Lincoln News
While industry fundamentals are strong, the impact of tariffs on the rest of the year remains unknown.
Strong consumer demand, aided by rising incentives, is pushing the market, but softer fleet deliveries will hold back the total.
S&P Global said that based on consumer buying activity in 2024, overall industry loyalty rates saw a slight year-over-year improvement for the third year in a row.
Lincoln President Dianne Craig said the brand aims to return to the top quartile in quality and said it is becoming more proactive to spot and fix problems faster.
The automaker said its retail sales jumped 17 percent in the quarter, driven by gains across all powertrains, but especially double-digit increases for EVs and hybrids.
The luxury sedan transitioned to front-wheel drive and a 6-cylinder engine, while a computer-controlled interior provided drivers with an assisted, smooth ride for all passengers.
The new Black Label theme, available on the 2025 Aviator crossover, comes with unique design elements inspired by space travel and the moon.
Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 0.7 percent in the third quarter, with retail sales up 4 percent.
Two federal trade measures targeting zero-emission vehicles imported to Canada from China are now in effect, forcing some automakers to shuffle their global production plans or come to terms with the new economic calculus.
Production of the small crossover is expected to end in 2025.
