Sanderson Lincoln Earns 2012 President’s Award

May 20, 2013 in Sanderson Lincoln

President's AwardFor the second year in a row, Sanderson Lincoln has been named a Ford President’s Award winner.  The President’s Award is given to Ford and Lincoln dealers across the country that excel in customer satisfaction.

Ford first introduced the President’s Award in 1988 to recognize dealerships who achieved the highest levels of customer satisfaction in sales and service.  The winners are chosen based on direct customer feedback through a survey that gauges the satisfaction levels of each dealership’s customers.

Sanderson Lincoln is the only Phoenix-area Lincoln dealer to achieve the 2012 Award.

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Lincoln MKZ Sets Record Sales Month

May 13, 2013 in Lincoln MKZ

2013_MKZ_01The reinventing of the Lincoln brand began with a change in the name to The Lincoln Motor Company, and has resulted in new, stylish vehicles loaded with advanced features that deliver surprising performance and efficiency.

A product of this reinvention is the 2013 Lincoln MKZ. Propelled by distinct, sleek styling and versatile powertrain options, the sales of the 2013 MKZ reached record numbers in April.  April 2013 sales experienced a 115 percent increase over sales from the same month a year ago.

In total, Lincoln sold 4,012 MKZ’s in April, representing a milestone for the Michigan-based luxury automaker, as it was the first time it has sold more than 4,000 MKZ’s in a single month.  The 4,012 units sold is a new monthly sales record for the MKZ.

The sales record set by the 2013 MKZ is a positive sign for the rejuvenated brand, but Lincoln knows it will need to continue to improve moving forward.

“It will not only need to continue but accelerate for us to continue to be competitive,” said Jim Farley, head of The Lincoln Motor Company.

To experience the record-setting 2013 Lincoln MKZ first hand, visit us today at Sanderson Lincoln in Glendale, AZ.

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Get Your Car Ready for Summer at Sanderson Lincoln

May 3, 2013 in Auto Service, Sanderson Lincoln

Auto ServiceThe transition from one season to another is the perfect time to get your car up-to-date on service, and now that the cold start to 2013 is transitioning into warmer weather, Sanderson Lincoln has several service specials to help you prepare.

If you know your car is in need of repair but are unsure of what it needs, bring it by Sanderson Lincoln for a free service inspection.  We are also offering a complementary brake inspection to check friction material, caliper operation, rotors, drums, hoses and connections.  If you find that you are in need of new tires, we are offering a $60 mail In rebate when you purchase four Michelin Tires, along with our low-price tire guarantee.

If you just need routine maintenance, check out our “Works” package for an oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, multi-point inspection, fluid top-off, battery check, and more for $39.95 or less.

To make our offers even better, you can use your Lincoln Service Credit Card to receive up to $50 in mail-in-rebates! Check out more specials from Sanderson Lincoln.

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Lincoln MKZ Beats out the Competition

April 26, 2013 in Lincoln MKZ

2013 Lincoln MKZThere are a variety of luxury sedans on the market today, so how are you supposed to tell the great from the just okay?  We are here to tell you the 2013 Lincoln MKZ has them all beat!  The Infiniti G37, Lexus ES 350, and even the Mercedes C250 Luxury Sedan; none of them stand a chance against the MKZ’s sleek design, fuel efficiency and luxurious comforts.

Of the four cars, the MKZ lands on the lower end for price with an MSRP of $35,925, and if you want to go all out, a total options price of $40,870.  The MKZ also provides maximum power and throttle with 240 horsepower and 270 pound feet of torque.  If fuel efficiency is a high priority, the MKZ is no match again.  It offers the highest fuel economy of the four with 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.

The MKZ’s interior is the most luxurious and spacious of the four models.  It is the only model to offer both leather seating and genuine wood trim as standard options.  It has the largest interior space for both passengers and cargo with 15.4 cubic feet of cargo volume.  The MKZ also received a five star safety rating, one of only two models out of the four compared.

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ delivers the exquisite detail and comfort of a luxury sedan with fuel efficiency at a reasonable price tag.  It beats out all other competitors on pretty much every level.  If you want to test drive the best luxury sedan, stop by Sanderson Lincoln today!

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2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Named One of Kelley Blue Book’s Top Green Cars

April 18, 2013 in Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

2013 Lincoln MKZ HybridThe 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has been named one of the Best Green Cars of 2013 by Kelley Blue Book.  To choose their list of the top 10 green cars, KBB.com judged hybrids, diesels, and EVs on their eco-friendliness, technology, and fun-to-drive elements.

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid earns an EPA-estimated 45/45/45 MPG city/highway/combined, but the model didn’t earn its spot on the list by fuel economy alone.  Kelley Blue Book also noted that the MKZ Hybrid is a “modern technological powerhouse” thanks to features like MyLincoln Touch and SmartGuage with EcoGuide.  Another unique feature of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is that it boasts the same starting MSRP as the gasoline model.

To check out the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, visit Sanderson Lincoln in Phoenix!

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David Bowie’s Sound and Vision, Reimagined by Beck

April 12, 2013 in Lincoln News

As we mentioned several weeks ago, Lincoln is reimagining their brand and everything that inspires it through the concept of “Hello, Again.”  One of the first inspirations behind the “Hello Again” concept took place when Beck a band of over 160 musicians reimagined David Bowie’s “Sound and Vision.”  Through Beck’s desire to cover “Sound and Vision” came the idea to put a fresh take on a classic, much as Lincoln has done over the past year.

Check out the full performance below to see the beginning of a whole new way of thinking for the Lincoln team.

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Smartphone Apps Help Drivers Improve Safety and Fuel Efficiency

April 5, 2013 in Car Safety, Fuel Economy

PhoneLast October, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the Apps for Vehicles Challenge, a competition where participants submit their idea for a smartphone app that uses vehicle information to help drivers improve both fuel efficiency and safety.  While some of this technology is available on the latest  car models, including the Lincoln lineup, the great thing about these apps is that you don’t have to go out and purchase the newest model to take advantage of this technology.

Four winners were selected based on their app’s usage of open vehicle data, accessibility, and ability to aid consumers in improving fuel efficiency.  The Judge’s grand prize went to Dash Labs, Inc., for their DASH app, which uses an Onboard Diagnostic Reader (OBD II) to obtain real time vehicle performance information.  The OBD II is compatible on all vehicles sold in the U.S. after 1996 and can monitor data such as fuel efficiency, carbon footprint, and total ownership cost of the vehicle.  Another benefit of DASH is that it monitors your driving style and gives you a score out of 100, which could possibly be used to help lower the cost of your insurance.

The Popular Choice grand prize went to MyCarma, an app that can help car buyers choose a vehicle that fits their driving needs.  MyCarma logs driving data in your current car for 7 days.  Once the data is compiled, you can apply your data to the top 3 cars on your vehicle consideration list and get a personalized fuel economy label for each.  This allows you to see which car will give you the most benefit, since real fuel economy is based on driving style.

The final two winners received honorable mention for their innovations.  The Honorable Mention for Safety Innovation went to Green Button Game: Driver Challenge. Their app is a driving game that awards points for safe driving. You can go up against a friend, even betting up to $1 on the game, and the person who drivers the safest wins.  If you close the app to do something else on the phone while driving, you automatically lose.  The Honorable Mention for Fuel Efficiency Innovation went to Fuel Economy Coach, which records driving habits and provides feedback to help you become a safer and more fuel efficient driver.

If you want to take advantage of safety and fuel efficiency technology but don’t have the budget for a new car, these apps are a great alternative!

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Lincoln Redefines Luxury with the Panoramic Vista Roof

March 29, 2013 in Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKX

Lincoln Panoramic Vista RoofThere are many luxurious features that make up a Lincoln, but this week we are going to focus on a unique design that opens up the vehicle like never before: the Panoramic Vista Roof.

The Lincoln Panoramic Vista Roof offers a wide open view for both first and second row passengers.  When opened, the Vista Roof gives a new feeling to driving in the great outdoors, with more open air and less wind noise.  When not opened, dual power sunshades can be set to block unwanted sun and glare, providing a comfortable driving experience in any situation.

The Vista Roof is currently available on the 2013 Lincoln MKT and 2013 Lincoln MKX.  The upcoming Lincoln MKC Concept will take the Lincoln Panoramic glass roof to a whole new level, covering the entire body length of the car with glass for an expansive view.

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The Story Behind Lincoln’s #HelloAgain

March 22, 2013 in Lincoln News

By now you have probably seen Lincoln’s new concept #HelloAgain, but what is the meaning behind the hashtag?  For Lincoln, #HelloAgain is about reimagining the brand and what inspires it.  As Jim Peters, Marketing Communications, explains, the idea behind the campaign is to “say hello again to the classic things that were great in a new, different, exciting way.”

Check out the video for more about the inspiration behind Lincoln’s new and exciting campaign.

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2013 Lincoln MKZ Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+

March 15, 2013 in Car Safety, Lincoln MKZ

2013 Lincoln MKZThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently added a new crash test for new vehicles, the small overlap front test. With this new addition also came a new IIHS award, the Top Safety Pick+.  Less than 20 vehicles have received the IIHS’ new award and the 2013 Lincoln MKZ is one of them.

The IIHS now uses five crash tests to determine the overall safety of a vehicle: moderate overlap front test, small overlap front test, side test, rollover test, and rear test.  Vehicles are rated on each test with one of four scores: good, acceptable, marginal, or poor.  In order to be named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the top score of good in the moderate overlap front, side, rollover, and rear tests, regardless of the score they receive in the small overlap front test.  In contrast, a vehicle must receive a good rating in at least four of the five crash tests and a score no lower than acceptable in the fifth test.

The redesigned Lincoln MKZ met all of the standards for the Top Safety Pick+ award, and is one of only three vehicles in the midsize luxury cars category to do so.  Safety was clearly high on Lincoln’s mind while designing the vehicle, as the car also received a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in their new car testing.

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