n mix, that one is sized similar to the Bronco built in the U.S., though they both have very different platforms.  The new crossover will appear in Europe as Ford’s strategy evolves after ending production of many earlier popular models to concentrate on EVs. Ford had previously co-developed the Explorer EV and Capri EV with VW, and recently announced a co-development agreement with Renault for two smaller EVs. (multiple sources on December 2,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

riving, the model employs 31 hardware sensors (including a LiDAR) and dual Orin-X chips to enable features such as HNOA (Highway Navigate on Autopilot). It is now open for pre-orders. Also on display at the event were Ford vehicle models such as the Bronco, the Ranger, the new F-150 Raptor, and the Explorer. From Ford China press releases 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

tion vehicle features Goodyear SightLine, an advanced suite of intelligent tire technologies, integrated directly into the cockpit for the first time and combined with Peugeot Drive-by-Wire technology. It is also equipped with three bespoke Goodyear tires designed for the car’s Urban, Player, and Explorer driving modes. Goodyear SightLine provides real-time insights—from tire properties estimation and tire health information to road condition...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety qualifies nine U.S. market models for safety awards On October 28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

ity and versatile safety features. VIDA VX2 Urban Scooter: Launched in Europe at EICMA 2025, the VX2 offers a WMTC range of 125 km and a top speed of 90 km/h. It features twin removable IP67 batteries and an IP68-rated PMSM drivetrain. Electric Motorcycles: VIDA Concept Ubex: A neo-naked urban explorer built on a modular platform with smart connectivity, designed for both urban and multi-terrain use. VIDA Project VxZ: Developed in collabora...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

MAN Truck secures 100 eBus order in South Africa On October 28, MAN Truck & Bus signed a deal with South Africa’s Paruk Group to deliver 100 fully electric city buses, which is the biggest eBus order outside Europe so far. The ordered Lion’s Explorer E models are built on the Lion’s Chassis E, designed especially for international markets. However, for this project, both the chassis and the bus bodies will be made in South Africa. All 100 b...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

inging the 2025 YTD total to 620,580 (+12.7%)      •    Maverick reached Q3 record with 34,848 sales, with YTD Maverick sales of 120,904(+10.9%)     •    Bronco Q3 sales were 37,858 units (+41.3%); Bronco family (Bronco and Bronco Sport) sales reached 68,681 (+11.9%).     •    Explorer SUV sales jumped 33.3% to 55,000, with YTD sales of 160,929.     •    Expedition sales rose 47.4% to 21,844 units.     •    Tra...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

cars remains well below industry forecasts,” Ford said in a statement. “Ford will therefore switch production at the Cologne plant to single-shift operation from January 2026”.  The company said it would offer voluntary lay-off packages to those affected at the Cologne plant. Ford builds the Explorer electric SUV and Capri electric crossover in Cologne, both based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform that is used by the VW ID.4 and ID.5. F...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

that a faulty fuel pump can reduce fuel flow from the tank to the engine, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA estimates that 10% of the potentially affected vehicles have the defect. Affected vehicles include:     •    Ford/Mustang/2021-2022     •    Ford/Explorer/2021-2023     •    Ford/F-150/2021-2022     •    Lincoln/Aviator/2021-2023     •    Ford/F-250 Superduty/2021-2023    ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

may remain on the display after the driver finishes backing up, causing a distraction in vehicles including:. Ford:    •    Bronco Sport, 2021-2024    •    EcoSport, 2020-2021    •    Edge, 2019-2020    •    Escape, 2020-2022    •    Expedition, 2020-2021    •    Explorer, 2020-2024    •    F-150, 2019-2020    •    F-250 HD, 2020-2022    •    Fusion, 2019-2020    •    Maverick, 2022-2024...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

rded an all-time-best quarter with 48,041 trucks sold (+26.3%)   •    Lincoln brand sales rose 31% in Q2 to 31,332 vehicles   •    Total Electrified Vehicles were up 6.6% to 82,886 units in Q2 (13.5% of mix) , up 14.7% for H1 2025 to 156,509 units Coming in Q3, the recently revealed Explorer Tremor and new F-150 Lobo street truck are expected to start shipping to customers. (Ford releases on July 1, 2025) 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Ford adds Tremor off-road variant to 2026 Explorer lineup in U.S. On June 25, Ford announced the launch of the first-ever Tremor package for its 2026 Explorer lineup, adding a bit more ruggedness and "go anywhere" capability. The off-road Tremor variant has: •    a unique suspension system with specially tuned springs and sway bars that give it an extra inch of ride height and a controlled ride on and off the road•    underbody protection...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

Ford recalls 304,662 Ford Explorers, Lincoln Navigators over seat latching issue On June 17, Ford announced it is recalling 304,662 of its 2020 through 2025 model year Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator three-row sport utility vehicles, which feature second-row outer seats that may unexpectedly fold, slide, or unlatch while driving. The Explorers were produced between October 19, 2018 and November 4, 2024 for the U.S. market, while the Aviators we...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Ford CEO says rare earth supply is still ‘day to day’ after plant halt On June 13, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company is struggling with supplies of rare earth magnets that are essential to car production and already forced a shutdown of production of its Explorer SUV at its Chicago plant for a week in May. Farley said that the supply of the critical components has been trickling out of China since instituting a new approval process for exp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

tellantis said it is working with suppliers “to ensure an efficient licensing process” and that so far the company has been able to “address immediate production concerns without major disruptions.” U.S. OEMs have been feeling the impact of the restrictions. Ford shut down production of its Explorer SUVs at its Chicago plant for a week in May because of a rare-earth shortage, the company said. (multiple sources on June 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Ford starts Capri and Explorer battery pack assembly in Cologne, Germany On June 12, Ford started the mass assembly of vehicle drive battery packs in three different sizes for exclusive use in Ford’s new generation of electric vehicles, the Ford Explorer and Ford Capri, with both vehicles built at the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The new facility has 180 newly installed robots weld, which glue and screw the battery housing together and equi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

4% and the Mexican-built Maverick grew 14% for a May sales record, including a 4% increase for its hybrid variant. Transit vans overall were down 4.1%. Ford SUV sales grew by 23%, as Bronco Sport gained 46%, Escape was up 24%, Bronco increased 51% and the Mexican-built Mustang Mach-E increased 11%. Explorer was up 23%, and Expedition had its best May in 20 years, growing by 43%. The Mustang coupe fell 3.2% in May. Lincoln sales grew by 39%. The C...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

MAN Truck & Bus SA invests ZAR 48.8 million in eMobility programmes On April 22, MAN Truck & Bus SA announced ZAR 48.8 million investment in eMobility programs (green technology and skills development), through the development of the Lion's Explorer E. The company highlighted its support for the government's goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and develop New Energy Vehicles in South Africa. The first Lion’s Explorer E-bus was piloted in Cape...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

log allows users to easily select operators and data columns and combine them as desired.  Placeholders that represent real development artifacts in the model in description texts can now be searched for and replaced.  To help engineers find the right wire, pin, or connector, the Hardware Library Explorer in PREEvision 10.18 provides nearly 40 dedicated overviews. For software architecture projects, PREEvision 10.18 provides a navigable overvie...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

BYD lands 5,500 EVs in Brazil On February 27, the Explorer 1, BYD’s dedicated cargo ship, arrived at the Port of Aracruz, Espírito Santo, carrying approximately 5,500 vehicles from China. This is the vessel’s second visit to Brazil, following its first arrival in Recife last year with a full load. The 200-meter-long, 38-meter-wide ship can transport up to 7,000 cars and is the first of eight ships planned by BYD to support its global operati...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/01