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Junkyard Find: 1977 Dodge Tradesman 200 Mystery Machine

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The Chrysler Corporation sold vans based on the B-Series platform from the 1971 through 2003 model years, giving them Dodge , Plymouth and Fargo badging along the way. Today's Junkyard Find is a first-generation B-van, found in a Colorado boneyard. Ford and GM stuck with their B-Series competitors for similar spans.

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Ford reveals CEO Jim Farley’s latest pay raise

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A recent filing has revealed Ford CEO Jim Farley’s latest pay increase, with his total compensation increasing by as much as 26 percent in 2023. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week, Ford revealed that CEO Jim Farley’s total compensation in 2023 was nearly $26.5 In proxy statement filed with the U.S.

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Ford begins deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in Europe

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Ford has begun deliveries of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in Europe, with the first of the units going to a couple located in Norway. As reposted with photos by Ford CEO Jim Farley on X on Saturday, the first F-150 Lightning in Europe has been delivered to Dag and Angela, who are originally from Texas and now live in Norway.

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Ford leverages EV production head start against rivals in latest ramp

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Ford has announced a massive EV production ramp for this year, leveraging its head start compared to its traditional rivals. Now Ford has announced its newest EV production ram, hoping to ensure its lead remains as more competitors enter the market in the coming years.

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Ford F150 Lightning takes home trophy ahead of production upgrade

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The Ford F150 Lightning has been awarded Edmunds’ “Top Rated Electric Truck of 2023” award ahead of a massive production upgrade planned for this year. At the same time, Ford’s gas F150 was also rated the top truck of 2023. Ford sees what is on the horizon; competition.

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Ford announces partnership to improve EV manufacturing

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Ford has announced that it will work with Rockwell Automation to improve EV manufacturing at three of its manufacturing locations. Ford’s most significant problem facing its electrification plans is production. The other issue Ford will undoubtedly look to Rockwell to help them fix is their recurring issue with recalls.

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Ford awarded truck of the year while legacy competition remains absent

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The Ford F150 Lightning has been named the North American Truck of the Year, while traditional competitors Dodge and GM remain absent from the electric truck market. This year, they decided on the Ford F150 Lightning. The message from Ford CEO Jim Farley regarding the recent award is clear; more trucks, faster.

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