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Ford to Roll Back Model e Dealer Program

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Ford wants to sell more EVs, but its Model e dealer program hasn’t been the success it hoped for. The automaker is now taking a step back from the requirements it created for the program, enabling all Ford dealers to sell electric models. Ford saw improving EV sales in May, with a 65 percent increase.

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Kia is testing an electric pickup in the US that looks like a Ford F-150 Lightning

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Is this the Ford F-150 Lightning rival we’ve been waiting for? The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive. Kia has already confirmed it will launch an electric truck in the US. For the first time, Kia’s EV pickup was spotted testing in the US.

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Ford enables all dealers to sell EVs, bringing +90% of Americans within reach

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As Ford looks to grow its Model e EV business, the company believes its dealer network can be a significant asset. Ford announced Thursday it’s enabling all dealers to sell EVs, meaning 90% of Americans will live within 25 miles of a Ford dealership that sells electric vehicles.

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Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive

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After a record 2023, Hyundai and Kia are not slowing down this year. With new tariffs on Chinese EVs, Hyundai and Kia look to gain an edge over their overseas rivals. Hyundai Motor, including Kia, generated a record over $9 billion (KRW 12.27 Much of the growth is thanks to rising demand for Hyundai’s electric models.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. It also has more range or features than most rivals.

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Ford F-150 Lightning listed among slowest selling used vehicles

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The Ford F-150 Lightning is an acclaimed vehicle. The all-electric pickup truck saw so much hype that over 100,000 buyers placed a deposit for it. As per a recent analysis of the second-hand vehicle market, however, it would appear that Ford is finding it hard to find buyers for its used F-150 Lightning inventory.

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Ford trims EU leadership as it struggles to keep pace in the shift to EVs

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Ford is cutting its EU leadership team as the automaker struggles to keep up with the market’s shift to EVs. After losing its European boss to Volkswagen, Ford is reorganizing its business to get the brand back on track. Ford’s European top executive, Martin Sander, left the company earlier this month to join Volkswagen.

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