Lincoln iPhone App

Do you have an iPod or iPhone? If you have, make sure you download the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Experience! With this new application, you will get:

 

* For an in-depth appreciation, allow us to present this elegant new sedan with a free-flowing, visually captivating tour. Will you see it first… or feel it first?

* For a quick vehicle overview, go directly to Specs or Gallery from the Contents wheel (in main Menu tab).

* Explore surprising features, such as the retractable panoramic roof, push-button shift, Lincoln Drive Control, advanced driver-focused technologies and unexpected powertrain options – including the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

* View exterior colors, explore the wide-open driver environment in 360˚ (as if you’re there), and more.

* Don’t miss the opportunity to see yourself in Lincoln MKZ by creating your own photomosaic made up of hundreds of tiny Lincoln MKZ images. Then share with your friends.

* Locate a dealer (Which is US!!) and get updates from Lincoln.

PS- This app is free!!!

MyLincoln Touch Upgrade now available!

 

Over the next few weeks, Lincoln will be mailing the Performance Upgrade USB drive to all MyLincoln Touch owners with an upgrade-ready system.

Owners who receive the Performance Upgrade in the mail have everything they need to get started. Those who have vehicles equipped with Navigation will also receive a replacement SD card, which is required to complete the upgrade.

So why upgrade? Some of the benefits of upgrading the MyLincoln Touch are a faster system, easier controls, tablet compatibility, simpler graphics, enhanced voice recognition, and support for audible.com audiobooks. And if your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, the upgrade will provide you with updated map views, richer graphics, more 3-D landmarks, and photo-realistic freeway images.

If you haven’t received the upgrade yet, keep calm! It may still be on its way! Upgrades will be sent throughout the month. If you haven’t gotten it by the end of the month, call Lincoln at 800.392.4040 for further assistance.

Or, if your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation, you can use your own USB drive to download the upgrade now. But you will need an empty USB drive with at LEAST 2GB of space. The download requires a SYNC Owner account, which is free to all SYNC owners!

Click here for the download!

Here’s the steps to take for the download that is sent to you:

1. Start your vehicle and turn on your audio system. Both must remain running throughout the upgrade process, which could possibly last up to 60 minutes.

2. Insert the Performance Upgrade USB drive into your vehicle’s media hub. The system will upgrade automatically.

3. After the installation is complete, touch “OK” and remove the USB drive.

4. Remember, if your vehicle is equipped with an SD Navigation system, replace the SD card with the one you received in the mail to install new navigation map data. After you have finished the upgrade, you’ll need to pair your phone, download your phonebook, and re-enter any saved Navigation points. Also, be sure to bring the USB drive back to your computer to confirm your upgrade using your SYNC Owner account.

Lincoln at the Chicago Auto Show

In this video, Megan Gillam, marketing director for Lincoln, talks about what the new MKS means for Chicago.

The big Lincoln sedan has been given a mid-cycle refresh that includes upgraded power, a newly refined suspension and a restyled beak. The 3.7-liter V6 now boasts 300 horsepower, 26 more than the 2012 model. Despite this welcome infusion of grunt, Lincoln tells us that this big sedan now gets three more miles per gallon. A base V6 MKS will achieve an estimated 19 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The EcoBoost 3.5-liter engine will continue to output 355 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.

Check out these photos of the 2013 MKS at the Chicago Auto Show!

MKZ Sedan Concept

Another auto show another promise from Ford to reignite interest in its underperforming Lincoln brand. This time the place is the upcoming 2012 Detroit Motor Show and the product is a concept model that will preview the next generation of Lincoln’s MKZ mid-size sedan.

Along with the new study, Ford says it plans to highlight the relaunch of its struggling luxury brand with a new display area at the Cobo Center in Detroit, which will be 50 percent larger than last year and feature an art gallery with art and decor by artist Chuck Hoberman.

“This is the biggest statement Lincoln has ever made at an auto show,” Max Wolff, Lincoln’s director of design, told the Detroit Free Press in a statement. “Our NAIAS display represents more than a vehicle debut. It represents the reinvention of Lincoln.”

Though Lincoln didn’t reveal any more details on the MKZ study, the mid-size sedan will share its platform architecture with the next Ford Fusion that will debut in production form in Detroit and its European counterpart, the Mondeo. And like its Ford sibling, it will continue to use a front-wheel-drive platform with all-wheel drive likely to be offered as an option.

Lincoln has said that it will introduce seven brand new or significantly updated models by 2014. At the recent L.A. Auto Show, the company revealed the facelifted versions of the MKS sedan and MKT crossover.

Latest Car 2012 Lincoln MKX : Innovative Luxury Crossover

The Lincoln MKX 2012, a new crossover car has a luxurious and innovative technology. 2012 Lincoln MKX offers several features that will provide convenience and comfort in driving. Lincoln MKX also comes with a powerful V6 engine. No one if the new car is now one of the great choices for crossover cars. 2012 Lincoln MKX this time only available in the basic model, perhaps other models of the Lincoln MKX will soon follow.

2012 Lincoln MKX features include keyless ignition / entry, rear parking sensors, auto dimming mirrors, MyKey system, a power liftgate, dual zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power front seats, driver memory function, tilt steering column and telescoping, and electronic MyLincoln Touch Sync interface system, Bluetooth, iPod interface, 10 speaker sound system with CD player, satellite radio, USB port, audio jacks and an additional SD card reader.

2012 Lincoln MKX also offers several package options, such as the Lincoln MKX Premium Package and the Elite Package. Lincoln MKX Premium Package adds features adaptivexenon headlamps, rain sensing wipers, rearview camera, interior mood lighting, power adjustable heated steering wheel, upgraded leather upholstery and heated second row seats.

While the Lincoln MKX Elite Package adds panoramic sunroof feature, blind spot warning system, a 14 speaker surround sound audio system, HD radio and the hard drive basednavigation system that has 10GB of digital music storage and Sirius Travel link.

2012 Lincoln MKX interior has a nice cabin and made of quality materials. There are also features MyLincoln consisting of three new display screens and the ability to input commands for the audio functions, telephone and navigation through the various sound touch control, or buttons on the steering wheel.

2012 Lincoln MKX engine using a 3.7 liter V6 engine that can generate power 305 and 280 pound feet of torque. Lincoln MKX machine has a six speed automatic transmission. 2012 Lincoln MKX can go from 0-60 mph in about 7 seconds, and fuel economy Lincoln MKX is 19 city/26 highway mpg.

2012 Lincoln MKX safety features include ABS disc brakes, stability control, traction control, blind spot warning, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and the MyKey system that allows owners to limit vehicle speed and volume of the radio are also standard. In testing Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2012 Lincoln MKX get good value for the test frontal offset and side impact tests.

2012 Lincoln MKX price start $ 39,415. Lincoln MKX is a luxury and will provide comfort in driving

Pandora and Lincoln team up

Pandora, the leading personalized radio service and very soon the leading service for in-car radio, has announced that it will now offers it service as standard on three popular Lincoln models.

The Lincoln MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and the Navigator will all get Pandora as standard, starting today.

“Lincoln makes Pandora available via the SYNC system, using the AppLink feature, which is compatible with Android, BlackBerry and iPhone smartphones,” Pandora said. “Signature functions of SYNC AppLink include voice control over the Pandora smartphone app allowing drivers to change stations or give a song a thumbs-up or thumbs-down with simple voice commands. In addition, drivers can control Pandora through dashboard and steering wheel-mountedcontrols.”

 

“Our listeners want Pandora everywhere they are, and the car is at the top of that list,” said Pandora executive vice president of business and corporate development Jessica Steel. “We’re delighted that Lincoln luxury drivers now have easy access to their personalized radio stations behind the wheel.”

Throwback!

Who remembers THIS commercial!?

 

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Although Lincoln is heading in the right direction, we feel the need to take another step towards upping our game..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In order to do that, Lincoln is planning on planting some unique technologies that could and hopefully will be seen in future models. Technology such as a push-button shift control, fully retractable all-glass roofs (instead of sunroofs), and continuously controlled and active suspension. All-wheel drive will also be an option for all models.

Lincoln MKT

The Lincoln MKT is a  polarizing vehicle.  With looks that have been described as a mix between a hearse and a beluga  whale, you either love or hate the chrome-toothed crossover. Unfortunately for  Lincoln, it looks like most people don’t care much for MKT. To try and  reinvigorate the MKT lineup, Lincoln today has announced that the 2012 MKT with  Ecoboost will now cost $3000 less than before.

At $46,295, the new pricing on the 2012 Lincoln MKT with EcoBoost makes it  the same price as the now-discontinued all-wheel drive  3.7-liter V-6 equipped MKT. That’s also only $1985 more than a top of the line  Ford Flex Titanium, which sells in much greater numbers than the Lincoln MKT  line. Both the Lincoln MKT with Ecoboost and its Ford Flex Titanium twin are  equipped with all-wheel drive and the same 355-horsepower 3.5-liter twin-turbo  V-6.

So why the $3000 price drop, when there’s no change in content? When asked  for comment about the price drop, Lincoln responded in an emailed statement by  saying, “The price and equipment of the MKT have been realigned for model year  2012 to remain competitive in this premium segment and [for] attracting the  intended target customers, who [will] appreciate elegant styling, the power to  decide in favor of powerful and fuel-efficient EcoBoost performance ([which]  always comes with all-wheel drive), excellent functionality, and the latest technology.“

What Lincoln is essentially admitting is that the MKT is a slow seller. With  polarizing looks, a high price tag and the same content available in its  better-looking (and cheaper) Ford Flex sibling, Lincoln dealers  can’t pay customers to take the MKT off of their lots.  Last month, Lincoln  only managed to sell 399 MKTs. In contrast, 2719 Ford Flexes found homes  last month. The price adjustment likely brings the MSRP more  in-line with what dealers were actually selling EcoBoost MKTs for, so it only  makes sense for Lincoln to have lowered the price, possibly due to dealer  pressure.

Inflatable….seat belts?

Yes, you read that right.

Ford will be making their new inflatable seat belt an option on Lincoln Vehicles starting Summer of 2012.

This contains an airbag that deploys in the event of an accident, and it expands to cover five times more of the occupant’s torse than a traditional seat belt would. Because of this, this seat belt will help reduce the risk of injury to backseat passengers.

This development actually won Ford the gold medal for Applied Technology at the 2011 Edison Awards, and is currently an option only in the 2011 Ford Explorer. So far, data has shown that 40% of Explorer sales are to parents who opt for the rear passenger safety feature.

The best part? Back seat passengers will actually be encouraged to use their seat belts. This inflatable contraption is padded, and feels more comfortable, making passengers more inclined to use it. In America, only 61% of rear passengers use seat belts, compared to the 82% (which should be 100%!) front passengers.