Tag: Ford
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Ford Reconsiders Electric Hopes: F-150 Lightning Scrapped as Losses Mount and Demand Declines
Ford Reassesses Its Electrified Strategy In a dramatic pivot, Ford Motor Co. has scaled back its aggressive push into a fully electric future, signaling a shift away from the fully electric F-150 Lightning. The decision comes as the automaker grapples with mounting losses in its EV venture and waning consumer demand, forcing leadership to reallocate…
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2006 Ford Mustang GT First Drive: Death Valley Drift and American Muscle
Introduction: An Aussie in the American Desert I’ve always been a fairly patriotic Aussie bloke. Beaches, beer, and a sense of belonging Down Under have shaped my view of the world. Yet there’s a certain thrill in crossing an ocean to sample a machine that’s carved into US car culture: the 2006 Ford Mustang GT.…
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UK High Court Hears Ford Diesel Emissions Defect Case Affecting Nearly a Million Cars
Overview of the Case The High Court has been told that almost one million Ford diesel vehicles sold in the United Kingdom between 2016 and 2018 may have serious defects in components designed to curb toxic exhaust emissions. The case centers on allegations that Ford’s emissions control systems were defective, potentially enabling higher pollution levels…
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UK Court Hearing Reveals Ford Diesel Emissions Defects in 1 Million Cars
Overview: Emissions Defects in Ford Diesel Cars A high court hearing in the United Kingdom has uncovered that roughly one million Ford diesel vehicles sold between 2016 and 2018 may have serious defects in their emissions-control systems. The court was told that these components, designed to curb toxic exhaust emissions, could underperform and raise questions…
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UK Court Hears Ford Diesel Emissions Defect Affects About a Million Cars
Overview of the Case In a milestone hearing at the High Court, lawyers outlined allegations that approximately one million Ford diesel vehicles sold in the United Kingdom between 2016 and 2018 carried serious defects in their emissions-control systems. The case centers on whether Ford Motor Company failed to disclose or address components designed to limit…
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Ford Plans a More Potent Mustang GTD to Answer Corvette’s Ring Breaker
Ford Signals a New Era for the Mustang GTD Ford is positioning the Mustang GTD for a new chapter in American performance, signaling a direct challenge to the Corvette’s latest dominance at the Nürburgring. After CEO Jim Farley’s emphatic “game on” jab in response to the Corvette team’s record chase, insiders say Ford is accelerating…
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Ford Plans a Harder Punch for the Mustang GTD to Answer the Corvette Challenge
Ford’s Game On: Elevating the Mustang GTD The automotive world is watching as Ford signals a bold move: a more powerful Mustang GTD is in the works, a strategic reply to the high-performance challenge laid down by Corvette. After a summer showdown where a hybrid, all‑wheel‑drive Corvette ZRX1 set a blistering lap, Ford’s CEO Jim…
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Payne/Tander win Bathurst 1000 in a race shaped by wet weather, drama, and a late shuffle for the ages
Bathurst 1000: rain, safety cars, and a historic finish The Bathurst 1000 delivered one of the greats in the modern era, a race dominated by wet weather, seven safety car periods, and a late, high-stakes sprint to the Peter Brock Trophy. The final act belonged to Payne and Tander, who navigated chaos to secure Penrite…
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Payne/Tander Seal Bathurst 1000 Glory in a Wet-Weather Thriller
Overview: A Bathurst Classic Wrapped in Rain The Bathurst 1000 delivered a race for the ages as wet weather, relentless safety cars, and a late-race sprint produced a unforgettable result. Payne/Tander, starting from 18th, rode a rollercoaster day to claim the Peter Brock Trophy for Penrite Racing, marking Ford’s first Bathurst win since 2019. The…
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Kostecki Captures Third Bathurst 1000 Pole Position Today
Kostecki Repeats Bathurst Pole Feat in Stunning Top Ten Shootout Brodie Kostecki has put on a masterclass at Mount Panorama, clinching the pole position for the third year in a row in a dramatic Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout at the Repco Bathurst 1000. Clocking a 2:04.0413s, Kostecki narrowly missed his Friday Gen3 lap record…