Ford could build its next Mustang-inspired electric car on Volkswagen bones
Ford is already thinking about how to keep the Mach-E's momentum going, and it's in the early stages of planning a follow-up model that will be cheaper and smaller. Company executives hinted the model will ride on Volkswagen's MEB platform, which will underpin dozens of models due out in the early 2020s.
The Ford Mustang could ditch its V8 and eventually go fully electric
As Ford develops a hybrid variant of the Mustang, it's looking ahead to what future generations of the car could look like, and it sees a huge battery pack. One of the company's high-ranking engineers called an electric Mustang a when, not an if. It's not around the corner, but the hybrid will arrive in 2020.
One version of the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is already sold out
The First Edition that will begin rolling off the assembly line in late 2020 is sold out. Ford hasn't revealed how many units it allocated to the U.S., however. With that version out of the picture, the Mach-E range is down to four trim levels priced between $43,895 and $60,500. Deliveries will start in late 2020.
Digital Trends Live: Alexa manages meds, Ford versus Tesla, robot police dogs
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Riley Winn tackle the top trending stories in tech, including Alexa managing your medications, a Twitter/Facebook data breach, Tesla v Ford v Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Boston Dynamic’s police dog robots, and more.
Of course the Mach-E should be called a Mustang
Even before the debut of the Ford’s new Mach-E Mustang electric crossover, it seems the world had made up its mind that calling the vehicle a Mustang was a sacrilege of untold proportions. It would seem that we all very short memories.
With the Cybertruck, Musk brings a phaser to a gunfight. Will anybody buy it?
Tesla built a better pickup truck based on its specs. It's big, it's powerful, and it looks like nothing else on the market, But can Elon Musk's Cybertruck win buyers in a market where image is king, trucks are a huge part of individual identity, and cyberpunk is a head-scratcher?
Rumor has it that Ford will build a tuned Shelby edition of the new Mach-E
The polarizing response to Ford's announcement of a new Mach-E Mustang immediately started a rumor mill of ideas, including the possibility of a Shelby version of the electric vehicle. Hardcore Mustang enthusiasts are slow in accepting a four-door pony car with the name Mustang.
Fine, I’ll call the Mach-E a Mustang. But that giant screen has to go
Just about all cars have some sort of screen for infotainment at this point, but it’s the mondo monitors that go too far. These aren’t displays, they’re dashtop computers, swallowing every car function, right down to A/C.
Digital Trends Live: Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, more Stadia games, Iron Man jet suit
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, more Stadia games, TikTok as a music service, an Iron Man jet-suit, a Boring dig in Las Vegas, and more.
Ford Mustang vs. Ford Mustang Mach E
The Mach E is the first Mustang off-shoot, and it takes the nameplate in a new direction because it's electric, it has four doors, and it's available with all-wheel drive. It's Mustang-inspired, not Mustang-based, so the two models share no parts. Here is how they compare in terms of performance, tech, and pricing.
Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E
Ford is making a huge leap of faith, planting their most prestigious performance car badge on a vehicle that shares precisely none of the Mustang’s traditional first principles. It’s incredibly fast and supremely cool, but is it really a Mustang?
Ford transforms the Mustang into a rule-breaking, 900-horsepower EV
The one-off Lithium concept comes with a six-speed manual transmission, which is highly unusual in the electric car world. It packs 900 horsepower and as much torque as a heavy duty pickup truck. It's a concept built for the 2019 SEMA show, but it illustrates Ford isn't afraid to electrify its most popular nameplates.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 first drive: Brains and brawn
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a true jack of all trades. It can blitz the quarter mile and devour a road course, and you don't have be a pro driver to appreciate it. This Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is also the most powerful car the Blue Oval has ever sold to customers.
2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost HPP first drive review: Four is more
The 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost gets a new High Performance Package that brings more power and a number of other upgrades. Is that enough to bring this four-cylinder model out of the V8 Mustang's shadow? The package adds $4,995 to the price of a 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost.
Ford’s all-electric F-150 pickup truck may arrive sooner than expected
Worried about the threat of rising gas prices, Ford will add the F-150 pickup truck to its growing portfolio of electrified vehicles. The Blue Oval is currently developing a gasoline-electric F-150, and it will release an electric version of the next-generation truck. Its competitors will come from Tesla and Rivian.
2019 Saleen 302 Black Label Mustang review
Outfitted with an aggressive body kit and a massive blower, the Saleen 302 Black Label shifts the Mustang GT’s intent firmly back into muscle car territory. But while the sights and sounds tell a tale of incredible performance, the experience from behind the wheel falls short.
The 2020 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R remains hilariously hardcore
The GT500 may be the new kid in town, but the Shelby GT350R offers the purest driving experience of any Mustang. The hardcore model borrows some tricks from the GT500 for 2020, Ford claims. Ford will also continue to sell the base GT350 Mustang, which makes more concessions to usability.
Why Ford chose a dual-clutch transmission for the Shelby GT500 Mustang
The 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang can accelerate from zero to 100 mph and back to zero again in 10.6 seconds, and that's partly down to the Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, according to Ford. Here's how that gearbox makes the most powerful Ford road car ever go.
Ford and Roush built a Mustang inspired by a legendary WWII fighter plane
Ford and tuner Roush have teamed up to build a one-off 2019 Mustang GT inspired by the P-51 Mustang World War II fighter plane. It features a 710-horsepower supercharged V8. The Mustang GT will be auctioned off to benefit programs run by the Experimental Aircraft Association.
This ’60s Ford Mustang EV has Tesla-like specs and a Rolls-Royce-like price
British startup Charge Cars planted its flag where electric cars and muscle cars meet when it unveiled a battery-powered 1960s Ford Mustang. Starting with an officially licensed reproduction shell, the firm added an electric powertrain with 885 pound-feet of torque and 200 miles of range.
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 thunders into the muscle car ring with 760 hp
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 revives one of the greatest names in American muscle cars, and finally gives Ford some ammunition in the horsepower war with Chevy and Dodge. Debuting at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the GT500 boasts over 700 hp. That makes it the most powerful Ford production car ever.
Ford recalls 1.3 million Explorer and F-150 vehicles over safety issues
Ford announced multiple safety recalls on Wednesday, June 12. The largest of these affects 1.2 million Explorer SUVs over an issue with the vehicle’s suspension that could have a significant effect on steering control, “increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the automaker.
Ford aluminum truck beds prove haters wrong, are cheaper to repair than steel
Repair costs were a major concern for truck buyers when Ford launched its aluminum F-150. But insurance data indicates that, if anything, the F-150 may be cheaper to repair than traditional steel trucks. Part of that is due to Ford's thorough training of dealers on aluminum bodywork repairs.
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 first drive review
Four years after its initial debut, the standard GT350 finally gets the suspension and tire package it always should have had. While evolutionary rather than revolutionary, Ford’s update takes the Shelby’s track prowess and fun factor to a new level.
2019 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Review
Slammed, uncorked, and supercharged, Roush’s top-spec package takes the Mustang GT to new heights. But with a blown factory-built supercharged Shelby on the way, is this Stage 3 package compelling enough to lure buyers away from the GT500? We’ll give our opinion as we dive deep into this question.
This 600-horsepower 2019 Shelby GT-S Mustang is the ultimate rental car
Shelby American developed this GT-S Mustang for the Sixt rental car company. Shelby has a long history of building high-performance Mustang rental cars for Hertz, but this is the first time it's worked with another company. The Sixt Mustang rental cars will be available in certain regions this summer.
2019 Ford F-150 RTR gets a light dose of off-road, style upgrades
Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR Vehicles is turning its attention to the 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck. RTR gave Ford's bestseller new suspension components and tires, as well as more extroverted exterior styling. The Ford F-150 already gets plenty of attention from tuners like Roush, Shelby, and Hennessey.
Ford Mustang EcoBoost upgrade pulls serious performance from 4 cylinders
The 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost gets a new "High Performance Package" that boosts output from the 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to 330 horsepower, and adds suspension and brake upgrades. The performance package will be available this fall.
Mustang-like and electrified. What did Ford just show a preview of?
Ford posted an enigmatic picture of a blue Mustang emblem on a black background right as Tesla prepared to introduce the Model Y in California. Is the Blue Oval teasing a hybrid version of the Mustang, or is it previewing a Mustang-inspired, battery-powered crossover? We could find out at the 2019 New York Auto Show.
Ford F-150 recall: Fault could cause vehicle to downshift into first gear
Ford is recalling 1.48 million F-150 vehicles over a potential fault that could cause it to suddenly downshift into first gear. The automaker said it's currently aware of five accidents related to the issue, "including one report of 'whiplash' potentially related to this condition."
Ford’s new Shelby GT500 Mustang will have 3D-printed brake parts
Ford's new $45 million Advanced Manufacturing Center will focus on emerging technologies, including 3D printing. One of the staff's first jobs is to print parts for the 700-horsepower Shelby GT500 Mustang. The facility will also work with robots and virtual reality tech.
The snake escapes: Ford’s 700-hp Mustang GT500 slithers online ahead of schedule
The Mustang Shelby GT500 will return in 2019 with over 700 horsepower, Ford confirmed at the 2018 Detroit auto show. The model won't make its debut until the 2019 edition of the event but a leaked image posted on Instagram has revealed it ahead of schedule. Rumors point to a supercharged, 5.2-liter V8 engine.
Watch this 900-horsepower Ford Mustang drift Germany’s Nürburgring
After drifting Germany's treacherous Nürburgring racetrack in a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck, pro drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. returned with a proper drift car. Watch him wreak havoc in a 900-horsepower Ford Mustang. It's amazing that the tires survived for an entire lap.
Ford recalls 2 million of its popular F-150 trucks due to fire risk
Ford is recalling 2 million of its popular F-150 trucks after a fault was found in the seat belt pretensioner system. The automaker said it knew of 17 "smoke or fire" incidents in the U.S. and six in Canada, but added that to its knowledge, no accidents or injuries have occurred as a result of the issue.