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The completely redesigned 2017 Lincoln MKZ is now available for sale at Irwin Lincoln! This striking new model takes bold new cues from the upcoming 2017 Lincoln Continental , most notably the grille and front fascia When equipped with an available 3.0L V6 engine, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ is projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque! That is some serious get-up-and-go, and it helps the MKZ live up to its tagline: Power With Purpose In keeping with Lincoln’s proud tradition of fine craftsmanship and superior attention to detail, the cockpit boats a Wollsdorf-leather-wrapped steering wheel, more sculpted and tighter pillar and door-trim work, optimized speaker placement and high-end interior surface materials. The available Revel Ultima System includes 20 HARMAN speakers for a luxurious auditory experience Lincoln prizes safety as much as it does luxury, and with that in mind, it offers available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection. This safety package combines radar and camera technology to help prevent accidents. It is especially useful in busy urban settings like Boston The 2017 Lincoln MKZ features a fully retractable panoramic glass roof for a thrilling sense of freedom and enjoyment To learn more about the 2017 Lincoln MKZ and the upcoming 2017 Lincoln Continental, please contact one of our dedicated product specialists. Or better yet, come visit us in person at 59 Bisson Avenue in Laconia, NH!

The Lincoln Continental coming to Laconia New Hampshire and will be available for sale at Irwin Lincoln. Lincoln just unveiled the Continental Concept car to an enthusiastic critical reception in New York this weekend. Mark Fields, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, said that the Continental "signals the future of what we call quiet luxury." Having replaced the split-wing grille with a centerpiece reminiscent of a Bentley, the Continental exudes an air of quiet good taste and an appreciation of quality. The rear of the car features a wide stance for a smooth, confident ride (the Continental is rumored to by rear-wheel drive) and "light through chrome technology" lamps which appear chrome when not illuminated. But it is the interior of this luxury sedan that really shines. The Continental will feature power 30-way seats, tray tables, a champagne storage compartment, and detachable leather travel cases which are handmade from Venetian leather. Venetian leather is also used on the seats and door panels, while the headliner is made of satin and the carpet is made of wool. Lincoln has not revealed the specifics of the motor yet, only saying that it will be a purpose-built EcoBoost engine unique to the Continental. For more information on the Lincoln Continental, please consult a product specialist at Irwin Lincoln.

Irwin Ford invites you to join us for a month-long sales event. Some dealers just have a Presidents Day sales event, but we are offering Presidents Day pricing for the entire month of February! Come to Irwin Ford this month and enjoy 0% APR for up to 72 months on many models, $1,000 savings voucher, zero payments until spring, and zero down payment required! As always, we will work diligently to meet our goal of 100% credit approval. Put that tax refund to good use as a down payment on a new Ford! Don't have anything to put down? Not a problem! Our Real Zero Down Lease specials are exactly that: rock-bottom lease specials that require absolutely nothing out of pocket! So come to Irwin Ford during the month of February and save BIG!

On the evening of Tuesday, November 18 starting at 5 p.m. Irwin Ford Lincoln will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. This will be a night filled with fun, food and prizes. The guest of honor will be long time Laconia resident Walter Ayer, Jr. with his original Mustang purchased for $3,322.35 at Irwin Ford back in 1964. Dave Clark, the sales manager at that time, will also be at this very special event. From the moment the Ford Mustang was introduced 50 years ago, it was destined to be the classic and much-loved American muscle car. Within a year of its introduction, nearly half a million Mustangs were driven off of Ford dealership lots Just like Walter Ayer, Jr. did 50 years ago at Irwin Ford Lincoln All are welcomed to join Irwin Ford Lincoln as they look back to over 50 years and celebrate the all-new 2015 Mustang modernized once again. Since its debut at auto shows around the world, excitement has been building for the all-new 2015 Mustang. The all-new sophisticated design clearly inspired by 50 years of Mustang heritage has evolved to attract a wider array of customers. Mustang is now available with three engines, offering a broader power of choice – a more powerful 5.0-liter V8, a 3.7-liter V6 and an all-new fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. Mustang sets new performance and dynamics benchmarks for the brand with world-class handling, more precise steering control and enhanced ride comfort. All are welcome to this special event whether they previously purchased from Irwin or not. RSVP to betty.ballantyne@irwinzone.com or call 603-581-2968.

The recent news that the 2015 Ford F-150 will shed 700 pounds by using high-strength aluminum has got a lot of people talking, and has seriously worried the competition. Following the news that the redesigned 2015 F-150 will be a game changer, an article in the Wall Street Journal announced that GM has partnered with Alcoa to provide aluminum for the GM pickup fleet. However, GM will not be able to bring their re-designed trucks to market until 2018, giving Ford a three year head start in the reduced-weight pickup market. Ford has researched the use of aluminum in body panels for years, a technology that Ford pioneered when it still owned the Jaguar brand. Additionally, Ford can draw on the experience of CEO Alan Mulally, who worked as an airplane engineer at Boeing. Aluminum is used extensively in aerospace design and manufacture, and as such, Mulally is very familiar with the properties and characteristics of the metal, and with the processes necessary to work with it. Even when GM does manage to bring its aluminum-based pickup to market in 2018, it will be three years behind Ford. Ford is doing something truly exceptional in the pickup world, and the competition is struggling to keep up.

Irwin Ford is proud to announce the Presidents Month Sales Event going on from now until February 28th! Many of our new Ford trucks, SUV's, and sedans offer 0% APR financing in addition to our  low prices, $1,000 savings voucher, and more! The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling, most trusted truck on the road for years. Test drive a new F-150 today and you will be amazed by its solid construction, spacious and quiet interior, great visibility, and sheer power. Plus, is you happen to try an F-150 with the EcoBoost engine, you will be driving a full-sized pickup that has the power and ability of a V8 and the fuel economy of a V6! If you are looking for a mid-size sedan, look no further than the stunning new Ford Fusion. Fusion got a gorgeous redesign for the 2013 model year, and features am attractive grille, sleek atheltic stance, and crisp body lines. The Fusion is available in a variety of configurations and has several available engine sizes. The standard engine on the new Fusion is a naturaly-aspirated 2.5L I4 engine that acheives up to 34 mpg on the highway. There are three different turbocharged EcoBoost engines to choose from: a 1.5L, a 1.6L, and a 2.0L. The two smaller engines top out at 37 mpg on the highway, while the 2.0L EcoBoost will get you 33 mpg in the FWD congiguration and 31 mpg in the AWD configuration. The AWD option will continue to be popular with New England drivers due to its reliable performance in a variety of road conditions. Any Ford fans with long commutes to work will love the Fusion Hybrid, which provides an incredible 47 mpg in both city and highway driving. The Ford Fusion Hybrid is able to boast this amazing fuel economy thanks to its 2.0L Atkinson-Cycle I4 Hybrid engine. Or if you are looking for sheer unbridled driving fun, defintiely check out the Fiesta ST which is a whole lot of fun in a tiny package!

Irwin Ford was recently named the #10 Ford dealer in the entire country for the number of tires sold in 2013! We attribute our success to our incredibly low tire prices, free lifetime tire rotations, and the expertise of our Tire Specialist, Mike Hayes, and our Quick Lane Manager, Bill Salta (formerly of Salta Tire). We will meet or beat any competitor's price on tires, and we provide free lifetime tire rotations for our tire customers. In fact, we are offering up to $130 in rebates for our tire customers during the months of March and February! We are offering the following rebates on the purchase of four tires: a $80 rebate on Pirelli tires, a $70 rebate on Micheline tires, a $60 rebate on Goodyear, Dunlop, Bridgestone, and Yokohama tires, a $50 rebate on General Tire tires, and a $40 rebate on Firestone tires. On top of those savings, if you place the entire purchase of all four tires on your Ford or Lincoln Service Credit Card or your Quick Lane Credit Card, you will be eligible for another $50 rebate!

The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling, most-trusted pickup truck on the road for decades. It is used by more builders, contractors, landscapers, and workers than any other truck, and that's a fact*. It would not be too much of a stretch to call the F-150 and American icon. With all that in mind, there is huge news for the devoted legions of F-150 fans out there: the 2015 Ford F-150 will future a revolutionary redesign that will make it stronger, lighter, and more fuel-efficient than ever before. The 2015 Ford F-150 will be roughly 700 pounds lighter than the 2014 model; that is a weight reduction of about 10-15% depending on whether it is a regular cab, extended cab, or crew cab. This reduction in weight is achieved through using a combination of high-strength boron steel for the frame, and high-strength aluminum for the body panels. The addition of high-strength aluminum is the result of more than 25 years of research on Ford's part, as well as billions of dollars in investments for new tools, machines, and processes to work with the new material. High-strength aluminum is not your run-0f-the-mill aluminum found in soda cans: this is a material used in aerospace and military designs due to desriable properties such as  its high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance. In fact, the aluminum body panels will be much more resistant to rust and corrosion that the current steel panels. The 2015 F-150 will also feature several engine options depending on your specific truck needs. The current 5.0L V8 will still be available in the next generation of the F-150, along with two turbocharged options. The current 3.7L turbocharged V6 will be down-sized to a 3.5L turbocharged V6 that will get even better fuel economy. Then there's the real kicker: a 2.7L turbocharged V6 that is expected to achieve about 30 mpg on the highway. The 2.7L V6 is designed specifically for those whose lifestyle demands a full-size pickup, but who does not need to tow a huge boat, for example. The 5.0L V8 and 3.5L V6 turbocharged engines will still deliver the same raw power and torque for towing, hauling, and everything else you need a pickup for. But for those who need a pickup bed and less towing capacity in exchange for truly impressive fuel economy, the 2.7L will be a complete game-changer for the full-size pickup class. *Based on Polk survey data for light-duty pickups

The Lincoln Motor Company has set some of the highest standards in the automotive industry for its certified pre-owned vehicle program. Each and every Lincoln Certified pre-owned vehicle sold at a franchised Lincoln dealer has passed a 200-point inspection. Any part that is not up to Lincoln's exacting stanards is repaired or replaced with a factory-authorized part by a factory-trained technician. Every panel is inspected for signs of damage or previous repair, and every component is verified to be in good working order. Vehicles that do not meet these rigorous criteria cannot be certified. When you buy a certified pre-owned Lincoln, you do not just get a superior quality luxury vehicle, you also get the peace of mind that comes with a 6-year/100,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty. Areas of coverage include: engine, transmission, drive system, steering components, brakes, front and rear suspension, electrical system, air conditioning and heating system, technology components, emissions, factory audio system, safety systems, and more. To create even more peace of mind, at the time of purchase, you have the opportunity to buy extended coverage through the PremiumCare plan which extends coverage up to 7 years or 125,000 miles. If you decide to sell your Lincoln certified pre-owned vehicle, the remaining comprehensive coverage remains in effect for the next customer, which increases the resale value of your vehicle. Unlike other used cars, certified pre-owned Lincolns come with complimentary 24-hour roadside assistance, which provides such services as: flat-tire changes on-site, transmission seervice, towing assistance of up to $100, fuel delivery if the vehicle runs out of fuel (up to 2 gallons free of charge), jump start for dead batteries, and lockout assistance. This roadside assistance program is in effect throughout all 50 states and Canada. If you are interested in learning more about the Lincoln certified program, or if you would like to test drive a Lincoln certified vehicle, come to Irwin Ford Lincoln today. We are located at 59 Bisson Ave in Laconia NH. Our staff of highly-trained Lincoln product specialists are standing by to provide you with outstanding service.

Irwin Ford is excited to tell you about our three-day Black Friday sales event beginning this Wednesday at 8:00 am. If you are looking to buy or lease a new Ford truck, SUV, or car, then listen up! Irwin Ford is offering a $1,000 savings voucher, no payments for 90 days, and 0% APR financing for up to 60 months on most models! If this great deal sounds like something you are interested in, don't wait to take advantage of it because the sale ends at 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 30th! This deal runs for three days only at Irwin Ford: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (we're closed for Thanksgiving).

The re-designed 2015 Ford F-150 already has people talking, and it will not even be released for over a year! The new and improved F-150 will use lighter materials that may reduce its weight by as much as 20%. A lightweight frame coupled with an EcoBoost engine may help the F-150 meet CAFE standards for the next 10 years, meaning it would not need a substantial redesign until 2025! As always, the F-150 is a work truck, and it is designed to get the job done. The 2015 offering will include innovative work features such as hidden cargo ramps and integrated tie-downs in the cargo box floor, a high-power outlet in the cargo box to recharge tools, and a tailgate step that turns into a cradle for longer pieces of cargo. IF you want to learn more about the 2015 Ford F-150, check out your local NH Ford dealer or just give us a call at 603-524-4922.

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ has been completely redesigned for this model year and is available for sale at Irwin Lincoln in Laconia, NH. The visually-stunning redesign features a bold rear end with a subtle spoiler and crisp body lines. An optional, retractable panoramic moonroof provides an airy, open feeling even when closed; when open, the MKZ feels almost like a convertible. The model in our showroom is powered by an available 2.0L turbocharged EcoBoost engine and has an AWD drivetrain and 6-speed automatic transmission. One of the most unique flourishes on the 2013 MKZ is that the shift knob has been replaced with buttons. The MKZ now features a push-start and the shifting controls are all buttons on the center console. The space between the driver and front passenger now has a massive, comfortable arm rest where the shift knob would have been. Please call 603-524-4922 to schedule a test drive of the new 2013 MKZ today! 2013 Lincoln MKZ demonstration