By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 29, 2017) For several years, Ford Motor Company has been touting the “rebirth” of Lincoln and the American luxury brand. But the difficulty is that what’s in Lincoln showrooms is largely tarted-up Ford mainstream products. The Lincoln MKC compact crossover utility vehicle is the lone exception.

(March 29, 2017) LONDON — One of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers has announced that it will be celebrating classic car restorations by displaying a restored 1934 Mark II Aston Martin at the NEC Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration show.

Footman James will be paying homage to all those enthusiasts who restore vintage and classic vehicles. The restored Mark II Aston Martin affectionately known as "Jezabel" will be on the Footman James stand at this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show from March 31 - April 2.

(March 29, 2017) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is investing $1.2 billion in three Michigan manufacturing facilities to strengthen its leadership in trucks and SUVs and support the company’s expansion to an auto and mobility company.

The Audi 4000 was sold in the U.S. from 1980 through 1987 before it was replaced with the 80/90 series. It could be purchased through the years with either a 5-cylinder engine or a four-cylinder that grew from an initial 1.6-liter, then to a 1.7-liter and finally to a 1.8 liter. The 4000 was of compact size with a length of 176.6 inches and a wheelbase of 99.4 inches, about the same size as the current Audi A3. This 1982-84 model was spotted living by itself in a salvage field in N.C. (Photo by Jim Meachen)