Lincoln plans to build five new vehicles in China by 2022. The plans are in an effort for Ford Motor Company's luxury brand to catch up to rivals in the world's largest auto market. Thus far Ford has only confirmed plans to produce a new SUV in China under the Lincoln brand by the end of 2019. Although the nameplate… Read More...
Part of Lincoln's revitalization plan is bringing a bit of short-term pain for the luxury brand. Ford's luxury division is methodically cutting several of its sales channels, including fleet sales, to produce vehicle residual values, causing some short-term sales loss. In the course of the last year Lincoln has cut sales to daily rental companies, a common cut from brands… Read More...
Lincoln dropped some jaws this week with the reveal of the Aviator Preview; Lincoln's term for this concept version of its upcoming new SUV. However, despite the "preview" nature, Lincoln executives say this week's show-stopper is basically the real-deal. While speaking with Road & Track incoming Lincoln boss David Woodhouse confirmed this week's "preview" is basically the production version of the 2020… Read More...
The Lincoln brand has been quick to rollout new services that compliment its vehicles. Now the company is experimenting with another new service, which will be a vehicle subscription utilizing used vehicles. For now the pilot program is launching only in West Los Angeles and San Francisco. The program will be based on Ford Canvas, which is a similar subscription… Read More...
It's almost like deja vu. Lincoln has a rockstar Navigator right now and is about to roll out an Aviator mini-me. Only this time, the mini-me looks like a potential big-hit. For now Lincoln is calling this the Aviator Concept, but let's be honest: this looks very production-ready. In fact, the keen eye will notice that it's parts-sharing several bits… Read More...
Lincoln is planning to add a throwback feature to one of its throwback nameplates: suicide doors. The next-generation sedan was reportedly shown to dealers this week at the annual NADA conference, where the car sported rear-hinged doors. First reported by Automotive News this news runs counter with other recent reports that suggested the Continental would be killed after its current model run.… Read More...
Ford dropped a lot of information yesterday to get through in a summary. So instead of providing a summary of just the announcements from yesterday, we want to give you a full lineup summary, but first, lets start with technology. Ford used yesterday to announce Ford Co-Pilot360 (and Lincoln Co-Pilot360), which will be rolled out to nearly the entire lineup… Read More...
Lincoln has confirmed plans to reveal its Aviator SUV at the upcoming New York Auto Show. The confirmation vindicates long-standing rumors the luxury brand was going to dust off one of its past names for a new SUV model. Earlier today Lincoln made the announcement via its corporate instagram account, which is offering some very subtle views of what it… Read More...
Ford Motor Company may not offer a second-generation Lincoln Continental sedan. The car that made a huge splash when it returned to market has seen sliding sales as the market migrates to SUV and crossover models, leaving its future questionable. A new report from Ford Authority citing unnamed sources "intimately familiar" with Lincoln product plans says the Continental will be a one-and-done… Read More...
The Lincoln Motor Company is joining other luxury automotive brands by offering a new vehicle subscription program. Lincoln will pilot the program in California, which will be based on Ford Credit's Canvas program launched back in May. Lincoln says clients will be able to select a month-to-month vehicle subscription that includes insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance, and vehicle pickup and delivery. So… Read More...
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