New 2025 Ford E-Tourneo Courier to offer 179-mile range

The new MPV’s design follows that of the Tourneo Courier, and Ford says the “five-seat, multi-activity vehicle” has “SUV-inspired looks”. It’s hard to argue with that description, given the blocky front end and faux skid plate; on top of that, the off-road-inspired Active model gets wheelarch mouldings, roof bars, a contrasting roof colour and unique… Continue reading New 2025 Ford E-Tourneo Courier to offer 179-mile range

New Vauxhall Mokka gets stylish look and better tech to take on the Ford Puma

The Vauxhall Mokka has been given a subtle mid-life nip and tuck to keep it looking fresh, with rival small SUVs such as the Ford Puma and Renault Captur having already received significant facelifts this year.  Admittedly, the new Mokka doesn’t appear all that different from the current model, with styling changes limited to a… Continue reading New Vauxhall Mokka gets stylish look and better tech to take on the Ford Puma

Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

Ford workers produce the electric F-150 Lightning pickup at the automaker’s Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on Dec. 13, 2022. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT — Ford Motor plans to halt production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning from mid-November until early next year to address bloated inventories and narrow losses on the pickup trucks. The… Continue reading Ford to halt production of electric F-150 Lightning next month until January

German Manager Magazine: Siemens buys Altair: Why Roland Busch’s billion-dollar bet could work003695

Detroit, home of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, became a symbol of industrial decline decades ago. Tens of thousands worked there for the Big Three of the US auto industry until the 1980s, before one factory after another closed. What remained were deserted suburbs and lots of frustrated workers. Here, of all places, in the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Siemens buys Altair: Why Roland Busch’s billion-dollar bet could work003695

Ford is now shipping a new Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter to its EV drivers

Ford will start shipping a new Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter to customers today, the company told Engadget in an email. The new adapters were co-developed with Lectron, a major manufacturer of EV chargers, adapters and cables for Tesla and others. Ford drivers gained access to Tesla Superchargers earlier this year, but the CCS charging port… Continue reading Ford is now shipping a new Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter to its EV drivers

Ford won’t be making any new F-150 Lightnings until next year

/ The company is idling the plant where it makes its flagship electric truck until January. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Photo by Andrew Hawkins… Continue reading Ford won’t be making any new F-150 Lightnings until next year

BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups

The Autumn Budget has extended tax incentives for electric company cars until at least April 2030 but put significant rises on the horizon for plug-in hybrids and double-cab pick-up trucks. Company car tax has incentivised low-CO2 vehicles since 2002. The benefit of having a car for personal use has what’s called a taxable value – a percentage… Continue reading BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups

Is NIO Inc. (NIO) The Best EV Battery Stock To Buy In Late 2024?

We recently published a list of the 8 Best EV Battery Stocks To Buy in Late 2024. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) stands against other best EV battery stocks to buy in late 2024. While lithium was down for a long time due to oversupply… Continue reading Is NIO Inc. (NIO) The Best EV Battery Stock To Buy In Late 2024?

Ford is offering its own Tesla Supercharger adapter to EV customers after rocky rollout

/ Ford now has its own branded NACS-to-CCS adapter that it will start giving to EV customers for free. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story This adapter… Continue reading Ford is offering its own Tesla Supercharger adapter to EV customers after rocky rollout

Peloton appoints Apple Fitness Plus cofounder as new CEO

/ Ford executive Peter Stern will take the helm on January 1st. Meanwhile, Peloton reported stronger-than-expected earnings. By Victoria Song, a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 12 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Share this story Illustration by Alex Castro /… Continue reading Peloton appoints Apple Fitness Plus cofounder as new CEO