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World’s Cleanest Ford Escort
Odds are, it’s been a while since you’ve seen a first-generation Ford Escort on the road. Ford may have built a ton of them, but it sure didn’t build any to last. Which is why this 1989 Ford Escort LX Hatchback is so interesting. Currently listed for sale on Cars & Bids, it doesn’t just run and drive. It actually…
Ford’s Attempt to Emulate Tesla Resulted in Billions Lost
Ford tried really hard to be Tesla, and by most accounts, so far, it hasn’t quite worked. Ford attempted to copy Tesla’s script for selling electric vehicles, according to Bloomberg: ramp up production, leverage economies of scale to lower costs, and make vehicles affordable enough for a mass market.
F-150 Lightning’s Lowest Price Drops Below $50,000 After Months
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Ford Sends Mustang Mach-E to Rally School
If you’re the kind of person that looks upon the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and wishes it could do more, then Ford might be about to answer your prayers. The Blue Oval just premiered a new rally-inspired addition to the Mach-E family with a slick set of wheels and the promise of greater off-road performance.
Ford Dealers Struggling to Sell All Available Mustang Mach-Es
The new hotness that was EVs has seemed to start cooling off. Models that once had buyers beating down the door of the dealership have now seen sales numbers slide and discounts rise, just as inventories for many models have started to climb. And while this isn’t something that’s specific to just one automaker, some…