Lincoln News
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Lincoln’s lineup in recent years hasn’t really set hearts racing, but that’s starting to change with the introduction of some very stylish products such as the latest MKZ sedan and new MKC crossover. The next model in Lincoln’s new design-led renaissance is a next-generation MKX crossover, which made its debut this week at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. MUST SEE: New Ford GT Supercar Revealed At 2015 Detroit Auto Show Due to go on sale this fall, as a 2016 model, the all-new MKX has been designed to appeal to a wider audience than the previous version. Beyond the U.S. and...
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2016 Lincoln MKX Leaked
Lincoln’s lineup in recent years hasn’t really set hearts racing but that’s starting to change with the introduction of some very stylish products such as the latest MKZ sedan and new MKC crossover. The next model in Lincoln’s new design-led renaissance is a next-generation...
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Lincoln MKS Replacement To Revive Continental Name?
Lincoln is set to launch a replacement for its MKS in 2016 and according to a somewhat unusual source it may end up being called a Continental. The source of the information is none other than singer Neil Young, who on a recent episode of Mad Money on CNBC (see below) revealed that he’s...
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Lincoln To Offer Revel Premium Audio Starting With 2016 MKX: Video
Lincoln will be the first automaker to feature Revel’s new automotive speakers when it launches its all-new MKX crossover next fall. Revel is the premium audio brand of tech giant Harman International and is recognized worldwide for its high-end home audio products. Now it’s expanding...
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Lincoln Debuts Special Black Label Models And Customer Service Program
Lincoln hopes to create a more upscale buying experience with its Black label service.
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Lincoln Using Tuned Tires, Noise-Cancelling Tech To Keep Its Interiors Quiet
Lincoln hopes to generate luxury-car ambiance with quiet interiors.
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Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] CEO Mark Fields has some pretty big shoes to fill. He replaces Alan Mulally, who helped Ford successfully navigate 2008’s financial crisis as well as implement the One Ford strategy calling for fewer models and factories around the globe. To make his mark (no pun intended), Fields has set himself the challenge of turning around Lincoln, something Mulally never really pursued. In fact, the former Ford boss is said to have even suggested killing the brand along with Mercury. Reuters has now come out with a report claiming Fields has been given the approval of...
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Next Ford Explorer To Adopt Rear-Wheel-Drive Platform, Spawn Lincoln: Report
Over the next 12 to 18 months Lincoln will launch a new MKX as well as a replacement for its MKS large sedan. Beyond these, the upmarket Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] division has confirmed that two additional models will be added to its lineup before 2020. While we’ve speculated on what these...
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Lincoln Confirms Next MKX And MKS Replacement Plus Two New Cars
The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has taken a page out of the Volkswagen playbook by making public its aggressive new growth targets, which will see the Blue Oval contend not only with VW but also General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] and Toyota for top automaker status. Under its new ‘Vision...
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RM Set To Offer 2002 Lincoln Continental Concept Car
Remember when Lincoln used to make some seriously cool cars? Even Lincoln remembers, or at least they did, because back in 2002 the automaker created a new concept vehicle that provided a possible glimpse at where the automaker was heading. The car was a retro-futuristic look at a new Continental...
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First Lincolns Land In China
It was back in 2012 that Lincoln first announced it was expanding into the lucrative Chinese market, and now the first cars have landed. An additional two shipments of Lincolns will arrive by early October to support a series of grand opening events scheduled for later that same month. Despite...
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Lincoln Starts New Ad Campaign Starring Matthew McConaughey: Video
Lincoln launches a new ad campaign with Matthew McConaughey.
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Essence of Lincoln is a new scent that Lincoln hopes will make customers remember its cars.
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Kumar Galhotra To Head Lincoln
Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has confirmed that Kumar Galhotra, one of its top engineers, will head its luxury brand Lincoln. Galhotra, the current head of vehicle component and systems engineering, will serve as vice president and president of Lincoln from September 1, 2014. His old job will go to...
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Alan Mulally Suggested Killing Lincoln As Recently As Last Year: Report
One of the ways Alan Mulally helped Ford from going under during the 2008 global financial crisis was by offloading the individual brands that made up its Premier Auto Group, such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo, which at the time were a huge drain on the company’s finances...
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Mustang-Based Lincoln Not Ruled Out
Lincoln is in the process of renewing its entire lineup but at the same time the company is aware that it desperately needs some new product to fill some obvious gaps. The first of these all-new Lincolns has already arrived in the form of the MKC compact crossover, but the American luxury brand is...
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2015 Lincoln MKC first drive review
With the 2015 MKC, Lincoln finally has a model that's going to play well in California. Let’s face it: Those in Dearborn focus so much on doing the right thing for Lincoln, the Brand. But outside of the Midwest, for the most part, Town Cars are Town Cars; Navigators are Navigators; and...
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Designing The Lincoln MKX Concept: Video
Lincoln’s lineup of late hasn’t really set hearts racing, especially when it comes to the design of the cars, but that’s starting to change with the introduction of some very stylish products such as the latest MKZ sedan and new MKC crossover. In the video above, Lincoln designers...
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Though it does without a V-8 engine option entirely for the 2015 model year, the Lincoln Navigator brings with it some new upgrades to exterior and interior style, features, and technology. Starting at $62,475, the Navigator jumps off at about $10,000 less than the all-new 2015 Cadillac Escalade. DON'T MISS: Pro Street Bentley Continental GT Is Straight-Line Class: Video First shown at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, the 2015 Navigator is Lincoln’s bet on a refresh to keep the large luxury SUV current and in the game against not only the new Escalade, but also the Mercedes-Benz GL-CLass...
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2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Recalled Due To Faulty Seat Welds
The latest Lincoln MKZ and a handful of other Ford products are involved in a new recall. The reason is due to sub-standard weld joints that may cause the front seats to become loose or start to lean, which for the driver could lead to a loss of vehicle control. ALSO SEE: Hear The $3.4 Million...
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Next-Gen Lincoln MKX Previewed With Beijing Auto Show Concept
Lincoln’s current MKX has been on sale since the 2007 model year and has only been updated once during all these years. Lincoln is well aware that its mid-size crossover is in need of renewal, and we’re getting our first look at the next-generation version in the form of a concept at...
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Lincoln Launches In China
It may be a little late to the party, but Lincoln has finally launched in China, the world’s biggest market for new cars. Lincoln first announced its intention to launch in China in late 2012 and since then has been negotiating with potential dealers and developing a new ownership experience...
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Ford Quietly Appoints New Design Chief For Lincoln
Australian designer Max Wolff has been dropped from the lead design role at Lincoln, with British designer David Woodhouse serving as his successor. Wolff, who left Cadillac four years ago to join Lincoln and is credited with the designs of the MKZ and MKC, will serve as chief of exterior design at...
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2015 Lincoln Navigator Revealed Ahead Of Chicago Auto Show
Lincoln’s third-generation Navigator has been with us since the 2007 model year, but the big body-on-frame SUV isn’t done yet, as a facelifted version has just been revealed ahead of next month’s 2014 Chicago Auto Show and will be hitting showrooms in the fall as a 2015 model...
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