Photo Source: Ford At a Glance Ford revealed the Raptor T1+ rally truck at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Built-in partnership with United Kingdom-based rally specialist M-Sport and Red Bull, it boasts 37-inch tires, a space frame chassis, and a 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine. The truck makes its competition premiere at Baja Hungary in…
Photo Source: Ford July 14 was the final day of the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Ford displayed the inventiveness and raw power of its most recent creation: the 1,400-horsepower electric SuperVan 4.2. This juggernaut of a machine, sharing the foundation of a Ford E-Transit, not only enthralled onlookers but also set the quickest…
Photo Source: Ford Snapshot Ford remains America’s No. 1 truck seller, led by best-selling F-Series and strong growth for Maverick, America’s most affordable pickup Ford is America’s No. 2 electric vehicle brand, with electric vehicle sales up 61 percent in second quarter of 2024 Ford Transit, America’s No. 1 selling van, posts new first half…
Photo Source: Ford Snapshot Ford patents self-powered tire pressure monitoring sensors. The sensors allow for increased real-time data collection. Material like the kind utilized in sonar systems could provide more precise wheel control, improving high-speed driving, off-roading, and safety. Ford filed a new patent this year (2024) at the German Patent and Trademark Office highlighting…
Photo Source: Ford Over the past several years, Ford officials have emphasized that the brand is striving to improve the quality of its automobiles amid excessive recalls and steep warranty costs. As such, CEO Jim Farley repeatedly announced that 2024 model-year vehicles would be the first to profit from the automaker’s more meticulous attention to…
Photo Source: Ford What is Ford’s “Proud to Honor” Enterprise? In 2023, Blue Star Families introduced their “Do Your Part” initiative, encouraging non-profit organizations, companies, and individuals to support the military and veteran community. Ford enthusiastically joined this effort, organizing the first-ever Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo event. For context, on June 27, 2024, in…
Photo Source: Ford OVERVIEW This is the second straight year Ford Performance found success with an electric vehicle (EV) demonstrator at Pikes Peak, following SuperVan 4.2 in 2023. Ford Performance F-150 Lightning SuperTruck made the fastest pass of all 61 competitors at the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Romain Dumas piloted…
Photo Source: Ford On June 20, 2024, Ford Pro, Ford’s commercial division, debuted the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle to assist Massachusetts businesses in integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleet operations. This new program aims to minimize upfront and ongoing charging costs for commercial electric vehicle users. ESSENTIAL TAKEAWAYS Program Offering: Free Ford Pro…
Photo Source: Ford As summer begins, Americans are preparing for a cherished tradition: road-tripping. According to a survey conducted by The Vacationer, 75 percent of Americans plan to take at least one road trip in the summer of 2024, with most individuals remaining within 100 miles of home. This prevailing tradition, rooted in the early…
Photo Source: Ford SNAPSHOT Ford revealed the interior of the Mustang GTD, featuring exclusive graphics and controls. The optional Performance Pack incorporates aerodynamic updates while further decreasing weight. The muscle car is outfitted with a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine that will produce over 800 horsepower. If enthusiasts believed the GTD was remarkable, Ford recently announced…
