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As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be in its recent past.

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

The Jeep Dune is an off-road-inspired, fully electric city car. Despite its small size, the Dune makes up for it with its open-air, adventure-seeking spirit. Although not built by Jeep, the electric off-roader carries the Jeep name and shares components with another Stellantis brand. With features like an added DJ booth, the Dune looks like the ultimate EV.

Introducing Jeep Dune, the rugged off-road city EV with a DJ booth

The Tesla Model Y and 3 duo reign supreme over the electric car market in the U.S., but for a long time there was a very compelling rival that used to put up a serious fight. Most new electric vehicles barely scratch the surface of this product's success in the country and across select global markets. Despite its success, the manufacturer put this particular EV to rest to make way on its production line for a new range of electric vehicles. Thankfully, an all-new generation of this EV in question is on its way, but for the time being, it's currently setting the used car market ablaze, highlighting just how much car consumers value affordability, reliability, and efficiency.

America's Cheapest But Defunct EV Carries The Torch Onto The Used Market

ZF Aftermarket has launched 25 Electric Axle Drive Repair Kits for cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada. These kits enable independent workshops to perform repairs without the need to remove electric axle drives, streamlining the service process for electric vehicles (EVs). This expansion adds to ZF Aftermarket’s growing portfolio, which includes 45 new products specifically designed for electric and hybrid vehicles.

ZF Aftermarket Expands Electric Repair Kits in North America

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), potential range degradation over time and use has haunted owners for what seems like an eternity. However, as battery technology improves, and so does EV longevity, these fears can slowly be phased out. For instance, the YouTube channel AutoTrader has been documenting a Tesla Model S from 2016 with over 430,000 miles on the clock from to its eight years of service as an airport taxi. Surprisingly, the car has been able to pull this off without requiring a battery or motor replacement of any kind.

Tesla Model S that clocked 430,000 miles undergoes battery inspection, reveals 28% battery degradation after 8 years of heavy use

One of the main sticking points to the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the United States and beyond is the high cost of a new EV. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price of a new combustion car in the U.S. in June was $48,644, while new EVs had an average MSRP of $56,371.

EVs May Get Cheaper Than Gas Cars As Early As Next Year. Here’s Why

Cadillac has a new convertible concept EV that’s longer than some SUVs, has giant pillar-to-pillar infotainment screens, and can keep you cool for the summer with a refrigerator in the back seat. It’s called the Sollei, and it’s a new electric vehicle concept that looks like a convertible version...

Cadillac’s extra-long, extra-yellow EV has a fridge in the back seat

Over the last five years, various automotive manufacturers have gone into overdrive with their hybrids and EVs. This is due to many reasons, with people wanting to limit the emissions from their vehicles or saving money on fuel costs. When it comes to hybrids, people can get the best of both worlds with excellent fuel economy with the help of a battery while still housing a gasoline-powered engine to give that extra grit. There's one characteristic that most hybrids share, and that's reliability. While there are hundreds of different SUV hybrid configurations around the world, one here in America has the highest reliability among its American cousins.

The Most Reliable American Hybrid SUV In 2024

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The 2.3-liter Ecoboost is a small-but-mighty Ford engine that's powered Mustangs, SUVs, pickups, and more. Here's every Ford model with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 2.3L Ecoboost Engine

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Alongside the efficiency benefits of electric cars compared to their gas-powered counterparts, the levels of performance that these new powertrains manage to unlock have taken the automotive industry to all-new heights. While overall top speed isn't always the focus of EVs, the acceleration is where the biggest gains have been made.

Top 10 Mainstream Electric Cars With The Fastest 0-60 MPH Times

Performance has been a huge part of Acura’s mantra in recent years, and lately it has been Type S-ing all its things in a drive to further amp up its product line. Also, like virtually every other automaker on earth, it’s racing to electrify its lineup. No shock then that the new Acura SUV concept that will be making its world debut at next week’s Pebble Beach / Monterey Car Week extravaganza will be 1) an EV and 2) “segment defying” and “dynamically styled.”

The Coming New Acura EV SUV Will Defy Segments, Dynamically

GM's LS line of V8 engines have been around since the 50s, and powered all sorts of vehicles. Here's every truck the company has made with one under the hood.

Every Truck Powered By A General Motors LS V8 Engine

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Ram HD trucks are in a pickle. A lawsuit claims that it cheated emissions testing with the Cummins diesel engine. 
The post Ram HD Trucks With Cummins Diesel Engines Are Being Sued appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

Ram HD Trucks With Cummins Diesel Engines Are Being Sued

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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More and more people are buying electric cars or considering one as their next purchase, but EVs do have a problem: the battery. The range for most cars isn’t where manufacturers and consumers would want it to be. Also, charging times can differ in speed, which can be a problem depending on what sort of trips you’re taking.
Then there’s the actual battery health to consider, as the battery will degrade in time, requiring an expensive replacement. That’s assuming buyers won’t rather buy a brand-new EV car.
The lifespan of an electric car’s battery also opens up environmental concerns. Ideally, that EV...

EV batteries with a 600-mile range and fast charging speeds are coming

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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FORD are set to produce a new range of smaller and more affordable electric cars that could replace the Fiesta and the soon-to-be-discontinued Focus. The car giant, who recently revealed the new, all-electric Capri model, are said to be working on a new platform that could see them build a host of new EVs.

Ford plans to make ‘affordable EV’ that could replace discontinued Fiesta and Focus – and reveals three ‘key’ benchmarks

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Public safety officials are warning people in Northeast Florida to stay off the roads as Hurricane Debby kicks up rain and wind through the day. In the San Marco neighborhood in Jacksonville, parts of Palm Avenue and LaSalle Street have already flooded.

Drivers asked to stay off the roads in Northeast Florida

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Emterra launches EV fleet with eight Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles

Emterra Environmental, a waste-to-resource management company based in Canada, has launched its first electric vehicle fleet consisting of eight Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles to operate...

Emterra launches EV fleet with eight Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles

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