VW Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has started deliveries of the electric Transporter and the electric Caravelle in Europe. Both electric models are based on the seventh generation of the VW Transporter, which shares the platform with Ford. The EVs will be …
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Tariffs will “blow a hole” in the US auto industry, says Ford CEO
A CEO speaking out against a Trump administration policy seems refreshing.
Ford CEO sees ‘cost and chaos’ in Trump tariffs, GM aims to ease impact
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s passage of tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports this week, Ford and General Motors (GM) are evaluating how to handle expected cost increases—with the two companies thus far having responded a little bit differently. The Trump administration on Monday officially imposed a 25 percent tariff on all steel and […]
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Ford posts another big loss for its EV division in 2024
The US automotive group Ford once again recorded a hefty loss in its Model e division in last year. At $5.1 billion, it was even higher than in 2023. Ford now wants to get the division back on track with a change of personnel at the very top.
Ford to release NASCAR variant of the Mustang Mach-E
NASCAR is a popular racing series in the USA – with large V8 engines. Ford has now unveiled a new Nascar prototype that is unlikely to meet with much favour among die-hard NASCAR fans, because the Mustang Mach-E NASCAR Prototype is electric.
Ford Unveils Mustang-Mach E NASCAR Prototype
Ford unveiled a Mustang Mach-E NASCAR, an all-electric race car prototype designed for the American NASCAR racing series. The Mach-E NASCAR prototype joins Ford’s growing lineup of electric performance vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning…
NHTSA dives deeper into Ford BlueCruise investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an Engineering Analysis (EA) into Ford’s BlueCruise to investigate the system’s limitations and drivers’ response capabilities. “This Engineering Analysis (EA) is being opened to further investigate these system limitations and to evaluate drivers’ ability to respond to scenarios that exceed system limitations,” noted the NHTSA report. On […]
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Trump’s inaugural fund receives $1M donations from automakers
President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund has received donations of $1 million each from various automakers with investments in the United States. Hyundai Motor, Stellantis, Ford Motor, and General Motors are among the automakers that have donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The list includes companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta–Facebook’s parent company. […]
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Winter Driving Tips for Electric Vehicle Owners
With the holiday season around the corner, initiatives like the Ford Power Promise are helping customers have peace of mind with home charging, so that they can travel with confidence. As some states witness below freezing temperatures, here are some t…
Ford set to get $9.6 billion loan for battery joint venture
The U.S. is set to grant a more-than $9.6 billion loan to Ford and a partner for the construction of new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plants, with the country’s top energy agency this week saying that it has finalized the offer. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has finalized […]
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