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Lincoln Introduces Black Label Collection
Lincoln has announced a collection of premium themes for its line of vehicles, called the Black Label Collection, for preview at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The themes provide upgraded interior and exterior style, materials, and craftsmanship for the luxury buyer.
Detroit 2013: Cadillac ATS, Ram 1500 Take North American Car/Truck Of The Year
Traditionally one of the first announcements of the North American International Auto Show, we now know the winners of the North American Car and Truck of the year.
Rumors: Model News — Lincoln To Debut Escape-Based Crossover?
If a report from The Detroit Bureau is to be believed, we’ll be seeing yet another Ford masquerading as a Lincoln. This time, Ford’s Escape will be getting the Lincoln treatment, and will be renamed MKC.
Quick Drive: 2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD
The problem with the Lincoln MKS is this. It is essentially a Ford Taurus SHO. This is a good thing, as we like the SHO a great deal. It’s a big, comfortable, fast, well-equipped sedan, and is a sportier, cooler alternative to the blingtastic Chrysler 300C. The MKS, meanwhile, seems rather supp. Which means its $49,800 starting price is pretty offensive, especially considering the SHO starts at $39,200.
First Look: 2013 Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln has given the MKZ a significant refit in time for the 2012 New York Auto Show. The new model, still based off of the Ford Fusion, represents a dramatic leap forward for the MKZ name in a number of ways.
Detroit 2012: Live Photos Of The Lincoln MKZ Concept
At the unveiling of the new Lincoln MKZ Concept, the car was up on display for us to grab some photos of our own, right from the show floor. Have a look in the gallery, or see the announcement post for more information and images.
Detroit 2012: Lincoln MKZ Concept
Lincoln has just unveiled the new MKZ concept car at NAIAS in Detroit. The car is a design showcase, hinting at Lincoln’s future direction.
First Look: 2013 Lincoln MKT
Besides the new fascia, the Lincoln MKT is getting a similar host of upgrades as the MKS sedan. Chief among them is the Continuously Controlled Damping system and Lincoln Drive Control.
First Look: 2013 Lincoln MKS
Lincoln’s Ford Taurus-based MKS is getting a refresh for 2013. The standard 3.7-liter V-6 will now net 300 horsepower, a 26-horsepower gain from 2012. Despite the added power, highway fuel economy is up 3 miles per gallon to 28 highway (and 19 city) mpg.
Secondhand Gems: Grand Touring, Three Ways
We’re going out on a limb here to assume that, as a Winding Road reader, you like to drive. (Bold, we know.) Let’s try another tenuous branch and say that not all driving enthusiasts are always enthused about driving, especially those who are required by work or other circumstances to spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel.
Quick Drive: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
To me, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid feels like a much different car than the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Not that it really drives any differently, but it just has a different atmosphere inside the cabin. Touches like the leather, wood trim, and generally higher-quality materials immediately set it apart. The general comfort level is uplifted a bit, and the inclusion of features like the multi-way power seats and easy-to-use climate control are on hand to make the occupants feel like they’re in a more luxurious vehicle. It’s things like this that make Lincoln feel like its own brand—a case for Ford to keep it.
Buyer’s Guide: Mid-Size Luxury Sedans
The mid-size luxury segment is nearly always a hotly contested battlefield, and these days are no exception. Over the last weeks and months we’ve spent a lot of time driving the new (or newish) entries from Acura, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, and more, so we thought it high time to bring together a feature that lays bare what’s on offer. We did refrain from including the—often wildly different—performance models here (AMG, M, V, etc.). That’s a guide for a different day.
Blog: Is Toyota A Luxury Brand?
When we think of luxury SUVs, we commonly think of Lincoln, Lexus, Infiniti, Land Rover, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, and the like. After all, these are the luxury brands, and when someone mentions luxury, the core brands such as Nissan, Ford, and Toyota aren’t the first to come to mind. When we wrote up our luxury three-row SUV comparison for the latest issue of Winding Road, we stuck with the names that people associate with luxury, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be found elsewhere. This is especially true when it comes to these larger vehicles, as we find they have the space and the available options to make them super comfortable.
Third Look: Ford Flex—The Most Fun Minivan In America
In the three-row world, what else comes close to having the chops to hang with the 355-horsepower, 350-pound-feet of torque turbocharged Flex?
Friday Videos: Jet-Powered Cars
Happy Friday, folks. We were going to show you a video of an attempt to jump a jet-powered Lincoln Continental from Canada over the St. Lawrence River into the US, but embedding was disabled. Instead, we bring you some other jet cars.
Ford Kills Mercury, Diverts Resources To Lincoln
Ford has announced the discontinuation of its Mercury brand, in the midst of financial reshuffling that will see an increase in funding and new models for its Lincoln brand. Mercury, which, last year, only made up 0.8 percent of Ford’s 16 percent market share will end production in the fourth quarter of this year.
Driven: 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost AWD
On paper, the Lincoln MKT looks pretty good. With a $54,000 price tag, a 355-horsepower EcoBoost V-6, all-wheel drive, the ability to fit seven passengers (in an extreme pinch), and all manner of luxury goodies, the MKT ticks all the boxes for the full-size luxury crossover market. So is it another hit from Ford? Yes and no.
Secondhand Gems: $20K All-Wheel-Drive Sport Sedans
Life in the northern latitudes—or nosebleed elevations in the west and southwest—gets a bit more interesting during the winter months. Sure, you could pilot a rear-wheel-drive performance sleigh through snowy roads, much the same as you could go skydiving with a parachute packed by The Three Stooges. You may convince yourself that nothing bad will happen or that you can handle the consequences. Some people may even derive some excitement from the challenge.
First Look: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Continuing the global automotive trend of offering everything under the sun with a hybrid system, Ford has taken the wraps off of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
List: Ten Great Rear Seats
As drivers, we very rarely get to sample the nice rear seats that automakers put into their latest and greatest cars. Whether it’s for the purpose of luxury or functionality, rear seats have come a long way from the standard benches of yore, and this list is a true testament to some cars being better suited for passengers, rather than those behind the steering wheel.
2010 North American International Auto Show Wrap-Up
We’re wrapping up our coverage of the 2010 North American International Auto Show here in the great city of Detroit, Michigan. Here’s a wrap-up of everything we saw at the show this year.
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