Ford Issues Another Big Recall, This Time For 140,000 Trucks  

Ford Issues Another Big Recall, This Time For 140,000 Trucks  

Ford is recalling 140,201 trucks for a wiring issue that could cause a fire.    The recall affects the 2024-2026 Ranger.   Ford will fix the issue by replacing damaged wiring and updating the vehicle’s software.    Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger pickups because their sun visors could catch fire—yes, really. The vehicles may have …

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Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 170,000 Vehicles For Loss Of Power Issues

Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 170,000 Vehicles For Loss Of Power Issues

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,196 hybrid models because they could lose power while driving.   The DC-DC converter could fail due to a fault in the boost control software.   JLR does not have a remedy for the issue and is currently developing a fix.   Jaguar Land Rover North America has issued a …

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There’s A Reason Ford Dropped The Shelby Name

There's A Reason Ford Dropped The Shelby Name

Reports say Ford was paying $800 in licensing fees for every Shelby Mustang sold. Between the Shelby GT350 and GT500 models alone, Ford paid an estimated $30 million in licensing fees. It’s unclear if the Shelby name will return on the current S650 model. Look at the current Ford Mustang lineup, and you might notice …

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Ford CEO: Tesla Is No Longer The EV Benchmark

Ford CEO: Tesla Is No Longer The EV Benchmark

Ford CEO Jim Farley said he’s no longer paying attention to Tesla.   He notes that the company does not have an updated vehicle.   Ford is benchmarking itself against BYD, China’s best-selling automaker.   For the last decade or longer, Tesla has set the bar for electric vehicles. Even though the brand has been …

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The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost ‘Below $40,000’

The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost 'Below $40,000'

Nissan confirmed the new Xterra will start at under $40,000.   Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier said the Xterra will have ‘everything you need and nothing you don’t.’ The SUV is expected to debut sometime next year before going on sale for the 2028 model year.   Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people …

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This Is The Three-Row Electric SUV Ford Never Built

This Is The Three-Row Electric SUV Ford Never Built

Ford’s former EV boss shared an image of the company’s canceled three-row electric SUV on his LinkedIn page.   Ford canceled the EV in 2024 due to falling demand.   Ford says the EV is now a ‘research vehicle’ that is ‘informing’ its next generation of EVs.   It’s been nearly two years since Ford …

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Confirmed: The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Has 795 Horsepower

Confirmed: The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Has 795 Horsepower

The Dark Horse SC has 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. Ford claims it was developed alongside the Mustang GTD and GT3 for track performance. The 5.2-liter V8 is hand assembled in Dearborn, Michigan. We’re in an era of abundant horsepower. It has never been easier to have horsepower figures that we could once …

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The Ford Nugget Isn’t Food: Cute Camper Van Turns 40

The Ford Nugget Isn't Food: Cute Camper Van Turns 40

For four decades, the Ford Nugget has stood for the idea of freedom on wheels in Europe, evolving from a practical Transit-based conversion into a true cult favorite among van-life enthusiasts. The story began in 1986, when Ford teamed up with specialist Westfalia to bring the first Nugget to market. Ford’s goal at the time …

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Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Trucks For Faulty Transmissions

Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Trucks For Faulty Transmissions

Ford is recalling 1.4 million F-150 trucks due to potentially faulty transmissions.    The six-speed transmission could unexpectedly downshift into second gear while the vehicle is in motion.    The recall affects the 2015-2017 F-150.    Ford has issued a recall for nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickups. The trucks could have a faulty six-speed automatic …

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Ford Mustang GTD Crushes Corvette ZR1X’s Nürburgring Record With 6:40 Lap

Ford Mustang GTD Crushes Corvette ZR1X's Nürburgring Record With 6:40 Lap

The Ford Mustang GTD Competition is the fastest street-legal American car at the Nürburgring. Its 6:40.835 lap time makes it more than 8 seconds faster than the ZR1X. The lighter, more powerful Competition version improves the Mustang GTD’s lap time by 11 seconds. The Mustang GTD became the fastest American production car at the Nürburgring in …

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