Ford: the reasons behind the decision to drop affordable cars
Ford explains why it abandoned affordable cars like Fiesta and Focus, choosing SUVs, pickups and higher margins instead of volume.
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The world’s first off-road hypercar is being built by the minds behind the Ford GT
As Hameedi prepares for a full technical breakdown in January 2026, Ford is suspiciously quiet about its own off-road ambitions.
Ford dumps 1,600 workers as BlueOval SK battery plant goes dark
Ford has officially pulled the plug on its electric vehicle battery production at the site, shifting its strategy toward a new venture.
Ford’s 1.0L EcoBoost is under the NHTSA microscope again
Ford’s 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost was a mechanical catastrophe waiting to happen.
V8 power meets electric dreams: is the S650E finally the Mustang Hybrid?
Sources suggest an S650 hybrid model, internally dubbed the S650E, is currently undergoing technological testing.
Jim Farley’s “fun” strategy: the Ford Escape is officially gone, and the Kuga is next
The Kuga is officially on death row. Its American twin, the Ford Escape, along with the upscale Lincoln Corsair, already ceased production.
Ford abandons large EVs after a massive sales crash
Ford is still teasing an "affordable" electric pickup for 2027, but the E-Transit is clearly not invited to that party.
Ford Mustang GTD owners are asked not to drive it for 30 days: here’s why
Ford advises Mustang GTD owners to wait 30 days before driving due to paint curing requirements on the carbon-fiber body.
Ford and SK on break up: the end of America’s biggest EV battery joint venture
As Ford CEO Jim Farley noted, the company had simply "over-planned" its electric vehicle capacity.
Ford praises a Chinese automaker as the “Apple of the automotive industry”
Ford CEO compares Xiaomi to Apple after testing the SU7 EV, praising its deep tech integration and highlighting the growing challenge from Chinese automakers.
Ford works on a Bronco tailored for the European market
Ford is developing a new compact SUV for Europe, due in 2027, with a plug-in hybrid setup and production planned at the Valencia plant.
Ford’s attempt to buy back customer loyalty after the recall epidemic
The discount is targeted at situations where a customer's experience has been so bad they are considering giving up on Ford entirely.
The refreshed 2026 Ford Mondeo lives on in China, and it’s actually good
It's salt to the wound for US customers who lost the Fusion in 2020 and Europeans who said goodbye to their identical Mondeo in 2022.
2026 Ford Ranger gets major update with new V6 diesel and PHEV options
2026 Ford Ranger debuts with updated styling, new tech and a 240-hp V6 diesel, alongside the PHEV and EcoBoost V6 powertrains.
Has John Wick’s legendary Ford Mustang really been sold to a secret millionaire?
Rumors claim John Wick’s 1969 Mustang was sold for over $500,000, but the facts suggest otherwise.
Ford responds to the slight aimed at its CEO and sends a clear message to Chinese competitors
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns that Chinese EV makers are years ahead, pushing Ford to rethink strategy in a global survival battle.
Bronco vs. Wrangler: the Ford off-roader is closing the gap
The US sales charts suggest that while Jeep remains ahead for now, the pendulum is swinging in Ford's favor.
Ford F-150 Lightning faces the same fate as Tesla Cybertruck: a flop for electric pickups
Ford’s F-150 Lightning faces weak sales and rising costs, with production possibly ending soon as EV pickup demand falls short.
Ford F-150 Lightning, the full-size electric pickup dream is over
Ford's next move is the implicit acknowledgment of the Lightning's epitaph. It was the right vehicle launched at the wrong time.
F-150 Raptor R: Ford is giving enthusiasts a warrantied path to insanity
Ford has slapped a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger kit onto the truck’s already formidable 5.2-liter V8 engine.
Why paramedics are trading vans for the Ford Mustang Mach-E
From legendary muscle car to silent, zero-emission life-saver, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has found a new purpose.
Ford axes electric truck production to build more gas F-150
This is not the first time Ford’s electric vehicles division has taken a public beating in the name of cost-cutting.
Ford Bronco puts the TransAmerica Trail on Street View
Ford and Google have successfully mapped the TransAmerica Trail, the ultimate overlanding dream: a generous act of public service.
Ford F-150 proves gravity is just a suggestion in Colorado canyon plunge
A recent Ford F-150 accident in Colorado proves that modern engineering is the only reason some people get a second chance at life.