Stellantis is recalling approximately 1.4 million Ram pickups worldwide because of a tailgate issue that could send unsecured cargo spilling onto the roadways. The automaker, which also owns the Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands, said in a news release Tuesday that a routine review of customers records led to a company investigation that found… Continue reading Ram Trucks recall aims to prevent cargo spilling onto roads
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MotorTrend calls F-150 Lightning best truck Ford’s ever made
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the kind of truck that will make the electric vehicle revolution work for just about everyone, according to MotorTrend. That’s part of the reason why the Dearborn automaker’s electric pickup has been named the publication’s 2023 Truck of the Year. The Lightning also marks a major achievement for Ford, according… Continue reading MotorTrend calls F-150 Lightning best truck Ford’s ever made
A Formula 1 Season of Musical Chairs
One after another, drivers switched teams, were promoted and contracts dropped. And Sebastian Vettel retired. Go to Source
F1 Car Design Changes Made Overtaking More Common
The new technical rules introduced this year altered the cars enough to create more exciting racing as drivers battled for position. Go to Source
For Ferrari, a Second-Place Season Full of Mistakes
It started the year out strong, then errors helped a dominant Red Bull pull away. Now its team principal is leaving. Go to Source
Max Verstappen Had an F1 Season Like No Other
The Red Bull driver became the champion by winning more races and scoring more points than any driver in the sport’s history. Go to Source
Used car prices are down 3.3% from a year ago — but still ‘grossly inflated,’ auto expert says. Here’s where to find deals
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images In the latest inflation reading, used cars are one of the few categories with prices that are lower than they were a year ago. While the consumer price index — which measures price changes for a variety of consumer goods and services — was up 7.1% in November from… Continue reading Used car prices are down 3.3% from a year ago — but still ‘grossly inflated,’ auto expert says. Here’s where to find deals
Ford boosts production of electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck
Corey Williams, plant manager at Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant and Rouge electric vehicle center, outlines the automaker’s production plans for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup during a facility tour on Dec. 13, 2022. Michael Wayland | CNBC DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor has added a third production shift to its Michigan plant that produces the… Continue reading Ford boosts production of electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck
Electric Ford F-150 Lightning named MotorTrend’s truck of the year
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Ford DETROIT — The electric Ford F-150 Lightning was named MotorTrend’s 2023 truck of the year Tuesday, topping traditional pickups with internal combustion engines from General Motors, Stellantis and Toyota Motor. The prestigious title and accompanying “Golden Caliper” award are highly sought by automakers globally every year. They are used to… Continue reading Electric Ford F-150 Lightning named MotorTrend’s truck of the year
GM, Stellantis rank as worst automakers for fuel efficiency, even amid EV push, EPA says
GMC vehicles sit on display at the Sterling McCall Buick GMC dealership on February 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors may be transitioning to an all-electric future, but its recent vehicle fleet ranked among the least efficient and most polluting in the U.S. automotive industry, according to… Continue reading GM, Stellantis rank as worst automakers for fuel efficiency, even amid EV push, EPA says