Ford announced of its plans to present new Focus wagon model globally, neglecting the previous objectives to reveal it to Europe only. At the presentation of new Focus at the Geneva Auto Show, Ford’s global product boss Derrick Kuzak shared some details of the vehicle, namely its EcoBoost technology used, as well underlining the excitement of the drive and its esthetic value. Read more
Lincoln can really boast over its EcoBoost trim to European and Japanese opponents.
The Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex can certainly be considered as relatives, both being powered by direct-injection 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 which implies already great possibilities. Both Flex and MKT make off to 60 mph in just 6 seconds, giving total 355-hp and 350 ft-lbs of torque. It should be noted that this V-8 like engine is more likely to produce V6-like 16-mpg city and 22-mpg highway gas mileage. Read more
Ecoboost is one of Ford Motor Company’s tools to enhance the power performance of its vehicles. It is the key initiative for bringing fuel economy of more than 20 percent without sacrificing the speed characteristics. Thus, the 3.5-liter EcoboostTM V-6 engine, the first V-6 direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America, was debuting in the 2010 Lincoln MKS. Read more
Based on Ford’s global small car platform Lincoln C Concept was revealed at the autoshow in Detroit. It was viewed mostly like as technology concept rather than a production concept due to its promotion of integrated Microsoft SYNC system also used in modern FoMoCo vehicles. Read more
Crisis in auto industry has influenced the automakers’ profit dearly. Even less losses than expected were a good reason for celebration. This season Ford company had a bigger opportunity to pour champagne as it had gained 2% in sales.
Lincoln has developed greatly over the past few years and prosperous Ford company decided to display 3 new versions of its vehicles at the 2009 SEMA show: a 2010 MKZ, a 2009 MKS and a 2010 MKT. All of them were properly trimmed before “going out” in Las Vegas, each individually stylized and polished. Read more
The Lincoln MKX shares the same platform as the Ford Edge, which has its origins in the Fusion sedan.
The MKX doesn’t drive like a SUV, thanks in part to its rigid car-based unibody structure, rather than a body-on-frame truck platform. Read more
Luxury cars can change a lot in seven years, with some evolving faster than others. When the MKZ first arrived back in 2006 as the Zephyr, it represented a worthy contender to the likes of the then current Lexus ES and Infiniti I30. It was well screwed together, decently optioned, competitively priced and delivered a more involving driving experience than its Far Eastern rivals.
On the surface, Lincoln has tried, by giving it the current corporate face and a large grille ensemble. At the back changes are more subtle, the almost full-width taillights now incorporate LEDs and there’s a back up camera system available as an option. The rest of the car’s silhouette is as familiar as the Manhattan skyline, sensibly proportioned, if perhaps a bit angular compared to newer offerings, but on the flipside, it’s also less generic. Other updates include revised side mirrors that incorporate blind spot monitoring and an optional Sport Appearance package that adds a darker toned grille. Read more