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Ford delays some electric vehicles, renews focus on hybrids
Ford just announced some delays for electric vehicles, including the long-awaited three-row SUV. Additionally, the company is placing a renewed focus on hybrids.
Ford EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada
Ford EVs will gain access to Tesla's Superchargers across the US and Canada starting today, becoming the first non-Tesla vehicles to do so.
Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production due to waning demand
Ford is cutting production of the electric F-150 Lightning pickup. Although sales increased by 55 percent last year, they're growing more slowly than the company anticipated.
Google apps are coming to select Ford, Nissan and Lincoln vehicles in 2024
Nissan, Ford and Lincoln are rolling out select models with built-in Google Maps, Assistant and Play Store — among other applications — this year, while Porsche is expected to follow suit in 2025.
Android Auto will soon let Google Maps see EV battery levels and tell you where to charge your vehicle
The feature is coming to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning soon.
Ford is raising the price of its entry-level F-150 Lightning by $5,000
Ford's F-150 Lightning electric pickup was one of the few models to retain the full $7,500 US tax credit, but a lot of that advantage is about to be negated.
Ford reaches a tentative agreement with striking auto workers
Ford has called its 20,000 employees back to work now that it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW).
Ford's new F-150 Lightning Flash has a 320-mile range and hands-free highway driving
It will go on sale for about $70,000 in early 2024.
Ford halts construction of Michigan EV battery factory as strikes continue
Ford announced that it’s suspending construction on its $3.5 billion EV battery factory in Michigan. Union leaders have accused the automaker of using the closure as a job-cutting threat during the current auto strike.
Ford is building a rally version of the Mach-E
Ford has announced that it's building the Mustang Mach-E Rally, an off-road version of the Mach-E with extra power, a raised suspension and more.
Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Black first look: A menacing new trim for Ford’s flagship EV truck
Coming in early 2024, the F-150 Platinum Black edition will but the new top trim for Ford's electric truck. However, with a production run capped at 2,000 vehicles it's going to be very exclusive.
Ford's advanced BlueCruise driver assist features will only be available as a subscription
Ford announced today that it’s expanding the availability of its BlueCruise hands-free driving tech. Previously, customers had to decide whether to add the option on available models at purchase — and that decision was final. Now, the service will be installed as standard on all supported vehicles. In addition to enabling it at purchase, owners can add the service later or only activate it for months when needed (like for road trips).
Ford resumes F-150 Lightning production after a six-week shutdown
Ford has resumed F-150 Lightning production after a retooling period. Following a six-week shutdown to expand and prep the plant for quicker turnarounds and higher output, the automaker has reopened its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. That should help Ford meet the demand for the popular EV after its recent $10,000 price drop spurred a sixfold spike in orders.
Ford expects to reach its EV production goal a year later than planned
Ford CEO Jim Farley now expects the automaker to be able to start producing 600,000 EV units per year sometime in 2024.
Ford drops F-150 Lightning prices by up to $10,000
Ford is shaving up to $10,000 off the cost of an F-150 Lightning across all variants, bringing the electric truck somewhat closer to its initial pricing. The base F-150 Lightning Pro is dropping by nearly $10,000 to $49,995.
Lordstown Motors sues Foxconn and declares bankruptcy
The car manufacturer previously declared a $171.1 million loss for 2023's first quarter.
Ford secures $9.2 billion loan from US Department of Energy to build EV battery factories
It's the biggest loan yet from the US Department of Energy's Loan Program Office.
Ford will offer flexible Mustang Mach-E leases to Uber drivers in three cities
Ford is giving Uber drivers flexible Mustang Mach-E leases in three cities as part of a pilot.
Ford EV drivers will get access to 12,000 North American Tesla Superchargers next spring
Beginning next spring, some 12,000 North American Tesla supercharger stations will be made available to non-Tesla EVs for the first time and Ford's fleet is first in line.
Ford will add AM radio to EVs following concerns over emergency alerts
Ford is bringing AM radio to EVs through an update amid pressure from politicians.