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Jim Farley and Ford’s answer to the “existential threat” that China poses to the Western automakers is here. Almost. The Blue Oval revealed today its “Model T” moment, and it’s more than just a car, or even a range of cars. Ford is introducing its new “Universal EV Platform” alongside the “Ford Universal EV Production … Read more
Ford’s self-described “Model T moment” is here. The company just revealed a new low-cost, flexible vehicle architecture that it plans to use as an underpinning for a slew of new EVs, including a mid-size pickup truck. To build the platform, Ford introduced what it calls its Universal EV Production System, meant to simplify assembly and … Read more
Everywhere you look, there’s a new electric supercar with outrageous horsepower figures, gliding along to 60 miles per hour in complete silence. But despite the spectacle, customers simply aren’t falling in love with these battery-powered machines. Because while a battery-powered sedan might make sense, a top-tier performance car needs sound—real, mechanical sound. That’s why the … Read more
Ford is making a massive $5 billion bet on America’s electric future, announcing a new Universal EV Platform, a radical production system, and the brand’s first midsize electric pickup. — Ford says that the EVs will all be designed to make EVs more affordable, practical, and fun to drive. The Ford Universal EV Platform is … Read more
Today, Ford announced a massive $5-billion investment in its American manufacturing facilities, with the promise of creating or securing over 4,000 jobs across the Louisville Assembly Plant and the BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan. Part of that investment in US manufacturing included the announcement of an entirely new manufacturing strategy—CEO Jim Farley calls it the … Read more
Ian Callum has done it again. The British designer, known for his work at Aston Martin and Jaguar, now runs his own design house simply dubbed Callum. There, he’s known for restomods and redesigns on cars that include the Vanquish and the original Mini Cooper. Callum recently revealed a new concept on Instagram that reimagines … Read more
It’s been six years since Audi introduced the current-generation RS6 Avant. Although a new A6 Avant has been on sale in Europe for a few months, the old super wagon remains available. Usually, demand fades when a car nears retirement, but that’s not the case with Ingolstadt’s ultimate family hauler. In fact, a company representative … Read more
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell is stepping down after just two years in the role, with the company’s current CFO set to take his place. Starting in November, PB Balaji will assume the reins and lead Jaguar’s contentious rebranding push. The soon-to-be chief has already defended the brand’s “Copy Nothing” campaign, which has stirred … Read more
Acura is bringing back the RSX nameplate for an all-new electric SUV, set to hit showrooms in the second half of 2026. Earlier this year, Acura teased the 2026 Acura RSX EV with a photo of a camouflaged prototype that revealed part of its rear design. Now, the automaker has confirmed that it will officially … Read more
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 might be heading into its final model year before a full redesign, but that doesn’t mean it’s resting on its laurels. In fact, Mazda’s compact SUV continues to be one of the most engaging and premium-feeling options in a class filled with solid — but often uninspired — rivals like the … Read more