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Ford has revealed the 2027 F-150, featuring a new 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 base engine, expanded 5.0-liter V8 availability across the lineup, and a new Carhartt-branded package. The update also includes hands-free towing technology and revised styling, positioning the truck against new competitors.
Ford will embed Apple Maps into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, starting with a $30,000 midsize pickup due in 2027, offering turn-by-turn navigation with real-time traffic and road data; CarPlay remains available, and Ford clarifies that Apple is not building its self-driving tech, which will be developed in-house via Latitude AI, while BlueCruise will use Apple Maps data for hands-free highway driving.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two fatal crashes involving Ford's hands-free driver-assist system, BlueCruise, after Mustang Mach-E vehicles rear-ended stationary cars in Texas and Philadelphia, resulting in fatalities. The NTSB reports that the drivers were operating the vehicles in BlueCruise mode at the time of the crashes. As more BlueCruise-equipped Ford vehicles hit the road, concerns about overreliance on driver-assist systems and slower reaction times are raised, prompting scrutiny of the technology's safety. While federal regulations require companies to report crashes involving advanced driver assist, there is currently no law prohibiting hands-free driving systems.
Ford has slashed prices of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck by up to $5,500 in an effort to boost sales, while Polestar's sales have dropped 40% in Q1. The NTSB is investigating a fatal crash involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E using the BlueCruise driver assist feature, and the EPA is cracking down on toxic chemicals used in the auto industry.
The NTSB has revealed that the Ford Mustang Mach-E involved in a fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, had its BlueCruise active driving assistance system engaged at the time of the collision, resulting in the death of the other vehicle's driver. A similar incident involving a Mach-E and its active driving assistance system is also under investigation in Philadelphia. This scrutiny comes amid ongoing concerns about the safety and effectiveness of advanced driver assistance systems, with both Ford and Tesla facing increased regulatory scrutiny.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that the driver of a Mustang Mach-E involved in a fatal crash in Texas in February was using Ford’s hands-free driver-assistance system, BlueCruise. This marks the first known fatality involving the use of BlueCruise, raising concerns about the system's safety. The NTSB is also investigating a second fatal crash near Philadelphia where Ford’s driver-assistance system may have been active, prompting comparisons to Tesla's Autopilot issues. The NTSB released a preliminary report and is continuing its investigation, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is also probing the Texas crash. Ford declined to comment on the new information from the NTSB.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a fatal crash in Texas involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E equipped with the BlueCruise driver-assistance system. The crash, which resulted in the death of the driver of a Honda CR-V, occurred while the Mustang had "partial automation" engaged. The NTSB will examine the wreckage and sequence of events to determine the role of BlueCruise in the collision. Ford has extended sympathies and stated that safety is a top priority, and they will fully cooperate with the investigation.
Ford Motor shared its plans to profitably build millions of EVs while growing its traditional operations at an investor event on Monday. The automaker is targeting an 8% EBIT margin on its electric vehicle unit and a 2 million EV production run rate by 2026, up from an expected 600,000 by year-end. Ford also announced a series of new deals for the supply of lithium products in support of its plan to dramatically ramp up production of electric vehicles. The company expects to simplify its operations and increase margins from traditional products to low double-digit EBIT margins up from 7.2% in 2022.