Ford and General Motors may have shut down vehicle production in North America, but that doesn't mean the automaker behemoths are idle. Instead, the two firms have turned their attention to one of the most pressing needs of the coronavirus pandemic, the potentially-deadly shortage of ventilators.
Ford is working on an all-electric Transit cargo van for the US and Canada, aiming to release the plug-in load hauler in the 2022 model year. The new Ford Transit EV will be offered in a variety of different styles, rather than a one-fits-all model, including three different body lengths.
The new Ford Bronco could make its debut in March, insiders claim, the culmination of a lengthy teaser campaign for the SUV, and a baby brother is expected to follow shortly after. Returning a classic - and well-loved - nameplate to Ford dealer lots, the new Bronco is part of the automaker's push to double-down on utility vehicles, which it has been prioritizing over more traditional (and typically less profitable) cars.
It's no secret that there tends to be some contention between drivers and cyclists, the latter of whom are often at risk of injury from drivers who fail to notice them or who don't accurately anticipate what the cyclist is about to do. These issues-of-communication can potentially be solved with a prototype jacket recently showcased by Ford that uses emoji and traffic symbols.
Ford has upgraded its GT supercar, adding more power and boosting cooling for sustained performance, while adding a gorgeous new Liquid Carbon finish. The 2020 GT now gets 660 horsepower from its 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, an increase of 13 hp over the previous model.
Ford and Rivian's first electric collaboration will be a Lincoln EV, the automakers have confirmed today, promising zero emission luxury. The new vehicle will use Rivian's so-called skateboard platform, the same architecture that it will build its own R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV on top of.
Ford has announced that it has created a new type of 3D printed locking lug nut for its cars. The aim for the new part is to try and keep thieves from stealing the wheels and tires off Ford cars and trucks. The locking wheel nuts use 3D printing technology, and Ford worked with EOS, a leader in additive manufacturing, to create the locking lug nuts with contours based on the driver's voice.
When it comes to off-roading, there are often times when you need a little extra help to get out of mud or over obstacles. For times like that, a winch is handy. Ford has announced that it will be offering a factory-installed or after purchase winch option for the 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor package pickup.
The 2020 Ford Super Duty line of pickups has a best-in-class 1,400-pound snow plow rating that includes the mounting hardware. Ford is bragging about the rating as it is an important feature for truck owners who live in snowy states where plowing their own roads or plowing parking lots as a business is a big deal.
Ford has closed the reservations book on the Mustang Mach-E First Edition, spilling a few new details on how would-be buyers of the all-electric SUV are aiming to order their new car in 2020. Supplies of the limited-edition variant ran out at the tail-end of November, though Ford's four other trims are still available for placeholders.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been controversial as many Ford Mustang fans are angry that Ford put the Mustang name on the EV. Ford hasn't offered up any indication of how many people have reserved the vehicle so far, other than the First Edition selling out. For those who have plunked down their $500 reservation, little in the way of details on timeframe has been offered.
Ford is a big supporter of juvenile diabetes research and often donates the very first serial number of special cars, like the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, to be auctioned off. This is precisely what the automaker did with 2020 GT500 CS0001 sending the rights to configure the car as the buyer wished to Barrett-Jackson earlier this year.