2010 Lincoln MKZ Cars

New 2010 Lincoln MKZ mid-size sedan is designed for customers who have come to equate Lincoln with an elegant, modern design, unparalleled comfort, unmatched features and the best quality. Lincoln and a faster, more refined powertrain.

New for 2010, the Lincoln MKZ features a new version of the sport with a special sport suspension tuning with stiff springs and larger stabilizer bars, 18-inch polished wheels Euroflange, black grille and headlights, and interior with contrasting piping and unique Appliques.

The new Lincoln MKZ also offers segment-exclusive features, including the first in his class Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA), which makes navigation traffic and the parking lot safer and easier.

Vehicle tracks in the BLIS blind-spot zone on either side of the vehicle using two dual-beam radar modules in the back of the rear fender. Indicator lights on the outside rearview mirror on both sides of the vehicle to warn the driver when the vehicle enters the blind-spot zone defined, extends from the side glass up to 10 feet behind the vehicle and 10 meters from the vehicle.

CTA BLIS uses radar sensors to alert drivers approaching traffic while at the retreat and back out of the parking lot. The CTA Track up to 65 feet on either side of the vehicle and warns the driver through the sound and visual alerts.

In addition to these new technologies for mid-size sedan, the Lincoln MKZ offers SYNC, Next-Generation Voice-Activated Navigation, keyless entry, EasyFuel capless fuel filler, THX-brand audio and adaptive HID headlamps.

Lincoln MKZ enhanced by the presence of 17-inch aluminum wheels, available 17-inch chrome wheels, and available 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, which included the Sport Appearance Package with sports suspension.

Inside, the MKZ’s cabin reflects a more sophisticated look featuring real aluminum and wood, depending on a neat package, the all new instrument panel, detailed a new welcoming touches, including lights, bells, tuxedo stitching on luxurious leather seats and Bridge of Weir leather.

World-famous luxury leather from Scotland, was pioneered in the classic Lincoln Continental Mark II and used in the MKS, MKZ wrapped chair. Lincoln MKZ is unembossed skin, so the natural beauty and character of the grain shine through.

2011 Lincoln MKX

The 2011 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury crossover comes with its combination of style, performance and uncompromising luxury, the Lincoln MKX has brought new customers into the Lincoln showroom in a way that very few products have before. New features and technologies not available anywhere else, new exterior design, new interior design with increased use of genuine materials, new powertrain with unsurpassed fuel economy. The 2011 Lincoln MKX will be built at Oakville Assembly Plant; Ontario, Canada.

Excess The Lincoln Mkx improve the performance of the system but still fuel efficient. Power for the 2011 Lincoln MKX is supplied by the 3.7-liter Duratec V-6, which employs advanced technology and clever control strategies, such as Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) to increase horsepower and torque without compromising fuel economy. The 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V-6 is mated to a six-speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, which gives customers the option of a fun-to-shift manual experience.

The design of this car exterior look very perfect. The addition of the new split-wing grille, a key to Lincoln signature DNA. Model is an updated rear taillamp treatment, the lamps are now two distinct pieces that employ an indirect LED system that hides the light source while allowing the light intensity to shine through. Use the 4-inch oval exhaust tips and the new 18- and 20-inch wheels are more dynamic and expressive.

2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost AWD

Lincoln comes back with a crossover car brings new innovations, the 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost AWD, having a good personality and free to move. MKT controversial design based on the D4 Ford full-size CUV platform.

Lincoln designers did well making the MKT’s outward appearance live up to its more-expensive-than-Flex price tag. Our tester’s White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat paint was as flawless as a pearl, while the lack of cladding, sparing use of chrome and simple surfaces reminded us of contemporary furniture design.

Interior pada the Lincoln MKT EcoBoost AWD featuring stitched leather on the padded dash, center console and doors. Real Olive Ash wood trim cuts across the middle and also tops the big multifunction steering wheel, and those Canyon-colored leather seats are supremely comfortable and supportive with 12-way adjustability for both the driver and front seat passenger, as well as being heated and cooled. Regardless of which seat you’re assigned, Lincoln’s optional Panoramic Vista Roof bathes the whole interior in soft light, which helps neutralize claustrophobia for passengers who might feel closed in by the vehicle’s high beltline.

2012 Lincoln Concept-C

Mercury plans to create a concept car C-segment for the year 2012. Mercury took a few cars Focus sedan and five-door hatchback from the Detroit Auto Show 2009 and C C-Max and Grand C-Max minivans from the Frankfurt Auto Show. And one sister who will work on options is Lincoln Concept-C. This is expected not only be a badge-bad job, but it really gets amazing results.

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the first hybrid car of Lincoln. The vehicle was revealed at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Lincoln’s first-ever hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 miles per gallon in the city when it goes on sale this fall. Lincoln’s hallmarks are design, technology and comfort. Now, Lincoln also delivers the best fuel efficiency of any luxury sedan in America. Ford Motor Company certainly feel proud of it.

Ford is introducing five new electrified vehicles by 2013. They include the Transit Connect Electric in late 2010, the Focus Electric in 2011, a next-generation hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2012, followed by another next-generation hybrid electric vehicle in 2013. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor – the 2010 Lexus HS 250h – by 6 mpg. Lincoln has found a way to deliver a luxury sedan with the comforts they expect, the technology they want and the environmental responsibility society demands.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid technology – the 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, named one of Ward’s 2010 “10 Best Engines.” The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower. Plus, the pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offer the standard with features and technologies that are either not offered on the Lexus HS 250h:

• SmartGauge with EcoGuide – Ford’s highly successful interactive technology provides real-time information to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency, and coaches drivers on how to optimize hybrid performance.

• Lincoln SYNC® – The Lincoln-exclusive voice-activated communications and entertainment system provides an omnipresent link to contacts and information.

• 10-Way Power Passenger Seat – This seat is designed to accommodate a diverse group of passengers.

• Power Driver Memory Seat Settings – The driver seat memory feature helps ensure personal seating preferences anytime, with the touch of a button.

• Heated and Cooled Front Seats – This uniquely engineered system delivers exceptional heating and cooling comfort.

• Genuine Wood Trim – In addition to their exquisite appearance, the Swirl Walnut and Olive Ash wood trims offered in the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid are eco-friendly as well.

• Reverse Sensing System – This system senses what drivers might not see behind them and relays an audible alert if objects are near, which increases in frequency the closer a driver gets.

• Keyless Entry Keypad – This Lincoln-exclusive feature provides secure entry at a driver’s fingertips.

• Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler – This Lincoln-exclusive feature uses an integrated spring-loaded flapper door to eliminate the need for a fuel tank screw cap.

• Personal Safety System™ – A Lincoln-exclusive suite of seven protection technologies works together as a system to help protect vehicle occupants.

• MyKey™ – This Lincoln-exclusive feature allows parents to program a key to limit speed and audio volume to encourage teens to drive safer and improve fuel efficiency.

• Integrated Spotter Mirrors – The traditional side-view mirrors are designed with a secondary convex spotter mirror in the top outer corner, which provides a view of the driver’s blind spot.

• Acoustic Laminated Windshield – This windshield features a layer of sound-absorbent vinyl sandwiched between two sheets of glass, which enhances interior quietness.

• The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also includes standard Bridge of Weir leather seats.

2009 Lincoln C Concept

Lincoln broke new ground with the Lincoln C concept, the new big ideas for small luxury cars, bringing the presence and the elegance of Lincoln’s smaller, more efficient C-car sized.

Unique concept of size, lightweight construction and use of sustainable materials to make Lincoln C stand out – along with fuel.

Featuring a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Ford’s all-new dry, PowerShift dual-clutch six-speed transmission, Lincoln C Concept achieve 43 mpg on the highway, while offering up to 180 horsepower and an impressive 180 ft-lbs. torque. PowerShift and driving dynamics that make Lincoln’s great fun for Concept C driver.

Plus, the sophisticated machine human interface (HMI) and forward-thinking in the car connectivity technology brings a new dimension to social networking, an important aspect of modern customers’ active lifestyles.

Connectivity is as much a luxury for today’s young car buyers as is traditional elegance of wood, leather and a comfortable journey on the road.

Sporty, Elegant Exterior Design

Their vision: a smaller, more fuel-efficient car that can easily maneuver in the dense and compact urban parking lot, but still gives the driver and passengers with luxury and comfort level usually reserved for larger sedans.

One of the characteristic silhouette of Lincoln C is unique. Visual mass of the car is very low to the road. Low-slung shoulder line with the wheel-at-each-corner stance supporting a dynamic, less formal cabin. The goal is to “go kart” visual stability combined with elegant lines and surfaces.

Modern appearance reflects the perpetual Lincoln C, icon elements of Lincoln’s DNA: a thin surface bounded by the defined folds; cantilevered roof extending from the C-pillars are strong; a confident double-wing chrome grille; full width tail lights and rocker brightwork.

Front end of this concept is clearly Lincoln. Summarizes the lattice LED light signatures which – like the rear lights – which are made with prismatic optical elements that create visual depth and sophistication. A statue on the top line of the front hood – which comes from Lincoln’s badge form – adding the finishing touches on the car screen.

Low shoulder lines combine with strong, high waist to create a sense of security and privacy within and outside the vehicle.

Cantrail aluminum add elegance to the concept by extending the beltline to the rear view mirror and instead divide high C-pillars. Aluminum is also visible in the door hole.

Lincoln C is absent from the B-pillar or the center post. Center-opening doors – classic Lincoln rekindles memories of the nature of the 1961 Continental – allow access to the first attempt and second-row bench seat and provides a vehicle limousine-like quality.

Sleek side of the house mirrors the advanced rear view camera and blind spot detection technology. Slit-like LED turn signal indicators are integrated into the mirror, enabling lean, efficient light.

LED taillamps a full-width rear Lincoln C, which shows a turn signal indicator that fades into the center of the car stretches from side to side.

All-glass roof provides a modern, futuristic look. The opening of a vast lit cabin and enhance a sense of spaciousness in the car.

Designers reinterpreted a presentation of Lincoln’s badge around the outside of the Lincoln C in a subtle way, giving the contemporary “race track” theme.

The outside of the Lincoln C is bathed in light, exterior clear coat metallic yellow instructions.

Lincoln C Concept, 2009

Lincoln C Concept, 2009

Lincoln is breaking new ground with the Lincoln C Concept, a new big idea for a small luxury car. Designed with today's upscale, urban consumer in mind, the Lincoln C Concept brings the presence and elegance of a large Lincoln to a smaller, more efficient C-sized car.

Featuring a 1.6-liter Eco Boost engine and Ford's all-new dry, dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission, the Lincoln C Concept achieves 43 mpg on the highway, while offering up an impressive 180 horsepower and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque. PowerShift and outstanding driving dynamics make the Lincoln C Concept fun for the driver.

Sporty, Elegant Exterior Design
When designers developed the Lincoln C Concept, their goal was to create a C-sized automobile with both presence and elegance. Their vision: a smaller, more fuel-efficient car that could maneuver easily in congested urban areas and compact parking spaces, yet still provide driver and passengers with levels of luxury and comfort usually reserved for larger sedans.

One of the most distinctive features of the Lincoln C is its unique silhouette. The visual mass of the car is very low to the road. A low-slung shoulder line with a wheel-at-each-corner stance supports a dynamic, slightly formal cabin. The aim was "go kart" visual stability combined with elegant lines and surfaces.

The modern appearance of the Lincoln C reflects the timeless, iconic elements of the Lincoln DNA: sheer surfaces bounded by defined creases; a cantilevered roof extending from a strong C-pillar; a confident double-wing chrome grille; full-width tail lamps and rocker brightwork.

The front end of the concept is unmistakably Lincoln. The signature grille encapsulates LED headlamps that - like the taillights - are made with prismatic optical elements that create depth and visual sophistication. A sculpted groove in the top of the front hood - which derives its shape from the Lincoln badge - adds a finishing touch to the grille of the car.

A low shoulder line combines with a strong, high belt line to create a sense of safety and privacy inside and outside of the vehicle.

An aluminum cantrail adds elegance to the concept by extending the beltline to the rear glass and breaking up the otherwise tall C-pillar. Aluminum is also visible inside the door apertures.

The Lincoln C is absent of a B-pillar or center post. The center-opening doors - a classic Lincoln trait that rekindles memories of the 1961 Continental - allow effortless access to first- and second-row bench seats and give the vehicle a limousine-like quality.

Sleek side mirrors house both advanced rear-view camera and blind spot detection technologies. Slit-like LED turn signal indicators are integrated into the mirrors, allowing slim, efficient light.

LED taillamps span the full-width of the Lincoln C's rear, featuring turn signal indicators that fade toward the center of the car stretch from side to side.

An all-glass roof provides a modern, futuristic look. The expansive opening illuminates the cabin and enhances the sense of spaciousness inside the car.

Designers reinterpreted the presentation of the Lincoln badge throughout the exterior of the Lincoln C in a subtle way, giving it a contemporary "race track" theme. The Lincoln star sits proudly at the center of the front end, and the rear badge is slightly morphed to suit its placement above the taillights.

A more in-depth look at various details of the Lincoln C reveals that the badge motif is repeated in discreet ways in the design of the front lower intake mesh; the shape of the glass roof and structure; the implied illuminated keyholes on the door handles; the shape of the rear-view camera that sits on the back of the roof; the design of the wheels and the pattern in the tire treads.

The exterior of the Lincoln C is bathed in a light, exterior clear coat that hints of yellow metallic.

Modern, Timeless Interior Design

Inside, the Lincoln C Concept welcomes driver and passengers to a space that looks more like the living room of a contemporary urban loft than the inside of a car.

Elements of classic Lincoln DNA permeate the cabin, including: a bright, clean, light color palette; authentic materials such as wood and metal; ambient lighting; jewel-like chrome details; bench seating; and the symmetrical design of the instrument panel, which thoughtfully serves both driver and passengers.

The interior's all-white color palette -- from roof to seats to floor -- is stunning. Subtle chrome accents on the seats, instrument panel, door panels and floor glimmer like fine jewelry. A light gray wood veneer - made from recycled wood - provides a striking contrast against the white leather on the instrument panel and door panels. The headliner is white Alcantara suede.

Because the Lincoln C Concept is two inches wider than conventional C-class vehicles, it offers the roominess of a 1961 Continental at almost half the length. In modern terms, the vehicle has the overall length of a Ford Focus and the overall width of a Lincoln MKZ.

Designers took full advantage of the extra space in the interior of the Lincoln C by incorporating luxurious bench seating in the front and back rows. They are crafted from luxurious, chromium-free leather and filled with soy foam. The seats are thin and lightweight, but because they were designed to an ergonomic comfort curve, they are extremely comfortable.

There is a single headrest on the left and a double headrest on the right for passengers in both rows. All the headrests automatically retract without occupants for optimized driver vision. Convenience trays are housed compactly behind the front bench. In the closed position, they are flush with the leather and feature chrome release handles.

One of the most eye-catching elements of the seating is the laser-engraved floral etching on the passenger side seats and floor and on the back of the driver's seat. It is a light, airy pattern that gives the interior a refined, sophisticated look.

The steering wheel is hubless, lending the driver an unobstructed view of the instrument panel. The glossy white rim rotates around a stationary chrome ring with chrome shifter paddles on both sides. Simple toggles embedded into the left and right sides of the wheel control the vehicle's navigation system and menu selection.

The instrument panel is leather-wrapped with a chrome bezel. The light, gray wood veneer forms a symmetrical shape that surrounds the center-mounted touch screen and extends out to the right and left sides. Above the center screen is the Lincoln nomenclature and badge, finished tastefully in chrome.

The panoramic instrument panel is divided into three sections and designed with a mixture of digital and analog components. The left side contains Lincoln's signature HMI menus and driver-related information. The center portion displays a multi-functional screen displaying navigation, SYNC details and a life-like custom avatar to help make everyday journeys more seamless and other helpful, driver-oriented options.

Soft, white ambient lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere inside the cabin. The lighting is integrated into the C-pillar with a front face that displays the Lincoln badge.

The roof also features an integrated rearview mirror and a chrome-trimmed Web camera that rotates to the right or left, depending on whether the driver or the passenger is communicating via the Internet. A chrome air vent follows the shape of the glass roof.

Ford Reportedly Considering New Lincoln Continental Model, but a Compact Makes so Much More Sense

Reports indicate that Ford has been meeting with dealer representatives to discuss the brand's options, including batting the Continental name around. Sadly, that's not likely because of the silly alphabetical naming system Ford's luxury brand has been using (I liked Zephyr to begin with) and the fact that Lincoln needs to be made young, not even more inaccessible.

As part of the renovation, Lincoln hopes to reveal up to seven new models in the next couple years. After the 2011 MKX, expect the rest of the lineup to get significant refreshes; that means new marketing and styling for the MKZ, MKS, Navigator, and MKT (with new limousine and extended-legroom models once the Town Car has moved on).

That leaves room for one new model, which could either be the aforementioned flagship or possibly even a compact entry-level model to make up for the loss of Mercury.

The compact seems more likely in the short term, as Ford is trying to convince Lincoln dealers it can make the brand youthful and yuppie to drive sales (versus its current aged, stagnant, and scattered state).

If that's the case, there's no need to rule out the flagship down the line. Once Lincoln can pull in some sales, money could then be aimed at the top-tier S-Class and LS segment. If Lincoln can get that far, it may very well be considered "ok". However, as it stands, Ford is looking shut down more than 200 dealers due to slumping sales.

Jesse Toprak, an analyst at TrueCar, says, "The biggest problem is [Lincoln's] brand identity itself. A lot of people have the image of the car that your grandpa owned." If you'll recall, that was Cadillac's major problem about ten years ago and now they're putting out M5-hunters, power-wagons, and good-looking crossovers. Should Lincoln be able to pull off the type of renaissance that Cadillac did, CEO Alan Mulally is even willing to get Lincoln its passport and go international with the brand.

By Phil Alex

Source: Autonews (Sub. Req.)

*Opening Photo: 2002 Lincoln Continental Concept Study

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Mulally wants Ford to Cut Company-wide Lineup Down to Around 20 vehicles

Alan Mulally, President and CEO of FoMoCo, told an audience of business leaders at the Confederation of British Industry in London today that Ford is looking to downsize its current lineup to 20-25 models in an attempt to "simplify" and build better cars.

It seems to make sense; instead of spreading yourself too thin and trying to be everything to everyone at the cost of quality, spend more of your resources on fewer models to ensure a well put-together product.

Clearly addressing the euthanization of Mercury and its badge-engineered wonders (as well as parting out Ford's Premier Automotive Group), Ford CEO Alan Mulally said:

"When I arrived, it was absolutely clear that we had to simplify Ford dramatically...Fewer brands means you can put more focus into improving the quality of engineering."

For the record, Mulally came into a FoMoCo that had ninety-seven (97!) models in 2006. Thanks to cutting back models and standardizing components, Ford has helped bring down the cost of multi-market cars like the Fiesta (65% of which is standardized parts).

With Volvo's sale - at a huge loss - to Chinese Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ford's golden child already is now making sure those wasted Mercury funds are allocated properly (i.e. to Lincoln and its non-cohesiveproduct range). What's next?

Mulally says, "The key thing now is to keep the economy going. All the fundamentals say that we are moving in the right direction."

I'll believe that when Lincoln is a true-blue luxury brand once more.

By Phil Alex

Source: Bloomberg