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ElectricFord May Kill F-150 Lightning, Report Claims
After halting production of the money-losing F-150 Lightning indefinitely in order to prioritize the significantly more profitable gas-powered and hybrid F-150 models, Ford is reportedly considering going one step further and axing its electric pickup truck. According to a report on Thursday in the Wall Street Journal , citing anonymous …
On this day in history: December 5
  • 1977: Introducing the new Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon. They will be officially unveiled in January 1978.
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NewsFord to Build More F-150, Super Duty Trucks in 2026
Ford announced Thursday a plan to increase production of F-150 and Super Duty trucks in 2026 to meet demand and offset the temporary production losses caused by a fire that destroyed aluminum supplier Novelis' plant in Oswego, New York on September 16. The Blue Oval aims to build at least …
NewsSeven EVs Were Crash-Tested by IIHS, See How They Fared
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which conducts crash tests on all new motor vehicles, recently tested seven EVs and found that two of them struggled with rear passenger protection. Four earned a Good rating in the moderate overlap test, where the vehicle strikes a stationary barrier at …
ElectricNew 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX Adds Some Muscle and Range
Ford is making changes to its F-150 Lightning lineup for the 2026 model year. After listening to customers, the company has decided to replace the XLT model with a new STX model that gives the electric pickup a bit more ruggedness, style and range. Instead of having 452 horsepower and …
NewsThe Best Electric Pickups in 2025
Looking at all the electric pickups on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . The GMC Hummer EV that started the trend is far from the only option available in 2025. In fact, General Motors has …
ElectricNew Canadian Winter Tests Reveal Fastest-Charging EVs
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing over a dozen different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform …
ElectricFord, GM Join Others in Making Up for Lost Federal ZEV Rebate
Following Hyundai, Volkswagen and Nissan , which earlier this week said they would make up for the abrupt suspension of the Canadian government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, Ford and General Motors have decided to do the same. The two are introducing a manufacturer incentive for eligible vehicles sold …
ElectricFord F-150 Lightning to Face 7-Week Production Halt
Following a 26-percent drop in net income during the third quarter of 2024, Ford has lowered its full-year earnings projection and now must adjust production to better align with demand. U.S. publication Automotive News reported on Thursday that F-150 Lightning output at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center near Detroit will …
ElectricFord to Offer Free Home Charger to EV Customers in U.S., Not Canada
While Ford has significantly scaled back its electric vehicle strategy in the face of cooling demand in North America, the company still wants to encourage more and more drivers to adopt them. In fact, it has come up with a new incentive: a complimentary home charger including installation. “Nearly 90 …
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