Electrek

JANUARY 13, 2023

Ford gave its dealers, including Lincoln, an ultimatum to either buy in and go all-in on selling electric vehicles or wait until 2027 as part of its voluntary Model-e EV program. Although a little over half of Lincoln dealers opted in, they account for the great majority of the brand’s sales.

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Teslarati

MAY 19, 2022

Ford’s introductory all-electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, recently began production, and finished units are flooding parking lots near the automaker’s Dearborn production plant, preparing to make their way to dealerships as demo vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are exciting.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Auto dealers strike again. Unable to avoid or removing dealer markup fees on the Mustang Mach-E, a Ford executive told a potential customer to just get a Tesla. And it's not a unique story.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Honda dealerships that want to be part of the buying process of the vehicles. While earlier this week, Sony Honda Mobility clarified that their vehicles won’t be available until 2026, this hasn’t stopped Honda dealers state-side from expressing their interest in being a part of the venture, according to Reuters.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Chevrolet Global Vice President Scott Bell has said that he will not offer dealerships a buyout if they don’t sell electric vehicles. In recent years, General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac have announced that they will give dealers a buyout option if they are unwilling to sell electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The Mustang Mach-E GT’s popularity caught Ford by surprise, admitted CEO Jim Farley in an interview during Monterey Car Week. ” With an MSRP starting price of $42,895 for its base variant, the Mustang Mach-E has worked its way up the ranks to become one of the top-selling all-electric vehicles today. .”

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2024

The picture is essentially the same when the numbers are broken out by vehicle type, though truck buyers picked blue slightly more often in 2023 than 20 years prior. The cause behind some of this is certainly buyers’ behavior, but it’s a bit of a chicken-or-egg scenario with dealers. colors per model, down only slightly from 7.1

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Teslarati

JULY 24, 2021

Upon the release of the Mustang Mach-E earlier this year, Ford fans can officially call themselves members of the electric vehicle community. The legacy automaker attached a legendary name to their newest technology and introductory electric vehicle. The post was published by u/Gonzotiki on Friday evening. A whopping $16,837.99

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract. Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Cargo Van, Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis, Ford F-59 Stripped Chassis, and Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward Truck.

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Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2022

Keith McCluskey, the Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman, has his sights aimed high as the veteran automaker increases its efforts to break into the growing electric vehicle sector. GM has committed to invest $35 billion towards its electric vehicle transition. “We want to beat Tesla on EVs.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) are gaining momentum on Monday following a “Buy” rating and an updated price target from Jefferies. Houchois and his team noted that they expect Tesla in particular to benefit over its rival carmakers that are also moving into the electric vehicle segment. Disclaimer: I am long TSLA.

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Teslarati

MAY 4, 2022

Ford reported an incredible growth rate for its electric vehicle sales with a 139 percent increase on the strength of the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. In all, Ford sold 16,779 electrified units in April 2022, with E-Transit sales increasing by 62.3 Through April, Ford said Mustang Mach-E sales have totaled 10,539 units.

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2023

Ford said it would restart production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on March 13 after a multiple-week manufacturing stoppage. At least one vehicle displayed a battery issue, but Ford had found the root cause of the problem just one day after announcing the production stoppage, it said.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The EV Pickup Truck from Ford. For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Same silhouette, different powertrain.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

The cheapest 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trim is no longer available for orders, at least for retail customers. Ford cuts cheapest F-150 Lightning trim in 2024 After opening orders for the 2024 F-150 Lightning last week, Ford announced the electric pickup was shipping from its Rouge Electric Vehicle plant.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Ford is moving inventory after slashing prices by up to $8,100 on its best-selling electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E , last month. Good news: Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are working Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 in February with new finance and lease incentives. Ford’s Model e electric vehicle unit lost $4.7

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Teslarati

MAY 24, 2021

Ford released details on the F-150 Lightning Pro variant recently. In the legacy automaker’s own words, the F-150 Lightning Pro was “Built Ford Tough” for business owners. “This helps ensure that when we say the F-150 Lightning is Built Ford Tough, customers understand what that means for their business.”

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus, both of which are offered by Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based developer and manufacturer of zero-emission, Buy America commercial electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 12, 2022

Hence, Tesla’s lack of dealers ensures that customers are protected from the poor experience of paying over MSRP. Most startling from the report is that 80% of car buyers between May and June of this year paid at or above MSRP when they bought their new vehicle. Why I hate dealers. Just a cool $37,000 OVER MSRP.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 13, 2021

At this point, there seems to be no doubt that Ford made a very decent electric vehicle in the Mustang Mach-E. Sales-wise, the Mach-E seems to be doing well, with Ford North America Product Communications director Mike Levine noting that the vehicle’s sales expanded 9.2% in September. . in September. .

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

When you think about it for more than a few minutes, it’s a wonder that no automaker offered a compact pickup truck to pair with both midsize and fullsize trucks in their own lineup until Ford debuted the Maverick a couple of years ago. Into the void comes another flavor, the 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor. & But no.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 was the fastest-selling used car in September, averaging just 17 days on dealer lots, as per eBay Motors. Following the Model 3 was the Audi e-Tron, which averaged 20 days, and the Ford Mustang, which averaged 21 days. Tesla’s electric vehicles are proving popular in the used car market. to £17,536.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In 2019 Ford announced the name of its all-new, all-electric crossover would be the Mustang Mach-E. How dare Ford besmirch the good Mustang name by calling a SUV, powered by electricity no less, a Mustang? I have always been a gearhead, and my vehicles have just about all been V8s. CFR : You like cars?

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 19, 2021

YouTube channel Get Energi, which is mostly about electric vehicles and deep dives into the latest EVs on the market, was created by an electrical test engineer whose passion is learning about EVs and sharing them with his audience. In the video below, he shared a horrible buying experience he had at a Ford dealership […].

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Baua Electric

MAY 19, 2023

Fletcher Jones buys L.A.-area 27 trade in for the consumer and dealers. 27 trade in for the consumer and dealers. George Pero, DCG Acquisitions’ nationwide vice chairman of gross sales, used to be the dealer. opened his first pack, a used-vehicle dozen, in downtown Los Angeles. Fletcher Jones ranks Negative.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

In the complex logistical ballet of modern commerce, fleet vehicles serve as the lifeblood of countless enterprises, ranging from the acrobatics of urban delivery services to the steadfast endurance of long-haul transport. The choice of vehicle must mirror the very DNA of your business to optimize functionality.

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Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2023

Ford sellers, as a part of a line of requirements to deliver to promote moment EVs, are required to create numerous charging stations. The Model e program was developed in consultation with our dealers and is designed to provide the best-in-class customer experience,” the spokesperson stated. “The Ford stocks rose 1 p.c

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 10, 2023

With Ford having debuted the global version of the midsize Ranger pickup in 2021, the only question was what kind of changes would be made for the American market. Ranger happens to be to the versions you can already buy in countries where they have the steering wheel on the wrong side. But Ford said it would likewise offer the 2.7-liter

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The brand lost 47 percent of its American retail locations through the year, which has been attributed to General Motors buying out storefronts that refused to invest in the necessary changes required to sell all-electric vehicles. Whether intentional or not, the end result seems to be mass dealer consolidation.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of $1,974,330 for the expansion and upgrade of a biodiesel production facility and buy-downs of alternative-fuel vehicles. In addition, the Commission approved an award of $114,000 to Big Valley Ford , Inc., Yokayo Biofuels, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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 The 2021 Ford Mustang interior has a comfy, retro feel to it.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

The awards are funded by the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks. Kenworth is the original equipment manufacturer of the vehicles. Navistar, Inc.

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Teslarati

APRIL 12, 2023

While legacy automakers are not prone to cut prices by that much, Barron’s notes in a recent article that substantial price cuts for these companies are usually $1,000, and not the $13,000 that Tesla is able to apply to its vehicles because of its dealership model: “Tesla, of course, doesn’t have a traditional dealer network.

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2023

They closed at the former Southworth Ford in Marion, Ind., It was once renamed Hunter Ford. “We are super proud to be owners, and we’re thrilled to be Ford dealers in Marion,” he stated. Garber Car buys two Fresh York dealerships Garber Car Workforce has bought two retail outlets in Canandaigua, N.Y.,

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