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AUGUST 24, 2023

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Weird Car News , Ford , Ownership , Safety , Truck Continue reading Some Ford F-150 trucks are making 'sonic boom' and 'ear-piercing static' noise Some Ford F-150 trucks are making 'sonic boom' and 'ear-piercing static' noise originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:11:00 EDT.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Recently, Ford introduced the 2024 Mustang GT and Dark Horse to Europe, but the news isn't all that great because the 5.0-liter The Blue Oval company is currently rocking an EV wave, although it's nothing tangible just yet. But it's all about the crossovers and trucks, of course, as always. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 5, 2024

Sure, more than 750,000 people bought a Ford F-Series last year , but that’s not exactly news. Here at Jalopnik, we like to reward improvement. The F-Series has been the top-selling vehicle in the U.S. for decades. Instead, let’s talk about the cars that sold significantly better in 2023 than they did in 2022. In terms… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Truck fans are already cooling on EV pickups despite more options on the market and news of upcoming models from the likes of Chevy and Ram. The Silverado EV and Ram 1500 REV have yet to be released, while the Tesla Cybertruck has recently joined the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning for sale in the U.S. And, yet,… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 4, 2024

One family in San Pedro, California kicked off the new year in the worst possible way: Someone vandalized their red Ford Mustang. The vehicle was spray painted with swastikas and racial slurs, local news station KTLA reports. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 11, 2024

The good news is there are plenty of drivers in competitive makes for you to go get. While you certainly have obvious targets: With their large market share, Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford are good opportunities for nearly every brand (with the surprising exception that Chevrolet is not a favorable conquest target for Mazda dealers).

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 17, 2024

The good news is, though, tomorrow’s electric and hybrid vehicles still offer substantial service opportunities under the car. These options can make the Model X weigh more than a Ford F-250. Even beefier, the new Hummer EV weighs in at more than 9,000 lbs. A Tesla Model X has a curb weight of more than 5,000 lbs.,

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 17, 2024

The good news is, though, tomorrow’s electric and hybrid vehicles still offer substantial service opportunities under the car. These options can make the Model X weigh more than a Ford F-250. Even beefier, the new Hummer EV weighs in at more than 9,000 lbs. A Tesla Model X has a curb weight of more than 5,000 lbs.,

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 18, 2024

The long-running automotive news magazine has a treasure trove of tests after being on the air for over 40 years. Where else can you find detailed instrumented testing of long-forgotten cars like the 1995 Ford Contour or a 1991 Buick Regal Gran… Read more. MotorWeek’s Retro Reviews is some of the best car content on the internet.

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Jalopnik

JULY 6, 2023

For a while, it felt like Ford was in the news pretty much all the time with yet another recall. But recently, it’s been Honda with the major recall news. Last month, the Japanese automaker announced a recall of more than a million vehicles because their rearview cameras may not work thanks to a faulty coaxial cable.…

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“The past few years have shown us customers are becoming more comfortable to consider and purchase a new vehicle outside their preferred brand,” S&P Global Mobility president of automotive insights Joe LaFeir said in a news release.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In a news release, J.D. For the fourth year in a row, Lexus earned the top prize among premium brands, and Honda led mass-market brands for the third consecutive year. The awards recognize vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price following a three-year period of ownership.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 17, 2024

The rest of the list includes the Chevrolet Volt, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Ford Mustang MACH-E, Volkswagen e-Golf and Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, Audi e-tron, Porsche Taycan and Volkswagen ID.4 Carvana said it sold 57 makes and models of EVs last year, 29% more than in 2022. “We

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This announcement follows the company’s previous news of supporting Amazon’s voice-initiated EV driver experience during CES 2023, EVgo said. With the PlugShare API, the integration creates a seamless charging experience for Alexa-enabled EVs, including the Nissan ARIYA, Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, EVgo said.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 25, 2024

The good news is, there is a way out of this downward spiral. You did have unique suspensions like the Rambler trunnions or Ford I-Beams, but it was the same recipe for most cars and light trucks. It is like the Bermuda Triangle of shop productivity. Pricing is the first barrier to overcome in order to perform more alignments.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 12, 2024

“As anticipated, Tesla’s sales took a hit, influencing the overall market dynamics,” Valdez Streaty said in a news release. The KBB report showed nine brands — BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian and Vinfast — surpassed that 50% mark.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 8, 2024

Manufacturers such as GM, Ford and Hyundai have anticipated this moment and are marketing to a more price sensitive set of consumers with offerings that approximate ICE price points. Despite the opportunity of the EV mass market wave, recent news headlines are less than upbeat.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

UAW members started a labor strike early Friday morning at a trio of plants that make vehicles for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. A prolonged and more widespread strike action, by reducing new production levels, would lead to lower new vehicle inventory, and likely increase new- and used-vehicle prices,” KBRA said in a news release.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“The increase in the EV share of the new-vehicle market, reflected by seven new rank-eligible models this year, is a notable step in the transition toward vehicle electrification,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of J.D. Power’s EV practice, in a news release.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 19, 2024

PHEVs might not present a good alternative to BEVs: Recently, news reports have suggested that plug-in hybrid vehicles could solve many of the issues plaguing BEVs, such as range limitations and lack of public charging availability. Ford Mustang Mach-E (764) ranks second and Hyundai IONIQ 6 (759) ranks third.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 17, 2023

Power executive director of EV intelligence Stewart Stropp said in a news release. The recent announcements by Ford and GM to establish a charging collaboration with Tesla are particularly noteworthy.” The biggest friction point for consideration is the availability of public chargers,” J.D.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The F-150 Lightning may be America's favorite pickup truck, but alas, the Ford Motor Company hasn't delivered a single unit since February 9. As per a fresh report, Ford's quality boffins identified an issue that – sadly – hasn't been made public. continue reading. )

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Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association

JANUARY 30, 2019

million units with the mix continuing to shift toward SUV and CUV models.Model consolidation seems to bethe trend among vehicle manufacturers;as you have probably read in the recent news, Ford will no longer sell sedans and GM is reducing the number of sedan platforms to align with the demand of consumers.

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PA Auto Inspection

JUNE 14, 2021

It has also been noticed that these new vehicles require special care and attention when it comes to the motor oil or engine lube being used. The good news is that the manufacturers of vehicles recommend certain motor oil depending on the make and model of the vehicle, along with the engine that’s under the hood.

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Motor Verso

MAY 17, 2024

The Ford F-150 Raptor R is already one of the most powerful pickup trucks that money can buy today, with… Read more » The post Hennessey Adds Even More Power To The Ford F-150 Raptor appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Motor Verso

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This Valentine’s Day, Warrantywise is painting the town red with love for the Ford Fiesta, crowning it the UK’s most… Read more » The post The Ford Fiesta: The UK’s Most Loved Car by Warrantywise appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Good morning! It’s Monday, December 4, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A New Breed of Beast: The VelociRaptoR 6X6 Emerges Hennessey, the renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has just rolled out its… Read more » The post Hennessey VelociRaptoR 6X6: Ultimate Raptor R Transformation appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Driver's Edge

JANUARY 8, 2024

The good news is that dealerships can’t adjust warranties based on where car buyers get service, meaning you’re free to look elsewhere for maintenance and repair work. To keep your Ford F-150 in tip-top shape , you’ll need to follow Ford’s recommended maintenance schedule.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 28, 2024

Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 28, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 28, 2024

“The automotive market has seen incredible change within the last few years, with pricing and inventory levels in flux, EVs becoming more mainstream, and more paths to purchase — especially online — available for shoppers,” CarGurus director of product marketing Alison Ciummei said in a news release. “As

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Jalopnik

MARCH 23, 2024

So when a new YouTube channel pops up and it’s just footage of drivers taking a sharp corner too quickly , and the results of their screwup , of course we’re going to sit and watch these videos until the cows come home. We all love a bit of schadenfreude on occasion, who can blame us, we’re only human. There’s nothing… Read more.

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