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Ford Extends Tesla Supercharger Adapter Deadline Amid Delays
Ford EV drivers get two extra months to sign up for a free NACS plug converter. But it's unclear if these extensions are routine delays or a larger problem at Tesla that could derail the whole effort.
Why Is Ford Letting Its EV Lineup Get Stale?
Ford posted strong EV sales numbers in May, but it's not expected to release a new all-electric car until 2026. Will it fall behind rivals or quietly build a winning strategy?
Fatal Crashes Spark Federal Probe Into Ford's Hands-Free Driving Tech
Ford's BlueCruise tech is now being investigated after it was used 'immediately prior' to two highway crashes that resulted in three deaths.
Entry-Level EVs: 7 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles You Can Buy for Under $40,000
If you’re not ready to take the plunge on a fully electric car, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with both a plug-in battery and backup gas engine could be the perfect compromise.
EPA Tightens Emissions Standards in Continued Push for 'Clean Vehicle' Tech
Automakers can hit these targets by ramping up electric vehicle production, though the White House expects them to also offer plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and other low-emission technologies.
Tesla Drivers, It's Time to Share: Ford EVs Can Now Power Up at Superchargers
Ford EVs in the US and Canada are the first non-Teslas to get access to the charging network. It's a game-changer, as long as lines don't get too long and adapters work as expected.
Ford Debuts 48-Inch Panoramic Dash Screen: Is Bigger Better?
With high-quality graphics, four times the memory, and eight times the storage, the software coming to the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus seems more significant than the dash itself.
EV Tax Credit Fallout: Ford Jacks Up F-150 Lightning Price, GM Offers Its Own Credit
GM will now offer a $7,500 credit on models that lost eligibility, while Ford raises the 2024 F-150 Lightning base price, negating much of the credit it retained.
As Full Electric Cars Struggle, It's Time for Hybrids to Take Center Stage
Despite big investments, automakers are struggling to sell EVs. Until they overcome China's grip on battery supplies and convince buyers to fork over $40K+, hybrids offer some serious upsides.
Ford Debuts 'Tech-Forward' F-150 Lightning Flash Trim With 320-Mile Range
The fifth variant for the EV sits in the middle of the four existing options with a combination of tech, features, and range at a price Ford thinks will reach a new set of customers.
Ford to Sell Limited-Edition F-150 Lightning Pickup in 'Sinister' Black Matte
Orders for the Platinum Black Edition start early next year, but you'll need at least $97,995 and some luck: Ford is only making 2,000 of these top-of-the-line electric pickup trucks.
Ford Will Let California Uber Drivers Rent Its Mustang Mach-E
The pilot program, called Ford Drive, offers Uber drivers access to Ford Mustang Mach-E models in San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.Â
Ford to Build EVs With Tesla's Proprietary Charging Port
Ford drivers will also get access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers starting in 2024.
Ford Tips Its First 3-Row Electric SUV, Coming in 2025
A full-sized electric SUV will compete with the Kia EV9, Ford says, and will use a cheaper, fast-charging battery to cut costs.
Ford Re-Opens Mustang Mach-E Orders With $4K Price Drop, New Battery
The sporty electric SUV now comes with more range, faster charging, and a free subscription to BlueCruise autonomous software—all for less. Is it enough to fend off the competition?
Ford's AI Trailer Hitch Assist Aims to End the 'Yelling and Frustration'
At the push of a button, the system controls the truck’s speed, steering, and braking 'to make sure the trailer hitch ball is directly under a trailer coupler so the two can be physically joined.'
Ford's Next Electric Truck Is Coming in 2025, Dubbed 'Project T3'
Ford's F-150 Lightning follow-up will be 'like the Millennium Falcon—with a back porch attached,' says CEO Jim Farley. Ford will produce it at a new EV mega-factory in Tennessee.
Ford Focuses on Less Aggressive Self-Driving Targets With 'Latitude AI' Division
Latitude AI hires 550 people who used to work for the now-defunct Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle startup that was prepping Level 4 self-driving tech. Latitude AI will focus on Level 2 and 3.
Carmakers Are Switching to Cheaper EV Batteries, But There's a Big Trade-Off
Rivian, Tesla, and Ford are embracing LFP batteries, which are cheap and abundant but offer lackluster range in cold weather. And customers generally aren't told which type they're getting.
Ford to Build $3.5B Michigan Battery Factory With Chinese Tech
Amid growing US-China tensions, Ford will build a $3.5 billion Michigan plant that will use technology from China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL).
