Who Makes Lincoln Cars?

by George Kennedy

Lincoln is an American luxury automaker that is a subsidiary of Ford. Once known for large luxury coupes and sedans but has completely pivoted to producing premium, comfort-oriented SUVs with gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

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Who Makes Lincoln Cars?

Lincoln was founded in 1917 and was acquired by Ford in 1922. With vehicles like the Zephyr and Continental, Lincoln became a hallmark of American automotive luxury. It continued to build large luxury cars and then eventually joined by SUVs. Today, Lincoln’s vehicles are built in Ford facilities in Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL, and Ontario, Canada. Starting in 2024, Lincoln began producing the Nautilus in China.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Lincoln Make?

Lincoln once produced some of the largest and most comfortable cars on the road. Today, its lineup is exclusively SUVs, though their ride quality continues that tradition of comfort-over-performance. This includes the compact Corsair, midsize two-row Nautilus, midsize three-row Aviator, and full-size Navigator.

What Are The Best Lincoln Cars?

by George Kennedy

From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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