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Large vehicles were the answer for past profits, but not the future. Massive batteries can cost as much as $50,000 per unit. A potential Fiesta and/or Focus EV could be Ford's more affordable answer to the competition. As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be...

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

Electric automotive technology isn't necessarily a new thing, but it has become substantially more popular in recent years as brands push to lower their overall carbon footprint. A conventional electric car design possesses far fewer moving parts , making the overall drivetrain a lot more efficient when compared to your average ICE design. Couple this with the fact that you don't need any fossil fuels to power an EV, and you'll find that this newer technology is a lot more of a logical choice for new automotive designs. Of course, this puts the debate of which configuration is more enjoyable to the side, as EVs generally have a reputation for being dull and soulless.

Do Electric Cars Have Transmissions?

The US Sun

HOPEFUL Rivian buyers are threatening to cancel their vehicle orders after an executive confirmed that a feature on the prototype wouldn't make it off the production floor. The growing EV company is closing in on the release of its mass-market SUVs, the R2 and R3. So far, Rivian has produced...

‘Baffling!’ blast drivers as Rivian makes U-turn on design promise for new EV – buyers are threatening to cancel orders

24/7 Wall St.

Sales of Chrysler vehicles plunged in the second quarter, maybe because a major study shows it has the lowest quality cars in America.
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Chrysler Hit Hard by Low Quality Rating

CarBuzz.com

Those taking delivery of the recently refreshed 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S may be disappointed to learn that their interactions with their new electric vehicles are about to get a little less physical, thanks to the discontinuation of the standard key fob. According to posts on Reddit and Rivian forums, buyers are being provided with card keys and assistance in setting up their smartphones as keys, but no physical key fobs were included. On realizing this, one owner reached out to a Rivian representative and was given the following response:

Rivian Owners Furious Their $70,000 EV Is Being Delivered Without The Most Basic Feature

In order for people to make their next car an EV, the charging situation needs to improve. After making bold proclamations about moving to an all-electric fleet of vehicles in a short time frame, many automakers are now changing their tune, according to The Truth About Cars. What's happening?. A...

New report uncovers concerning trend of major automakers 'walking back' promises: 'Times have changed'

Mediaite

Fred Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, claimed during a recent interview with Dean Obeidallah that Trump is showing signs of dementia similar to the former president’s father and grandfather. On Friday’s edition of The Dean Obeidallah Show, Trump spoke to Obeidallah about his uncle’s mental health and potential...

‘I Know What I Saw’: Trump Nephew Fred Tells Liberal Host Donald Trump Showing Signs of ‘Dementia’ Like Father And Grandfather

Shares of the Irvine, California-based company were down 5%. The production halt is the latest in a series of supply chain challenges for Rivian, which, like other EV makers, has grappled with significant production issues over the past two years due to supplier shortages. Amazon, Rivian's largest investor with a...

EV maker Rivian halts production of Amazon delivery vans amid parts shortage

New York City, NY

Nassau County, NY

A convicted New York drug dealer and predatory lender who was freed from federal prison after his sentence was commuted in 2021 by then-President Donald Trump was arrested on assault charges. Jonathan Braun is accused in Nassau County court of assaulting his elderly father-in-law as he tried to protect his...

New York drug dealer whose prison sentence Trump commuted arrested on assault charges

When the refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator debuted earlier this year, there was one glaring omission from both lineups – the presence of a hybrid powertrain option. As Ford Authority reported earlier this month, the automaker stated that this decision was made amid high demand for the hybrid version of the law enforcement-focused Police Interceptor Utility, which comes standard with the electrified option for the new model year. However, that doesn’t mean the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator hybrids are gone forever.

Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Hybrids Will Replace EVs

The American automaker initially planned on launching a pure electric three-row SUV in 2025. Ford will focus on hybrid propulsion for its upcoming family haulers while remaining committed to next-gen electric pickups. Ford has canceled its upcoming three-row all-electric SUV, the company said during a media briefing which InsideEVs attended....

Ford's Three-Row Electric SUV Is Dead

Los Angeles, CA

The brother of Richard Simmons has disclosed the late fitness guru’s cause of death.

Richard Simmons’ cause of death revealed

Mount Juliet, TN

After years of noise complaints, controversial pastor Greg Locke is planning to move his Global Vision Bible Church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, to a nearby building, Locke shared in a sermon last Sunday. The community has been complaining of noise and zoning violations for years, and Wilson County filed a...

Greg Locke Announces His Church Plans to Move After Years of Noise Complaints

The Guardian

Carmaker opts to produce hybrid version due to profitability concerns, citing pressure from Chinese EV competition

Ford writes off $1.9bn as it cancels plans for all-electric large SUV in US

Ford announced a delay in the production of its next-generation all-electric pickup truck at a new Tennessee plant and canceled plans for a three-row electric SUV. The company will instead focus on hybrid models and electric commercial vehicles, including a new electric van in 2026 and two electric pickups in 2027. One pickup will be a full-size truck produced at the Tennessee plant, while a midsize truck is being developed in California.

Ford Shifts Strategy: Next-Gen Electric Truck Delayed, SUV Canceled

GM's GMC brand wants to become the leader in all-electric truck sales for U.S. consumers as it begins selling its new electric Sierra pickup. The Sierra EV joins electric versions of the Hummer, including an SUV and pickup, in GMC's electric "truck" lineup. But to reach the top, the new...

GMC expects to outsell its electric truck competitors as it launches new Sierra pickup

Ford acknowledged America’s electric vehicle market just isn’t what the automaker expected it to be, so it’s making big changes to its EV plans, focusing on hybrids and affordability.

Ford is making major changes to its electric vehicle strategy

The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes within a year of reaching showrooms.

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

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Herbie J Pilato

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Ford has announced major moves this week that include delaying efforts in its electric vehicle (EV) market and redirecting its resources towards hybrid products. That included delaying the opening of an EV plant in Tennessee and canceling an all-electric three-row SUV project in favor of focusing on a hybrid vehicle in the same class.

Ford delays Tennessee EV plant, cancels three-row electrtic SUV

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Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric three-row SUV as it shifts strategy

Vehicle production at the new plant in Tennessee was initially expected to begin next year. The company said it still expects to begin battery cell production...

Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric three-row SUV as it shifts strategy

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