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  1. 2017 Lincoln Continental Production Information 2017 Lincoln Continental Order Banks Open: 04-11-16 2017 Lincoln Continental Production Scheduling Begins: 05-12-16 2017 Lincoln Continental JOB1 Production Begins: 07-11-16
  2. 2017 Ford Edge Production Information 2016 Ford Edge Final Orders Due: 08-05-2016 2017 Ford Edge Order Banks Open: 08-15-16 2017 Ford Edge Production Scheduling Begins: 09-22-16 2017 Ford Edge JOB1 Production Begins: 10-24-16
  3. If you haven't read the Bloomberg report of Alfa Romeo's newest delay, click here to check it out. Then there's a more in depth review about and discussion from AutoBlog's follow up article here. Speculation around Detroit was that Chrysler would eventually get broken apart and carved up to other auto makers: Jeep would go to Ford and Ram would either go to Nissan or Toyota - of course, pending the highest bids. Both Chrysler and Dodge would be shut down permanently. The last white night, which was expected to "absorb" Chrysler was another German firm, this time the VW group. With their latest diesel emission problems, that might no longer be possible, unless the Feds make some sort of deal. VW has stated on numerous occasions that they want Alfa and VW execs. have hinted about Ram and Jeep. Thoughts?
  4. It was this day (10 February) in 1942 that all civilian car production was halted to support the Word War II effort.
  5. 2017 Ford Mustang JOB1 Date Set 2016 Ford Mustang Final Orders Due: 04 March 2016 2017 Ford Mustang Order Banks Open: 04 April 2016 2017 Ford Mustang Scheduling Begins: 14 April 2016 2017 Ford Mustang JOB1 (start of production): 02 June 2016 does not pertain to Shelby GT350
  6. A Ford exec. told me to stop thinking about EcoBoost because it will become standard and not so exclusive like it is now. I'm betting that by the time the EcoSport comes, it will have a standard EcoBoost engine.
  7. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its January 2016 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Tuesday, February 2, 2016.
  8. It was today 17 years ago today that Ford purchased Volvo for $6.45 billion USD - who misses it as being part of Ford?
  9. The answer is John Dykstra John Dykstra (left) with Henry Ford II - click to enlarge On 09 November 1960, Henry Ford II resigned the presidency and becomes CEO and Chairman with Robert McNamara taking on the roll as president. McNamara would resign his position on 01 January 1960 to become Secretary of Defense for President John F. Kennedy. On 01 January 1961, John Dykstra would become the president serving from 1961-1963.
  10. On 09 November 1960, Henry Ford II resigned the presidency and becomes CEO and Chairman with Robert McNamara taking on the roll as president. McNamara would resign his position on 01 January 1960 to become Secretary of Defense for President John F. Kennedy. On 01 January 1961, John Dykstra would become the president serving from 1961-1963.
  11. Back in the mid-1990s, Ford did experiment with a 5.0L Ranger and I *think* that it was called the Thunderbolt internally. A friend at Ford brought one over to my house before the project was scrapped - of course that was a different time. I'd guess a 2.3L EB would be a nice fit.
  12. Getting into the segment that Alfa wants into is packed full of great entries from Audi, BMW, Lexus, etc. Alfa is going to have a tall order. Their parnter would be Austrian Magna
  13. Ford Highland Park, Michigan Plant - 1950s click to enlarge check out the adjacent Ford dealer and Lincoln Mercury sign
  14. 1950s Ford Highland Park, Michigan Plant - Check out the adjacent Ford dealer and Lincoln Mercury signage.
  15. Thoughts on FCA's future success? FCA has to bet on Jeep and Ram because it's really all that they have. Alfa's plan to add water and instantly become an Audi or BMW isn't panning out and is once again delayed until 2020. FCA's Chrysler and Dodge entry level models are not selling, so step 1 is moving production to Mexico with step 2 being to outsource their manufacture, maybe to the Austrians? Is their consistent and new-found strategy to increase Jeep and Ram production going to be under intense pressure due to emissions concerns? With FCA not positioning themselves as a technology company, will they or in fact are they falling behind?
  16. Detroit News readers name Continental Best of Show Lincoln Continental.org - The Lincoln Continental earned top honors as Ford Motor Co. picked up three awards for its new cars and trucks in The Detroit News annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Roughly 100 judges voted Lincoln’s new flagship sedan as Best of Show amongst all the reveals at the 2016 North American International Auto show. The Continental sports three engine options: a base, 3.7-liter V-6, 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6, and a powerful, 3.0-liter twin-turbo six with 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. It will be built at Ford Motor Co.’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant and will hit showrooms late this year. READ MORE HERE
  17. Lincoln’s Chief Designer: We Don’t Want to Follow the Germans LINCOLN CONTINENTAL.org from Car and Driver: It was launched in concept form at the New York auto show last year, and the series-production version was unveiled at the Detroit auto show this week. We are speaking, of course, about the Continental, Lincoln’s new flagship. We spent some time with the brand’s chief designer David Woodhouse, a Brit by birth but who has a deep understanding for American-style luxury. Based on a front-wheel-drive platform but decidedly larger than the MKZ, the Continental is designed to take on the premium offerings by Audi, BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes-Benz. But while Cadillac has—with much success, it must be said—tried to beat the Germans at their own game of building superior performance sedans, Lincoln will not follow that path. You won’t find front splitters, carbon-ceramic brakes, or performance-data recorders on a Lincoln. “We are an American brand and decidedly don’t want to imitate the Germans,” says Woodhouse. READ MORE HERE
  18. 2017 Lincoln Continental Photos click each image to enlarge - more @ Lincoln Continental.org
  19. Each innovative E-latch door handle hosts a small button that, when given a simple touch, unlatches the door electronically—allowing it to be opened in a single smooth motion while handle position ensures the Continental’s long, flowing lines remain intact.
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