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ElectricHalifax Man Uses Ford F-150 Lightning to Power His e-Scooter Business
Is there anything the Ford F-150 Lightning can’t do? Well, probably a lot of things, but here’s an interesting story about the Blue Oval’s battery-powered truck. A longtime F-150 owner, Max Rastelli started selling electric scooters in Halifax four years ago and immediately placed a deposit when Ford introduced the …
ElectricFord F-150 Lightning Plant Working on One Less Shift
Ford , which set a goal to triple F-150 Lightning production in 2023, reaching 150,000 units, must now revise its plans and eliminate one of three shifts at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan. The move is effective starting today but no one knows how long it will last. Some …
ElectricNew Ford F-150 Lightning Flash is Not What You Think
Ford has just announced another addition to the F-150 Lightning lineup. Called Flash, this new model isn’t about speed or performance, unlike the sporty electric pickup that Ford CEO Jim Farley teased earlier this year. Rather, the F-150 Lightning Flash is a direct response to customers wanting a better-equipped and …
NewsFord Trademarks “F-200,” But What For?
Following rumours of a street performance truck that could be called F-150 Lobo, another possible addition to Ford ’s F-Series lineup is making headlines this week. The company has apparently filed to trademark the name F-200, but what for? A larger F-150, similar to the late Nissan TITAN and TITAN …
NewsFord F-150 Lightning and Toyota Tundra Go Black for 2024
Turning things black is what pretty much all automakers like to do as many customers look for a darker, less flashy appearance. For 2024, two large pickups are joining the movement, namely the Ford F-150 Lightning and Toyota Tundra . First, the popular electric workhorse gains a top-of-the-line Platinum Black …
ElectricAs Production Ramps Up, Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Go Way Down
Ford ’s electric pickup has been hit with a couple of price increases since launching in Canada and the U.S., but this stops now. The automaker is indeed slashing prices across the lineup, a move that will please new customers and likely upset existing ones. The changes are effective immediately.
ElectricFord Expects to Lose $4 Billion on EVs in 2023
Ford gathered investors and market analysts at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning to discuss its latest and upcoming financial results, which will now be reported based on its three new global business units rather than by geographic regions. We’re talking about Ford Blue (gas and hybrid vehicles), …
ElectricFord to Build Lower-Cost LFP Batteries at New Michigan Plant
Ford has announced an investment of $3.5 billion USD (approx. $4.7 billion CAD) to build a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant for electric vehicles in Marshall, Michigan. The facility is expected to be fully operational in 2026 with an annual capacity of about 35 GWh initially—enough to power …
NewsAcura Integra, Kia EV6, Ford F-150 Lightning Win 2023 NACTOY Awards
The 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award winners were announced today during a joint press conference with the Detroit Area Dealers Association (DADA) and Automotive Press Association. Once again, the jury of 50 professional automotive journalists from the United States and Canada included …
NewsFord CEO Preaches Patience as Automaker Works on Quality Issues
Ford quality is on the rise and now ranks above the industry average according to J.D. Power’s latest Initial Quality Study. However, for many, it’s not enough. Various design flaws and other issues have marred the launch of key products like the Mustang Mach-E (battery, displays), Bronco (roof) and next-generation …
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