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China's BYD Is Close To Outselling Ford In Europe

What seemed unthinkable a decade ago is now on the verge of reality.

Motor1 · Sep 25

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gets Retro Upgrade Package With Bronze Wheels

The Mustang GT might be Ford’s performance offering, but the Blue Oval hasn’t forgotten about the entry-level EcoBoost offering. It launched the RTR Package for the four-cylinder Mustang last October, and now it is introducing a styling package.  

Motor1 · Mar 27

Ford Mustang GTD Might Be Back On Top Of Nürburgring Record Board

Ford wasn’t having it when the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X dethroned the Mustang GTD as the quickest American car around the Nürburgring. At the time, the Blue Oval said, “Game On,” and apparently, game day was earlier this week. A video claims the automaker returned to the iconic track…

Motor1 · Mar 26

Is Ford a Dividend Stock Worth Buying for 2026 After Its 34% Rise This Year?

While Ford is up 34% for the year and has a healthy dividend yield of 4.5%, the stock's 2026 forecast does not look too bright.

Barchart · Dec 31, 2025

There's a New Ford Lightning—But It's Not Completely Electric

Ford’s electric vehicle lineup is about to look very different. To meet the ever-changing needs of the American market (and in an effort to combat slow sales), the Blue Oval is rethinking its electric F-150 Lightning for the next generation.

Motor1 · Dec 15, 2025

Ford Will Sell Cars Developed and Built by Renault

Ford is a shadow of its former self in Europe, where it has spectacularly fallen behind the competition. A look at the sales data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association shows the Blue Oval delivered 1.2 million cars on the continent in 2005, holding an 8.3 percent market share. Fast-forward…

Motor1 · Dec 9, 2025

A New Ford Bronco Is Coming—But Only for Europe

The Ford Bronco lineup is growing once again. With the standard Bronco and Bronco Sport already available in the US—as well as the Bronco EV available exclusively in China—the Blue Oval will soon introduce a new Bronco plug-in hybrid. Unfortunately for American buyers, this one won’t be sold in the…

Motor1 · Dec 3, 2025

Ford’s Last Regular Car Gets a Facelift For 2026

With the last Focus assembled a couple of weeks ago, Ford is effectively fresh out of regular cars. Or is it? The Mondeo soldiers on in China, where the Blue Oval is even giving the large family car a nip and tuck for 2026. After its public debut at the…

Motor1 · Dec 2, 2025

Ford Maverick Street Truck Gets 300 HP With the Mustang's Turbo

Ford revived the street truck formula a little over a year ago with the launch of the Maverick Lobo. For this year’s SEMA, the Blue Oval is taking things a step further by equipping its smallest pickup with a host of Ford Performance Parts. Compatible with the AWD XL, XLT,…

Motor1 · Nov 4, 2025

Ford Is Selling an Ultra-Rare GT Heritage Edition Straight From Its Collection

Ford's Heritage Collection is home to some of the rarest vehicles ever produced by the Blue Oval. Even though it's not the most robust collection, there are a handful of hidden gems—like the original sixth-generation Bronco prototype, the world’s only V-10-powered Mustang, and a some rare Ford GT supercars.

Motor1 · Oct 16, 2025