Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck is expected to start delivering its first vehicles in 2022, and ahead of the launch, some independent dealerships are marking up prices by eye-popping amounts. According to users on the u/F150Lightning sub-Reddit, one Ford dealer, the Koons Falls Church location in Virginia, emailed those with pre-order a markup of […]
When asked about Ford’s ongoing rivalry with electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla in a recent interview with Bloomberg, President and CEO Jim Farley said they “really have a chance to get to #1.” Ford’s goal moving forward is pretty straightforward: double EV production to 600,000 units by 2024 and become #2 by volume, and then […]
Ford Motor Co. has pushed back production of all-electric versions of the Explorer and Lincoln Aviator crossovers from mid-2023 to December 2024 in order to significantly increase Mustang Mach-E output and meet growing demand — reports Automotive News. According to the publication, Ford informed suppliers in a recent memo that production for the new electric […]
After being affected by the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage throughout this year, Ford has announced increases to the prices of various trims and model variants for its flagship electric vehicle (EV). Ford is increasing prices across its Mustang Mach-E variants, with prices increasing from $1,000 to $2,000 USD per model, according to the company’s […]
According to Automotive News, Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday shut down reservations for its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup as it gears up to start taking actual orders for the truck next month. Ford F-150 Lightning reservations topped 130,000 in September, and, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley, were “approaching 200,000 units” in November. The 2022 F-150 […]
After Ford’s CEO announced last month that it planned to double electric vehicle (EV) production to 600,000 in two years, field tests of the Ford Mustang Mach-E are showing its true potential. @42how_ shared a video on Monday of some testing with the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT on a racetrack, pitted against a series of […]
‘Good artists copy, great artists steal’, was what Apple’s late co-founder Steve Jobs would always say, citing an inspired quote from Pablo Picasso. When it comes to Tesla, we’ve seen examples of other companies copying the electric automaker, and now when it comes to its Superchargers, Ford is taking a page out of the Jobs […]
Ford and Rivian had plans to jointly develop an electric vehicle together, but that idea has been canceled, confirmed both companies to Automotive News. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, he cited “growing confidence” in the automaker’s ability to “win in the electric space”, in an interview on Thursday with the publication. Farley said Ford’s […]
According to Automotive News, Ford has announced plans to double its projected global electric vehicle (EV) production to 600,000 units within the next 24 months. If Ford succeeds in doing so, the veteran automaker will become the No. 2 manufacturer of EVs in the U.S., behind only Tesla. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the carmaker […]
Tesla and its growing presence in the automotive industry was a major topic at Ford’s recent virtual town hall, which was attended by around 20,000 employees from around the globe. During the virtual conference, Ford CEO Jim Farley spoke about Tesla, warning that the company must take Tesla seriously as the dominant player in the […]
After a successful Tesla Model Y Moose Test, another publication has pitted the electric SUV against the rivaling Ford Mustang Mach-E, showing the vehicle’s true colors. Teknikens Värld attempted the Moose Test on Monday, in which the Ford Mustang Mach-E failed, due to having a very heavy back-end, according to the video’s host. In the […]
Ford announced it plans to invest in new major electric vehicle factories in the United States, to bring EVs to scale for American consumers, with “the largest, most advanced, most efficient auto production complex in its 118-year history.” Known as Blue Oval City, the complex will be built in Stanton, Tennessee on a 6-square-mile site, […]
Ford just can’t seem to catch a break with the Mustang Mach-E. The Mach-E was already one of the electric vehicles (EVs) hardest hit by the ongoing global chip shortage, and Ford now has to recall most of the Mach-E units sold in the United States due to a manufacturing defect with their windshields — […]
Last year, Tesla was lambasted by Ford for the glass roof of a Model Y falling off on the freeway and despite the company mocking Tesla, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is reportedly having the same problem up in Canada. Ford issued two separate recalls in Canada dated September 15, and affecting the glass roof and […]
On Friday, veteran automaker Ford announced that it would be dispatching a purpose-built police interceptor prototype of its all-electric SUV, the Mach-E, to the Michigan State Police for real-world testing — reports Engadget. Under its Police Interceptor program, Ford modifies its vehicles for law enforcement use, often retrofitting them with better brakes, improved suspension, and additional […]
