Lincoln’s idea of a glorified-Fusion replacement aka the MKZ was unveiled this morning at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Right off the bat, you can tell that the MKZ is a huge departure from the previous model, offering a completely new design that appears to be much bigger in size when compared to [...]
Right before we kick off the second press day of the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Lincoln has released details and images of the new MKZ, which will be revealed to the public tomorrow in concept form. Lincoln says that the new MKZ Concept signals a significant step in the brand’s reinvention, providing a clear vision of [...]
Key Competitors: Mazda6, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Subaru Legacy Power: 2.5L inline-4 170 hp, turbocharged 1.6L EcoBoost inline-4 179 hp, turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost inline-4 237 hp. Transmission: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual (1.6L only) Performance: TBD Pricing: TBD Availability: Second half of 2012 (est.) Kicking off the press conferences earlier this morning [...]
Ford plans on making a huge statement at this year’s Detroit Auto Show with a massive interactive display that doesn’t intend to be overlooked. The display is designed to showcase Ford’s vision of what is next for in-car vehicle technologies, a vision based on trends that provide insight into consumer’s evolving needs. The Ford Living [...]
Ford is planning to open up its first lab dedicated to research this year in Silicon Valley to help the automaker move forward with technological advancements. The lab’s focus will be on current technologies such as EcoBoost, MyKey, Sync, and inflatable rear safety belts, along with future technologies. More details will be announced by Ford [...]
Joining the new 2013 Ford Fusion lineup this year will be a plug-in hybrid version of the sedan. Known as the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, the plug-in hybrid version aims to be the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in the world. When it goes on sale this fall, Ford says that the Fusion Energi is projected [...]
On the eve of the new 2012 Detroit Auto Show press days, FoMoCo has revealed the new 2013 Ford Fusion, which will be available in three different models this year including the gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (more on that later) – each expected to top in fuel-economy than its closest rivals. Looks wise the [...]
At the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Lincoln will take the covers off of the brand new MKZ Concept, which promises to show the new design and reengineering of the brand. The Lincoln MKZ model itself will be totally redesign and delivered as a product that will compete in a brand new segment. We’ll have more [...]
Though it ‘tis a tad dear at $40,000 the first electric Focus is an important symbol for the most profitable of the ‘Big Three,’ which Ford delivered to their first customer, Google right before Christmas. The car itself is on paper pretty similar to the now ubiquitous Nissan Leaf: range of 100 miles, top speed [...]
At the 2012 Auto Expo in India, FoMoCo took the covers off its new concept known as the EcoSport. Ford says that the EcoSport provides a preview today of the the company’s new global compact SUV, becoming FoMoCo’s latest One Ford global-wide product. The new Ford EcoSport will be sold in nearly 100 markets, but [...]
