Archive for 'Lincoln'
Large SUV Sales Surge Faster Than Small Cars
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Plug-in electric hybrids and electric cars have taken up much of the digital airwaves over the past few weeks (or years, depending on your perspective), but it may surprise you to find out that “passé” full-size SUVs are increasing in popularity once again. So far this year, full-size SUV sales have increased 19%, beating overall industry growth of 17%. The full-size SUV category is composed of large body-on-frame SUVs, like the GMC Yukon, and large crossovers, such as the Lincoln MKT and Chevrolet Traverse. If the surge in SUV sales catches you off guard, the same can be said for automakers. GM has low supplies of its Cadillac Escalade and Chevy Tahoe, triggering overtime at the truck factory in Arlington, Texas, where they’re built
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BMW X3 Prototype Turns Into NYC Bomb Scare
Posted on 10. May, 2010 by admin.
We sometimes show you glimpses of prototype cars caught in the wild . They’re usually wrapped in clunky body-cladding or plastic wrapping to disguise the final design from competitors
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Cars.com Names 2010 Green Cities
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin.
In its third year, Cars.com’s ranking of the greenest U.S. cities finds San Francisco topping the list with more car shoppers in that metropolitan area researching hybrid cars, crossovers and SUVs.
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Ford Unveils New Mileage, Terrain Tech
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Ford has rolled out two interesting, but not mind-blowing new technologies that will be hitting its cars and crossovers this year. We’ve already covered the new MyFord Touch multimedia system in detail , but the company released new information today about its Eco-Route feature for calculating routes on the navigation setting.
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MyFord Touch Gets Eco-Route Navigation Function To Help Curb Fuel Consumption
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin.
When it comes to achieving the best possible fuel mileage the way you drive can be nearly as important as the vehicle you drive.
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New Car Tracker: 4.14.10
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching, which means many of the new models we've covered during auto shows over the winter are on their way to dealerships.
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New Car Tracker: 4.14.10
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching, which means many of the new models we've covered during auto shows over the winter are on their way to dealerships. We confirmed release dates for some of the popular models.
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Rentin’ The Blues: First Place: 2010 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by admin.
I’m going down to Memphis Where they really playin’ the blues I’m going down on Beale Street And have a good time like I choose “Thank you for coming to Budget. I have you booked for a Kia Optima.” “The hell you do.” “That is a full-size car as you requested.” “Well, in that case, I want something
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Ford Announces Three More Turbo Engines
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Ford has rolled out only one of its EcoBoost turbo engines — a 3.5-liter V-6 found in the Taurus, Flex and Lincoln MKS and MKT — but the company says it is going all-in on the technology and will add three more globally by the end of 2010. In the U.S., we’ll see a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder in the upcoming Ford Explorer — as we learned in January — and the 2011 Ford Edge, which goes on sale this summer, although the EcoBoost might not be available at launch
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Four-Cylinder EcoBoost Engines Confirmed For 2011 Ford Explorer And Edge
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Ford's new EcoBoost engine technology is heralded by the company as the key to finding a balance between power and economy, and having seen the performance in cars like the Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex we can only agree. EcoBoost is essentially the addition of separate direct injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging technologies to a...
