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Now that the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan have been completely refreshed for the 2010 model year, it only makes sense that their platform-mate, the Lincoln MKZ, would get a couple of updates. The styling has indeed been influenced by that of the larger MKS sedan, though we don't find it to be nearly as attractive as its Fusion and Milan siblings.

Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V-6 which produces 263 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque mated to a six-speed automatic. The MKZ is said to sprint from zero to 60 miles per hour in 7.1 seconds, or six-tenths of a second quicker than the previous model. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available.

The interior gets a slight update with a handful of useful features like Ford's updated navigation interface with Sirius Travel Link, Sync, rain-sensing wipers, and a reverse camera system.

Click through the post to read the official press release from Ford and have a look through our gallery of images, as well.

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ACURA TL

Last Generation: 2004 - 2008
Current Generation: 2009

A lot of controversy has been stirred over the contrasting chevron grille that Acura has put on most of its new models, and while the last-gen TL wasn't necessarily a huge step forward in sporty expression, we prefer its cleaner lines and less-contrived aesthetic.

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Most of the time, when an automaker completely overhauls one of their models, it's a good step forward for not only the car, but for the brand it represents. However, there are other times where the design teams make some questionable decisions and the new products end up looking worse than their predecessors.

Thus, we present our list of ten cars that, from a design standpoint, we think looked better in their previous generation. Scroll through our gallery to see all of the contenders, and leave a comment with any cars that you think we may have missed, and/or maligned.

It’s a tale laced with lies, sabotage, and a few dozen #10 envelopes.

Ford has announced that it will charge a $700 premium for vehicles equipped with the new EcoBoost technology. The first examples of EcoBoost will arrive next year in the Ford Flex and Lincoln MKS in a 3.5-liter V-6 arrangement. The new Ford F-150 will also receive this technology in 2010, and Ford executives claim that the F-150 will produce “significantly more” than 340 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.

The EcoBoost technology relies heavily on turbocharging and direct-injection and is said to yield as much as 20 percent better fuel economy than a standard gasoline engine. This technology will allow Ford to replace V-8 powerplants with V-6s, and V-6s with four-cylinder setups. Ford estimates annual savings at roughly $339 each year when driving 15,000 miles per year with gasoline at $3.25 per gallon.

+ Automotive News: Price tag for Ford EcoBoost: $700

Certainly one of the more famous Lincoln concept cars ever, the novelty of the “disappearing door concept