Ford Motor Co. set a monthly record for sales of hybrid vehicles during April as its sales slipped last month as sales of the full-size F-150 pickup weakened.
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NHTSA Opens Probe Into Ford’s BlueCruise Technology After Two Fatal Crashes
The National Highway Transportation Safety Agency announces new investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise technology after reports of collisions surface. Latest investigation follows ongoing probe into Tesla’s Autopilot technology
Ford Begins Taking Applications For Mustang GTD, Other Markets Get Their Chance In June
Ford announces that it has opened up the application process for the Mustang GTD. The GTD will be the wildest Mustang that the company has ever created and like the Ford GT that proceeded it, the company will be screening applicants to make sure they go to the right buyers.
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Birthday With New Anniversary Edition, Limited to 1,965 Units
The Ford Mustang officially turns 60 years old this year and the company is celebrating by unveiling the 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Edition which mixes nostalgia with modern performance hardware to create unique tribute to the past.
Ford Celebrates Simultaneous Launch Of 2024 F-150 and Ranger Pickups, Enhances Production Methods
Ford is betting big on the truck segment with simultaneous launch of the 2024 Ford F-150 and Ranger models. Both trucks are ready to bring the fight to their rivals and cement Ford’s dominance in truck sales while also helping the firm improve its production processes.
President Biden Orders Probe of Foreign Connected Vehicles
Citing Chinese automobiles and trucks with internet connectivity as a possible national security threat, President Biden directed the Commerce Department to launch an inquiry into foreign software in automobiles. Get details at Headlight.News.
From “Ruin Porn” to High-Tech Hub: Ford Set to Reopen Long-Abandoned Michigan Central Station
When it opened 110 years ago, the Michigan Central depot was the tallest train station in the world and a showpiece for a city at its peak. Since it shut down in 1988, however, it’s been a symbol of urban decay and the decline of Detroit, in particular. Now, after a...
Shifting Focus to Smaller, More Affordable EVs is “Nonnegotiable,” says Ford CEO Farley
After delaying billions of dollars in investments, Ford is shifting its EV strategy to put more focus on smaller, more affordable models – but ones that will also deliver quick profits, CEO Jim Farley said during an automotive conference in New York on Thursday. EV...
Ford Debuting Two Off-Road EVs, Mustang Mach-E Rally and Lightning Switchgear, at Chicago Auto Show
Ford may be slowing its $11-billion EV investment program but it’s still rolling out new entries, and two of them will make their debut at the Chicago Auto Show this coming week. Notably, both the Mustang Mach-E Rally and F-150 Lightning Switchgear take aim at those looking for off-road-capable battery-electric vehicles, a growing EV niche. See the story at Headlight.News.
Ford Recalls Over 2 Million Explorers; Trim Parts Can Fly Off
Ford recalled more than 2 million Explorer SUVs. The automaker told federal regulators that trim parts may not have been attached properly and could fly off while driving, potentially leading to a crash. More from Headlight.News.
The Past Lane: Ford Launches the F-Series
Having spent 47 years as America’s bestselling truck and 42 years as its bestselling vehicle, it’s hard to imagine when the Ford F-Series wasn’t so predominant. In fact, it made its debut 76 years ago this week. Headlight.News tells you it rose to prominence.
Is the EV World’s Holy Grail — the Solid-State Battery — Just Vaporware?
With EVs mandated to reach 50% of new U.S. vehicle sales in 2030 — and to replace internal combustion models by 2035 in the EU — the search is on for the battery technology that can win over consumers with longer range, lower costs and quicker charging speeds. But solid-state, the technology expected to replace today’s lithium-ion batteries, is so far failing to live up to its hype.