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The annual American Consumer Satisfaction Index is out, and while the auto industry as a whole slipped this year, Lincoln-Mercury and Buick moved to the top of the heap for the first time ever. Each of the domestic brands was rated on a scale of 100, with Ford Motor Company's LM outpost scoring an 89 (up one point from last year) and General Motors' Buick holding steady at 88 points. Mercury capturing part of the top spot is somewhat bittersweet, of course, as the Blue Oval announced in June that it will shutter its mid-level brand.
On the Japanese side of the street, Lexus took a hit from the string of recalls that has haunted Toyota this year. Almost every recent Lexus model was affected by at least one recall, while a smaller percentage of Toyota brand vehicles were covered. Lexus was down five points for the year to 85 with Toyota down two points to 84.
Nissan took the biggest jump of all 19 brands, rising five points to 82, while at the same time, Chrysler dropped a similar amount to 80. Dodge and Jeep brought up the tail of the group with 78 and 77 points, respectively. The auto industry as a whole averaged 82 points - well ahead of the average of 75.9 for the entire U.S. economy. You can check out the complete ACSI results in the press release after the jump.
[Source: The American Consumer Satisfaction Index | Photos Copyright (C)2010/ AOL]Continue reading Lincoln, Buick top ACSI satisfaction study for first time ever
Lincoln, Buick top ACSI satisfaction study for first time ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put a new crop of large luxury vehicles through its crash test gauntlet, and the Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M joined some impressive company in scoring a Top Safety Pick designation. The CTS and M clinched the highly regarded award by receiving the top score of "Good" in roof strength testing. To achieve the top score in rollover safety, a vehicle's roof has to be able to support four times the weight of the entire vehicle.
The Top Safety Pick designation is handed out only to vehicles that received a "Good" score for all four IIHS crash tests while also featuring standard stability control to help avoid accidents altogether. The Cadillac and Infiniti join the BMW 5 Series, Lincoln MKS, Volvo S80, Hyundai Genesis and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class as Top Safety Pick winners.
Since large luxury vehicles cost so much and contain so many safety features, it's not all that surprising that so many models aced IIHS testing. But not all vehicles passed the test with flying colors. The Lexus GS and Audi A6 managed only an "Acceptable" score in roof testing, while the aging Acura RL lagged behind the competition with a "Marginal" rating. Hit the jump to read over the IIHS presser.
[Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]Continue reading Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M models earn Top Safety Pick status from IIHS
Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M models earn Top Safety Pick status from IIHS originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Chris, Sam and Dan come back for Episode #190 of the Autoblog Podcast, and this time around we talk about Chrysler's profit announcement, the Top Gear USA trailer, Honda's latest recall, the Buick Verano. We also touch on a Ferrari-based Lancia Stratos tribute and GM's prospects for selling Chevrolet Volts. We kick the ball around on a single question before calling it a night right at the hour mark. Thanks for listening, see you next week!
Autoblog Podcast #190 - Chrysler profit, Top Gear USA and small Buicks
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Lexus RX450h
Lincoln MKT
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Chrysler Profit
Top Gear USA Trailer
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Lancia Stratos tribute
GM says Chevrolet Volt will find buyers
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Autoblog Podcast #190 - Chrysler profit, Top Gear USA and small Buicks originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid and Dan Roth are back for Episode #188 of the Autoblog Podcast. Topics this time around include rumors of a Ford Flex/Lincoln MKT phase-out after 2013, changes to the way NHTSA crash rating scores are given, patent images that could be the next Chrysler Sebring and the Chevrolet Cruze. Your feedback is incorporated throughout this hour and twenty minute extravaganza, too. Thanks for listening, see you next time!
Autoblog Podcast #189 - Flex sunsetting, NHTSA stars, saleable Sebrings and a cruise in the Cruze
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Ford F250 Super Duty
Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Hyundai Sonata SE
News:
NHTSA updates its crash-test procedure
Chrysler 200C patent drawings and Sebring plant staffing boost
Ford Flex/Lincoln MKT being phased out
Chevrolet Cruze first drive
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Autoblog Podcast #189 - Flex sunsetting, NHTSA stars, saleable Sebrings and a cruise in the Cruze originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2010 Lincoln MKT - click above for high-res image gallery
Doesn't it seem like only yesterday that Ford was in charge of seven different brands? Now The Blue Oval is down to two, Ford and Lincoln, after today's sale of Volvo to Chinese automaker Geely and the pending execution of Mercury. This means more energy and money will be available to plot success for Ford and Lincoln, and according to a report in Automotive News, that means Lincoln could get "a compact, front-drive car or crossover" (Lincoln Concept C, anyone?) and perhaps a model based on the next Ford Mondeo. Not exactly what we would have expected from Ford's luxury brand, but times change.
A small taste of what's in store for Lincoln: the MKX will get a redesign next year, the same year that the venerable Town Car dies, and, according to AN, a brand-new MKX with a design less like the Edge will appear in 2014. The MKZ gets a new look in 2013, which could be the last year for the controversial Ford Flex/Lincoln MKT and Navigator, perhaps replaced by an Explorer-based crossover or an SUV with more chops for rough terrain. Hopefully, they'll also rework that whole MK-Random-Letter approach to nomenclature as well.
The more germane revelation is this: Ford apparently believes Lincoln's success is contingent on putting lots of daylight between Ford and Lincoln engineering. Lincoln models need to be more distinct from their Ford counterparts in everything from engines to styling to feature sets. That might mean a lot more luxury features and refinement could be making their way into Lincolns soon - and that's something increasingly anxious Lincoln dealers ought to be able to get behind.
[Source: Automotive News - sub. req.]Report: Lincoln MKT, Ford Flex to be phased out at end of 2013? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
Lincoln has dropped a bit of a surprise with the pricing of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid. Unlike most other hybrid vehicles, there will be no price premium compared to the cheapest conventional model. The MKZ hybrid, with its 2.5-liter four cylinder hybrid powertrain, will start at $35,180 including destination and delivery. That's the same price as the front-wheel drive 3.5-liter V6-powered model.
For those keeping track, that puts the price at about $350 under the base Lexus HS 250h, which would seem to be its main competitor. Further, its 41 miles per gallon in the city is 6 mpg better than the Lexus - which, of course, is supposed to be the whole point of a hybrid vehicle. Add in arguably more attractive styling and the new Lincoln hybrid may well find itself with quite a following in the marketplace. Check out all the details in the press release after the break.
[Source: Lincoln]Continue reading 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid priced equal to V6 at $35,180
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid priced equal to V6 at $35,180 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The 2011 Ford Edge and 2011 Lincoln MKX configurators have gone live for your shopping - or time-wasting - enjoyment. The Edge SE starts at $27,220 for the 3.5-liter V6, but you can hit it out of the park before even leaving the first page by selecting the Edge Sport all-wheel drive for $38,070. That'll get you a 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6 canvas to play with. There isn't much more you can add to it, but after stuffing it like a turkey we got it up to $45,171. For those with a mind to be a kinder on wallets and Mother Earth, there are SEL and Limited trims on offer, as well as the 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine (...eventually).
The Lincoln MKX puts less on the table when it comes to varieties: the front-wheel drive starts at $39,145, the AWD at $40,995. Both get that 3.7-liter V6, six-speed SelectShift transmission and SYNC as standard fit. If you go the package route, your work is just about finished, because they cement quite a few exterior and interior choices. But don't take our words for it - click the links and get to configuratin'. Hot tips, Drew and Tony!
[Source: Ford, Lincoln]2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX configurators up and running originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2011 Lincoln MKX - Click above for high-res image gallery
The 2011 Lincoln MKX delivers 15 percent more horsepower (305 ponies in all) and 12 percent more torque (280 pound-feet) than the outgoing model, and that added power comes with the added bonus of improved efficiency. The Environmental Protection Agency has rated the 2011 MKX at 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 mpg around the highway, besting the Lexus RX350 by one mpg in the city and on the highway. That's a combined 21 mpg, which Ford says is enough to best its nine closest competitors.
Ford was able to crank up ponies while also ratcheting up efficiency by adding twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) to its 3.7-liter V6 engine. TI-VCT enables a larger torque-curve while also improving power by 10 percent and efficiency by 4.5 percent versus an engine without the technology. The 3.7-liter engine, which is also available on the 2011 Mustang and the 2011 Edge Sport, also utilizes aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff to further increase efficiency. Basically, the engine shuts down whenever the driver doesn't need engine torque.
The EPA has also rated the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, which scores 36 mpg on the highway and 41 mpg in the city. That's the same numbers as the Ford Fusion Hybrid, which shares a common powertrain, and six mpg better than the smaller Lexus HS250h. Hit the jump to read over the Ford presser.
[Source: Ford]Continue reading 2011 Lincoln MKX gets 19/26 MPG ratings, Ford claims best-in-class
2011 Lincoln MKX gets 19/26 MPG ratings, Ford claims best-in-class originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lincoln MKS Ecoboost - Click above for high-res image gallery
With Mercury vehicles set to disappear from showrooms in the next few months, Ford hopes to jump-start Lincoln sales with a free maintenance deal from now until Labor Day. Anyone who buys or leases a Lincoln this summer won't have to pay for any regularly scheduled maintenance during the first three years or 45,000 miles of ownership.
The promotion applies to all 2010 and 2011 model year Lincolns and follows similar moves in recent years from brands like BMW and Volkswagen. At many Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the United States, Mercury accounts for a significant percentage of store sales. Those dealers will need programs like this to boost volumes until two new Lincoln models arrive in the next couple of years. So far, Lincoln has only confirmed that a compact is forthcoming. The seventh member of the Lincoln family remains a mystery.
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[Source: Lincoln]Continue reading Lincoln to offer free maintenance on all summer 2010 sales
Lincoln to offer free maintenance on all summer 2010 sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a gallery of graphtastic images from J.D. Power and Associates
J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2010 Initial Quality Study (IQS) and Porsche has earned back the top spot that was occupied by Lexus in last year's study. The annual J.D. Power study measures IQS based on problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100) - a lower score means a lower rate of problem incidences and higher quality.
Domestic brands, as a whole, demonstrated higher initial quality than import brands for the first time in an IQS (impressive, as the company has been conducting the study for 24 years). "Domestic automakers have made impressive strides in steadily improving vehicle quality, particularly since 2007," said David Sargent, vice president of global vehicle research at J.D. Power and Associates. "This year may mark a key turning point for U.S. brands as they continue to fight the battle against lingering negative perceptions of their quality." According to J.D. Power, the industry average for initial quality is 109 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in 2010 (that is a slight increase from 108 PP100 in 2009). However, initial quality for domestic brands as a whole has improved to an average of 108 PP100, slightly better than the initial quality of import brands, which average 109 PP100 in 2010.
Acura made an impressive improvement in the 2010 study. The automaker climbed from 111 PP100 in 2009 to just 86 PP100 in 2010, earning second spot just under Porsche (83 PP100). Mercedes-Benz (87 PP100) earned third position with Lexus (88 PP100) immediately following. Ford (93 PP100) and Lincoln (106 PP100) also earned Top 10 positions. Interestingly enough, Toyota (117 PP100) fell from its seventh position in 2009 to 21st in the 2010 study. The complete J.D. Power press release and charts can be found after the jump and in the gallery below.
[Source: J.D. Power and Associates]Continue reading J.D. Power 2010 Initial Quality Study released, first time ever domestics lead imports
J.D. Power 2010 Initial Quality Study released, first time ever domestics lead imports originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
In what should be a surprise to no one, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Gybrid has been officially certified by the EPA as the most fuel efficient luxury sedan in the U.S. market. Given that the MKZ is really little more than a very gussied up Ford Fusion Hybrid, including an identical powertrain, we fully expected the same 41 mile per gallon city and 36 mpg highway numbers for the Lincoln.
Those numbers put the MKZ well ahead of its closest competitor, the Lexus HS250h which is rated 35/34 mpg. Aside from some subtle badging, the MKZ Hybrid is indistinguishable from its conventional siblings. It does receive an enhanced version of the SmartGauge system in the Fusion that adds long-term fuel efficiency indicators to all of the other information available, however.
The MKZ Hybrid goes on sale in the Fall as Mercury Milan production winds down.
[Source: Lincoln]Continue reading 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid officially rated at 41 mpg city / 36 mpg hwy
2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid officially rated at 41 mpg city / 36 mpg hwy originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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2010 Insurance Institute For Highway Safety rollover tests - click above for high-res images
Perish the thought, haters! The above Lincoln MKT is getting its roof caved in not on aesthetic grounds, but rather to test its ability to survive a rollover accident. If you haven't guessed by now, the MKT did so well in the roof-crush test that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) handed parent company Ford a much coveted Top Safety Pick award. Actually, the IIHS handed FoMoCo a hefty total of five rollover-related Top Safety Pick awards. However we should note that one of the Ford products earning top marks is in fact the soon to be extinct Mercury Millan, so really Ford only nabbed four - but who's counting? Other good-to-rollover-in Ford products include the Flex, Fusion and Lincoln MKZ.
Speaking of thick-sculled corporate cousins, Audi and Volkswagen were handed a couple of Top Safety Picks, too. The 2010 Audi A4 and Q5 as well as the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen all earned top marks from the IIHS. As far as the Jetta goes, that's just one more reason to choose wagon over sedan. Finally, the new 2010 Hyundai Tucson gets the coveted TSP, and having recently driven the overly-stiff compact CUV, we're not at all surprised that its roof holds up to crushing. To get the dirt on the IIHS's methodology/read the press release, make the jump.
[Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]Continue reading IIHS awards Top Safety Picks to Audi, Ford, Hyundai and VW on strength of roofs
IIHS awards Top Safety Picks to Audi, Ford, Hyundai and VW on strength of roofs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Drivers of late-model Ford vehicles equipped with Sync Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) will soon be able to plot out their routes using Google Maps on their home computer and then download turn-by-turn directions directly to the car. TDI is a recent addition that adds a GPS receiver which allows Sync equipped cars and trucks to provide directions even if the vehicle doesn't have the full map based navigation system in place.
Unlike General Motors' OnStar system, which incorporates its own cellular equipment, the TDI functionality uses the communications capability provided by a connected mobile phone linked up by the driver. TDI reaches out to download directional data from the internet through the phone. The route will be calculated online using up-to-date traffic information.
To use the "Send to Sync" feature, Ford and Lincoln owners just need to register on syncmyride.com for the free TDI services. The ability to send Google directions to Sync TDI will be launched later this month with a similar service based on Mapquest launching later this year. Official PR verbiage available after the jump.
[Source: Ford]Continue reading Ford adds ability to sync Google maps directions to Sync
Ford adds ability to sync Google maps directions to Sync originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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When the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid goes on sale this fall, it will have an updated version of the SmartGauge that debuted last year on the Ford Fusion Hybrid. The basics of the SmartGauge remain the same, with a pair of 4.3-inch LCD displays flanking a central speedometer. The LCDs can display several layers of information to help coach the driver to be a more efficient motorist.
The most obvious change is the color palette for the LCD gauges. They have been changed from a predominantly blue color scheme to what Lincoln officials describes as a more upscale-looking green and gold. The leaves on the right of the display have been present since the introduction of system on the Fusion and provide a graphical representation of the driver's short-term average fuel economy. The more thrifty your driving style, the more leaves you get. Behave like a lead-foot and they dissolve.
The SmartGauge in the 2011 MKZ Hybrid will also add some new flora to the mix in the form of a long-term fuel efficiency indicator. The indicator takes the form of apple blossom flowers (the state flower of Michigan) that appear amidst your tangle of digital leafs. If your average fuel economy is sufficient (Ford won't say what number you actually need), the first flowers will begin to appear after 4-6 weeks of driving. They first appear as buds and then grow into small and finally large flowers. More flowers appear over time, but the more you get, the more time it will take to earn more. If you earn all of the flowers, then you'll have saved about $8,000 in fuel costs and 30 tons of CO2 over the life of the car.
Aside from adding a whole new element to the game of achieving high MPG that we all play when behind the wheel of a hybrid, Ford's new long-term flower indicator also may serve a second, more practical purpose. If you decide to sell your MKZ Hybrid a few years down the road, a full bouquet of flowers in the SmartGauge proves you were a slow, careful driver and may fetch you a higher price on the used car market.
[Source: Ford]Lincoln MKZ Hybrid gets updated SmartGauge with apple blossoms originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ford has just added a helpful new function to its 911 Assist SYNC app. Emergency services can now easily locate distressed motorists via a vehicle's GPS coordinates and call for assistance, thereby diminishing response times. Ford says that the service is completely free, and will show up on 2011 models equipped with MyFord and MyLincoln Touch, along with some SYNC-equipped vehicles. Don't think the new tech is a direct challenge to the General Motors equivalent, though.
Ford says that 911 Assist requires the user to have a phone paired to the system via Bluetooth in order to make any emergency call. Left your phone at the house? You're out of luck. Even so, the Blue Oval manages to take a few pot shots at GM's OnStar service in the press release by saying that the 911 Assist app doesn't require an intermediate call center (making it faster) and doesn't force users into a monthly subscription plan.
If you're planning on dropping in on the National Emergency Number Association 2010 Conference in Indianapolis, you'll likely see Ford there pontificating on the benefits of the new system. Feel free to click past the jump to check out the full press release for yourself.
[Source: Ford]Continue reading SYNC upgraded with GPS location tracking for 911 Assist
SYNC upgraded with GPS location tracking for 911 Assist originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Saturday, September 25th, 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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Saturday, September 25th, 2004
Details info: Lincoln Town Car
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Friday, September 24th, 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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Friday, September 24th, 2004
Details info: Navigator
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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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Friday, September 24th, 2004
Details info: Mark VIII(Facelift)
(1997 - 1998)
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