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  New EV SUV Is So Hot It Can't Be Ordered For 2022                                                       Source:  Ford Ford's Mustang Mach-e Is Taking On Tesla Ford has a big winner in its 2022 Mustang Mach-e electric SUV.  Demand has been so strong for the EV, you can't place an order for the 2022 model.  You can get on a reserve list to place an order for the 2023 model. This vehicle is a big winner because Ford pulled out all the stops in creating their first EV to take-on Tesla.  The Mustang Mach-e is the recipient of many of the automotive industry's most prestigious awards. It is Consumer Report's "Top Pick" replacing the Tesla Model 3.  The Automobile Association of America Car Guide 2022 named it their Top Car. Car and Driver awarded it their first "EV of the Year".  It is a sell-out vehicle with a growing, prestigious pedigree. What Are the Differentiators? There are plenty of differentiators, starting with power, style and new technolo

  New EV SUV Is So Hot It Can't Be Ordered For 2022                                                       Source:  Ford Ford's Mustang Mach-e Is Taking On Tesla Ford has a big winner in its 2022 Mustang Mach-e electric SUV.  Demand has been so strong for the EV, you can't place an order for the 2022 model.  You can get on a reserve list to place an order for the 2023 model. This vehicle is a big winner because Ford pulled out all the stops in creating their first EV to take-on Tesla.  The Mustang Mach-e is the recipient of many of the automotive industry's most prestigious awards. It is Consumer Report's "Top Pick" replacing the Tesla Model 3.  The Automobile Association of America Car Guide 2022 named it their Top Car. Car and Driver awarded it their first "EV of the Year".  It is a sell-out vehicle with a growing, prestigious pedigree. What Are the Differentiators? There are plenty of differentiators, starting with power, style and new technolo

  F-150 Lightning Pickup Goes into Expanded Production                                                       Source:  Ford "The Truck For the Masses" Ford Motor Company has announced that it is more than tripling production volume of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup because of booming demand for the EV. Automotive experts are calling Lightning the most transformative vehicle in the 119 year history of Ford.   Unlike its $200,000+ competitor Tesla's Cybertruck, the Lightning is priced at $40,000 and Ford is calling it "the e-pickup for the masses".  The EV is at the forefront of Ford's efforts to retool and revitalize their brand into a green vehicle powerhouse.  Ford had planned on producing 40,000 Lightnings per year.  Because of rapidly escalating demand, they have decided to more than triple production to 150,000 yearly. More than 200,000 customers have ordered the EV.  Ford CEO Jim Farley says Lightning will hit showrooms in the next few days. Ford En

   F-150 Lightning Pickup Goes into Expanded Production                                                       Source:  Ford "The Truck For the Masses" Ford Motor Company has announced that it is more than tripling production volume of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup because of booming demand for the EV. Automotive experts are calling Lightning the most transformative vehicle in the 119 year history of Ford.   Unlike its $200,000+ competitor Tesla's Cybertruck, the Lightning is priced at $40,000 and Ford is calling it "the e-pickup for the masses".  The EV is at the forefront of Ford's efforts to retool and revitalize their brand into a green vehicle powerhouse.  Ford had planned on producing 40,000 Lightnings per year.  Because of rapidly escalating demand, they have decided to more than triple production to 150,000 yearly. More than 200,000 customers have ordered the EV.  Ford CEO Jim Farley says Lightning will hit showrooms in the next few days. Ford E

  Lincoln's First EV is Called Star                                                     Source:  Lincoln "Guiding Star" for Next-Generation of Lincoln Electric Cars Ford's luxury brand Lincoln has unveiled its long anticipated first, fully electric vehicle.  Called Lincoln Star, the concept car is loaded with fresh, new technologies and is quite literally an innovation test lab on wheels.  The EV is a showcase for daring new technologies.  Lincoln and Ford hope to gain public reaction and determine the level of enthusiasm for the new tech features and systems. Lincoln calls Star its "Guiding Star" for the future of the next generation of EVs.  Technologies that are "must haves" and get rave reactions in Star will likely be found in upcoming new Lincoln EVs.   Many Bold and Unique New Technologies and Features Star's design is sleek, elegant and smooth.  It is neither a traditional sedan nor SUV but seems to be a blending of the two into a class

   Star is an EV Innovation Center                                                     Source:  Lincoln "Guiding Star" for Next-Generation of Lincoln Electric Cars Ford's luxury brand Lincoln has unveiled its long anticipated first, fully electric vehicle.  Called Lincoln Star, the concept car is loaded with fresh, new technologies and is quite literally an innovation test lab on wheels.  The EV is a showcase for daring new technologies.  Lincoln and Ford hope to gain public reaction and determine the level of enthusiasm for the new tech features and systems. Lincoln calls Star its "Guiding Star" for the future of the next generation of EVs.  Technologies that are "must haves" and get rave reactions in Star will likely be found in upcoming new Lincoln EVs.   Many Bold and Unique New Technologies and Features Star's design is sleek, elegant and smooth.  It is neither a traditional sedan nor SUV but seems to be a blending of the two into a classy, lo

  Ford Accelerates Car Redesign                                            Source:  Ford Concept Cars Big Changes from Electrification Ford has a big pipeline of fascinating new car concepts and that pipeline is about to get a lot bigger.  The company and its Chief of Design Anthony Lo call the age of car electrification a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to re-imagine the car, both from an interior and exterior perspective.  Ford is welcoming with open arms new car concepts that break the mold and incorporate bold new ideas and technologies while staying true to the essence of the brand.  Lo told Automotive News Europe that he considers current car design as a blank slate. Why A Blank Slate? There is a good reason for car design suddenly becoming a "blank slate".  It is the megatrend of electrifying cars.  Electric car motors are significantly smaller than combustion engines.  The battery pack and electric motors take up significantly less space which opens up new design possi

  Ford Accelerates Car Redesign                                            Source:  Ford Concept Cars Big Changes from Electrification Ford has a big pipeline of fascinating new car concepts and that pipeline is about to get a lot bigger.  The company and its Chief of Design Anthony Lo call the age of car electrification a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to re-imagine the car, both from an interior and exterior perspective.  Ford is welcoming with open arms new car concepts that break the mold and incorporate bold new ideas and technologies while staying true to the essence of the brand.  Lo told Automotive News Europe that he considers current car design as a blank slate. Why A Blank Slate? There is a good reason for car design suddenly becoming a "blank slate".  It is the megatrend of electrifying cars.  Electric car motors are significantly smaller than combustion engines.  The battery pack and electric motors take up significantly less space which opens up new design possi

  Tease from   Lincoln: Image of 1st E-SUV                                                       Source: Lincoln Built With Rivian Electric Technology Lincoln has released a teaser image of its first, all-electric concept vehicle that will officially be unveiled April 20, 2022, possibly at the New York Auto Show.  The company says that the battery electric vehicle (BEV) will set the direction for its future lineup of electric vehicles.  Lincoln is Ford's luxury car division.  Interestingly, some of new EV startup Rivian's electric technology will be at the base of the vehicle.  Ford has a 12% stake in Rivian. Rivian Base The new EV concept, which has yet to be named, appears to be rather large and a crossover, which would provide the vehicle with more aerodynamics and longer range.  Rivian's electric vehicle base, which is known as an electric skateboard, will form the EV's base. The car's battery will be encased on the floor of the vehicle. Lincoln's SUV Direct

  Lincoln's First All-Electric Vehicle                                                       Source: Lincoln Built With Rivian Electric Technology Lincoln has released a teaser image of its first, all-electric concept vehicle that will officially be unveiled April 20, 2022, possibly at the New York Auto Show.  The company says that the battery electric vehicle (BEV) will set the direction for its future lineup of electric vehicles.  Lincoln is Ford's luxury car division.  Interestingly, some of new EV startup Rivian's electric technology will be at the base of the vehicle.  Ford has a 12% stake in Rivian. Rivian Base The new EV concept, which has yet to be named, appears to be rather large and a crossover, which would provide the vehicle with more aerodynamics and longer range.  Rivian's electric vehicle base, which is known as an electric skateboard, will form the EV's base. The car's battery will be encased on the floor of the vehicle. Lincoln's SUV Direct

  2023 Ford Ranger Raptor                                                  Source:  Ford Mid-Sized Off-Roading Truck with 392 hp The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor with 392 hp is coming to the US and going on sale in 2023.  It will also be launched in Europe with 284 hp in late 2022. The US version will likely have some additional adaptations over the global version. The Ranger Raptor has a powertrain similar to that of the Branco Raptor.  The US model will have a twin turbo 3.0 liter EcoBoost V6 engine that will deliver 392 hp and 430 pound-feet of torque. The European version has been tuned to deliver 284 hp and 362 pound-feet of torque. More Tech Specs Both the US and the European twin turbo engine versions are coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission.  There are 33" BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires.  The vehicle has seven different drive modes, a new suspension system with Fox 2.5-inch live valve internal bypass shock absorbers and an electronically controlled exhaust system t

  2023 Ford Ranger Raptor                                                  Source:  Ford Mid-Sized Off-Roading Truck with 392 hp The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor with 392 hp is coming to the US and going on sale in 2023.  It will also be launched in Europe with 284 hp in late 2022. The US version will likely have some additional adaptations over the global version. The Ranger Raptor has a powertrain similar to that of the Branco Raptor.  The US model will have a twin turbo 3.0 liter EcoBoost V6 engine that will deliver 392 hp and 430 pound-feet of torque. The European version has been tuned to deliver 284 hp and 362 pound-feet of torque. More Tech Specs Both the US and the European twin turbo engine versions are coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission.  There are 33" BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires.  The vehicle has seven different drive modes, a new suspension system with Fox 2.5-inch live valve internal bypass shock absorbers and an electronically controlled exhaust system t