2012 Ford Focus ST
In an interview earlier today, Mulally said that Ford is in the process of revamping the entire Lincoln lineup -- a process that he expects to take between four and five years. The refresh will involve not only makeovers to current Lincoln models, but also introducing Lincoln to new markets around the globe. Mulally said, "There's going to be a lot of customer pull around the world [for Lincoln].... Now that we have global product platforms and reach, we will absolutely support that."
Discussing sites for expansion, Mulally mentioned China as a major target. Ford Motor Company currently sells Ford vehicles in China, and the addition of Lincoln could give the popular Buick a run for its money in China's booming car market.
A couple of months ago, Vik provided a thorough rundown on Lincoln's future plans, including the development of brand-specific powertrains and new models -- smaller models likely to turn heads in Europe and Asia. (On the DL, we're hoping for a production version of last year's C-Concept. Apart from the grill, that could make for a very sweet ride.) Between those enhancements and Ford's increasingly focused lineup -- due to the shuttering of Mercury and the potential discontinuation of many models -- Mulally may be setting up Ford for big gains down the line.
[WSJ]
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