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Watch a Rivian R1T pull a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow [Video]

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A recent video shows a Rivian R1T successfully pulling a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow. That’s more than the 2024 Ford F-150 (up to 9,400 lbs) and Chevy Silverado 1500 (up to 9,500 lbs). In comparison, the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor has 720 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque.

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Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, Hyundai Ioniq 5 land on AutoTrader’s ‘Best New Cars for 2022’

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Three of the electric automotive sector’s newest additions have landed on AutoTrader’s list of “Best New Cars for 2022.” In fact, one-third of our Best New Cars list this year is made up of electric vehicles, and two of those are trucks.” ” Ford F-150 Lightning. ” Rivian R1T.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley gives update on ratification with UAW

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Farley believes the plants in Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois that were affected by the UAW’s strike are “on track to reach full production schedules in the coming days.” “I am talking about new Ranger and Ranger Raptor. New F-150 and F-150 Raptor. New Expedition.

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Rivian launches $5,000 gas car trade-in deal for Earth Day

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The gas cars eligible for Rivian’s $5,000 Earth Day trade-in deal Ford F-150 Explorer Expedition Bronco (excluding Bronco Sport) Toyota Tacoma Tundra Highlander 4Runner Jeep Grand Cherokee Wrangler Gladiator Audi Q5 Q7 Q8 BMW X3 X5 X7 Rivian rolls out ‘Charging Scores’ for real-world charging reliability What are your thoughts?

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Ford Issues Official Statement On UAW Contract Ratification

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Thankfully, we are on track to reach full production schedules in the coming days at our assembly plants in Michigan, Kentucky and Illinois that were affected during the strike. We are entering one of our biggest-ever new product launch years in the U.S. We need to deliver these new vehicles on time and with top quality.

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Ford dealers are opting out of Model e EV certification program

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Last week, an Automotive News report revealed that Ford would be rolling out changes to its dealer requirements for its EV certification program. These changes come amidst challenges for the automaker, such as a legal battle about the EV initiative that it lost last week in Illinois. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Ford Pro Insure for commercial vehicles expands to Indiana & Wisconsin 

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Besides Indiana and Wisconsin, Ford’s insurance for commercial vehicles is also available in Arizona, Illinois, and Tennessee. The Ford Pro fleet includes electric vehicle offerings like the F-150 Lightning Pro , the E-Transit van, and the Mustang Mach-E. Ford Pro Insure is now available in five states.

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