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Suppliers ride the mpg wave
… engines, along with direct injection and other technologies. Ford introduced EcoBoost in 2009 on a few models, such as the Lincoln MKS , and has steadily spread it to other vehicles. The technology is well-known as an mpg-booster for the popular Ford F …
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Look of Dearborn dealership reflects Ford's founder, history
… extended to family and friends of Ford employees. Seavitt, who previously had been general manager of a suburban Detroit Lincoln - Mercury store, was a product of Ford's dealer development program. If he hadn't succeeded, Seavitt believes the company would …
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Ford to replace U.S. models fastest through 2016, report says
… new products such as the C-Max and Escape crossovers and Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion sedans in the 2013 model year, according ..... of America estimates, by introducing the new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers, F- Series pickups and Mustang sports car, according …
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COMMENTARY: After April bump, automakers seek better traction in May
… rental companies and its April total slipped 17,665 (8 percent) from March. Ford, now a two-brand company (Ford and Lincoln , no Mercury ) sold 43,226 (19 percent) fewer new vehicles in April than it did in March. Focus and Fusion, Ford's two best …
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Blind brothers' store thrives on the sum of its parts
… about $240,000 worth of parts a year, handling only the Lincoln and Mercury brands. Today, Delray Motors sells Chrysler, Dodge ..... Whenever I needed a part right away, I'd call Palm Beach Lincoln - Mercury and they had it," Young says. "It occurred to me the …
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Ford adding 3rd shift in Ohio engine plant for EcoBoost
… the Americas, said during a ceremony at the plant today . EcoBoost technology -- first used in 2009 on the Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS -- combines direct injection and turbocharging. About 180,000 Cleveland-built 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6s have been …
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Speedy computers and graphics are rushing new technology into cars. But can humans manage the deluge?
… Electronics, says his company was able to skip prototype tooling for the touch screen used in the 2012 Ford Edge and Explorer and Lincoln MKX . "Because of the level of confidence we had that the tooling was correct as it was designed," he says, "we were able …
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Dealer finally finds room; used cars soar
… used-car department at a closed Lincoln - Mercury dealership down the street from his ..... combined with the space at the closed Lincoln - Mercury lot, finally lured him into the used ..... for the store and land of the former Lincoln - Mercury dealership. He spent another $450 …
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Mexico automaking marks shift to luxury with Audi building SUVs
… Motor Co. said in March that it would invest $1.3 billion in its northern-Mexico plant to produce the new Fusion and Lincoln MKZ models. The Audi factory, the company's first in North America, will have an initial capacity of 150,000 Q5s a year …
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Mexico's auto production shifts toward luxury cars with new Audi plant
… Motor Co. said in March that it would invest $1.3 billion in its northern-Mexico plant to produce the new Fusion and Lincoln MKZ models. The Audi factory, the company's first in North America, will have an initial capacity of 150,000 Q5s a year …
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Mexico fortifies role as N.A. assembly hub with plum Audi plant
… luxury brand to build light vehicles on a major scale in Mexico. The Cadillac SRX crossover, Escalade EXT luxury pickup and Lincoln MKZ sedan are the only luxury models assembled in Mexico. Light vehicle production in Mexico rose 13 percent last year to a record …
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Obituary
… has sold many brands, including Volkswagen, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep, Lincoln , Mercury and Mazda. Today family members own Grubbs Nissan in Bedford and Grubbs Infiniti in Euless, Texas. George Richard Grubbs …
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Mays: Flashy MKZ grille isn't gospel for future models
NEW YORK -- The 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedan has a new split grille featuring chrome horizontal bars meant to evoke an eagle's spread wings. Lincoln calls the grille …
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BMW wears the 2011 true-luxury crown
… vehicles. Most sales of the Cadillac CTS sedan, coupe and wagon, and SRX crossover are in that class, likewise for the Lincoln MKZ sedan and MKX crossover. Looking at the near-luxury group separately, the sales laurels go to Lexus with 142,495 deliveries …
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George Richard Grubbs dead at 82
… has sold many brands, including Volkswagen, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep, Lincoln , Mercury and Mazda. Today family members own Grubbs Nissan in Bedford and Grubbs Infiniti in Euless, Texas. George Richard Grubbs …
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Lincoln embraces concierge approach
… sales and service, said at a party here where the 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedan was unveiled before the New York auto show. Lincoln ..... customer service initiatives running by the time the 2013 Lincoln MKZ arrives in dealerships in late 2012 or early 2013. The Lincoln …
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Farley: Service trumps facilities for Lincoln
… going to deliver personalized experience," Farley said here on the sidelines of the press conference introducing the 2013 Lincoln MKZ . "That's what's going to make us different -- not the physical walls," he said. "Everyone can have a beautiful …
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Must Lincoln be global? Perhaps China is enough
… andlsquo;U.S. first' Here's how Farley answered the global question Monday evening at a party to unveil the 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedan prior to the New York auto show: "We have to execute in the U.S. first. Is there a possibility of a well executed …
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Dealers go on the offense with MyFord Touch upgrade
… about 300,000 of its customers who had bought vehicles with the system, which first appeared in the 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX , followed by the 2011 Ford Explorer and the 2012 Focus. Installing the upgrade takes about an hour and consists of plugging …
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A sedan extravaganza in the Big Apple
… its debut will be a new Toyota sedan that may be the replacement for the full-sized Avalon, along with redesigns of the Lincoln MKZ , Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Altima, Acura RL flagship and Lexus ES 350. Fisker will unveil its new sedan, code-named …
