Ford Motor is recalling 273,789 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles because of a poorly installed front brake line that may lead to reduced brake function increasing the risk of crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in recall dated May 9. Affected vehicles may have “a bent brake line” that could come into contact […]
A $20K Electric Pickup Truck Made by a Jeff Bezos-backed Startup Is Surprising Popular
The EV company offers a low-cost pickup truck. © Slate Automotive Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup based out of Troy, Mich., has garnered the attention of high-profile investors like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. But its product is far from flashy: a no-frills, two-seater pickup truck with a base price under $20,000. The vehicle doesn’t have […]
Ford Ranger tech upgrade to see SYNC4 axed, hands-free driving added
The Ford Ranger is set to ditch its SYNC4 infotainment system under a revised tech strategy which will also enable the popular ute to run its BlueCruise autonomous driving system. SYNC4 will be used in the upcoming Ford Ranger PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) as well as the recently revealed 2026 Ranger Super Duty – […]
The EVs with the longest range in Australia
Driving range has long been a key consideration for new car buyers chasing their first (or next) electric vehicle (EV) – after all, nobody wants to suffer from ‘range anxiety’. The good news is that modern EVs can cover more ground than ever before, and the local battery-electric vehicle market now includes several new models […]
Ford hiking prices on 3 vehicle models as auto industry tariffs hit home
Ford Motor on Wednesday said it is raising prices on three models produced in Mexico, pointing to higher U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles as one reason for the adjustment. The vehicles subject to the price increases of up to $2,000 per model include the Maverick, Bronco Sport and Mach-E, Ford said in a statement to […]