Ford learns hard lessons about EVs after Tesla teardown
Ford CEO Jim Farley says dismantling a Tesla Model 3 revealed a major mistake in Ford’s EV strategy and helped inspire a new, simpler electric platform.
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The real Ford F-150 Lightning never needed a battery
A Maryland tuner just built the F-150 Lightning Ford never had the guts to make: a turbocharged Coyote V8 pushing 955 hp.
Ford hired a Tesla engineer and built something wild
Ford's UEV platform promises a $30,000 electric pickup with fewer parts, bold new manufacturing tech, and the ambition of a Model T.
How a Tesla teardown left Ford’s CEO speechless
Ford CEO admits the brand’s "ICE bias" led to inefficient EVs. Detroit is finally realizing that carrying 70 pounds of extra wire is a mistake.
Can a rugged Lincoln save Ford’s luxury brand?
Is Lincoln really building a G-Wagon rival? Based on the Ford Bronco T6.2 platform, this 2030 luxury SUV signals a massive shift away.
Ford struggles to resolve recall affecting thousands of SUVs
Ford recalls 24,690 Escape and Corsair PHEVs over a high-voltage battery defect that may cause short circuits, loss of power or fire risk.
Ford makes the Mustang Mach-E frunk a paid optional feature
Ford makes the Mustang Mach-E frunk a $495 option for 2026, sparking debate over charging extra for a previously standard feature.
Ford eyes cheaper models after launching $30,000 EV pickup
Ford prepares new generation of affordable electric vehicles with Universal EV platform, improved aerodynamics and optimized batteries.
Ford’s new electric pickup takes shape as first details emerge
Ford targets low-cost electric pickup using lightweight design, integrated battery structure and efficient 48V electrical system.
Ford’s electric ambitions raise growing doubts
Ford partners with Renault to develop small electric cars, aiming to cut costs and improve EV profitability.
How Ford managed to lose billions while selling more EVs
The Ford electric transition has become a fascinating stress test to see exactly how much a balance sheet can bleed.
BlueOval SK shutdown: Ford fires everyone, rebrands, calls it progress
Ford kept one plant, closed it, laid off all workers, and now plans to retrofit it for battery production under Ford Energy.
Ford Transit grille pricier than a Ferrari V12: inside the wild parts market
Spare parts market shocks with record prices, from Ferrari V12 engines to Ford Transit components and rare collector items.
Kentucky gave Ford hundreds of millions for EVs: what now?
Ford and its South Korean partner owe a $10 million payment by March, having spectacularly failed to hit their employment targets.
1.3 million Ford F-150 pickups face federal probe over transmission issues
NHTSA is investigating over one million Ford F-150 pickups for sudden downshifts and wheel lock incidents that could lead to a major recall.
Ford struggles to hire qualified mechanics despite six-figure salaries
With salaries up to $120,000, Ford still faces thousands of open mechanic positions, according to Jim Farley.
Ford GT-100, this muscle car has an identity crisis and a truck bed
Someone looked at a perfectly functional 2007 Ford Mustang GT and a 1955 F-100 pickup and thought: "why choose?".
Ford and Xiaomi’s romance is “completely false”?
Ford insists there's nothing to see here with Xiaomi. Congress insists there's everything to worry about with BYD and CATL.
CATL and Ford: a romance that has Washington losing sleep
Ford‘s decision to deepen its relationship with Chinese battery giant CATL has all the makings of a corporate…
Ford Raptor gets schooled by its smaller, angrier cousin
The Ford F-150 Raptor hits 60 mph in just over 5.5 seconds. The Ford Mustang GT does it a few tenths quicker.
Ford Energy: when your trucks won’t sell, sell the batteries instead
Drake framed the pivot optimistically: "Ford Energy allows us to maximize the value of our battery manufacturing capabilities".
Two failed superstars in an Indianapolis salvage yard: one is the Ford Probe
A Mitsubishi 3000GT and a Ford Probe. Both are currently sitting on flat tires, waiting for a second chance.
This Ford Thunderbird Concept is what dreams are made of
Digital artist jlord8 has released a series of CGI concepts that reimagine the Thunderbird for the modern era.
Ford admits dropping sedans was a mistake, CEO says
Ford admits it dropped sedans for profitability reasons, not lack of demand, and now considers a return to the segment.