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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

Green Car Congress

Ford is continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.

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US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall – ET Auto

Baua Electric

NHTSA is asking Ford to answer extensive questions about the recall by June 21, including how it settled on the remedy. auto safety agency said on Thursday it has “significant safety concerns” over Ford Motor ‘s recall of more than 42,000 SUVs over concerns fuel leaks could lead to an engine fire.

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Electrified Ford Ranger on the way as Ford lays out EV plans

EV Central

Ford has announced it will launch a Ford Ranger sized EV ute in 2027, despite pulling the pin on a flagship three-row SUV and shelving other high-profile projects to develop future EVs. Ford says it expects to lose up to $US5.5 billion ($A8.2b) on its EV business this year alone.

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Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups

Baua Electric

Ford is doubling down on plans to launch low-cost EVs after showing dealers several new renderings. The latest images revealed electric sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups that could hit the market to challenge Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Ford’s CEO said, “20% to 30% of your revenue is at risk” if you cannot keep up. “As

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Ford scraps its three-row electric SUV, opening the door for these rivals to dominate

Baua Electric

While Ford is canceling plans to launch its three-row electric SUV, overseas brands like Kia, Hyundai, and Volvo are looking to take advantage. By scrapping its larger SUV, Ford opened the door for rivals to take control of the segment. Ford also announced it will delay the launch of its next-gen pickup.

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Ford: Two new electric trucks, more hybrids, no three-row electric SUV

Baua Electric

Ford on Wednesday said it plans to launch more hybrids and cut back on a previously announced battery-electric vehicle as it adjusts to the changing landscape for electrified vehicles. A direct consequence of this will be a reduction in investment in EVs from about 40% of Ford’s annual capital expenditures at present to 30%.

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Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer

Electrek

Is Ford finally going to launch an electric Explorer in the US? Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform.

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