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Consumer Reports named Lincoln’s BlueCruise its top-rated active driving assistance system this year. Lincoln enforces increasingly stringent automotive safety standards, and our vehicles come equipped with many innovative technologies and assistance systems. The future of driving isn’t just about electrification. It's about automation. Want to keep up with the latest and greatest? Continue reading. About BlueCruise BlueCruise technology is one innovative and most advanced feature of the newest Lincoln models. BlueCruise is an active driving assistance (ADA) system. ADA uses your car’s adaptive cruise control (ACC) to control speed and lane centering assistance (LCA) to control steering. ACC is the advanced form of cruise control that brakes or accelerates to keep your car a set distance from other vehicles in your lane. LCA is the steering support to keep your car at or near the center of the lane. BlueCruise allows for true hands-free driving on prequalified sections of divided highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones that make up over 130,000 miles of North American roads. BlueCruise uses blue lighting on the digital instrument cluster to indicate when you are in a hands-free Blue Zone. Just like automatic software updates to your phone, Lincoln sends updates to your vehicle's BlueCruise software to evolve and improve over time. Advantages of Lincoln BlueCruise Increase in Safety 94% of serious crashes are due to human error; we aim to save lives and reduce injuries. By offering steering and braking support, BlueCruise technology can help prevent swerving and late braking. Stress Relief BlueCruise can allow drivers to relax their grip and periodically let go of the steering wheel while keeping their eyes on the road on certain roadways while the system accelerates, brakes and steers the vehicle in the lane. The system uses a driver-facing camera to ensure you pay attention to the road while actively providing support. Your car can maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and can keep you from crossing over a lane into opposing traffic. Enjoy a new way of collaboratively driving with the technology in your car, making it safer and more convenient, leading to less stress while driving. Great Views With driving assist technology, you can look at our stunning landscapes, architecture and people. Take in the spectacular views of Southern California, one of the most beautiful places in the world. Just remember, this is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Which Lincoln Models Have BlueCruise? BlueCruise is available on select Navigator and Corsair models. Learn more about the 2024 Lincoln Navigator and 2024 Lincoln Corsair features and get the best specials at our dealership. Blue Skies Ahead for BlueCruise Lincoln’s BlueCruise technology continues to refine the use of sensors, cameras, and radar to detect and respond to your vehicle’s surroundings, providing a safer and more comfortable driving experience. We strive to eliminate human driver error while creating more time and space for what truly matters in life. We hope that in the future, this technology can even improve the mobility of those who cannot currently drive due to age, disability, or other factors. Try out BlueCruise for Yourself Blue Cruise is part of the Lincoln Connect Service, and you get a free 90-day trial period to explore how Blue Cruise suits your driving style. Ready to experience the difference? Come into South Bay Lincoln at Rosecrans off the 405 for a test drive today.

More than a century ago, Lincoln was born to design automobiles for those who sought an elevated driving experience, and we continue to refine driving with the transition toward electrification. Electrifying with Lincoln We announced the launch of three new 100% electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 and revealed our new concept vehicle, the Lincoln Star EV. The Star concept demonstrates Lincoln's vision for connected electrified vehicles. The Lincoln Star concept reimagines the driving experience from the cabin out, with connected technologies designed to uplift each of the senses. Entirely electric, the Star Concept offers an inspired glimpse of Lincoln vehicles to come. Benefits of All-Electric Vehicles Performance: You will not sacrifice performance by going electric. Electric cars are fun to drive! They have impressive acceleration and coveted performance. Unlike gas-powered vehicles, electric motors produce peak torque from a standstill without the buildup gasoline engines need to reach maximum power. EVs are also smoother and quieter than gasoline vehicles. Cost Savings: On average, it costs about half as much to drive an electric vehicle when considering the energy costs (gas vs. electricity). The savings are even greater when you factor in the reduced maintenance costs. Operations Costs: When it comes to ongoing costs, EVs win hands down. The biggest expense for any car is fuel, and since EVs run on electricity, you're only dealing with the cost of recharging. According to the US Department of Energy. using electricity as fuel is about 1/20th the cost of using gasoline. Maintenance Costs: EVs require less maintenance than gasoline-powered cars. Overall, they have fewer moving parts than gas-powered cars, and since they don't produce as much heat and friction, they'll last longer. EVs don't need oil changes, and they don't need to be tuned up as often. You will still need to do the basics, like rotating your tires and, eventually, replacing your brakes, but you can expect to pay less in the long term. For example, the regenerative brakes of EVs allow your engine to absorb the energy of your vehicle as it slows and stops rather than relying mainly on brake pad friction. Therefore, your brake pads wear away much more slowly than in standard cars. Many EVs need a brake inspection or service at the 5-year mark vs. standard vehicles needing brake pad replacement every 40,000-50,000 miles. Financial Incentives: New electric vehicle buyers may be eligible for a significant federal tax credit. As Californians, we live in the state with the highest rebates toward the purchase of EV vehicles. Styling: The new architecture of electric vehicles allows designers to rethink the rules that have defined the look of autos for decades. Car design: Most of the mechanical components of EVs don’t sit where the fossil-fueled combustion engines once were. Electric motors are sized differently than gasoline engines and are mounted between the wheels. No tunnel is running through the middle of the floor without a drive shaft. No large transmission is taking up passenger space. Creative Collaboration: Lincoln partnered with Pasadena’s ArtCenter College and worked with four teams of students to imagine Lincoln vehicles of 2040 and beyond. Collaboration between ArtCenter and the car industry is nothing new, but three elements set this project apart: First, the students didn't just come from ArtCenter's transportation design program; instead, they included film students, entertainment designers, illustrators, and animators. Second, their mission was to design a car and a short film showing the people driving and the world in which they will be living. And third, because of the pandemic, the students did not collaborate in person. The results are inspiring. Visit South Bay Lincoln Unsurprisingly, California has the highest concentration of EV owners, and EV ownership is increasing. As Californians, we want the latest and greatest products with the highest quality and luxury. Visit us at South Bay Lincoln to join and enjoy the journey.

With today’s technology, we stay connected to the things we love. With the Lincoln Way App, even when your Lincoln is out of sight, it's never really out of reach. If you haven’t already done so, download the Lincoln Way™ mobile app. The Lincoln Way App allows you to manage your vehicle right from the palm of your hand. Linked to Your Lincoln The app enables you to enjoy continued connectivity to your Lincoln’s most often-used features: Service at your fingertips: View vehicle health alerts, check your vehicle's maintenance history, schedule service appointments, and pick up and deliver directly through the app Roadside Assistance: Should you find yourself in need of assistance, Lincoln services, such as fuel delivery, flat-tire repair and more, may be available through the app. Connect and control: Virtually wherever you are, you can control your Lincoln with start/stop, lock/unlock and scheduled-start features like turning on the heat or air conditioning. Phone-as-a-key: Can’t find your key fob? The app transforms your phone into your key. Lock and unlock controls right from the app. Manage your Lincoln: You can conveniently access your account information, make payments, adjust your preferences and more. Manage your Lincoln rewarding loyalty experience with enhanced earning and redemption opportunities. Learn How to Activate the Lincoln Way App Do you want to do all the above? Here’s how to get started: Download and open the Lincoln Way™ just like any other mobile app Create your account Add your Lincoln by scanning the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) barcode on the label inside the driver-side door jamb. The app will show you when your vehicle is found, and you can give your vehicle a nickname. Then, log out of the app Get into your Lincoln, and log back into the app. The message on your center dash display screen will ask if you want to activate, and tap “yes.” Need more help? Our South Bay Lincoln experts are here to help! Call our dealership or stop by to get assistance in setting up your app and learn about its features. Contact us today!

The Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring won the 18th Annual Vincentric Best Value Award for the luxury mid-size SUV category by outperforming 19 rival vehicles. As a plug-in hybrid, the Aviator Grand Touring combines a battery-powered electric motor with the standard twin-turbocharged engine to produce an exhilarating driving experience. Aviator Accolades We are proud to win so many awards throughout the years. This award is from Vincentric, a third-party, privately held automotive data compilation and analysis company. They identify the vehicles that provide the top value for consumers. They evaluate the cost of car ownership for almost 2,000 vehicle configurations using multiple variables, including depreciation, insurance, repairs, maintenance, financing, fuel, taxes, state fees, and opportunity costs. According to Vincentric President David Wurster: "The Vincentric Best Value in America Awards strive to support consumers in making informed automobile purchase decisions.” Luxury Across All Aviators The 2023 Lincoln Aviator is a three-row midsize SUV available in five trim levels: Aviator, Reserve, Black Label, Grand Touring, and Grand Touring Black Label. Regardless of your trim level, every Lincoln Aviator is primed with state-of-the-art technology and nuances that inspire a luxury experience. Lincoln provides high-end features across even standard trim levels, including: Ride quality is a signature hallmark of luxury vehicles like the Aviator, with smooth and mechanically uninterrupted driving. Chrome is usually reserved for the top trims of a vehicle's lineup, but not for the Aviator. All the Aviators are trimmed with chrome on the grill, the window sills and the side skirts under the doors. Even heated front seats come standard across the Aviator trim levels. Comfort and warmth of heated front seats also come standard across the Aviator trim levels. Safety is key for all Lincoln vehicles. The same goes for the Aviator. The entry-level Aviator has lane keep assist technology, active traction control, post-collision braking, electric power steering, and Lincoln's AdvanceTrac with roll stability control and a blind spot monitoring system. Superior audio begins in the entry-level trim with Lincoln's premium audio system with ten speakers, including a subwoofer. Visit Us Today Do you want to learn more about or test drive the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring? Visit our dealership at Rosecrans off the 405 for more information.