OWNERS of Ford and Lincoln vehicles get a pat in the back for choosing to buy Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang GT, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln MKT as the five models were recently recognized in the 2013 Kelley Blue Book “5-Year Cost to Own Awards”.
The award from KBB.com intends to highlight total spend on vehicles or cost to own a vehicle in the United States, way beyond the purchase price. It factors in financing, insurance, fuel consumption, maintenance, depreciation and other extra expenses that most owners do not include in their calculations when buying a vehicle.
“It’s great to see more and more industry experts recognizing Ford and Lincoln products, and the KBB.com award is yet another great testament,” said Larry Prein, Ford Middle East’s MD. “Cost of ownership is really two-pronged: First to consider is the depreciation and the second, of course, is what you spend with the use of your car such as fuel, maintenance, and repair costs. At Ford, we already address the factors that influence depreciation within our Ford pillars of Quality, Green, Safe and Smart.”
Maintenance cost, another driver of total ownership cost, is significantly lower with Ford vehicles, according to Chris Noel, Ford Middle East’s regional director for customer service. “Over the past years oil change cycle has been increased from 5,000 km to 8,000 km, which translates to lowering maintenance cost at least half of what was normally spent.
“Additionally, Ford dealers in the region are adding free service and maintenance packages starting with 3-year/60,000 km, and offering plans of up to 5-year/200,000 km, tailored to meet owner needs,” Noel explained.
In Saudi Arabia, Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. (AJVA), the local Ford and Lincoln importer-dealer, currently offers additional warranty coverage of 5 years/200,000 km (over and above the Ford manufacturer’s warranty of 3 years/60,000 km) together with a 5 year/100,000 km 24-hour free roadside assistance. This, in addition to a 5-year/100,000 km powertrain warranty and a 3-year/60,000 km free service and maintenance package on select vehicles, giving Ford owners complete peace of mind.
Lincoln products in the Kingdom are offered with AJVA’s 5-year/200,000 km warranty (over and above the Lincoln manufacturer’s warranty of 4 years/80,000 km), along with a 6-year/110,000 km powertrain warranty, as well as 6-year/120,000 km 24-hour free roadside assistance.
KBB.com presents the “5-Year Cost to Own Awards” annually to honor individual winners in 22 different market segments, plus two overall brand winners.
Ford, Lincoln vehicles cited for favorable ownership cost
Ford, Lincoln vehicles cited for favorable ownership cost
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
- It follows the critically acclaimed synth pop “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards
- “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon
NEW YORK: In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” and out March 6, the album is Styles’ first full-length project in four years. It follows the 2022, critically acclaimed synth pop record “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star the top prize of album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
In a review, The Associated Press celebrated “Harry’s House” for showcasing “a breadth of style that matches the album’s emotional range.”
On Instagram, Styles’ shared the cover artwork for “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” which features the 31-year-old artist in a T-shirt and jeans at night, standing underneath a shimmering disco ball hung outside.
According to a press release, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon. The British songwriter and producer has been a close collaborator of Styles’ since the beginning of his solo career, working on all of his albums since the singer’s 2017 self-titled debut.
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” is now available for preorder.
It is also Styles’ first project since his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne died in 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
