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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Ford expands Super Duty truck production to Ontario after three-row electric SUV delay

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Ford announced plans to build F-Series Super Duty trucks in Ontario on Thursday. The announcement comes after Ford delayed the launch of its first three-row electric SUV at the facility. Ford will now build the pickups in Kentucky, Ohio, and Ontario. Ford is shifting gears to focus on smaller, more profitable EVs.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

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Ford has given the 2023 Escape SUV a makeover that includes a stylish new ST-Line series, available 13.2-inch Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right).

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Ford Pulls Back On EV Production Plans to Focus on Super Duty Trucks

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Ford was an early EV mover among American automakers, announcing billions in planned investments and new facilities. Now, Ford is stepping back from another planned investment in its Oakville, Ontario factory, which was slated to become an EV production hub. Images: Ford] Become a TTAC insider.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. liter EcoBoost debuts cylinder deactivation, a Ford first for North America, which senses when one cylinder isn’t needed and shuts it down automatically. The all-new 1.5-liter

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Toyota 3-row EVs, lower-priced Ford EVs, Honda EV hubs, Mazda EZ-6: Today’s Car News

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Ford EVs are losing money, but hope is on the way with a next generation of vehicles. made three-row electric SUV. More lower-priced Ford EVs are on the way, the automaker said, as it reported a massive loss on its EVs for the first quarter of the year. made electric SUV —in Princeton, Indiana, starting in 2026.

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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?

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Another fully electric large Toyota SUV is on its way. Toyota announced it’s preparing its three-row electric SUV as part of a new $1.4 A new large Toyota electric SUV is coming to the US Since 2021, Toyota has invested 18.6 However, that electric SUV will be built at its Kentucky plant, set for production next year.