Innovation and Growth Make Ford and Tesla Enthusiasts More Similar
A recent news report that Ford is going solar with their manufacturing facilities raises some interesting questions for both Ford and Tesla enthusiasts: Is Ford mimicking Tesla or is it just catching up? And, what does this mean for Ford and Tesla enthusiasts?
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Last February Ford announced that it was entering into an all-electric future through a new $1 billion investment to modernize its vehicle assembly facility in Cologne, Germany, one of its largest manufacturing centers in Europe and the home of Ford of Europe. The investment will be a retooling of Ford’s existing vehicle assembly operations into the Ford Cologne Electrification Center for the manufacture of electric vehicles - Ford’s first such facility in Europe.
2022 NASCAR Next Gen Mustang To Debut At Next Year s Daytona 500
All-new NASCAR Mustang incorporates much of the same architecture seen in production cars, including rack-and-pinion steering, independent rear suspension, 18-inch tires and a symmetric body. NASCAR Next Gen Mustang makes its racing debut at the Daytona 500 Feb. 20, 2022.
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During next year’s Dayton 500, a new era in stock car racing begins for Ford. The 2022 NASCAR Next Gen Mustang was unveiled today showcasing the next race car for Ford.
The new car, which has been under development for two years, is completely different from its predecessor – redesigned from the ground up. Unlike past versions, with the exterior being the only noticeable change, this model is built for the future, featuring flexibility for technological advances such as a hybrid or electric powertrain.
2021 Ford Explorer Timberline joins the likes of Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport and F-150 and Ranger Tremor as off-road ready vehicles. Ford continues to focus on rugged adventure with “most off-road capable Explorer ever.”
Ford Has Record April Behind Strong Sales Of EVs, SUVs And Trucks
Ford’s electrified vehicle sales post best numbers ever, up 262 percent as Mustang Mach-E sales continue to impress. Ford F-Series sales up 31.8 percent. Ford’s truck line had their best retail performance since 2008.
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One question I guessed a lot is why Ford got rid of their car line (excluding Mustang). The answer is simple – money. Ford makes far more profit off trucks and SUVs than they did off of cars.
And today Ford released its April sales numbers which show that to be the case. Highlights of the April sales report show some pretty clear trends. Here are some of the highlights:
Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger Sweep Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Ford’s two pickup trucks received top honors from influential Kelley Blue Book for having lowest projected cost to own. F-150 won its segment while Ranger won its segment.
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Kelley Blue Book (KBB) is considered one of the most influential websites for consumers when making purchasing decisions. KBB released their annual 5-Year Cost To Own Awards and it’s always something auto manufacturers covet.
Ford received great news when both of their pickup trucks received top honors, with the Ford F-150 winning the full-size truck segment and the Ford Ranger winning the midsize truck segment.