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This Ford Mustang Dragster Is The Quickest EV In The World

Ford recently made news with some fresh track records. The fast times continue, though, as the Blue Oval brand set another new record—but this one is of the straight-line variety.

Motor1 · Apr 27

Ford Reveals F-150 Raptor R With 900+ HP. But You Can't Buy It (Yet)

The horsepower wars may be over in the supercar world, but in trucklandia, the numbers keep climbing. Not satisfied with “only” 720 horsepower in the F-150 Raptor R, Ford decided there was room for more, way more. Possibly a preemptive answer to the returning Ram TRX, the Blue Oval’s supertruck…

Motor1 · Nov 4, 2025

Ford CEO: China Can 'Put Us All Out of Business'

Ford CEO Jim Farley has been vocal about his love for Chinese EVs. It was a year ago when the Blue Oval's boss told the public that he was driving a Xiaomi SU7—and that he loved it. Then, a few months ago, Farley said he found the Chinese auto industry "humbling." Now, his words…

Motor1 · Oct 31, 2025

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The Ford Explorer Finally Has a Real Off-Road Trim

Ford continues to expand its lineup of Tremor-branded vehicles. The latest to get the treatment is the Explorer, joining the Maverick, Expedition, and F-150 in the Blue Oval’s garage. The new Explorer Tremor goes on sale for the 2026 model year; however, Ford doesn’t say when the rugged SUV will…

Motor1 · Jun 24, 2025

Ford's Most Iconic Rally Cars Are Back. Thank This Company

Bursting onto the scene in 2024, the UK’s DRVN Automotive Group promises many wonderful things. DRVN’s restomodded take on the Ferrari 355, the Evoluto, aims to bring the iconic 90s supercar bang up to date, while the group’s Boreham Motorworks division is partnering with Ford to bring back and reinvigorate…

Motor1 · Apr 8, 2025

RIP: Ford Focus Production Ends in November

One by one, Ford of Europe's iconic nameplates are dying. The final Mondeo (aka Fusion in the US) was built in April 2022, followed by the last Fiesta in July 2023. Later this year, the Focus will also be retired. In an e-mail to Motor1, the company's European Communications Manager, Finn…

Motor1 · Mar 6, 2025

Ford F-150 Lightning Production Hits A Speed Bump

The Ford F-150 Lightning was supposed to be the Blue Oval's big EV win. I mean, you take the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., convert it to electric, and unleash it on the masses. Surely that's a recipe for success, right? And in many ways, it has been—just with sales,…

InsideEVs · Oct 31, 2024

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Ford's Goal For 'Game-Changer' Electric Truck: Match China's EVs

Even though Ford’s F-150 Lightning sales more than doubled in the third quarter of 2024 and even went up 86% year-over-year, the Blue Oval’s EV division is still many billions in the red, according to the recently released Q3 earnings report. While the company’s EVs are doing better (especially the…

InsideEVs · Oct 29, 2024

Ford signs former Audi drivers to expanded Mustang GT3 works roster

Following the end of its successful factory-supported GT programme, Audi stalwarts Mies and Vervisch will join previously-announced quartet Mike Rockenfeller, Harry Tincknell, Joey Hand and Dirk Muller on the Blue Oval's Multimatic-run assault on the IMSA Sportcar Championship's GTD Pro class.

Autosport · Dec 16, 2023

Where Supercars parity stands after Ford's fightback

The Bend SuperSprint over the weekend was the best showing from the Blue Oval brigade all year with Ford drivers occupying the second and third spots on the podium in all three races.

Motorsport · Aug 21, 2023

How Ford Is Building The Cult Of Bronco... With Merch

The Blue Oval is pushing to eclipse its rival four-letter brand.

Motor1 · Aug 3, 2023

Ford CEO Dismisses Tesla Cybetruck, Suggests It’s Not A Real Work Truck

"If [Elon Musk] wants to design a Cybertruck for Silicon Valley people, fine," said Ford's CEO Jim Farley.

InsideEVs · Jun 22, 2023

Ford CEO Dismisses Tesla Cybertruck, Suggests It’s Not A Real Work Truck

"If [Elon Musk] wants to design a Cybertruck for Silicon Valley people, fine," said Ford's CEO Jim Farley.

InsideEVs · Jun 22, 2023

Ford CEO On EVs: "We See The Chinese As The Main Competitor, Not GM Or Toyota"

"We see the Chinese as the main competitor, not GM or Toyota," Ford’s CEO said, adding that “The Chinese are going to be the powerhouse.”

InsideEVs · May 29, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023

Ford sales up 10.1% in first quarter, cedes No. 2 EV position to rival GM

Ford Motor Co. posted a strong first-quarter sales performance, making the Blue Oval the best-selling brand in the United States — but the automaker ceded its ranking in the increasingly competitive electric-vehicle segment amid gains by its crosstown rival.

Motorsport · Mar 9, 2023

Ford explains Supercars engine parity stance

The Blue Oval has been central to a parity push in the latter stages of development of the new Gen3 cars, voicing concerns over both aero balance and engine performance.

Motorsport · Mar 9, 2023

Makeshift dashes for Gen3 Mustang Supercars

With the design of the actual dash surround yet to be completed by Ford Performance, a temporary solution has been distributed to Blue Oval teams ahead of the season opener.

Motorsport · Feb 13, 2023

Mostert WAU Mustang livery unveiled

Walkinshaw Andretti United has unveiled a white and teal Ford Mustang for Chaz Mostert ahead of the 2023 Supercars season.

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Motor1 · Feb 10, 2023

Ford Cuts Stake In Rivian To Just 1.15 Percent

The Blue Oval has decided to write down the value of its investment in the EV maker by $7.4 billion in 2022.

Motor1 · Dec 10, 2022

Ford Promises To Be "More American" In Europe, New Slogan Introduced

The Blue Oval wants to sell "freedom, outdoors, and adventure" to European buyers.

Motorsport · Dec 9, 2022

Tander's 50-lap Ford Supercars history

Garth Tander is a bonafide Holden racing legend – but he cut the first 50 laps of his Supercars career in Fords.

Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022

Ford sales down in November but automaker hits EV milestone

Ford Motor Co.'s saw its U.S. sales slide in November, but it notched a significant milestone in its electrification strategy: it became the No. 2 brand and manufacturer in electric-vehicle sales behind industry leader Tesla Inc.

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

Ford posts $827M loss in Q3 as it shuts down self-driving startup it backed

Ford Motor Co. posted an $827 million loss in the third quarter, dragged down by costs associated with the shutdown of a self-driving vehicle technology company the Blue Oval backed as a major investor.

Motor1 · Oct 5, 2022

2022 Ford GT LM Edition Debuts As The Last Special Edition Model

It has a badge made from the crankshaft of Ford’s third-place 2016 Le Mans race car.

Motor1 · Sep 18, 2022

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Sounds Gnarly During Acceleration

We also get a quick gander at the fourth-generation Coyote V8 engine under the hood.

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