Which car brand is owned by Ford?
The Ford Motor Company owns the Lincoln luxury car brand. Lincoln is a division of Ford that produces high-end, premium vehicles to compete with other luxury automakers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus.
History of Lincoln
Lincoln was founded in 1917 by Henry Leland, an automotive engineer who had previously founded Cadillac. The company was named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. In 1922, Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln and made it a luxury division of the Ford brand.
Over the decades, Lincoln has produced a range of luxury sedans, SUVs, and crossovers, including iconic models like the Continental, Town Car, and Navigator. While Lincoln sales declined in the 1990s and 2000s, Ford has invested heavily in reviving the brand in recent years with new, modern vehicle designs.
Current Lincoln Lineup
Today, the Lincoln lineup includes the following models:
- Lincoln Aviator - A midsize luxury SUV
- Lincoln Corsair - A compact luxury SUV
- Lincoln Nautilus - A midsize luxury SUV
- Lincoln Navigator - A full-size luxury SUV
- Lincoln Zephyr/Nautilus - Luxury sedans
Lincoln vehicles are known for their premium materials, advanced technology features, and smooth, powerful performance. As Ford's luxury division, Lincoln competes directly with other premium automotive brands.
Is Nissan owned by Ford?
Since 1999, Nissan has been part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance (Mitsubishi joining in 2016), a partnership between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors of Japan, with Renault of France. As of November 2023, Renault holds a 15% voting stake in Nissan, while Nissan holds the same stake in Renault.
How many car brands does Ford own?
Ford Motor Company: Ford, Lincoln, Troller. General Motors: Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Holden.
Which car brands do Ford own?
Ford Motor Company: Ford, Lincoln, Troller. General Motors: Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Holden. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Renault, Nissan, Infiniti, Dacia, Datsun, Samsung Renault, Lada, Mitsubishi. Hyundai Motor Group: Hyundai, KIA.
Does Ford own any other car brands?
Toyota: Toyota, Daihatsu, Lexus. Ford Motor Company: Ford, Lincoln, Troller.
Does Ford own Kia?
Hyundai Motor Company acquired 51% of the company, outbidding Ford Motor Company, which had owned an interest in Kia Motors since 1986. After subsequent divestments, Hyundai Motor Company owns about one third of Kia Motor Corporation.
Did Ford own Land Rover?
Land Rover, along with Jaguar Cars, was bought by Tata Motors from Ford in 2008. The two British brands were joined under Tata Motors to become Jaguar Land Rover Limited in 2013.
Is Mazda still owned by Ford?
Mazda is owned by the Mazda Motor Corporation, based near Hiroshima, Japan. Back in 1979, the Ford Motor Company bought shares in the company and owned over 33 percent of the company by 1995. By 2015, the shares were sold and the Ford Motor Company no longer owned part of Mazda.
Did Ford own BMW?
BMW Group owns BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce. Daimler AG owns Mercedes-Benz and Smart. Ford Motor Co. owns Ford and Lincoln.
Who bought out Nissan?
Honda's
Honda's merger/rescue of Nissan looks like a disaster in the making. Over the past three decades, Nissan executives have shown themselves to be inept managing their own business and unwilling to be managed by others.
Who bought out Kia?
Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group decided to purchase the auto company in 1998 to keep it afloat. Kia and Hyundai Motor Group operate independently, but Hyundai is the parent company of Kia Motors.
