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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Although Rivian technically released the first electric pickup truck earlier this week, some are calling Ford’s electric F-150 the first “full-size” electric pickup truck, matching the size of the company’s previous F-150 trucks with internal combustion engines (ICEs). In a video shared by popular and in-depth car reviewer Alex on Autos on Wednesday, Alex Dykes […]
As autonomous driving plans begin to become a reality, corporations like Walmart are looking to the technology in hopes to streamline retail needs, as shown in a newly-announced partnership on Wednesday. Walmart is adding partnerships with both Ford and Ford subsidiary Argo AI to its self-driving vehicle repertoire, and the company will be testing […]
Following news that Tesla’s vehicles won’t qualify for a proposed increased federal tax credit, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made comments noting another company’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Mexico. On Sunday, Tesla CEO @Elon Musk noted that a recent Bloomberg article had been written by lobbyists from Ford and the United Auto Workers union, […]
Apple’s self-driving electric car plans, known as “Project Titan”, appear to have hit a major roadblock. Bloomberg reports Apple car chief, Doug Field, has been hired away by Ford. Prior to his stint at Apple, Field worked for Tesla and played a key role in launching the Model 3 electric sedan. He worked for Tesla […]
Ford announced on Thursday is has hit a milestone for its electric F-150 Lightning truck, with reservations surpassing 130,000. The news was shared by Mike Levine, Ford North America Product Communications director. https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/1433425758307770380 Ford unveiled its electric truck back in May, starting from just under $40,000 USD for the base model, which has 230 miles. The […]
