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Jeep teases its all-electric Wagoneer S

Teslarati

For example, Ford went with a crossover for its electric Mustang Mach-E. Performance Jeep says the Wagoneer S will have 600 horsepower and a 0-60 MPH time of 3.5 seconds, impressive for a vehicle of its size. Deliveries are set for this Fall.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines (which in Ford-speak means they are turbocharged) are available. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Clean Fleet Report

In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the rear-wheel drive 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback, powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.3-liter Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 Shifting Fun.

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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

The crash was caused by a driver traveling 103 mph in a 2018 Dodge Challenger. Following its investigation into the crash, the NTSB asked 17 automakers, including BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, and VW, to equip new vehicles with speed-assistance features. Five other vehicles were involved, including a minivan with seven people inside.

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Ford’s F-150 Lightning SSV is much more than an EV offering for police

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Ford is now offering (much more than) an electric police truck with the release of the F-150 Lightning Special Service Vehicle, or SSV, as the brand continues to expand its Ford Pro sub-brand. This move should surprise a few as Ford has long been the vehicle manufacturer of choice for the boys in blue.

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Stellantis takes a jab at Tesla, warns EV price cuts could cause ‘bloodbath’

Baua Electric

Stellantis will avoid EV price cuts, takes aim at Tesla After unveiling Stellantis’ second EV platform Friday, which will underpin the first Jeep and Dodge electric models in the US, Tavares said the brand must avoid price cuts that could pressure profits. It can also sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

Green Car Congress

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. In recent Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing , the EcoBoost Police Interceptor beat all competitive police cars from General Motors and Chrysler in 0-60 mph acceleration tests.