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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. Ford is taking reservations with a $100 deposit.

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Ford to offer BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology later this year via OTA to select F-150, Mach-E models

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Via over-the-air (OTA) software updates, Ford will offer its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology later this year on 2021 F-150 and 2021 Mustang Mach-E models equipped with the available Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 For F-150, BlueCruise is available as a part of the Ford Co-Pilot 360 Active 2.0 Prep Package.

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Ford Designed a Specialty Test Track for the Mach-E Rally

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Ford saw a tremendous Mustang Mach-E sales boost after lowering prices earlier this year, and the new Rally model could further help its cause. Ford engineers used computer-aided analysis to design the course, which is aimed at recreating rallycross conditions. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Rivian teases R2 lights and silhouette, announces unveiling event details

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A teaser posted on the automaker’s website highlights this, as the R2 could be seen featuring lights and a silhouette that looks very similar to the two flagships. A close look at the R2 in the teaser, however, shows slightly smaller “stadium” headlights and a more rounded light bar. Can’t wait to introduce the world to R2!

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Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV

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In Los Angeles, Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard (75.7 of torque, with the standard all-wheel-drive variation targeting quicker times to 60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series. Top: Standard range battery with AWD.

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Ford launches Co-Pilot360 suite of standard ADAS tech including automatic emergency braking; rolling out this fall

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Ford launched Ford Co-Pilot360, a suite of standard advanced driver-assist technologies that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high beam lighting. Ford will continue to introduce new driver-assist technologies.

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Ford and Toyota to collaborate on new rear-wheel drive hybrid system for light trucks, SUVs; partnering also on telematics standards and technologies

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Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs. Ford and Toyota believe that their collaboration will allow them to bring these hybrid technologies to customers sooner and more affordably than either company could have accomplished alone.

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