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Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Low-Mileage 2003 Ford SVT Lightning Could Be a Steal at $30,000
The Raptor has been the ultimate Ford F-150 truck since 2010, but the Blue Oval company has been offering performance pickups since the 1990s. It all started with the SVT Lightning, produced over a couple of generations until 2004. Many of these...
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Ford Motor Company announces pricing of $2.0 billion convertible notes offering
Ford Motor Company today announced the pricing of $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2026 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 The...
Automotive World
Bridge-Hanging Ford F-350 Saved by Camper's Safety Chains After Twin Falls Crash
As far as epic crashes and heroic rescues are concerned, this one is probably for the history books. Or, at least, for the instructions leaflet showcasing the importance of safety chains when towing. After all, if it were not for the latter, this...
autoevolution
Ford debuts new 2021 F-150 Police Responder pickup
The only purpose-built, pursuit-rated pickup truck in America gets updated for 2021.
CNET - ROADSHOW
Watch a Nearly Stock Ford Super Duty Climb Hell's Gate and Prove Anything's Possible If You Believe
Few things get me going like full-size trucks without all the aftermarket hoopla. They can tow what you need, haul what you need, and get where you need with little if any modifications. If you think I'm lying, look what this 2015 Ford F-250 with...
The Drive
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Riding the Dust at 183 MPH Looks Like Mad Max
When the S550-generation Ford Mustang got its Shelby GT500 king two years ago, we were somewhat surprised to find out that its maximum velocity is electronically limited to 180 mph (290 kph). And while there is a logic behind that number (more on...
autoevolution
Many salaried Ford employees can keep working remotely after pandemic
The automaker will institute a new hybrid work schedule after most employees said they didn't want to return to the office full time.
Automotive News
Souped-Up 1955 Ford Thunderbird Gaps 2019 Taurus SHO in Unlikely Drag Race
Drag races with similar cars are fun to watch, knowing that it will be a close call. But a face-off between significantly different vehicles can be just as exciting, especially when it involves a pair of sleepers, like a 2019 Ford Taurus SHO and a...
autoevolution
Ford, Ford Credit join Congressional HBCU Partnership Challenge
Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company today announced they are taking on the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Partnership Challenge of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus The post Ford, Ford Credit join...
Automotive World
Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E comparison gets the Top Gear treatment
The Tesla Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E may be allies in the push for sustainable transportation, but the two vehicles, being both premium crossover SUVs, are bound to be compared. One of the most recent comparisons of the two cars was...
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Ford Ecosport
Ford's boxy supermini SUV is finally finding a receptive audience after some significant mid-life revisions. The pugnacious Ford Ecosport crossover hatchback has had a bumpy and tortuous road to success since its introduction to Europe in 2014....
Autocar
Tuned Ford Focus Uses Precision NX2 Turbo to Stun Both Truck and Rival Hatch
The fourth-generation Ford Focus has become a forbidden fruit in North America. The formerly popular series (remember the days when it was fighting for overall global nameplate supremacy with Toyota’s Corolla?) is limited to Europe, China, and a few...
autoevolution
Dagenham powers next-gen Ford Transit Custom diesels
Ford has announced that Ford Dagenham Engine Plant to the east of London will manufacture the latest advanced technology diesel engines for the next generation Ford Transit Custom range. The next generation Ford Transit Custom range will be built...
Diesel Car Magazine
Classic Recreations Now Makes the Original Ford Bronco a Coyote-Swapped Restomod
With all eyes on the 2021 Ford Bronco revival, it’s no wonder the original 1966-1977 generation is also getting a lot of attention these days. That can only mean great things for anyone looking to secure a classic example, as increasingly attractive...
autoevolution
BEV and Diesel Star in Latest Compact Ford LCV
While an all-electric version of Ford’s latest generation compact Transit Custom LCV grabs the headlines, the automaker is also releasing a new ICE diesel variant too. Also, in a bid to cover off all potential customer demands at least in the short...
TU Automotive
10-Mile 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Boldly Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Shelby American just announced the celebratory models for its 98th anniversary, and the stunning Super Snake Speedster is the major highlight of the pack. But just in case a limited series that runs up to 98 examples isn’t exactly collectible...
autoevolution
Ex-Ford product chief Joe Bakaj joins Britishvolt
Autocar chats to Britishvolt's new advisor as the battery firm prepares to open its UK gigafactory EV battery manufacturing start-up Britishvolt has unveiled its new board of management as it gears up to begin production at its new site in Blyth,...
Autocar
The big one: Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y
Two American giants collide, the old-timer muscling in on the start-ups patch
TopGear
Trailer Safety Chain Stops Dangling Ford Super Duty From Plummeting Into Gorge
As we well know, towing can be a tricky matter. You could ruin your vehicle, ruin your trailer, or maybe, just maybe, end up dangling by a chain from a bridge. Such an instance occurred yesterday on Interstate 84 near Tuttle, Idaho, when the driver...
The Drive
2021 Ford Bronco “First Edition” VIN 001 Will Be Auctioned for Charity
In the first instance, Ford offered 3,500 units of the Bronco First Edition. High demand for the special model convinced the Blue Oval to double the production run, and every single unit was reserved almost immediately. Given this information,...
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Ford's Turkish joint venture to produce electric vans from 2023
Filed under: Green,Ford,Minivan/Van,Electric Continue reading Ford's Turkish joint venture to produce electric vans from 2023 Ford's Turkish joint venture to produce electric vans from 2023 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Mar...
AutoBlog
UAW says Ford won't honor contract as vehicle production swings from Ohio to Mexico
The UAW threatened action against Ford if it doesn't reverse course.
CNET - ROADSHOW
Ford Mach-E Vs. A Rocket?
Ford Motor Company’s official YouTube channel recently came up with a very interesting way to boast about the Mach-E’s electric range. Ford’s EV has an EPA range of 300 miles (483 km). When you consider that just a decade ago, most EVs were...
TopSpeed
2022 Jeep Wagoneer vs. Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition: Power, Size, and Towing Compared!
You might think that using “grand” as a descriptor means something is larger in size—but the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer is no longer, wider, or bigger in any dimension than the regular Wagoneer. It’s simply a more luxurious land-yacht-sized SUV. And...
Motor Trend
Man Races Firetruck on Foot, 8x8 HEMMT Races Ford F-450 in Ridiculous Challenge
I think we've reached a point where we are so bored of normal, conventional ideas that we would spend time watching anything even remotely crazy on Youtube. And the "This versus that" series by the guys over at Hoonigan is the perfect example. It...
autoevolution
Ford Maverick Almost The Same Length As Ford Mustang
Side-by-side spy photo confirms that this will be Ford's smallest truck.
CarBuzz
Spy Video: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Benchmarked Against Ford F-150 Raptor
Uploaded on YouTube by the JC Travel Stories channel, this 19-minute video is mostly about a drive through the Arizona desert to the Valley of Names. Nothing unusual at first glance, but Jerry Clausen has also captured GM testing the mid-cycle...
autoevolution
2021 Ford F-150 vs 2021 Ram 1500: Compare Trucks
Last year, the Ram 1500 nearly overtook the Chevrolet Silverado as the second bestselling vehicle in the U.S. This year, both full-size trucks face an upward climb in catching the redesigned 2021 Ford-150, the undisputed king of the hill. The 2021...
The Car Connection
2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder is a 120-mph pursuit-rated pickup
The updated F-150 gets pursuit-class performance, stab-proof seats and features including Police Engine Idle for law enforcement use.
CNET - ROADSHOW
2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder First Look: A Different Kind of 5-0
Even though the iconic Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor ceased production a decade ago, Ford prides itself on continuing to serve up more vehicles than any of its competitors to those who serve and protect. To ensure continued market...
Motor Trend
2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder pickup truck gets faster, smarter, more capable
The latest Ford F-150 cop truck is a lot of things, but it isn't a hybrid—for now. On Tuesday, the Blue Oval revealed the 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder with a new infotainment system, a new four-wheel-drive system, and higher top speed. All of...
MotorAuthority
2021 Ford F-150 Responder police truck is faster, more capable than before
Filed under: Ford,Truck,Police/Emergency Continue reading 2021 Ford F-150 Responder police truck is faster, more capable than before 2021 Ford F-150 Responder police truck is faster, more capable than before originally appeared on Autoblog...
AutoBlog
Used Vehicle Spotlight: 2013-2019 Ford Flex
Filed under: Ford,Used Car Buying,Crossover,SUV Continue reading Used Vehicle Spotlight: 2013-2019 Ford Flex Used Vehicle Spotlight: 2013-2019 Ford Flex originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms...
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2023 Ford Transit Custom, VW Transporter to gain EV versions
Transit Custom is already available as a PHEV Electric Ford Transit Custom to be built in Turkey from 2023 alongside VW Transporter as part of Ford-Volkswagen Alliance A new, all-electric version of the Ford Transit Custom will enter...
Autocar
Electric Ford Transit Custom coming in 2023
Ford has confirmed that the next-generation Transit Custom will be available with pure electric power for the first time when the all-new model arrives in 2023. The medium sized van will be available with mild-hybrid diesel, plug-in hybrid and pure...
Auto Express
New Ford Mustang Mach 1 now on SALE in the UK priced from £55,185
The new Ford Mustang Mach 1 – Ford’s track-focussed Mustang – goes on sale in the UK in RHD for the first time, costing from £55,185. Ford revealed last year the arrival of the Mustang Mach 1 for the UK in 2021, and in RHD, and here it is, on sale...
Cars UK
2021 Roush Ford F-150 Arrives With Raptor-Like Looks and Available Supercharged Power
Roush doesn’t just conquer the asphalt world with its upfitted Mustangs, it’s also been playin’ with trucks since 2013. For model year 2021, in fact, it offers three Ford trucks (Super Duty, F-150, and Ranger) to its one car, the Stage 3 Mustang....
Automobile Magazine
Discover the Cover – April 2021: 2021 Ford Shelby F-250 Super Baja
All truck enthusiasts out there, take notice because Shelby American has a new 2021 Ford Shelby F-250 Super Baja truck that is a force to be reckoned with. Built for both daily driving and off-road adventures, this new heavy-duty truck checks off...
Autofluence
Shelby Super Snake Speedster is 825bhp Ford Mustang drop-top
Celebrated Ford tuner reveals four new Mustang variants, headed up by £96,000 two-seat roadster Shelby has announced a limited-run speedster version of its Super Snake flagship, turning the Ford Mustang into an 825bhp convertible to mark what...
Autocar
New Ford Mustang Mach 1 packs 454bhp, costs £55,185
Modern incarnation of 1969 Mach 1 features retro-inspired styling and Shelby engine components The new Mustang Mach 1, marked out by its uprated V8, bespoke styling and track-focused chassis set-up, has gone on sale in the UK from £55,185, ahead...
Autocar
New Ford Mustang Mach 1 is 55k in UK
Mach 1 makes a comeback in 2021 as sharper track 'Stang
Car Magazine
Ford is latest global carmaker to struggle in India
Few foreign manufacturers have been able to penetrate the country’s vast market
FT.com Autos
2022 Ford Maverick Spy Photos Confirm AWD Option, Sliding Rear Window, Sunroof
One of the most anticipated newcomers of the year, the 2022 Ford Maverick has been spied with production-spec bits and bobs on the roads of Dearborn. Two prototypes are featured in the gallery, and both are equipped with a trailer hitch receiver...
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Ford confirms recall of 2.6 million vehicles with Takata airbags
Ford initiated a recall of 2.6 million older vehicles with defective Takata airbags following an NHTSA ruling in January that found the vehicles to be at risk. Those exact models were specified by Ford on Friday, as the largest automotive recall in...
The Car Connection
2021 Ford F-150
What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Ford F-150? What does it compare to? The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup truck that ranges from a basic two-door work truck to a four-door luxury leisure liner loaded with leather. The number of F-150 configurations...
The Car Connection
Two Ford family members poised to join carmaker’s board
Changing of the guard comes as group pushes ahead with $11bn global restructuring