The Lincoln Mark LT was an unmitigated failure in the US market, but in Mexico it’s been the marque’s top-seller, with 6,000 units leaving dealers since 2005. So while the gussied-up F-150 was unceremoniously euthanized in the US, Ford’s luxury brand had to whip up something with a star badge, a split grille and a work-over with el feo palo for our southern compadres. (more…)

FoMoCo is all about going global and going small – the same applies for its luxury brand Lincoln. With the Navigator selling poorly, Lincoln is now considering vehicles as small as the Ford Focus and a compact crossover due out in 2011. The two would be the smallest Lincoln models in the brands current lineup and unless a coupe based on the Ford Mustang materializes, Lincoln will walk away from the rear-wheel-drive segment when the Town Car dies in 2011. (more…)

Following are more photos and comments to share about the new 2010 Lincoln MKT after the press conference. (more…)

The Lincoln MKS follows the release of the Flex CUV and the flagship MKT as the third vehicle to get the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 on the 2010 model year. (more…)

The all-new Lincoln MKT goes inito production in 2009 for release in 2010. It is based on the well-received Lincoln MKT concept from the 2008 North American International Auto Show and has seating for up to seven, the Lincoln MKT will offer the comfort of a luxury sedan, combined with the spaciousness and flexibility of a crossover. (more…)