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Tesla Out, Ford In: City Of Baltimore Goes 'In A Different Direction' Reversing EV Deal From 2024
Monday, March 10, 2025 - 7:07pm | 669Electric vehicle company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) landed many deals with cities for vehicles that can be used by police or other government officials over the years. One of those recent deals was canceled, but it doesn't appear that politics got in the way. What Happened: A $5 million contract...
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Trump Tariffs Could Make Your Next Car $12,000 More Expensive: Expert Says 25% Fees Will 'Have A Sharp Negative Effect On Auto Sales'
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 2:07pm | 1015The automotive sector could be among the sectors most affected by President Donald Trump‘s tariffs. Experts size up the potential cost increases and consumer impact. What Happened: Automobiles made in Mexico and Canada and auto parts imported to the U.S. are now subject to 25% tariffs under...
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Ford's Mustang Mach-E Leads Company's US EV Sales In Feb But Trump Tariffs Threaten Future
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 3:19am | 490Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) sold 7,326 electric vehicles in February in the U.S., marking a growth of 15% from the corresponding period last year, thanks to a jump in sales of its Mustang Mach-E SUV and its E-Transit electric vans which offset a drop in sales of its F-150 Lightning truck. What Happened...
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Ford Q4 Earnings Preview: EV Tax Credit, Tariffs Could Reshape Auto Giant's Future
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 3:17pm | 633Automotive giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) could highlight how the new White House administration is changing focus on business lines when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Ford to report fourth-quarter revenue...
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US Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 1.3 Million Units In 2024, Despite Tesla Declines: Top 10 Bestselling Models
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 11:28am | 770The U.S. automotive industry saw a record number of electric vehicles sold in 2024, with 1,301,411 units breaking last year's record with a 7.3% year-over-year increase. A record fourth quarter saw 365,824 units sold in the U.S., despite some weakness from sector leader Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)....
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Ford EV Sales Get Mustang Mach-E Speed Boost In Q4 As It Delays New Vehicle Launch
Friday, January 3, 2025 - 10:52pm | 468Dearborn-based Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) sold 30,176 electric vehicles in the fourth quarter in the U.S., taking its EV sales for the whole year to 97,865 units. What Happened: While Ford’s annual EV sales in the U.S. couldn’t breach the 100,000 mark, it still marks a 35% increase from...
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Ford Looks To Boost Mustang Mach-E Sales In US With Michigan-Made Batteries, Lower Starting Price
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 8:13am | 531Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is seemingly trying to increase sales for its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by bringing down its price. What Happened: Earlier this month, LG Energy Solution said that it agreed with Ford that the batteries for its Mustang Mach-E will be produced at the battery maker’s...
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Elon Musk's Tesla Dominates US EV Market With 3 Of Top 5 Best-Selling Models In Q3
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 7:21am | 600The three top-selling electric vehicles in the U.S. in the third quarter were all from EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), according to estimates from automotive research company Kelley Blue Book (KBB.) What Happened: According to KBB’s estimates, the best-selling EV in the three months from...
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Ford's US EV Sales Gather Pace In Q3 Even As Its Best-Seller Mustang Mach-E SUV Slows Down
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 2:15am | 459Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) sold 23,509 electric vehicles in the three months through the end of September, marking a jump of 12.2% from the corresponding period last year, despite a sales slump for its Mustang Mach-E SUV. What Happened: Mustang Mach-E was Ford’s best-selling EV in the quarter...
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Ford EVs 'Creating Joy' With Built-In Karaoke, Add Popular Tesla Feature To Select Models
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 10:12am | 535Owners of select Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) electric vehicles will soon be able to take part in karaoke battles inside their EVs, with the auto giant adding a key feature that has been a staple in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) electric vehicles for several years. What Happened: Ford announced that...
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Ford Recalls Over 37,000 Vehicles, Including Mustang Mach-E EV SUV, Due To Non-Operational Front Windshield Wipers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 7:42am | 370Michigan-based Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is recalling 37,371 vehicles including its all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV over concerns that its front windshield wipers may fail. What Happened: The entire recall population includes several 2023-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles, 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, and 2023...
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Ford Rolls Out 0% Financing On F-150 Lightning, Mach-E: Potential EV Sales Surge Ahead?
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 5:13pm | 671Automotive giant Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is the latest to launch new financing offers in the growing competitive field of electric vehicles. What Happened: U.S. electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) launched a 0.99% financing offer on the bestselling Model Y vehicle in May. The move...
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Ford Again Defies Elon Musk's 'Tough Quarter' Gloom As EV Sales Keep Surging After Q1 Boom
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 6:19am | 475Dearborn-based Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) on Wednesday reported a whopping 88% jump in electric vehicle sales in the U.S. for the first five months of 2024. What Happened: Ford sold a total of 8,966 EVs in the U.S. in May, marking a near 65% jump from 2023 when it sold just 5,444 units. The increase...
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Ford's Mustang Gallops Into 60th Year: Still A Pony With Plenty Of Kick
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 2:23am | 1178Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is revving its engines to celebrate a milestone birthday: the 60th anniversary of its iconic Mustang. A Star is Born: The Mustang made its world debut on April 17, 1964, at the New York World’s Fair. According to Ford, nearly 15 million fairgoers...
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Ford's 2024 Mustang Mach-E Gets Range Boost, Faster Charging — And Quicker Than Tesla Model Y Performance
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 4:19am | 1134Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has announced a series of upgrades for its 2024 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, including a new rear motor, improved charging times, and an updated GT model. What Happened: The 2024 Mustang Mach-E will now be equipped with a new rear motor, developed in-house by Ford,...