Saturday, February 6, 2010

Reskinned Lincoln MKX crossover has more luxury, leg room

2010 DETROIT AUTO SHOW

Reskinned Lincoln MKX crossover has more luxury, leg room


Automotive News -- January 12, 2010 - 12:01 am ET
The MKX features Ford's new driver connect technology, which uses two liquid crystal display screens showing the speedometer, gasoline gauge and other information.

DETROIT -- The reskinned 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover has a newly sculpted tailgate and new exhaust tips but still uses the split-front waterfall grille and basic body design.

The MKX, unveiled today at the Detroit auto show, comes with a 3.7-liter V-6 engine with 305 hp, a 15 percent boost over the previous generation. It will get an estimated 25 mpg on the highway, Ford Motor Co. says.

Ford has retuned the springs and shocks on the MKX for an improved ride.

The new interior is more luxurious with hand-stitched seams. The second row of seats has more leg room.

The MKX will also feature Ford's new driver connect technology, which uses two liquid crystal display screens showing the speedometer, gasoline gauge and other information. There is an 8-inch touch screen to control audio, navigation, climate control and phone.

All future Lincoln vehicles will have the technology, called "MyLincoln Touch," as standard equipment.

The technology will be featured in MKX advertising. Ford's Jason Mase, product marketing manager for CUV's, says Ford will launch the advertising for the MKX during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 31.



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Ford Fusion Hybrid, Transit Connect win Car and Truck of the Year awards

2010 DETROIT AUTO SHOW

Ford Fusion Hybrid, Transit Connect win Car and Truck of the Year awards


Automotive News | January 11, 2010 - 8:00 am EST

DETROIT -- The Ford Fusion Hybrid was named the North American Car of the Year today while Ford's Transit Connect picked up Truck of the Year accolades in a poll of journalists.

The Fusion Hybrid topped car finalists Buick LaCrosse and Volkswagen Golf. The Transit Connect came out on top over the Chevrolet Equinox and Subaru Outback.

In the 17 years for the awards, U.S.-based automakers have taken home the car trophy nine times. European companies have won four times, Japanese three and South Korea's Hyundai once.

In the truck category, domestics have claimed the crown 11 times, followed by four for Japanese makes and two for Europeans.

Last year, the Hyundai Genesis won car of the year, and the Ford F-150 pickup was honored as the top truck.

Hybrids, which have been becoming increasingly more popular, now have won five honors. More than 50 vehicles were considered this year.

Automotive News is represented on the 49-member voting panel by Executive Editor Edward Lapham.
Previous winners -- North American Car and Truck of the Year
North American Car of the Year
2009 -- Hyundai Genesis
2008 -- Chevrolet Malibu
2007 -- Saturn Aura
2006 -- Honda Civic
2005 -- Chrysler 300/300C
2004 -- Toyota Prius
2003 -- Mini Cooper/Cooper S
2002 -- Nissan Altima
2001 -- Chrysler PT Cruiser
2000 -- Ford Focus
1999 -- Volkswagen Beetle
1988 -- Chevrolet Corvette
1997 -- Mercedes-Benz SLK
1996 -- Chrysler Minivan
1995 -- Chrysler Cirrus
1994 -- Mercedes C-Class

North American Truck of the Year
2009 -- Ford F-150
2008 -- Mazda CX-9
2007 -- Chevrolet Silverado
2006 -- Honda Ridgeline
2005 -- Ford Escape Hybrid
2004 -- Ford F-150
2003 -- Volvo XC90
2002 -- Chevrolet Trailblazer
2001 -- Acura MDX
2000 -- Nissan Xterra
1999 -- Jeep Grand Cherokee
1998 -- Mercedes-Benz ML 320
1997 -- Ford Expedition
1996 -- Ford F-150
1995 -- Chevrolet Blazer
1994 -- Dodge Ram


ENLARGE
Ford sweeps the Car and Truck of the Year honors with the Transit Connect (left) and Ford Fusion.

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Tech Tips of the week

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That's all for now and be productive, be a good person, do the right thing!

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