Ford Considers CVTs To Improve Fuel Economy
Automotive News
Nair: CVTs "are getting better. And we are taking another look."
DETROIT -- Ford is considering giving the continuously variable transmission another spin.
"We've had some experience with CVTs and it wasn't all good," said Raj Nair...
Lincoln dealers boost brand's used car stock, improve resale value
Detroit News
Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln brand has tripled the percentage of used models that are resold at Lincoln dealerships, one of many steps the luxury brand is taking to improve resale values and profitability.
Lincoln now...
In addition to the launch of MyLincoln Touch driver connect technology, the 2011 Lincoln MKX adds a suite of other convenience features and technologies, several of which are not available anywhere else in the midsize luxury crossover segment.
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Ford enlists 'virtual soldier' to improve quality
Ford is introducing a 'virtual soldier' - originally developed by the US military – to improve assembly line ergonomics and boost quality.
Dubbed 'Santos', Ford says the computerised avatar is designed with a complete biomechanical...
Chrissie Thompson
Automotive News | June 22, 2009 - 1:00 pm EST
Lexus reclaimed the top spot in J.D. Power and Associates' annual benchmark study of vehicle quality, while U.S. luxury rival Cadillac continued its rebound and Lincoln plunged.
Toyota's luxury brand overtook Porsche, which...