While it seems like we won’t have to wait long for Ford to announce an all-electric Bronco, it likely won’t have the same classic styling as the 1972 version of the SUV. But if you have at least $ 260,000 in the bank, a company called Gateway Bronco will be happy to build you a … Read more
Ford may be excited about its BlueCruise hands-free technology, but GM is less than excited about it. The Detroit Free Press and The Verge report that GM has sued Ford for alleged trademark infringement for both its rival Super Cruise feature and its autonomy-focused cruise company. According to DFP sources, GM had brokered talks with … Read more
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Ford has two electric vehicles in the pipeline – the e-transit truck and the F-150 Lighting Pro – for commercial customers. The automaker is now rounding off its future EV business with the acquisition of the battery management and fleet monitoring software startup Electriphi. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Ford is betting that … Read more
Pickup truck performance isn’t just about torque, power, towing and hauling. Ford’s latest electric F-150 Lightning, unveiled Wednesday, seeks to change the importance of truck performance through a system that can power a customer’s home in the event of a failure. Ford is not alone in showing consumers the benefits of an all-electric vehicle. Others, … Read more
HOLTVILLE, Calif. – Authorities are still looking for answers Wednesday after at least 13 people were killed in a packed SUV when the vehicle collided with a semi-trailer near the U.S.-Mexico border on Tuesday. A 1997 Ford Expedition with the seats removed had 25 people inside when the large rig slammed in the side at … Read more