Stop on Red Week: Promoting Safety at Intersections
Intersection crashes are among the most dangerous traffic incidents, often leading to severe injuries and fatalities. To raise awareness and promote safe driving, National Stop on Red Week takes place every year during the first week of August. This initiative serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of obeying traffic signals and highlights the devastating consequences of running red lights.
The History and Importance of Stop on Red Week
National Stop on Red Week was established by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) in 1995 to educate the public about the severity of traffic collisions and the role of traffic signals in preventing accidents. The first stop sign appeared in Detroit in 1915, and by the late 1920s, the familiar red background and octagon shape were standardized to minimize confusion and ensure clear communication to drivers.
The statistics are alarming. In 2016 alone, 808 people were killed, and 137,000 were injured due to drivers running red lights. Between 2008 and 2021, an estimated 11,296 people lost their lives in crashes related to red-light running. These numbers underscore the critical need for initiatives like Stop on Red Week to remind drivers of their responsibility to follow traffic signals.
Why Stop on Red Week is Crucial
Traffic signals are not mere suggestions; they are vital control mechanisms that keep intersections safe. Stop on Red Week emphasizes its role in preventing accidents and saving lives by teaching the dangers of reckless driving. Ignoring red lights and stop signs can lead to catastrophic accidents, highlighting the importance of controlled speed and direction at intersections to make roads safer for everyone. While most drivers know basic traffic laws, their significance can sometimes be forgotten, making Stop on Red Week a crucial refresher that underscores why these rules exist and their life-saving impact.
Advanced Car Safety Features
Modern technology has brought forth a range of advanced safety features aimed at preventing accidents, particularly at intersections. Here’s a closer look at some of the most effective features related to automatic emergency braking:
• Blind Spot Detection: Alerts drivers to vehicles in their blind spots, helping prevent side-impact collisions.
• Forward Collision Warning: Monitors the road ahead and warns drivers of potential collisions, giving them time to react.
• Brake Assist: Boosts braking power during emergency stops, reducing stopping distances.
• Adaptive Cruise Control: Automatically adjusts speed to maintain a safe distance from the car ahead, now a standard feature in many new vehicles.
• Lane Keeping Assist: Helps drivers stay in their lane by providing corrective steering when needed.
These features work together to enhance safety and minimize the risk of accidents caused by human error.
Be Safe This August with New Safety Features
National Stop on Red Week is a crucial campaign that underscores the importance of following traffic signals and the dangers of reckless driving. This week-long initiative strives to decrease intersection-related accidents and save lives by promoting safe driving habits, raising public awareness, and encouraging the use of advanced vehicle safety features.
At Casa Lincoln, we are proud to offer Lincoln vehicles with some of the best safety features currently on the market. Independent of what type of vehicle you currently own or are looking for, our cars offer Pre Collision Assist and Blind Spot Information Systems with Cross-Traffic Alert features in most new models. Trade in your outdated car today and upgrade to ensure your safety this Stop on Red week!
Lincoln’s Digital Experience Revolution
An infotainment center that’s unlike any other vehicle on the market today, Lincoln is saying goodbye to massive tablets and transforming your driving experience. From scents to the largest display currently available in cars, Lincoln is changing what luxury technology means.
The First Offering – The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus
The first vehicle offering the new entertainment system is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUV with a 48-inch 4k panoramic display. While it’s still accompanied by a smaller 11.1-inch touchscreen at the center, it’s definitely not the centerpiece of the new Lincoln generation. The entire system is equipped with better main processing, better graphics, more memory, and more storage than current versions. The interface loads quickly and works well with the screens and features for smooth, clear graphics telling you everything from the weather to music and vehicle controls to games.
The futuristic dash display features coupled with a suite of other features including scent diffusers, have placed the Lincoln Nautilus among the top 20 hottest brands from Ad Age.
The New Lincoln Digital Experience and the Future of Vehicle Screens
According to a 2022 study by Parks Associates, the average U.S. household now possesses 16 connected devices. Ford and Lincoln assert that technology should seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, extending to our vehicles. The Lincoln Nautilus features a panoramic display that places essential information within easy reach, showcasing preferred apps and services, including BlueCruise for hands-free highway driving, directly in the driver’s line of sight. Lincoln ensures rapid app downloads, and Wi-Fi hotspot availability, and utilizes 5G wireless technology, delivering unparalleled connectivity and an exceptional in-vehicle experience through the Lincoln Premium Connectivity plan.
All these features are only the beginning, however. Through all the accolades received by the Nautilus and its technology features, we can only imagine what is to come with Lincoln’s current 2024 offerings, the incoming 2025 models, and what could be just over the horizon.
Enjoy Lincoln’s Future Technology Today!
While we wait to see what amazing features Lincoln will add to their upcoming vehicles in the future, we invite you to take advantage of the many groundbreaking tech and design options offered today throughout Lincoln models. Visit Casa Lincoln for a test drive of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus and rediscover what the road has to offer.
View our offer for some of the best Lincoln deals in El Paso today and discover why Casa Lincoln keeps our clients coming back for service, trade-ins, and upgrades. We look forward to seeing you!
There are many 2025 luxury vehicle models to choose from, but what brands represent the motor city’s legendary history than Lincoln and Cadillac? How do these two models compare and who will come out on top?
2025 Lincoln Nautilus
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus has packed as many standard luxury features as normal, making it stand out from its competitors. Every Nautilus comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed transmission AWD, with an upgraded hybrid engine offering an impressive 310 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The standard turbo engine offers a combined 23 mpg range, with the hybrid boosting the mileage to a fuel-friendly 30mpg combined Certain Nautilus safety features come standard such as driver-assistance features such as adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, surround-view cameras, lane-keeping assist, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking, and rear parking sensors.
The 11-inch touchscreen navigation is paired with a wall-to-wall panoramic display, 10 speakers, navigation, USB ports, digital scents for a revolutionary sensory experience, massaging seats, and wireless phone charging, with the Black Label trim coming standard with an impressive 28-speaker Revel system. The 2025 Nautilus can also tow twice as much as the 2025 Cadillac XT5!
2025 Cadillac XT5
The 2025 Cadillac XT5 is set to arrive as a carryover model, with many features similar to its 2024 release. While still unreleased, we can expect a base model with heated power front seats, a power liftgate, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The mid-level Premium Luxury trim offers leather seats, panoramic sunroom, and a retro wood interior. The standard model revs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 235 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque. AWD comes optional in the base model but is offered as standard with the Sport trim and an added V6 engine. The current Cadillac XT5 offers several safety features including lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, following distance indicator, parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking with more features in additional, premium packages.
The Motor City Knockout – The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
Despite a slightly higher price point than the Cadillac XT5, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus offers far more features with a larger vehicle, more room for comfort and cargo, more speed and power, and a towing capacity of 2000 lbs. at a base comparison. Its eye-catching wall-to-wall dashboard makes a simple test drive an unforgettable experience.
Experience true luxury with one of America’s oldest luxury automakers and visit Casa Lincoln to test drive the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus today. Our friendly and informative staff is ready to help you choose the Lincoln that’s right for your needs. Whether you need something more heavy-duty such as the 2024 Lincoln Navigator or a hybrid electric vehicle such as the 2024 Lincoln Corsair, we’re happy to help.
Exploring Lincoln’s Early Years
Five score and two years ago, Lincoln became a member of the Ford family. On February 4, 1922, Henry Ford purchased the Lincoln Motor Company for eight million dollars (or roughly $140 million, when adjusted for inflation).
With over a century of history now in its rearview, Lincoln has safely secured its place in automotive lore. Today, Casa Lincoln celebrates 102 years of Lincoln coming under the Ford umbrella by looking back on the luxury manufacturer’s earliest days.
The Early Years (1917 – 1922)
The Lincoln Motor Company was founded in 1917 by inventor and engineer Henry M. Leland, who named the company after his favorite president, Abraham Lincoln. Leland formed the company with a $10,000 wartime contract to build the V12 Liberty aircraft engine. Following the war, the company would pivot to the manufacturing of luxury automobiles.
After selling the company to Ford in 1922, Leland and his son Wilfred continued managing operations, believing they’d retain full control of the company to run it as they pleased. However, it soon became evident that animosity between Leland and Henry Ford wouldn’t allow for a functional working relationship. Due to Leland’s role in creating the Cadillac, Ford had already attempted to low-ball Leland when he initially purchased Lincoln. A judge had to intervene and reject Ford’s initial five million dollar offer, as the total value of the company was estimated at more than triple that amount.
When Ford finalized the Lincoln deal and assigned several people to work there, it quickly became apparent that these new overseers were there to streamline production – not to take orders from the Leland family. Relations continued to deteriorate over the ensuing months until, on June 10, 1922, Ernest Liebold arrived at Lincoln. Under the direction of Henry Ford, the Ford executive insisted on the resignation of Wilfred Leland. Henry Leland resigned out of solidarity with his son, and both men were escorted out of the factory they had built.
The Zephyr and Continental (The 1930’s)
Under the guidance of Henry Ford’s son Edsel, the Lincoln factory was redesigned and expanded. By 1923 the company had turned a profit. In 1924, a Lincoln Model L supplied for Calvin Coolidge became the first state limousine used by a sitting United States president in an official capacity. By the time the calendar flipped the decade to 1930, the company was thriving. Much of its early success is attributed to Edsel Ford, who would continue to serve as Lincoln’s president until his death in 1943.
In 1936, the Lincoln Zephyr was introduced. It was Lincoln’s first mid-priced vehicle and turned heads with its V12 engine and “alligator” hood design. The Lincoln Continental followed the Zephyr in 1939 and enjoyed even more success. With its unique body design, the Continental helped establish the personal luxury car market in America.
Post-Great Depression & World War II (The 1940’s)
The Great Depression forced several American luxury car manufacturers to fold, as there was simply no market to operate in. By 1940, Lincoln, Cadillac and Packard were the big three that had survived. To help solidify Lincoln’s standing, Ford reorganized Lincoln Motor Company as the Lincoln Division of Ford Motor Company, providing them with a corporate structure similar to what Cadillac enjoyed with General Motors.
After the United States joined World War II, Ford halted consumer automobile production to focus on wartime manufacturing. As such, Lincoln once again ceased automobile production. Following the war’s conclusion, Lincoln’s structure within Ford transformed once more, as they paired with Mercury to form the Lincoln-Mercury Division. They would remain grouped together until Mercury’s dissolution many decades later, in 2010.
Lincoln returned to production in 1946, using the Zephyr chassis but eschewing the name. The H-series took the Zephyr’s place, and by the end of the decade, the Continental had also ended its run. Version 2.0 of the Lincoln Division was underway.
2024 and Beyond
There’s plenty more to Lincoln’s story, and the 75 eventful years between the end of the war and the present are equally worthy of diving into. You can join the Lincoln family today at Casa Lincoln, as they continue their pioneering ways well into the twenty-first century. See how they stack up to competition with exceptional SUVs such as the 2024 Lincoln Navigator. Or get acquainted with the 2024 Lincoln Corsair: intelligently designed for active luxury.
Lincoln has been telling their story for over a century now; it’s time you start writing yours. Come visit Casa Lincoln today, where we’ll work with you on writing your next chapter.
What To Do When Your Car Overheats
The dog days of summer are nearly upon us, and the El Paso heat is about to unleash its full force. June is the hottest month of the year for our area with a blistering 96-degree average temperature. As such, it’s time to make the necessary preparations – for both you and your vehicle.
The moment your car begins to overheat can be scary, and the aftermath is frightening in its own way. An overheated engine can cause severe damage to your vehicle. It can also suddenly strand you in the middle of nowhere with triple-digit temperatures baring down on you. Today, Casa Lincoln examines signs that signify overheating and the procedures you should follow if your engine does overheat.
Watch for the Signs
Your engine often communicates with you through unorthodox sounds to let you know that maintenance is needed. Likewise, it will often give you a heads-up before it starts to overheat. Four signs that your engine is about to overheat include:
- Steam resembling smoke leaking from under the hood.
- An uncommonly sweet smell emanating from the engine.
- The engine temperature gauge needle spikes towards the red.
- The “Check Engine” light or a similar indicator flashes on.
Steps to Take When Your Engine Overheats
1. Turn Off the Air Conditioner and Turn Up the Heat
We know this seems wildly counterintuitive – but it’s the first thing you should immediately do upon sensing your engine overheating. Turning off the air conditioning helps reduce stress on the engine, while turning up the cabin’s heat helps divert heat away from the engine.
2. Keep Calm, Find a Spot to Pull Over, & Shut the Engine Off
The most important thing to remember is not to panic. Your brand-new Lincoln Navigator is not about to imminently explode; by panicking, you’re only putting yourself at greater risk of making a mistake and causing irreparable damage. Continue to slowly drive until you find a safe spot to pull over. Once parked, shut off the engine and check the temperature gauge, which should begin shifting back into a normal range as the engine cools down.
3. Determine Your Plan of Action
You need to get your vehicle to a nearby garage – ideally our top-of-the-line Service Center, though it will vary on your location. Contact your preferred roadside assistance provider and get your vehicle towed, if necessary. If your engine has cooled and you believe you can get it to the nearest repair shop yourself, carefully restart the engine and resume driving. As you do, continue to monitor the temperature gauge. If it begins rising again, pull over and allow the system to cool once more.
Put Your Engine in the Hands of Casa Lincoln
You’ve dealt with your overheated engine properly, but there’s still the question of why it overheated in the first place. There are several factors that could have caused your vehicle to overheat; a cooling system leak, faulty water pump, or low engine oil level are all possible culprits.
To maximize your engine’s health, schedule your service at Casa Lincoln. Our fully trained team of technicians will diagnose your engine, in addition to providing oil changes, brake inspections, and more. It may be baking outside, but we never let the heat get to us here at Casa Lincoln.
Celebrate the End of National Car Care Month
April is National Car Care Month, and we know what you’re probably thinking: why? It can be easy to forget, but outside of the El Paso area, most of the country has to trudge through long, cumbersome winters. Thus, April has become the designated time to recoup after the winter, handling any maintenance issues that may have gone ignored and making sure your vehicle is set for the rainy season ahead.
Although we don’t have to deal with as many elemental nuisances as car owners in the north and northeast, the stormy summer months are still right around the corner. That makes April the ideal month to inspect each component of your car, ensuring it’s in top shape for the year ahead. For your convenience, Casa Lincoln has prepared this handy checklist of maintenance tasks you should take care of as April winds to a close.
1. Check and/or Replace Your Tires
Our tires thankfully don’t get affected by winter weather, where each 10-degree drop can cause their air pressure to lose a full PSI. Nevertheless, checking the state of your tires is an appropriate way to kick off National Car Care Month. You should get your tires aligned at least once a year – which the trained technicians at our Service Center can handle for you. Check your air pressure to make sure your tires are at their optimal PSI, as indicated by the sticker inside your driver’s door. Lastly, check the wear on your treads; if they’re showing significant wear or damage, we’ll help you find a perfect set of new tires for your vehicle.
2. Check Your Brakes
You should check your tires so you can get where you want to be. Conversely, inspect your brakes to prevent winding up where you don’t want to be. If you hear any squealing, squeaking, or other irregular, noises emanating from your brakes, it’s time to schedule your service immediately. Squealing brakes are most likely a sign that your brake pads are thinning. Your brakes’ rotors, linings, and drums should all be thoroughly inspected. An ideal time to do this is during every oil change. Speaking of…
3. Get Your Oil Changed
It used to be that every 3,000 miles was the standard checkpoint to change your oil. Thanks to modern lubricants, that number has shifted to intervals of 5,000-7,500 miles. (That number can climb significantly higher if your car’s engine requires full-synthetic oil.) Although it’s convenient to have to change our oil less frequently, it also makes us more susceptible to forgetting about it altogether. To ensure it doesn’t slip your mind, make April your regular time of year for a standard oil change.
4. Refill All Other Fluids
Your car is thirsty by nature, and it takes more than motor oil to quench it. Check your brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and windshield washer fluid, refilling them to their recommended levels. As the heat intensifies this summer and storms develop, these various fluids will be instrumental to both your car’s health and your personal safety.
5. Clean Your Car
It’s spring-cleaning season – an exercise that shouldn’t be limited to your home. Give your car a thorough wash to relieve it from all this dry air. If you take it to one of our local car washes – such as El Paso’s Splash N’ Dash – be sure to take advantage of any available vacuums, cleaning out all the dirt and debris that might have accumulated over the past few months.
Take Care of Your Spring Maintenance at Casa Lincoln
If this spring checklist seems daunting, don’t fear; you don’t have to tackle everything yourself. At Casa Lincoln, our trained technicians are on standby to handle all your spring maintenance needs. From tire rotations to parts replacement, we’ll handle every service your vehicle requires in one convenient stop. Celebrate National Car Care Month the right way by taking your vehicle to Casa Lincoln: El Paso’s most-trusted Lincoln dealership.
The History of Lincoln at the Movies
When you think of Lincoln and their relation to media culture, one famous face probably leaps to mind: Matthew McConaughey. Since the actor’s pre-McConaissance role in the 2011 film The Lincoln Lawyer, the Oscar winner and his distinct drawl have become entwined with the Lincoln brand. In the series of commercials McConaughey filmed since, he’s presented Lincoln ownership as a confidently cool experience.
And yet Lincoln’s cinematic history extends well beyond the True Detective star’s endearing endorsements. Here are five times when Lincoln and the world of movies have memorably collided.
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
The Lincoln Lawyer and its aforementioned star may not be the end-all-be-all when it comes to Lincoln in modern cinema… but it’s certainly the place you’ve got to start. McConaughey stars as Mickey Haller, a lawyer who operates, aptly enough, from the back seat of his 1986 Lincoln Town Car. That means we get plenty of shots of the Lincoln’s luxurious interior, as Haller begins to suspect his client is more guilty than he’s letting on. The film was a key part of McConaughey’s career revitalization and unofficially launched his ambassadorship with Lincoln. Today, Mickey Haller’s adventures continue in Netflix’s Lincoln Lawyer television adaptation, which is currently prepping its third season.
The Hangover Part III (2013)
A 2003 Lincoln Town Car stretched limousine made a cameo appearance in the first installment of this Vegas-set comedy trilogy. But it’s the third movie where Lincoln’s luxury limo moves into the spotlight, highlighted by madcap chase scenes through the neon-drenched Vegas streets. Considering Lincoln retired the Town Car in 2011, this may be the final time (period pieces aside) where we get to see the Town Car stretched limo in action… or at least until The Hangover Part 4 inevitably arrives way too late.
The Car (1977)
Reaching back a bit further into the archives, the titular Car in 1977’s The Car is a demonically possessed 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III. Four separate Continentals were built for the supernatural horror film, which involves the unmanned Lincoln going on a murderous rampage in a small town. Influenced by road movies of that era, including Spielberg’s Duel and Roger Corman’s Death Race 2000, the James Brolin-led film was panned by critics at the time, but has amassed somewhat of a cult following. More importantly, its villainous vehicle helped bring Lincoln into the mainstream.
The Long Goodbye (1973)
Robert Altman’s satirical neo-noir The Long Goodbye is based on Raymond Chandler’s 1953 novel of the same name. Iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe – portrayed here by Elliot Gould – is investigating his wife’s murder, as neo-noir private investigators are wont to do. To crack the case, Marlowe makes several trips to and from Mexico in a 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Cabriolet. Interestingly, Altman moved his adaptation from the book’s 1940’s Hollywood setting to the 1970’s, but kept the 1948 Continental – perhaps as an homage to the classic noir aesthetic.
The Matrix (1999)
After would-be chosen one Neo opts for the red pill in 1999’s groundbreaking sci-fi hit The Matrix, things get pretty dark pretty fast. What better vehicle to convey Neo’s troubled mental state (and future wardrobe) than an imposingly black 1965 Lincoln Continental? The fourth-generation Continental features prominently as Neo’s pre-flight mode of transport, using it throughout the second half of the film to evade Agent Smith and his viral cohorts. It’s also where he and Trinity make their proper introductions. Earlier this year, The Matrix celebrated its 25th anniversary, giving you the perfect excuse to watch a movie you should be rewatching every year anyway. (Whether or not you need to give the sequels another shot is more debatable.)
Write Your Own Script at Casa Lincoln
Though we’ve given you a broad range of films, we’ve barely touched upon the Lincoln’s full filmography. Lincolns play main or supporting roles in the Sean Connery-starring 1964 Bond flick Goldfinger, 1978 cult classic National Lampoon’s Animal House, and 2012 Dax Shepard comedy Hit and Run. Lincoln’s ubiquity has also carried into the world of television, where Lincoln has turned up in everything from the 1960’s Batman series to more modern fare like HBO’s Entourage.
At Casa Lincoln, we’ll pair you with the perfect scene partner with our award-winning collection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Schedule your test drive today and explore the 2024 Lincoln Corsair, a versatile SUV designed for modern convenience. Or shop the all-new 2024 Lincoln Navigator, the powerful SUV enjoying its most expansive list of features yet. Whether you’re driving around the city or taking a trip up I-25 towards Albuquerque, Casa Lincoln will help you script your next epic automotive adventure today.
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