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It might be time for alarm bells at Lincoln, says iSeeCars Lincoln landed the “top spot” among slow-selling brands, taking an average of 82.6 days to move inventory. Infiniti wasn’t much better, at 79.8 days, and Buick came third with 79 days to sell. Slowest-selling new cars of 2024 Lincoln: 82.6 days to sell Infiniti: 79.8 Buick: 79 Audi: 75.1 Ram: 69.7 Ford: 68.1 Dodge: 67.4 GMC: 66.6 Acura: 65.4 Lexus: 64.5 https://www.autoblog.com/article/slowest-selling-new-cars-2024/

Sport and fx4 packages have a black or dark grey grille and should be an easy swap.

This morning's gas prices in Hamden, CT (New Haven) $3.77 Regular (Cash) @ Hamden Gulf $3.85 Regular (Cash) @ Hamden, Citgo

And you hate businesses. Got it. Let’s all move on.

You are incorrect to believe most drivers in the U.S. can install home chargers. Older homes require service upgrades and a lot of areas don’t have the infrastructure to support it. It’s one thing for an apartment to install a few chargers and something entirely different to install dozens that would most likely be in use concurrently (and require rigorous scheduling if they can’t provide enough chargers for each tenant.). Readily available public chargers are a requirement for widespread adoption. It’s not physically or economically viable for everyone to charge at home.

Ford EV Partner CATL Debuts LFP Battery with 621 Mile Range https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/ford-ev-partner-catl-debuts-lfp-battery-with-621-mile-range/ CATL is already the world’s largest supplier of EV batteries, but the Chinese-based company isn’t exactly resting on its laurels, even as demand for those types of vehicles has waned as of late. Rather, it continues to develop longer-range batteries and fast-charging lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) units, and will also license its LFP tech to Ford for use at the under-construction BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site, as well as potentially other automakers, too. Now, CATL has debuted a new type of LFP battery that promises a driving range of 1,000 kilometers, or 621 miles per charge, according to Reuters. Dubbed the Shenxing Plus, this new LFP battery is the first of its kind to boast such a high range figure, which is notable because LFP batteries are known for being less energy dense than comparable lithium-ion units. The current version of this battery already boasts a 700 kilometer (435 mile) range, which is in use in four EVs currently, though 50 more are expected to adopt it by the end of 2024. For now at least, that list doesn’t include any Ford-branded vehicles, but CATL does supply the LFP battery present in the standard-range Ford Mustang Mach-E that debuted for the 2023 model year. That change added 45 horsepower to eAWD models while also cutting DC fast charging speeds, enabling those vehicles to charge to 100 percent without battery degradation while adding more range to boot – 250 miles for RWD and 230 miles for eAWD models. Meanwhile, the Ford F-150 Lightning is also slated to receive an LFP battery option at some point, though that hasn’t happened as of yet. LFP battery packs don’t use nickel or cobalt in their construction and are generally cheaper, safer, and can be charged to 100 percent without worrying about speeding up battery degradation, though they’re also not as energy dense as lithium-ion batteries.

In countries where EV adoption is really high like Norway, most owners charge at home. This more critical than having public chargers everywhere. People need incentives to install home chargers and apartments need incentives to install them too. Public chargers make you pay many times per kilowatt what your home service does. Public is only neede if your going beyond 200 miles before you get back home.

This line jumped out at me...it didn't sink, it ran aground....She was repaired and sailed under several names until she was scrapped in 2012 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exxon_Valdez

Rest in peace sir

Like I said...you don't like unions. Got it.

And to think they almost killed it for North America…..

Hot Pepper Red on a Ranger, My 2021 Ranger is Carbonized Grey, as HPR wasn't available in 2021 on Rangers.

Better attach a giant umbrella to the bed

Picked up a 2024 F250 Super duty. I am not a fan of the chrome grill, but it looks different than most of them that also cover the headlights. I am wondering if anyone knows of a blacked out grill as opposed to the chrome? I would love to switch over to LED lights and the black grill that is incorporated with the headlights. Coming from a 2019 F150 I am very familiar with making changes and wiring in options that originally did not come with the truck. If anyone wants to swap a chrome for black grill please reach out! LOL

Are you on the latest version of iOS? I would bring it by the dealership to see if there are any updates needed for the Android system, I imagine it has over the air updates but I would still have the dealership confirm it's on the latest version.

Velocity Blue is awesome. If I can throw my biased answer in as well it would be Chroma Cabernet that my Vinyard themed MKZ has. It's a shame they didn't keep this BL theme going cause the color is gorgeous and has a lot of depth to it. It really sticks out in a sea of gray black and white.

I mean - what if you’re driving in a torrential downpour?

Just a reminder that lately Lincoln has been putting out arguably the best interiors in the luxury space. Particularly not a surprise with the new 2024 Nautilus: ---------------- “From the moment you enter, when the Nautilus’ sweeping pillar-to-pillar screen comes to life, it’s obvious this is unlike any other production vehicle you’ve ever seen,” said WardsAuto judge David Zoia. “But it doesn’t stop there. A gorgeous color scheme, top-notch materials and well-thought-out features make the Nautilus the complete package – and a Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX winner.” “The Lincoln Nautilus is literally on the leading edge of vehicle cockpit design. Its impressive pillar-to-pillar screen is pushed far forward on the instrument panel so all necessary information can be seen without taking eyes off the road,” added fellow judge Drew Winter. https://fordauthority.com/2024/04/2024-lincoln-nautilus-among-wards-10-best-interior-winners/

So it can float in water like a boat but you cant wash it. Make it make sense.

I haven't been in an electric Lightning, but I have simultaneously hit the gas and brake a few times in my Flex. If you have your foot on both, then slide it off the brake not realizing that it's also on the loud pedal...

Read the article.

Good point! Happened to me when I tested (wouldn’t go to set speed because of car ahead of me). Maybe an over-reaction/mistake re: One pedal.

Didn't he recommend hiring Alan Mulally to Bill Ford?

One of Ford's better CEO's. Responsible for the Taurus. He was 97. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/04/25/donald-petersen-ceo-who-turned-around-ford-with-the-taurus-dies-at-97/73459335007/

Even if the driver hit the resume button, it shouldn’t have done anything. The Lightning has adaptive cruise and there was a vehicle in front of it.