Here’s the first F-150 Lightning on Tesla’s Supercharger network

Earlier today, Tesla officially opened up its Supercharger network in the United States and Canada for Ford customers. Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning owners will be the first people in the world to get access to the new NACS / J3400 adapter that allows them to charge their electric vehicle on Tesla’s Superchargers. …

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Tesla opens up Superchargers to Ford with more coming soon

If you drive a Ford Mustang Mach-E or a Ford F-150 Lightning and have been pining when having to drive past all of those beautiful Tesla Superchargers, then today is a good day. You’re finally getting access to the Supercharger network. In a blog post, Ford announced that Tesla is officially opening up its Supercharger …

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The all-electric Ford Maverick could still be a decade away

I’m currently in the middle of a battle to the death over what my next car is going to be, and an all-electric Ford Maverick has been a potential surprise winner of that battle if the company were to announce one is coming soon. That dream is now dead. As reported by Autoweek, Ford’s ambitions …

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5 Reasons Why Electric Vehicle Sales Have Slowed

The wedge-shaped Tesla Cybertruck enters the marketplace as EV sales fall off ©2023 Michael Harley There’s been a lot of recent news about automakers cutting back or delaying production of electric vehicles (EV) due to slowing consumer demand. The headlines include Ford announcing it was postponing $12 billion in planned electric vehicle production, GM abandoning …

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Ford again warns on EV results, withdraws 2023 forecast

Ford Motor (F.N) on Thursday withdrew its full-year results forecast due to “uncertainty” over the pending ratification of its deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, and warned of continued pressure on electric vehicles, sending shares of the company down more than 4% after-hours. The union and Ford on Wednesday reached a tentative agreement …

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The First — And Last — Pony Car

The 2024 Ford Mustang receives notable exterior, interior, and mechanical upgrades Karl Brauer There Can Be Only One Once upon a time, or about 54 years ago, automotive enthusiasts could choose from seven American high-performance two-door coupes (most of which were also offered as convertibles). They all featured powerful V8 engines and they each found …

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These Are Your Best Memories At The Race Track

A buddy and I bought a 1986 Prelude for 24 Hours of Lemons racing. We spent June, July and part of August in New Orleans (look for it on a map right next to the sun) fixing it up. We bought it from a guy who had dreams of Lemons racing himself, so we didn’t …

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Here’s How The Remote Rebelle Rally Gets Its Power

For an old school map and compass navigation rally, the Rebelle Rally is going all in when it comes to plugging in. As long as it’s the car, not your phone or GPS device. Those you have to leave at home. 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV | First Drive In 2023, there are 12 …

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Ford Might Cut Shift At F-150 Lightning Plant As Sales ‘Tanked’

Good morning! It’s Monday, October 16, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The 2024 Acura Integra Type S Transmission Will Make A Believer Out Of You 1st Gear: Shift Cut …

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UAW expands auto strike to Ford’s biggest plant in surprise move

Ford auto strike 2023: United Auto Workers on Wednesday shut down Ford’s (F.N) biggest plant globally, halting production of lucrative pickup trucks with little warning, in a sharp escalation of the union’s four-week targeted strike against the Detroit Three automakers. The UAW said that 8,700 union members at Ford’s Kentucky truck plant went on strike …

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