Some of the shift to EVs may offer a chance at a new vehicle design ideas.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLincoln\u2019s technology push also will see it upgrade its connected vehicle technology and services. Today\u2019s Lincolns come equipped with the brand\u2019s version of Ford Sync. Using a smartphone app, a customer can lock the vehicle, remotely start some models, and performance a variety of other remote functions. Lincoln wants to go several steps beyond and is expected to introduce pay and even subscription services, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among other things, connected vehicles could be linked to a local network \u2014 or even to each other \u2014 to track weather and road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Lincoln models are being equipped with smartphone-style over-the-air update capabilities. These will allow the automaker to remotely update software and even add new vehicle functions, such as advanced driver assistance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That, said Falotico, will allow Lincoln \u201cto create an always-on relationship with (customers) and help transform the Lincoln brand for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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