Tag: Ford

Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs, FT says

This impacts the company’s plan to start mass production of its much-anticipated models. U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to spare carmakers from some tariffs following intense lobbying by industry executives over recent weeks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing a couple of people familiar with the matter. Car parts would be exempted from… Continue reading Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs, FT says

Clean Technica: Tesla Misses The Electric Truck Boat, Again003982

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! The cratering of Tesla’s EV sales and its stock, too, has already become the stuff of legend, and it could get worse. As auto industry observers have… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Misses The Electric Truck Boat, Again003982

Buick ELECTRA GS – GM brings back the best name in the EV business

Dodge Charger. Ford Lightning. Some historic car names are just begging to be brought back as new-age electric vehicles, but the best one has always been the Buick Electra – and now, it’s back. Meet the all-new Buick ELECTRA GS concept. It’s hard to draw a direct line between this new-age concept, which made its debut earlier… Continue reading Buick ELECTRA GS – GM brings back the best name in the EV business

Used EV prices fell 40%, and buyers are searching like never before

More car buyers are hunting for used EVs – CarMax says searches filtered by “electric vehicle” have nearly doubled since January 2022. CarMax saw EV searches surge in March 2022 and again in June 2024. The first spike lined up with the gas price shock after Russia invaded Ukraine, and the second came right as… Continue reading Used EV prices fell 40%, and buyers are searching like never before

Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple

Ford Motor Company’s electric F-150 Lightning on the production line at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2022. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – When President Donald Trump hinted last week at a reprieve from 25% auto tariffs, he suggested it would be to allow automakers more… Continue reading Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple

Ford launches exclusive experience program for its priciest pickups

Ford is launching a program that aims to give its “Platinum Plus” pickup truck customers a more curated, exclusive experience. Michael Wayland / CNBC DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor is launching a program that aims to give its most premium pickup truck customers a more curated, exclusive experience. The Detroit automaker’s new ownership experience is… Continue reading Ford launches exclusive experience program for its priciest pickups

Assurity releases innovative new Whole Life with robust, customizable coverage

LINCOLN, Neb., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Assurity Life Insurance Company introduced an enhanced participating Whole Life Insurance product designed to fit clients at all stages of life. With two plan designs, accelerated underwriting up to $1 million, and eligibility for dividends, customers can customize coverage to fit their goals and insurance needs.   Assurity’s new… Continue reading Assurity releases innovative new Whole Life with robust, customizable coverage

Jaecoo owner Chery to launch third brand in UK to challenge Dacia

Jaecoo and Omoda parent Chery is gearing up to launch its third brand in the UK, called Lepas – with a Dacia Duster rival tipped to arrive later this year. The Chinese manufacturer, which is the world’s largest exporter of cars, has already had success with its first two ventures in the UK, recording more… Continue reading Jaecoo owner Chery to launch third brand in UK to challenge Dacia

Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort 68 Edition

In the pits, Henry assures me the Group 5 car will bear scant relationship to the upcoming road car, not least as it is devoid of vibration damping and, to be period correct, has unservoed brakes.  It’s simply you, the deeply dished steering wheel and just over 200bhp flowing to the 172mm-wide rear Dunlop crossply… Continue reading Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort 68 Edition