Lincoln News
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Summertime promotions to boost sales are nothing new--cheap or free gas, extended warranties, and in Lincoln's case this summer, a Complimentary Maintenance Program on 2011 model-year vehicles. But rarely do those promotions become permanent features. Lincoln has bucked tradition, making the free maintenance program standard for all of its 2011 and future vehicles. Offered on top of the standard four-year/50,000-mile standard bumper-to-bumper warranty, the Complimentary Maintenance Program (CMP) includes tire rotation, inspections, and oil and filter changes. It can be transferred, just like...
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Lincoln To Build New Crossover At Louisville Plant In 2011
Lincoln will be taking a new approach to the types of vehicles it produces in the future, with plans to downsize its lineup in the wake of flailing sales of the once-popular Navigator SUV and other large cars. While there were reports of Lincoln producing a new crossover based on the...
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No New Continental in Lincoln's Future
Ford [NYSE:F] is damping speculation that it's developing a new flagship sedan in the mold of the former Lincoln Continental. The Continental was one of the signature vehicles in the Lincoln lineup from the 1930s through the 1970s--the mini-brand was sold under its own nameplate, before it became...
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Video: Mad Men's John Slattery Hawks Lincoln MKX, MKZ Hybrid
Some actors have always seemed older than they really are. Bea Arthur, for example: she was born 40. Bob Hoskins, too. And then there's 48-year-old John Slattery, whose characters always seems at least a decade older than he is. Say what you will about Mad Men, but you can't deny Slattery's...
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2011 Lincoln MKX: First Drive
Stretch your memories to go all the way back to the end of August, when Labor Day actually held the ironic promise of a few days off. Faked you out, didn't it? Us too. Still, we fondly recall those days of just three weeks ago with a touch of nostalgia. After all, it was the first time the wraps...
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Lincoln Promises 7 New Vehicles by 2014
Now that Ford's shorn of Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin and Volvo--and now that it's closing Mercury--Lincoln will get seven new vehicles in the next four years in a major new investment in product and in a more distinct identity for the Ford luxury brand. At the press launch for the 2011 MKZ...
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Without the deadweight that was Mercury dragging it down, Ford’s premium division, which now only consists of Lincoln, finally has the resources and freedom to transform into the upmarket luxury brand it should have always been. This means that we’ll likely be seeing Lincoln expand into new segments and differentiate itself more substantially from the regular Ford lineup in the future. To do this, Lincoln will likely add smaller models than we’re used to seeing, with front-wheel drive compacts and crossovers potentially making the cut. There could also be greater influence from European...
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2011 Lincoln MKZ: Hybrid Same Price As Gas At $35,180
The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the first not to charge a premium for its gas-saving technology.
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2011 Lincoln MKX Scores Class-Topping 19/26 MPG EPA Rating
The 2011 MKX is the most fuel-efficient luxury midsize crossover in the U.S.
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Buy A Lincoln Before Sept. 7 And Get Three Years Free Maintenance
Buy or least a new Lincoln (2010 and 2011 models) before September 7 and benefit from free scheduled maintenance as part of a new program that should help the automaker erase any images of expensive running costs potential customers may have. Lincoln will cover all scheduled maintenance for three...
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Hits 41 MPG, Claims Greenest Luxury Sedan Title
The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is based on the same platform that underpins the Ford Focus.
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Lincoln Plans 7 New Models, Including First-Ever C-Segment Vehicle
The death of Mercury means more product for Lincoln.
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A tribute to one of the most iconic and distinctive film cars of all time, the original Batmobile, will be the highlight of an auction taking place in the UK on June 2. The faithfully re-created car has been owned by Mark Perkins since it was completed in 1988 and is expected to raise the highest bid. One of only three existing steel-bodied versions, Perkins’ Batmobile--complete with dashboard-mounted television, rear parachute pod and Batphone--is accompanied by an extensive clippings file, having made numerous promotional appearances, including the Batman stage show in the United Arab...
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MyFord Touch Gets Eco-Route Navigation Function To Help Curb Fuel Consumption
When it comes to achieving the best possible fuel mileage the way you drive can be nearly as important as the vehicle you drive. That’s why Ford has developed a new feature for its MyFord and MyLincoln vehicle interface systems that offers an array of real-time information on fuel economy...
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2010 New York Auto Show: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
At this week’s 2010 New York Auto Show Lincoln is unveiling what the company claims will be the most fuel efficient luxury sedan in the U.S., the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid--remember, this is a segment that includes the smaller Lexus HS 250h. The new hybrid, the first from Lincoln, is set to go...
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Getting Your Image On a Budget: Super Reliable Luxury Marks
Sometime You Just Don’t Want To Drive Grandma’s Buick
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Whitney Houston Depends On A Navigator. Profound.
Whitney Houston, you have a problem. The problem is this: most of us stopped caring about you during the second Clinton administration. We watched from a distance as you went down the stony end, did the crack thing, the meth thing, the whatever-you-could-get-over-the-counter thing, and, of course...
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ScarJo Mad! ScarJo Smash (A Lincoln Continental)!
HELLO, PEOPLE OF EARTH: I am Scarlett Johansson, and yes, I am stunning. Thank you for noticing. (Never mind that I totally lifted my cat-eyes and my up-do from Deneuve circa The Hunger. Like, who would know that? Who was even born then? Old people with their complaining, that's who.) As I was...
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The question is a good one, and the answers are englightening.
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eBay Find: Animal House Deathmobile Replica, Buy It Now For $12,500
The Animal House Deathmobile movie car is up for sale.
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Ford Not Ruling Out Global Lincoln Presence
Ford has considered taking Lincoln global in the past.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2011 Lincoln MKX Live Gallery
Lincoln's smaller crossover gets a fresh face this year.
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: 2011 Lincoln MKX
Ford has unveiled a facelifted version of its Lincoln MKX mid-size crossover, which comes into the 2011 model year wearing the brand’s new signature DNA. The freshening of the 2011 Lincoln MKX extends to all areas of the vehicle, with new features and technologies not available anywhere else...
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Ford Unveils iPhone-Inspired MyFord And MyLincoln Interface Systems
Ford has introduced a new system to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives this week at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Dubbed MyFord or MyLincoln, depending on which vehicle you’re driving, the new interface system combines a number of...
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