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Ford’s Fathom debuts as a feature-rich $28,350 EV pickup
transportation2 months ago

Ford’s Fathom debuts as a feature-rich $28,350 EV pickup

Ford has unveiled Fathom, a midsize electric pickup starting at $28,350 that pairs a full feature set—Apple Maps on a large touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, open bed, frunk, and Blue Cruise sensors—with Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle platform and high-volume, parallel assembly to hit a low price. Production is planned at Louisville Assembly Plant with deliveries by end of 2027 and pre-orders opening early next year. Ford is positioning Fathom against the cheaper Slate Truck, which starts at $24,950 but omits many luxuries.

via The Verge|
#electric-cars#fathom#ford
GM's Q2 US sales dip as EV slump tests momentum, trucks and SUVs keep margins
business3 months ago

GM's Q2 US sales dip as EV slump tests momentum, trucks and SUVs keep margins

GM posted about 715,000 US vehicle sales in Q2, down 4.2% from a year earlier, blaming discontinued models and a steep EV slump after the federal tax credit expiry; EVs fell sharply (Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Hummer EV, Lyriq), while gas‑powered trucks and SUVs carried the quarter (Sierra up 5% to ~95k, Silverado roughly flat, Traverse/Trailblazer/Canyon rising). GM maintains EV share around 13.5–14% and leadership in full‑size pickups/SUVs, aided by tight inventories and disciplined pricing, ending the period with about 511,000 vehicles in dealer stock (~55 days) and average transaction prices above $52,400.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#ev#gm
Ford’s 2027 Super Duty Adopts Carhartt-Inspired Workwear Aesthetics
business5 months ago

Ford’s 2027 Super Duty Adopts Carhartt-Inspired Workwear Aesthetics

Ford and Carhartt unveil the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt package, limited to XLT Crew Cab SRW 4×4, pairing rugged styling—dark grille, 20‑inch wheels, all‑terrain tires, textured running boards, bedliner, and Carhartt graphics—with a Duck Canvas–inspired interior, triple‑stitch detailing, and embroidered logos. Designers drew wheel inspiration from Detroit manhole covers, while Ford explains the nod to durability and tradespeople, though actual Carhartt fabrics aren’t used due to automotive testing standards. The collaboration aims to reinforce an identity shared by both brands, rather than spark new conquest sales, packaging the rugged truck as the ultimate matching‑workwear companion.

via Carscoops|
#business#carhartt#f-series
Baltimore bakery driver survives United Newark crash after fearing decapitation moments earlier
us-news5 months ago

Baltimore bakery driver survives United Newark crash after fearing decapitation moments earlier

A Baltimore bakery truck driver was on the New Jersey Turnpike when United Airlines Flight 169 clipped his tractor-trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, toppling a light pole and sending the truck into a barrier. He survived with injuries, and his family says he feared he would be decapitated in the moment before impact. Authorities are reviewing what happened, while the flight landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard; the driver has been transported back to Baltimore for evaluation.

via New York Post|
#new-jersey#newark-airport#plane-crashes
Trump to Implement 25% Tariff on Imported Heavy Trucks Starting Nov. 1
business1 year ago

Trump to Implement 25% Tariff on Imported Heavy Trucks Starting Nov. 1

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported medium and heavy-duty trucks entering the U.S. starting November 1, 2025, as part of his broader strategy to protect domestic manufacturers amid ongoing trade tensions and investigations into national security concerns. This move marks an expansion of sector-specific tariffs, complicating international trade relations and impacting global automakers.

via Axios|
#business#import#tariffs
"Ford's Gas-Fired Truck Onslaught: 144,000 Units Head to North American Dealers"
automotive2 years ago

"Ford's Gas-Fired Truck Onslaught: 144,000 Units Head to North American Dealers"

Ford Motor Co. is launching a new lineup of popular trucks, including the F-150 and Ranger, with a focus on hybrid options and new features. The company is celebrating the ramp up of shipments with "truck takeover" events at its manufacturing plants. The F-150 Powerboost hybrid, with a 7.4kW Pro Power onboard generator, has seen record hybrid deliveries, and the F-150 Lightning EV sales have increased despite a pause in deliveries for quality checks. The Maverick compact pickup, available in gas and hybrid options, has been selling quickly, and the new Ranger will feature a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and a Raptor variant with 405 horsepower and 435 pounds of torque. Ford aims to ship over 100,000 new trucks by the end of April.

via Fox Business|
#automotive#ford#hybrid