F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and the Skunkworks platform — Dearborn’s electric bet, tracked.
The Ford F-150 Lightning has reclaimed the top spot in the U.S. electric pickup market, surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck in registrations for March and the first quarter of 2025, according to S&P Global Mobility. With 2,598 registrations in March compared to the Cybertruck’s 2,170, and 7,913 for Q1 against 7,126, Ford’s workhorse is gaining traction…
In March 2025, U.S. electric vehicle (EV) registrations soared by 20%, reaching 115,758 units, driven by consumer anticipation of price hikes from looming tariffs on imported autos and parts, according to S&P Global Mobility. This growth outpaced the overall light-vehicle market, signaling robust demand for EVs despite challenges like range anxiety and charging infrastructure, according…
Ford Motor Co. announced on May 13, 2025, that it is eliminating approximately 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in the U.S. and Canada, representing about 5% of its connected-vehicle software team. This move, aimed at boosting efficiency, comes as Ford refines its electric vehicle (EV) and software-defined vehicle strategy to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving…
Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in late 2024, setting the stage for Slate to challenge the EV market with its no-frills,…
Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Peel deployed a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, signaling a shift toward sustainable policing. These adoptions…
Ford Motor has increased prices on three of its Mexico-produced electric vehicles (EVs), including the Mustang Mach-E, due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The automaker announced the price hikes on May 7, 2025, citing mid-year pricing adjustments and the economic pressures of the tariffs, according to a Reuters report. This move signals…
Ford has scrapped its ambitious FNV4 electrical architecture, opting for a more versatile domain-based system to enhance software across its electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and gas-powered lineup. According to The Verge, this pivot, led by software chief Doug Field, aims to deliver seamless over-the-air (OTA) updates and advanced features like BlueCruise to a broader range…
In a bold move to tackle the soaring costs of electric vehicles, Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch the Slate Truck—a $25,000 electric pickup aimed at making EVs accessible to everyday Americans. CEO Chris Barman, a former Chrysler and FCA executive, shared her vision with Business Insider, emphasizing…
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