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Ford-backed autonomous car startup Argo AI lays off 150 employeesFord-backed autonomous car startup Argo AI lays off 150 employees
Ford recalls more than 100,000 Mavericks, Escapes, and Corsairs over fire riskFord recalls more than 100,000 Mavericks, Escapes, and Corsairs over fire risk
Take a leisurely drive through automotive history in Ford’s newly digitized archiveTake a leisurely drive through automotive history in Ford’s newly digitized archive
Ford recalls nearly 49,000 Mustang Mach-Es over battery safety issuesFord recalls nearly 49,000 Mustang Mach-Es over battery safety issues
Ford surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded TeslasFord surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded Teslas
Ford announces new Mustang, Ranger, and commercial EV in major Midwest expansionFord announces new Mustang, Ranger, and commercial EV in major Midwest expansion
Ford delivers its first F-150 Lightning as EV truck war kicks into high gearFord delivers its first F-150 Lightning as EV truck war kicks into high gear
Argo AI is testing fully driverless vehicles in Miami and AustinArgo AI is testing fully driverless vehicles in Miami and Austin
F-150 Lightning owners can’t use their phones as keys until ‘late summer’F-150 Lightning owners can’t use their phones as keys until ‘late summer’
Ford F-150 Lightning first drive: quiet storm

Ford’s first electric truck is fun, familiar, and checks all the boxes for a great entry-level EV

Andrew J. Hawkins
Ford did what Tesla won’tFord did what Tesla won’t
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Becca Farsace
Ford files patent application for remote engine revving systemFord files patent application for remote engine revving system
The future of electric vehicles is this 44-year-old pickup truckThe future of electric vehicles is this 44-year-old pickup truck
Ford says the F-150 Lightning is more powerful than it originally announcedFord says the F-150 Lightning is more powerful than it originally announced
Rivian announces another shipping delay but also some cool new software featuresRivian announces another shipping delay but also some cool new software features
The F-150 Lightning is finally shipping — is Ford ready?

Ford CEO Jim Farley knows there’s lots to improve as Ford turns into an EV company

Nilay Patel
Lincoln’s new electric concept car uses lo-fi beats and ‘fragrances’ to elevate your state of mindLincoln’s new electric concept car uses lo-fi beats and ‘fragrances’ to elevate your state of mind
Ford F-150 Lightning: all the news about the electric pickup truckFord F-150 Lightning: all the news about the electric pickup truck
Ford’s F-150 Lightning launch event is set for April 26thFord’s F-150 Lightning launch event is set for April 26th
Ford F-150 Lightning gets an EPA-confirmed range of up to 320 milesFord F-150 Lightning gets an EPA-confirmed range of up to 320 miles
Ford doubles down on EVs in Europe with $2 billion pushFord doubles down on EVs in Europe with $2 billion push
Ford to ship and sell Explorer SUVs with missing chipsFord to ship and sell Explorer SUVs with missing chips
Ford’s ‘radical’ move to split the company won’t come easyFord’s ‘radical’ move to split the company won’t come easy
Ford sells electric scooter unit Spin to Berlin’s TierFord sells electric scooter unit Spin to Berlin’s Tier
Ford splits electric cars from gas to operate at ‘startup speed’Ford splits electric cars from gas to operate at ‘startup speed’
Ford Mustang Mach-E usurps Tesla Model 3 as Consumer Reports top EV pick of the yearFord Mustang Mach-E usurps Tesla Model 3 as Consumer Reports top EV pick of the year
Ford makes it easier to 3D-print your own accessories for the MaverickFord makes it easier to 3D-print your own accessories for the Maverick
Ford’s mobile app update hints at new driverless parking featuresFord’s mobile app update hints at new driverless parking features
Ford will spend up to $20 billion more in shift to electric vehiclesFord will spend up to $20 billion more in shift to electric vehicles
Ford reportedly suspends reservations of its Maverick hybrid pickup truckFord reportedly suspends reservations of its Maverick hybrid pickup truck
Ford says it will double production of electric F-150 Lightning to 150,000 trucks per yearFord says it will double production of electric F-150 Lightning to 150,000 trucks per year
Ford Mustang Mach-E joins New York City’s yellow taxi fleetFord Mustang Mach-E joins New York City’s yellow taxi fleet
Disabled passengers were promised autonomous vehicles — they’re still waiting

It turns out that designing autonomous vehicles for disabled passengers is an immense challenge

Christopher Reardon
Ford launches new EV charging project to help commercial customers go electricFord launches new EV charging project to help commercial customers go electric
Ford reportedly delays Explorer EV in favor of Mustang Mach-EFord reportedly delays Explorer EV in favor of Mustang Mach-E
Ford stops taking reservations for the F-150 LightningFord stops taking reservations for the F-150 Lightning
Ford drops plan for Rivian-powered EVFord drops plan for Rivian-powered EV
Ford and GM are getting into chip development to help deal with the shortageFord and GM are getting into chip development to help deal with the shortage
Ford is already sold out of its electric crate motor but won’t say how manyFord is already sold out of its electric crate motor but won’t say how many
Ford’s selling electric crate motors based on the one in the Mach-EFord’s selling electric crate motors based on the one in the Mach-E

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