A new trim level featuring additional wood appointments and unique trim has been added to the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, providing customers the opportunity to choose an even more luxurious model. Available in late summer, the new Executive Appearance Package offers more traditional luxury appointments and expands the range of Lincoln MKZ option packages. Early sales of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ indicate there is indeed consumer appetite for well-equipped versions of the newest sedan from Lincoln.

Powered by a sophisticated human machine interface (HMI) and forward-thinking in-car connectivity technologies, the Lincoln C concept reinvents the automobile as a customer’s companion in life on and off the road. Lincoln C’s car-to-companion transformation is the result of an innovative melding of Ford’s new signature HMI as well as a next-generation in-car connectivity features anchored by Ford’s award-winning SYNC technology and a revolutionary new system that helps intuitively connect occupants with the vehicle, their mobile devices and even the outside world. All interaction and information is offered up in a simple, intelligent format that keeps a driver informed – but not distracted.

ROUSH Performance has a growing presence in the wheel market, and the new 22-inch truck wheel is sure to be popular among the Ford F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Mark LT crowd.

The ROUSH 22-inch chrome wheel is liquid forged which offers higher strength and is considerably lighter than a typical cast wheel. In fact, this wheel and tire combination weighs approximately nine pounds less than a comparable cast 20-inch model with tire.

A relatively new technological advancement in chrome wheel manufacturing, liquid forged processing uses the same high pressure (around 3000 tons) as standard forging except that the aluminum is in a liquid form instead of a solid block. The advantage is that liquid forging uses a mold which gives the strength of a forged wheel but the unlimited design capabilities of cast models.

The 2007 Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln Navigator were awarded “Interiors of the Year” in their respective categories at the 8th annual Automotive “Interior of the Year” awards conducted by Ward’s Auto World magazine. These awards came on the same day as Lincoln received impressive recognition by J.D. Power and Associates in the latest Initial Quality Study (IQS).

For the second year in a row, industry voters recognized the Lincoln MKZ with the “Premium-Priced Car Interior of the Year” award beating other luxury car nominees including the Infiniti G35, Lexus LS 460, Jaguar XK and Volvo S80.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the Jaguar, Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird are distinctly different when it comes to design and looks. For the owner, it comes down to a matter of personal preference when it’s time to purchase any one of these luxury or sporty vehicles.

K&N Engineering has developed a Performance Gold Oil Filter (HP-1014) for the above mentioned models from 2002 through 2007. Designed for high-performance engines, they deliver outstanding filtration at high flow rates to keep your motor running clean and smooth.

To satisfy our consumers and racers, our oil filters are designed to go over and above the needs of most vehicles. K&N oil filters have thick canister walls for extra strength and durability. This reduces the risks of damage from loose rocks and debris.

HP-1014, like other K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters, is constructed with a sturdy one inch wrench nut. It is welded to the top of the canister and can be wrenched-off easily with a standard tool.

K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters are covered by a limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced using engine and equipment manufacturer’s recommended service.

OAKVILLE, ON – October 6, 2006 - A freshly polished Ford oval—one of the world’s most recognizable corporate logos—was hoisted atop Ford of Canada’s Oakville Assembly Complex this week. And, for the first time, the oval was joined by the Lincoln star logo to confirm the production of the all-new 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles which go on sale in November.

The MKX will be the first volume Lincoln ever built in Canada. The Oakville complex, which is undergoing a $1 billion transformation to flexible manufacturing, is a well-known landmark overlooking the Queen Elizabeth Way highway, and is often referenced in traffic reports throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Ford Motor Company will increase the pace of new product introductions as it accelerates the Way Forward plan, Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas, tells industry leaders at the Center for Automotive Research’s 40th annual Management Briefing Seminars.

“When we talk about acceleration at Ford, that includes more new products, features and technologies throughout our lineup,” says Fields. “We have nine new Ford and Lincoln Mercury products going on sale in the next six months alone, and we are rebuilding our business for the future with an emphasis on more new products faster.”

Among the new products are the Ford Shelby GT – on sale in January – and Lincoln MKS flagship sedan, which will arrive in showrooms in 2008.

Ford Shelby GT

The 4.6-liter, 325-horsepower Ford Shelby GT will occupy a niche between the Mustang GT and the Ford Shelby GT500 both in terms of performance and appearance. It is a retail version of the Ford GT-H – the Shelby and Ford Racing-prepared Mustang developed for Hertz that was the surprise hit of the 2006 New York International Auto Show.

“We know the combination of Mustang and Shelby is magic, and we proved it again when we revealed the Ford Shelby GT-H for Hertz. The car received such rave reviews that our dealers and customers asked for a version of their own,” Fields explained. “We listened, and we’re delivering.”

The Ford Shelby GT will be on sale in January. Ford will reveal full product details this Sunday on its “Bold Moves: The Future of Ford” web-based documentary.