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Ford says an affordable EV to challenge Tesla’s core models is in the works

Key Takeaways

Ford says a more affordable all-electric vehicle is in development.
The model is aimed at the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.
The vehicle is expected to use Ford’s Universal EV Platform.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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NTSB Recommends Ford BlueCruise Changes After Fatal Crash Investigation - Jalopnik

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NTSB presses Ford to tighten BlueCruise after fatal crashes exposed attention and speed risks

Key Takeaways

The NTSB says BlueCruise failed to keep drivers sufficiently attentive in two fatal 2024 crashes.
Investigators want Ford to address both driver monitoring and excessive-speed settings.
The case adds pressure for stronger federal oversight of hands-free driver-assistance systems.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Ford and GM Increase Destination Charges to $2,795 on Full-Size Trucks

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Ford and GM Push Destination Charges on Big Trucks to $2,795

Key Takeaways

Ford and GM now charge $2,795 in destination fees on many full-size pickups and SUVs.
Cadillac charges $2,895 on the Escalade.
Destination charges have risen by up to 48% since 2021, according to the source text.
Ram and Toyota currently charge less on comparable trucks, though both remain above $2,000 in the cited examples.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Daily 5 report for March 6: Ford’s Plan B for Kentucky battery plant

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Ford Pivots Kentucky Battery Plant to Energy Storage

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Ford exploring shift from EV batteries to grid-scale energy storage at Kentucky plant
Energy storage market growing faster than EV battery demand projections
Pivot reflects broader industry recalibration of battery manufacturing investments

DT Editorial Team·Mar 7, 2026·3 min read·via autonews.com

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Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Cars for Touchscreen and Backup Camera Issues: TDS

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Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Over Camera Flaw

Key Takeaways

1.7 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled for camera/display failures
Backup camera image can fail to display when shifting into reverse
Fix involves software updates and some hardware replacements at dealerships

DT Editorial Team·Mar 7, 2026·3 min read·via thedrive.com

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Ford’s New EVs May Cost Less, but Don’t Expect Them To Be Smaller

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Ford's Next-Gen EVs Will Cost Less — But Don't Expect Them to Shrink

Key Takeaways

Ford plans five new EVs on a universal platform starting with a midsize electric pickup, targeting under $40,000 by 2030
Cheaper LFP batteries from Blue Oval Battery Park are physically larger, requiring full-size vehicles to achieve 300-mile range
Zonal electrical architecture eliminates thousands of feet of wiring by replacing dozens of control modules with a few master units
Re-engineered side mirrors and mega-castings reduce part counts while improving aerodynamics and range

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via thedrive.com

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Detroit Automakers Want To Bring Back Sedans. Will They Last This Time?

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Detroit's Big Three Want to Bring Back Sedans — But History Says Buyer Beware

Key Takeaways

GM's Mark Reuss says he'd 'kill to have a hybrid-electric sedan' while Chrysler teases a sub-$30,000 compact
AutoPacific survey of 18,000 consumers found over one-third want sedans, especially midsize and large models
Asian automakers like Toyota, Honda, and Kia prove sedans remain profitable — Detroit just stopped competing
Detroit's previous sedan commitment after 2008 lasted only 5-6 years before SUV profits pulled them away
Rising vehicle prices averaging $48,000 are making affordable sedans strategically important again

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via thedrive.com

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Ford Patented an EV 'Shifter' That Is Secretly Much More

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Ford Patents a Multi-Function EV 'Shifter' That Does Far More Than Change Gears

Key Takeaways

Ford patent #12545234 describes a shifter combining gear selection, drive modes, and digital controls in one device
The design follows Ford's mantra: 'The best part is no part; the second-best performs multiple functions'
Haptic feedback, rotating bezels, and toggle switches replace touchscreen interactions for common driving adjustments
The patent aligns with Ford's upcoming universal EV platform expected to underpin five new vehicles

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via thedrive.com

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Ford Hit With $900 Million Tariff Bill in Trade War Fallout

Key Takeaways

Ford discloses a $900 million tariff hit this fiscal year, the largest tariff impact reported by any US automaker
Steel, aluminum, semiconductors, and battery cell duties from China, Mexico, and the EU drive the bulk of costs
The company faces difficult choices between absorbing costs, raising vehicle prices, or cutting operational spending

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·5 min read·via cnbc.com

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