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New Ford CEO Jim Farley announces production of the all-electric F-150 Photo: Ford Ford this month kicked off production of the all-new 2021 F-150 ahead of its November rollout. The next-gen F-150 is being built at the Ford Rouge Center, which will soon house the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center where Ford will build its all-electric…

Photo: Zscout370 The UK has set 2021 as the deadline for putting fully autonomous vehicles on the road. As Chancellor Philip Hammond states, “Some would say that’s a bold move, but we have to embrace these technologies if we want the UK to lead the next industrial revolution.” As Lucy Yu, director of public policy…

Ford will build the electric Transit Custom at its plant in Kocaeli, Turkey Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company on Tuesday announced that it will build the next-generation Ford Transit Custom lineup in early 2023 at its plant in Kocaeli, Turkey. Ford Otosan, Ford’s Turkish joint venture, will build electric versions of both the Transit Custom…

BlueOval City will begin production on a new electric truck, codenamed Project T3, in 2025 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has already hit its goal of becoming America’s No. 2 EV brand, but it’s not going to be satisfied until it owns the top spot. On Friday, the automaker announced a key part of its…

Snow-covered mirror Photo: The News Wheel While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced technologies allow many vehicles to have self-driving capabilities, making for more convenient drives. Nevertheless, current versions of autonomous vehicles are struggling to drive in the snow, which is why MIT is working to improve the vehicles’ technologies….

The Ford Bronco is not hitting the market until next year. However, Ford CEO Jim Hackett announced yesterday that there would be a Ford Bronco Hybrid. This model would follow in the tracks of other Ford vehicles. The news aligns with Ford directing its attention toward SUVs and trucks, investing $11 billion in creating their…

New technologies always raise questions and problems that we never predict, and the silent nature of electric cars is one of the unforeseen problems. Producing quiet cars is often seen as a good thing, but electric cars are too quiet to the point where pedestrians can’t hear them coming. The lack of natural engine noise…

The electric MINI Cooper might be getting ready to say “Auf Wiedersehen” to the United Kingdom It’s hard to imagine an automotive brand that is more connected to the culture of a country than MINI Cooper. MINI has always been an icon for the British automotive industry. However, it would appear that MINI’s relationship to…

Photo: Ford Though arguably not as sexy as the 2021 Mustang Mach-E or exciting as the looming all-electric F-150, the announcement of a new fully electric Ford Transit shows just how dedicated to a zero-emission future Ford truly is. “Commercial vehicles are a critical component to our big bet on electrification,” said Ford CEO Jim…

Photo: Chevrolet As you hit the open road this summer, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect vehicle to make your trip as efficient, comfortable, and memorable as possible. Chevrolet’s lineup is packed with vehicles that are ideal for road trips, including the Malibu, Bolt, Blazer, and Traverse. Dare to…

The Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain again in 2020 Photo: Ford It’s not necessarily a surprise to note that the Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain for all of 2020. After all, the nameplate had been Britain’s No. 1 seller for 11 years prior with some 1.3 million examples sold…

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, has joined other major automakers in lobbying the government to keep the electric car tax credit. As she articulates, “I‘m a proponent of that staying in [the tax code]. That’s what we convey to the administration.” Although the credit’s total amount varies according to which…

nuTonomy’s electric car model soon to hit the streets of Boston  Photo: nuTonomy With key manufacturers like Audi and Ford unleashing efforts to test self-driving cars, it comes as no surprise that rideshare service Lyft has joined hands with nuTonomy. NuTonomy is a budding Boston located startup that spawned from MIT in 2013. It has…

One of the major advantages of purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle is the amount of money you’ll save thanks to its impressive fuel economy. However, with how expensive many of these eco-friendly models can be, it almost seems like that advantage is often cancelled out by a hefty initial asking price. Fortunately, as automakers have…

An electric Lincoln Corsair is expected to arrive by 2026 Photo: Lincoln The recently inked CA$1.95 billion deal between Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor ensures that Oakville Assembly will be the automaker’s Canadian hub for future electric vehicle production. According to auto industry forecasting firm AutoForecast Solutions LLC, this includes an electric version…

Photo: Pixaline Soon, rideshare services will provide consumers with more than just convenience. They’ll also give consumers the opportunity to help reduce emissions. Lyft recently announced its plan to start incorporating electric vehicles in its fleet. It will also add a new Green Mode feature in the Lyft app through which users can hail an EV…

Photo: Ford Motor Company For the time being, the upcoming Ford Mustang-inspired battery-electric crossover is largely a mystery — it doesn’t even technically have a name. We know it’s got a butt that looks like a Mustang, and that it will also bear the influence of the new Ford Explorer. We know it’ll have a…

This year was one of the best yet for green cars, especially those that get energy from a plug. So, to celebrate twelve months of progress, these are my top six picks for the best plug-in vehicles of the year. [wptab name=’Toyota Prius Prime’] We start the list with a recent addition to the plug-in…