Nissan Kills Its EV Plans In America, Pivots To Trucks  

Nissan Kills Its EV Plans In America, Pivots To Trucks  

Nissan has confirmed it is canceling its plans to produce electric vehicles in the United States.   The automaker had planned to turn its Mississippi factory into an EV hub.   Nissan will build trucks instead of EVs at the factory.   Nissan no longer plans to build electric vehicles at its Canton, Mississippi, factory. …

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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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GM Says It Has ‘Not Canceled Any Electric Trucks’

GM Says It Has 'Not Canceled Any Electric Trucks'

General Motors has allegedly suspended the development of its electric trucks.   The automaker told Motor1 that it ‘has not canceled any electric trucks’ and that ‘EVs remain the end game for GM.’   Production for refreshed versions of its electric trucks was scheduled to start in 2028. Production for the GMC Hummer EV started in …

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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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New Car Payments Are Now More Than $800 A Month: Study 

New Car Payments Are Now More Than $800 A Month: Study 

The average monthly new-car payment rose to $806 last month.    Nearly one in five finance customers is paying more than $1,000 a month.   Loans of 84 months or more accounted for nearly 13 percent of sales in March.    New data paints a bleak picture for car buyers. The average monthly new-car payment rose …

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