Ford South Africa upgrades Ranger Lineup with new engine options On March 31, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Limited (Ford South Africa) announced a refreshed Ranger lineup for 2026. The updated range will include 23 derivatives across Single Cab, Super Cab, and Double Cab body styles. The latest Ranger lineup includes key powertrain upgrades and a new engine option, featuring a 2.3-litre EcoBoost gasoline engine that...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Ford to cancel summer shutdowns to boost truck production at four U.S. plants On March 30, Ford announced that it was canceling summer shutdowns at its four plants that produce F-150 and Super Duty trucks to make up for volumes lost due to an aluminum shortage stemming from the Novelis plant fire in Oswego, New York in fall 2025. Ford said that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant, Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and Ohio Assembl...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

BIMS 2026: Ford Ranger Super Duty pickup truck launched in Thailand Announced on March 25, 2026, Ford Thailand’s highlight at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show was the locally assembled Ranger Super Duty. The truck pairs heavy-duty proportions with a purpose-built powertrain designed for demanding tasks. Pricing starts at THB 1,599,000.  It is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 engine producing 210 PS (154 kW) at 3,250 rpm a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Hankook Tire receives 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it has earned a 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Motor Company. The award is given to global partners who have marked zero quality issues during parts delivery and zero warranty claims over the past year. The award-winning Geumsan plant in South Korea supplies original equipment (OE) tires for the Ford F-150 pickup truck. It became the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

igation into cause of the fire would wait until a structural engineer deemed the roof safe. So far, no OEMs have issued notice of production interruption due to the fire. Fuyao Glass America produces approximately 30% of all automotive glass in the U.S., supplying OEM windshields and windows to GM, Ford, Honda, BMW, and Audi. With nearly 2,000 employees and over USD 1 billion invested in the Moraine site, the facility represents a high-risk singl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

dustry Association (OSD), announced that the Turkish automotive industry achieved record-breaking export level of USD 41.5 billion in 2025.  The government will continue to focus on efforts to further advance its trade integration with the European Union, its most important export market. In 2025, Ford recorded exports of USD 11.3 billion, followed by Oyak Renault with USD 4.3 billion and Toyota at USD 3.9 billion. Tofas Turkish Automobile Facto...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Ford Pro launches new Transit City electric van in Europe On March 26, Ford Pro announced that it is introducing the new Transit City, a cost-effective van designed for urban delivery and service use, in Europe. It will be launched as a panel van with multiple wheelbase and height options, along with a chassis cab variant by the end of 2026. The vehicle will be offered in three body styles. The L1H1 panel van is suited for city use, while the lar...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Ford recalls 254,640 SUVs for camera, ADAS software issues On March 23, Ford announced it is recalling 254,640 SUVs in the U.S. over software issues that may result in the loss of rearview camera image and some advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalled models include 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025-2025 Lincoln Aviator and 20...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

nd Avatr), Geely, Chery (Omoda & Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely Riddara; Japanese brands including Toyota and Lexus, Mazda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Honda, and Suzuki; as well as other global marques such as Audi, BMW and MINI, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Ford, Jeep, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Aston Martin, Maserati, Volvo Cars, Hyundai, and Kia. Among the exhibitors, two-wheeler brands include Honda, Yama...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

on is likely to remain structurally constrained even if European sales continue to grow. We will also be keeping a close eye on the development of more speculative Chinese localization plans, including a potential third BYD plant; new facilities from MG and Great Wall Motor; Geely’s production at Ford’s plant in Spain; and Dongfeng and Chery using Nissan’s and JLR’s facilities in the UK, among others. If these deals materialize, they coul...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

New Lincoln Corsair spotted in development in Sweden When Ford announced it was discontinuing production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair at the Louisville Assembly Plant to make room for the new affordable EVs that will be built on a brand-new platform, it did not say anything about replacements for the two mid-size crossovers. The Corsair had been the Lincoln brand’s second best-selling model in the U.S. Reported sightings of a new ICE-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

facility.  Six weeks after receiving a propane school bus demonstrator to the school district, PWCPS placed its order, bringing propane buses to its fleet for the first time. Each of the Blue Bird Vision Propane 72-passenger school buses comes equipped with an IMMI 4Front driver airbag, a 7.3L V8 Ford engine and ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system. Ford’s 335 hp 7.3-liter engine is compact and easy to maintain. The school propane buses retain...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Karel, Turkiye develops first domestically produced Android IVI System for Ford F-MAX On March 13, Karel announced that it has developed an Android-based in-vehicle multimedia system in collaboration with its subsidiary Daiichi. The Android Multimedia System (In-Vehicle Infotainment – IVI), designed in line with global automotive standards, has entered mass production for Ford Trucks. It was specifically developed for the F-MAX, the flagship m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Ford introduces new Capri with longer range in Europe On March 12, Ford Motor Company announced an enhanced version of its electric Ford Capri in Europe.  The Ford Capri Standard Range models now feature a new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery and an improved electric motor, increasing driving range and providing more torque for faster acceleration. The model also includes upgraded driver assistance systems to improve safety and support in d...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Ford Mustang Mach-E Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) will supply iON evo as original equipment tires for the Ford Mustang Mach- E, an electric SUV. Hankook Tire has successfully developed a tire optimized for this vehicle model through close technical collaboration with Ford. The 19-inch iON evo tires installed on this vehicle offer low noise, high mileage, high grip, and low rolling resistan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Ford recalls 849,310 Bronco, Edge vehicles over defective rear camera software On March 5, Ford announced it is recalling 849,310 2021-2026 Bronco and 2021-2024 Edge vehicles in the U.S. as a rearview camera software defect may prevent images from displaying, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety ⁠Administration (NHTSA) says that under some operating conditions in these vehicles, the APIM (Acces...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Ford introduces new Explorer with longer range On March 10, Ford Motor Company announced an enhanced version of the electric Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer Standard Range now offers up to 444 km of driving range on a full charge with the new LFP battery, an increase of more than 17%. The model also features an improved electric motor that delivers 140 kW (190 PS) of power and 350 Nm of torque. This allows the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ere down 9.5% and special purpose vehicles were down 99.3%, and hybrid vehicles were up 48.0% to 1,119 units. Battery electric vehicles were 1 unit. By brand sales in February based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 24.9% y/y to 3,890 units with a 20.2% market share. Ford was down 10.3% to 2,473 units with 12.8% market share. Thaco Mazda was down 9.4% to 1,790 units with a 9.3% market share. Mitsubishi was down 0.4...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

e sector. The event also provided automakers with opportunities to introduce vehicles and explore investment partnerships. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Cambodia has evolved from having few importers and no assembly plants to hosting vehicle assembly operations from companies such as Toyota, Ford, and BYD. (From an article of Khmer Times on March 9, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Slate Auto replaces CEO ahead of affordable EV launch Slate Auto has appointed former Amazon executive Peter Faricy as CEO just months before launching its first affordable electric truck. Founding CEO Chris Barman will move into a new role as President of Vehicles, overseeing the technical areas of engineering, design, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality while she focuses on delivering the truck “on time and on budget.” Faricy will lead S...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11