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Lucid Not Ready To Take On Tesla Cybertruck: CEO Says 'Tough To Make An Electric Pickup Truck Work Today'
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:48am | 720Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) isn't ready to make an electric pickup truck yet to compete with the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck, but hopes its new SUVs can take on the EV leader. What Happened: A presentation by Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Tuesday highlighted the company's upcoming Gravity SUV and...
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Ford CEO Farley Says Company Needs To Move Past 'Monster Vehicles' To Be Profitable In EV Space: 'Start To Get Back In Love With Smaller Vehicles'
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 6:47pm | 488Automotive giant Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) is among the companies looking to the future with the growth of electric vehicles. Ford's problem of not having profitable vehicles is weighing on Ford CEO Jim Farley. What Happened: Ford is among the market leaders in the truck market with its F-150 line,...
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Ex-GM Exec Behind Making Of Chevy Silverado, Sierra Has Simple Advice For Tesla Cybertruck To Win Over Traditional Truck Lovers
Friday, February 16, 2024 - 7:06am | 727Terry Woychowski, a former chief engineer of General Motors trucks, believes that the Tesla Cybertruck could potentially sway traditional truck enthusiasts if it were more affordable. What Happened: Woychowski, who was pivotal in developing GM’s full-size trucks such...
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Drug Cartels' 'Monster' Trucks: Latest Weapon In Mexico's Escalating Narco Wars
Monday, August 7, 2023 - 7:39pm | 485Mexican drug lords are transforming ordinary pick-up trucks into terrifying Mad Max-style tanks as they ramp up their fight with law enforcement agents, rival gangs and anyone else who gets in their way. Kidnapping Mechanics And Stealing Truck From The U.S. At gunpoint, local mechanics are...
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Cathie Wood Shares Optimism For Cybertruck, Says It Will Destroy Rivals' Pricing Structure
Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 2:51pm | 1020One of the most anticipated launches in recent years is the Cybertruck from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA). With the pickup truck set to launch in mid-2023, Cathie Wood is sizing up its potential against similar vehicles from rival auto companies. What Happened: During its fourth quarter...
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Could This Be The Next Big Electric Vehicle For General Motors?
Friday, January 20, 2023 - 5:02pm | 743One of the leading traditional automakers is working to transition to electric vehicles with plans for more than 30 models in the future. A new report could highlight the company’s next electric vehicle model which targets a growing market. What Happened: Pickup trucks continued to...
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Want To Buy A Ford F-150 Lightning? You Might Be Out Of Luck
Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 12:55pm | 587One of the most popular vehicles from 2022 doesn’t have a demand problem heading into 2023, but as the company who makes it found out quickly, it might have a supply problem. What Happened: The F-150 Lightning is one of the bestselling electric pickup trucks and also took home several awards...
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Freedom Is Electric: Dodge Ram EV Trademarks Could Point To Features Of Highly Anticipated Pickup Truck
Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 1:32pm | 494One of the bestselling pickup trucks could be nearing its public unveiling and bring more competition to an already heated field. What Happened: The Dodge Ram pickup truck is one of the bestselling vehicles in the U.S. An electric version of the popular pickup is expected to launch in 2024,...
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Ford Revamps F-Series Super Duty Pickup Trucks With New Design, 5G Connectivity: Here's When It Will Be Released
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 9:17pm | 446Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) on Tuesday unveiled its new 2023 F-Series Super Duty lineup of pickup trucks and chassis cabs that will cater to essential commercial industries. Release: The 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty is assembled at Kentucky Truck Plant in...
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Chevy Shows Electric Silverado In New Ad, Teases Features
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 12:54pm | 322The Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ: RIVN) R1T was the first all-electric pickup truck to market, which was followed soon after by General Motors Company's (NYSE: GM) Hummer EV. But there's more to come with the promised Chevy Silverado EV to be available in fall 2023...
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Ford Calls For Workers To Join The Automaker And Help Build Its Best-Selling Trucks, Even If They Have No Prior Experience In The Industry
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 6:13am | 480Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) is inviting workers even if they do not have a prior automotive or manufacturing experience to join the legacy automaker. What Happened: The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker is inviting workers to show up at the career fair at the Kentucky Truck Plant, home to its...
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Rivian's First Towing Efficiency Test Shows Big, but Manageable, Losses in Range
Monday, November 29, 2021 - 3:36pm | 325Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ: RIVN) recently started deliveries of its long-anticipated R1T all-electric pickup truck. The company is the first to put into the market an all-electric pickup, which has an EPA estimated range of 314 miles. It can also tow up to 11,000 pounds. But...
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Ford F-150 Gets Fresh Interior But Mostly Maintains The Same Old Look On The Outside
Friday, June 26, 2020 - 7:06am | 416Ford is ushering in a new version of its popular F-150 truck laden with fresh interior but has kept changes to the exterior minimal. What Happened On Thursday, Ford revealed the latest generation of its F-150 truck, broadcasting the event on Twitter. Tougher than before,...
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Ford's Latest F-150 Pickup Debuts Thursday With Sleeper Seat, Optional Onboard Generator
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 5:42am | 559Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will unveil the latest version of its best selling F-150 pickup truck this week with features such as an onboard generator and a reclining seat. What Happened Ford’s vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service Mark LaNeve said that the...
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Pickups, SUVs And CUVs – The Bright Future Of The Specialized Equipment Market
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 11:17am | 1743Pickups form the largest share of the specialty equipment industry because they are simply a great platform for modification. The Specialized Equipment Market Association (SEMA) rated Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) F Series as the most customizable truck and its majesty, Fiat Chrysler...