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Ford’s South Africa Plant Starts Producing The New Ford Ranger PHEV For The Global Market

CleanTechnica EVs

As the transition to electric vehicles accelerates in several markets around the world, countries where the auto industry contributes significantly to their local economies need to accelerate their EV production to safeguard the future of their industries. An example of a country where the auto industry is a key pillar.

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Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars

Charged EVs

The Ford Power Promise focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at homestill the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. Last summer, Ford research found intenders perceptions of EV driving were more demanding than those of EV ownersand both were more demanding than the actual realities of EV use.

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Ford F-150 Lightning feels the pressure from Tesla Cybertruck

Teslarati

Ford’s electric vehicle program saw notable progress in January 2025, with the company’s overall EV sales seeing a 21.2% But while the Ford Mustang Mach-E saw an increase in sales, the Ford F-150 Lightning experienced the opposite. year-over-year rise. That’s equivalent to a 21.2% year-over-year increase.

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Ford Projects Significant Losses On EVs in 2025

The Truth About Cars

Fords Model e electric division has stacked up some staggering losses in recent years, recording a $5.1 Unfortunately, the automaker said it expects to lose even more in 2025 as a challenging market and an unpredictable political landscape take their toll. Images: Ford] Become aTTAC insider. billion shortfall in 2024.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley Teases Explorer Tremor

The Truth About Cars

Old calls to Hellcat all the things might have gone unanswered at Stellantis but Ford is listening to off-roaders whod like a Tremor package on vehicles without a 5.5-foot Showing up this morning on social media, this image was posted by Ford CEO Jim Farley and promising a new addition to the Tremor family. foot open cargo bed.

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How Are We Feeling About The Automotive Market These Days?

The Truth About Cars

The automotive market has felt out of whack for quite some time. But consumers are tapped out and starting to notice theyre arguably getting less vehicle for their money than they used to and there is a wealth of data suggesting that the market is sincerely starting to struggle. But the outlook for 2025 hasnt been quite as rosy.

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Danger signs! Latest research shows top ICE brands including Toyota, Ford and Nissan struggling to hit new Aussie CO2 limits

EV Central

New research has shown how much trouble some top brands including Ford, Nissan, GWM and even Toyota could find themselves because of Australias new CO2 emissions reduction scheme if they dont transition to electric vehicles quickly enough. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. billion in 2029.

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