford]Continue reading Ford automates parallel parking for Lincoln MKS, MKT
Ford automates parallel parking for Lincoln MKS, MKT originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res image gallery of 2010 Lincoln MKT spy shots
Just a year after the MKT Concept debuted at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Lincoln will be unveiling the production version of its new three-row CUV next month at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. Fortunately, our spy photographers have snapped the most revealing views yet of this new Lincoln being driven out on the snowy streets of Dearborn. As you can see, the production MKT holds true to the design direction set by the concept with the largest version yet of Lincoln's signature split-wing grille and that conspicuous kink at the base of the C-pillar. In profile, the MKT seems to share a roofline with the Audi Q7 that creates a soft arch from front to back, and the rear gate is also tilted far forward to avoid the upright, boxy look of a traditional SUV or CUV.
Though the MKT is based on the same platform and shares many components with the Ford Flex, you could never tell by looking at it. There's no badge engineering going on here, and one could argue whereas the Flex design focuses on slab sides and accentuates the horizontal, the MKT is soft and organic with a focus on being sinewy rather than blocky.
Our spy photographers also snapped the dash, which continues a trend at Lincoln of upgrading the materials and incorporating the latest technology. That's real wood stretching across the instrument panel, and you'd be hard pressed to find a larger navigation screen in any other production vehicle (other than another Ford or Lincoln).
Finally, we also noticed that this particular prototype is wearing all of its badging, including an EcoBoost badge that confirms at least one engine choice will be an EcoBoost V6 that features turbocharging and direct injection. Keep your eyes on Autoblog in early January for our coverage of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show where we'll finally see Lincoln's future in person.
[Photos: KGP Photography]Spy Shots: 2010 Lincoln MKT caught in the cold originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A bitingly cold wind is sweeping through the Motor City this day, but the bigger chill continues to be the rapidly increasing number of idle plants from Detroit's automakers. As part of a previously-announced bid to trim first-quarter output by nearly 38%, Ford now says it will shut down ten North American factories the week of January 5. Unlike Chrysler's planned one month downtime (where they eerily won't commit to start dates), the Blue Oval has confirmed plans to re-light the fires in eight of those plants beginning the week of January 12.
That means that during the week of January 5, Ford's only active North American plants will be in Dearborn (F-150), and Kansas City (F-150, Escape/Mercury Mariner). The week of January 12 will see all facilities up save Hermosillo, Mexico (Fusion, Milan, Lincoln MKZ) and Oakville, Ontario, where the Flex, Edge, and MKX are built.
Ford is angling to cut down its quarterly output to just 430,000 vehicles, and shutdowns at staggered intervals are expected to continue throughout early next year.
[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req. | Photo: Bill Pugliano/Getty]Ford will shut down 10 N.A. plants in early January originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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About this time last year, Cadillac's CTS added CNET's Tech Car of the Year to its increasingly crowded trophy case. Its entertainment system's recording capability was one of the things that impressed us, and, presumably, the voters. This year, CNET asks its readers to choose between three imports and two domestics, none of which are Cadillacs.
BMW's M3 Convertible DCT gets a spot on the ballot with its dual-clutch transmission. We wonder if the car's recent recall for transmission problems will affect its standing. The Nissan GT-R shows up again, as you might expect with its cabin full of g-whiz electronics, from the in-dash performance computer to the quick-loading navigation. Lincoln makes the list for its THX-equipped MKS and Infiniti's EX35 Journey gets recognized for its lane-departure warning system and park-assist cameras.
The biggest surprise, though, is the Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie. The pachyderm-sized pickup impressed the CNET judges with its UConnect multimedia system which includes a 30GB hard drive, Bluetooth hands-free system, SIRIUS TV and rear seat DVD player.
The winner will be announced the second week of January to coincide with the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas.
[Source: CNET]CNET announces nominees for Tech Car of the Year originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln's foray into the entry level luxury sedan market has gone through several changes over the past few years, starting with the introduction of the Zephyr in 2006 and evolving into the MKZ in 2007. In addition to the name change, Lincoln replaced the 3.0L V6 with a 3.5L unit, added a 6-speed automatic and provided the option of AWD. Now for 2010, Lincoln has given the MKZ a substantial refresh to keep pace in one of the most competitive segments. Follow the jump to see what's new for the MKZ, and check out our high-res image galleries below of official and live shots taken when we had a chance to preview the car in person last week.
Live photos copyright (C)2008 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading LA 2008: 2010 Lincoln MKZ unveiled
LA 2008: 2010 Lincoln MKZ unveiled originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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AutoObserver is showing pics of a face-lifted Lincoln MKZ prototype that looks to be taking on more of a familial facade. With the relative (very relative) success of the new MKS flagship, Lincoln has apparently decided that grafting the MKS mug onto the mid-size MKZ can only help, as well. Not that the old nose really needed rhinoplasty, but the entry-level luxury sedan would look out of place lacking the brand's new "Winged Grille" that debuted on the MKS and will also be seen on the upcoming MKT three-row crossover. We don't know if a new grille is going to do the trick on its own, though we expect the MKZ to also benefit from the same across the board engine updates as the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, sans a hybrid version. All three vehicles will be unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto Show next week, and we'll be sure to bring shots from the show floor.
[Source: AutoObserver]Spy Shot: 2010 Lincoln MKZ getting MKS-like update originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In the old days we relied on people like Jim Dunne and Hans Lehman to hide in the bushes near automotive test sites in order to get previews of upcoming vehicles. Now, thanks to camera phones and tiny point-and-shoot digital cameras, our very own readers are able to snap spy pics and let us know in minutes. Such was the case for Autoblog reader Mike, who recently spotted a partially camouflaged crossover sitting at a Pennsylvania rest stop. The vehicle in question is the upcoming Lincoln MKT.
We first saw the MKT as a concept at this year's Detroit Auto Show and the production model will appear next January in Detroit. The MKT shares its underpinnings with the Ford Flex and should come with power provided by the same 3.7L V6 used in the MKS sedan as well as the new twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost V6. Unlike the concept, which had its interior packaged as a luxury four-seater, the production model is expected to get three rows of seats with room for up to seven passengers. What's not known at this point is whether the truck-based Navigator will live on after the MKT debuts. We're betting it won't for very long. Thanks to Mike for the tip and photos!
[Source: Mike]Spy Shots: 2010 Lincoln MKT stops to rest in Pennsylvania originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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When is a 1996 Lincoln Town Car with 114,000 miles on the clock worth $15,098? The correct answer should be never. In this case, however, the answer is when someone supposedly drops $45,000 worth of work into one to make a fake Bentley Arnage. The result is what you see above; add a couple of fender-mounted chandeliers and it could score a role as The Duke's car in Escape From New York. That giant C-pillar is more Rolls than Bentley and those chrome dubs are more bad than good. The biggest disaster comes into view when you open the door and look inside. That interior reportedly cost $10,000. You'd think that amount would buy more than quilted leather, a passel of winged-B emblems that aren't fooling anybody, and that stock instrument panel, but apparently... no. Anyway, somebody liked it enough to buy it, so what do we know. We're sure it'll look great in their garage. You know - right next to the Fierarri.
[Source: eBay via AutoFiends].eBay Find of the Day: Lincoln Town Car(nage) originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The window sticker on a 2008 Navigator shows a mighty low 12 mpg in the city and only 18 on the highway, so Ford went back to the drawing board to improve on that number for this year. The Blue Oval's blinged-up luxury sled boasts a fuel friendlier average of 14/20 for 2009, a marginal improvement, but an improvement nonetheless. Ford says those numbers are good enough to put the Blue Oval at the head of the luxury SUV space that includes the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX570 and Nissan QX56. Ford was able to increase fuel economy by almost 15% on the big SUV by implementing some of the same engineering tricks employed on the 2009 F-150, which itself gets up to 15/21 in SFE trim. Changes were made to the idle speed and the transmission, as well as some fancy software engineering that regulates gas consumption by using aggressive deceleration fuel shut-off.
Ford also made standard several items that were previously only available as options, including a power lift gate, heated and cooled front seats, PowerFold third-row seats, cap-less fuel filler, Rear View Camera, flexible fuel-capable V-8 engine, SYNC and the stunning 14-speaker THX II-Certified audio system. The 2009 Navigator will also be available with Ford's new and improved navigation system with Travel Link. Ford hasn't announced any improvements for the Expedition, but we'd expect Ford's blue collar version of the Navigator will receive similar fuel economy enhancements. Hit the jump to view Ford's press release, which includes the full list of now standard features.
[Source: Ford]Continue reading Lincoln Navigator to get fuel economy bump for 2009
Lincoln Navigator to get fuel economy bump for 2009 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Detroit Free Press laid out ten industry-redefining cars, and we're, well, a little perplexed. This is the definition, in the paper's own words: "a handful of new vehicles that debut over the next 12 months may shape the future of automakers around the world. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some break new ground for their manufacturers. Others aim to reassert companies' dominance in market segments they created."
We don't believe they are ranked in any order, but first up is the Audi A4, with a "beautifully balanced chassis" and bargain price that could put the shakes into everyone from BMW to Acura. The Chevy Traverse might outsell the GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, and Buick Enclave combined. The new Dodge Ram will be ultra smooth, the new Ford F-150 will be more frugal. And so on...
While all of these are worthy accomplishments, none of them -- not even the 2010 Prius nor the 2010 Lincoln MKT -- appears to have any claim to redefining the industry. But follow the link and see for yourself. Maybe we missed something.
[Source: Detroit Free Press via Chevy Traverse Forum]Freep names 10 cars that will redefine the industry... like the Camaro originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lincoln MKT concept
Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, has confirmed that the Lincoln MKT crossover is due to be reveal this January at the Detroit Auto Show, while a refreshed MKZ will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Show in November.
We already knew the Ford Flex-based CUV was headed to Detroit, with power provided by either a 3.7-liter or a 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6. Both six- and seven-passenger seating arrangements will be offered, along with Blind Spot Monitoring and a Cross Traffic Alert system which utilizes two sonar modules to notify drivers that a vehicle has moved into their blind spot by shining a light on the corresponding outside mirror. Sales are expected to begin later in 2009 and Ford is insistent that the MKT won't share any body panels with its platform sibling.
The facelifted MKZ sedan will sport the new split-wing grille originally found on the MKR concept. New taillights are also rumored to be part of the package and sales should begin later this year or early in 2009.
[Source: MotorTrend]Lincoln MKT headed to Detroit, facelifted MKZ to LA originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Automotive News sat down with Derrick Kuzak, Lincoln's product development chief, to discuss what lies ahead for Ford's erstwhile luxury marque, and Kuzak was quoted as saying, "We do think that there is room for a smaller car in the Lincoln brand," but he was unable to provide any hard details on what - if anything - is planned.
Lincoln surely has a slot to fill below the MKZ sedan (think 1-series or compact Caddy competitor), but Kuzak said in the past that Mercury will be repositioned to fill the gap between Ford and Lincoln, with a focus on smaller, premium cars. If that plan has any chance of success, Lincoln has no business getting into the compact marketplace. Ford's mid-level luxury brands are in desperate need of definition, but brand overlap seems to be de rigueur for the domestics, and if a compact Lincoln comes to fruition the cannibalization will continue unabated.
[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]Lincoln mulling compact sedan to slot in below MKZ originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2008 has been a historically woeful year for the auto market, but Ford dealers have been in the crosshairs of a sales decline for over a decade. That brutal reality, along with financial incentives of up to $700,000 or more from the Blue Oval, has lead to the closure of over 500 dealers since mid-2006, and over 150 so far in 2008. To close still more dealers while giving remaining stores a heads-up of future happenings, Ford is embarking on a series of meetings with Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers. Among the topics of discussion will be future products, product volume and market conditions.
Though Ford isn't stating publicly how many dealerships it wishes to close, the Blue Oval is hoping to have enough departures to make the remaining dealerships healthy. Ford would like to see Ford brand dealers with 1,500 sales per month and Lincoln Mercury dealers with 600 sales per month, which is far higher than what Ford's 3,900 stores are averaging now. To help entice dealers to hang up their plaid sport coats, Ford will be offering cash incentives, but Ford Market Representation Director David Kelleher is hinting that those deals won't last long.
[Source: Automotive News - sub. req'd, Photo by Scott Olson/Getty]Ford to meet with dealers about future products, try to close stores originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Only a few days after Ford officially confirmed that the seven-seat crossover everyone already knew was coming was indeed coming, a preproduction mule of the Lincoln MKT has been spotted in the wild. Ford promised that the MKT would look nothing like its Ford Flex sibling, and a quick glance at these spy pics prove that to be the case. In fact, the well-covered MKT development vehicle looks an awful lot like the MKT concept from the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.
Up front the new Lincoln split grille is visible under the bra, along with the same headlight shape as the concept. The concept's love it or hate it belt-line also appears to be carry over to production, as well as the curvy C-pillar. The production MKT also appears to have a glass roof, though it doesn't look as dramatic as the concept. One thing the MKT appears to have in common with the Flex is its relatively low ride height and massive wheels, which helps the Lincoln crossover keep the retro Ford's wagon-like stance.
Spy photographers also got a shot of the MKT's interior, which shows off some good looking blonde wood and the familiar Lincoln center stack. Its material quality should be at least as good as the Flex, if not better.
The MKT is expected to hit production next year with power coming from Lincoln's exclusive 3.7L V6 that also does duty in the new MKS sedan. Ford has also announced that the MKT will receive an Ecoboost engine, which should give the unique-looking crossover upwards of 340 horsepower.
[Source: Automobile Mag]Spy Shots: 2010 Lincoln MKT originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2004
Details info: Lincoln Navigator SUV 5d
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As the first SUV produced by Lincoln, the Navigator has proven successful. Popular among people of many ages, the SUV continues to sell very well, and the redesigned version is certain to continue the trend. Featuring the muscular V8 engine it\’s become famous for, the go-anywhere Navigator is a Tour de Force in the luxury Sport Ute wars. Featuring leather upholstery, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, DVD entertainment system, heated and cooled seating, wood and aluminum trim, power folding seats, and an 8,300 pound towing capacity, the Navigator offers customers a great deal for the money. Navigator is offered in three trim lines, Luxury, Premium, and Ultimate. The Navigator, Lincoln’s first sport utility vehicle (SUV), effectively created the luxury full-size SUV market after its launch in 1997. The segment has grown to more than 80,000 units, and at the end of 2001, Navigator led the market with a 40 percent share. Lincoln’s strategy for the 2003 model year, which marks the Navigator’s first major redesign, is “more of everything.”
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2004
Details info: Lincoln Town Car
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Monday, November 8th, 2004
Details info: Lincoln Town Car L - LWB
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Well-known as Lincoln\’s flagship car, the Town Car offers massive amounts of comfort, oodles of power, and interior spaciousness that\’s nearly unsurpassed. The Town car makes up the majority of Lincoln sales, and is top choice among limousine drivers, and rightfully so, being the definitive American luxury sedan. Many safety features make it hard to beat in crash tests, while the reliability and customer satisfaction records speak for themselves. Available in several designer series models, the Town Car luxuriously caters to many people. The Town Car has long been Lincoln’s bedrock – it is the brand’s highest volume model and it boasts extremely high customer satisfaction and loyalty. Lincoln’s goals for the redesigned 2003 model were to enhance the qualities that define Town Car – room, ride, comfort and safety – and instill new-found precision in the car’s dynamics.
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Monday, November 8th, 2004
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When Cadillac founder Henry M. Leland returned from building aircraft engines for World War I, he went back into the car business by creating Lincoln, a car named after his favorite president. Henry Ford purchased the company from Leland in 1922 when Lincoln was facing financial troubles.
By 1937 the design emphasis was on simplistic styling, something that Lincolns have been known for since. The car that pulled the high-dollar car through the lean years was the Zephyr. Like other plush brands, it was the smaller, simpler models that produced the surviving capital, but the Zephyr was highly sophisticated.
Like most of the auto industry, World War II offered a hefty challenge to Lincoln, who at war\’s end offered revised 1942 models, but the name Zephyr had been dropped.
Now sharing the basic Mercury platforms, Lincoln moved into the 1950\’s with a look conceived as more modern that the competition.
During the 1970\’s, Lincoln sedans returned to standard rear doors, introduced hidden headlights, and utilized the Ford 460 cubic inch V8 all around. The Mark III gave way to the Mark IV in 1972, a much longer, wider, and lower car than its predecessor. Unlike Lincolns of the 1960s and before, the 1970s saw heavier styling, less glass area, and more typical American styling.
The only remarkable news from the 1980\’s would prove to be the Mark VII, replacing the very unloved Mark VI.
The 1990\’s saw a redesigned Town Car, still based on the Crown Victoria, but looking very different than the Blue-Oval brother. The Mark VII was discontinued for the Mark VIII, a technological marvel, featuring speed-lowering suspension, a sophisticated 4.6-Liter, DOHC, 32V, V8 producing 280 horses, and later 290, all wrapped up in a new, very slippery body. Today, Lincoln is comprised of the Town Car, Continental, Navigator, Blackwood, and LS.
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Monday, November 8th, 2004
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