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In light of a whole new world of automotive ingenuity, it appears it is now Lincoln’s turn to get in on the action. Earlier this week, the Lincoln Motor Company announced “ ActiveGlide,” an all-new hands-free driving system which will soon debut on 2022 Lincoln models. Building upon the luxury brand’s already impressive array of comprehensive driver-assist technology, ActiveGlide will allow for hands-free driving on certain sections of divided highways across the continent, which Lincoln calls “Hands-Free Blue Zones.” The system works by incorporating a combination of key technologies, including cameras, radar, and driver-monitoring systems. Using these advanced features, Lincoln vehicles will soon be capable of traversing nearly 100,000 miles of pre-mapped roads throughout the U.S. and Canada without the need for manual steering. To ensure maximum safety, the system can also monitor driver eye-gaze and head position via a driver-facing camera and instrument cluster in order to guarantee the driver’s eyes remain on the road in case of emergency. ActiveGlide is expected to be available for purchase as an add-on software, which comes complete with a three-year service period. When the program is ready for launch via over-the-air software update in the second half of 2021, the price is expected to be around $600. The price of the hardware itself will likely vary by model and trim level. To learn more about Lincoln’s upcoming ActiveGlide technology, do not hesitate to contact Carman Lincoln in New Castle, Delaware online, by phone, or in person at your earliest convenience!

According to a number of recent reports, the luxurious Lincoln Navigator is set to undergo a multitude of changes for the coming 2022 model year. In keeping with the top-of-the-line Lincoln tradition, the new model is expected to include revised styling, updates to its interior and infotainment system, and the possible addition of an all-new hybrid powertrain. New front and rear fascia are expected, as is the inclusion of a new, landscape-oriented infotainment system. That said, the 2022 Lincoln Navigator is sure to continue as a full-size, three-row, body-on-frame SUV with two body style configurations: the 210-inch Lincoln Navigator (standard length) and 222-inch Lincoln Navigator L (extended length). Under the hood, the 2022 Lincoln Navigator will likely continue to offer its 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, though some modifications may present an increase in power. Currently, this engine setup already produces 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. In keeping with modern trends, it is very likely that the 2022 Lincoln Navigator will also introduce a new hybrid powertrain option, most likely a 3.5L PowerBoost V6. Currently, that engine can produce 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque. The 2021 Lincoln Navigator’s 10-speed automatic transmission is expected to return for both engine options. The 2022 Lincoln Navigator and extended-length Lincoln Navigator L will likely be offered at all three luxury Lincoln trim levels. This refined SUV will continue to be produced at Lincoln’s Kentucky plant, and is expected to launch in the last quarter of this year, with an official reveal probably coming this summer. The 2022 Lincoln Navigator will represent the first year of the all-new fourth generation model. Are you interested in getting behind the wheel of this luxury Lincoln ride today? Click here to browse our currently available inventory, then be sure to contact us online, by phone, or in person today for a test drive you won’t soon forget.