, though with other drivetrains besides battery electric, the Wagoneer S EV does not appear. •    The Ram brand appears to be growing with the addition of an entry level unibody compact Rampage pickup truck, shown as similar to the one currently built in Brazil, to compete with the popular Ford Maverick. A Ramcharger large SUV, that remains symbolically covered, is expected to be a three-row SUV similar to the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. All models,...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

es during the year, out of which 278,794 were Tacoma with ICE powertrains, representing a share of 8.23%. Production of the Tacoma in Mexico takes place at the plants in Apaseo el Grande and Tijuana. The second most exported vehicle was the Chevrolet Equinox with 274,025 units, followed by the Ford Maverick and the Nissan Kicks with 185,823 and 177,077 units respectively. (Multiple sources on January 20, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

in the U.S. due to a software glitch in the Integrated Trailer Module that can cause trailer brake lights, turn signals, and braking functions to fail.  Affected models include 2021–2026 F-150, 2022–2026 Super Duty, 2024–2026 Ranger, 2022–2026 Expedition, 2022–2026 Navigator, 2022–2026 Maverick, and 2026 Transit van. This issue in the trailer control module may cause it to stop communicating with the vehicle, which typically happens ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

focus on improving structural costs and delivering next-gen affordable vehicles.     •  Ford Blue delivered USD 3.0 billion in EBIT for 2025, with full-year revenue flat at USD 101 billion as higher pricing and a strong product lineup offset a 5% decline in wholesales. In the U.S., F-150 and Maverick were the two best-selling hybrid pickup trucks, Bronco had record sales, and Explorer was the best-selling three-row SUV. The outlook for ful...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Antolin’s interior lighting systems featured on Dodge Charger and Ford Maverick Lobo Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) announced that the Dodge Charger, named 2026 North American Car of the Year, is equipped with its frunk lighting, interior lighting solutions, and dashboard ambient lighting. The Ford Maverick Lobo, awarded 2026 North American Truck of the Year, features Antolin’s modular headliners and lighting consoles. (From Antolin soc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

in addition to the already available Shark, all being PHEV or BEV, ruling out diesel, mild hybrid, or conventional hybrid options. The first model to be launched will be an intermediate pickup based on the Song Plus platform, featuring a unibody structure like competitors such as Fiat Toro and Ford Maverick. The automaker stated that local production at its Camaçari plant in Bahia is considered essential for the success of this model, with a lau...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

US based semiconductor start-up Ethernovia raises fresh investment On January 20, Ethernovia, Inc. announced the close of a Series B funding round of over USD 90 million led by Maverick Silicon with participation from Socratic Partners, Conduit Capital, and CDIB-TEN Capital. The round also included additional funding from Ethernovia’s existing investors, including Porsche SE, Qualcomm Ventures, and Fall Line Capital. Ethernovia is developing a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo, Hyundai Palisade win 2026 NACTOY awards On January 14, the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced at the Detroit Auto Show after a year-long jury process designed to identify the best-in-class vehicles.  The organization announced its “Best of 2026” semifinalists in September at CAR MBS, and narrowed the list down further to 9 finalists that were unvei...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

204,124 vehicles, with overall market share increasing 0.6 percentage points to 13.2%.  It was Ford’s best Q4 and annual sales and Q4 performance since 2019, beating the industry with its strategy to appeal to a broad customer base through a diverse range of trim levels and powertrain offerings. Maverick entry-level XL sales were up 105.1% for Q4 and 29.5% for the year, while Ranger entry-level XL sales were up 62.9% in Q4 and 82.3% for the ye...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

d to them rolling away. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the recall concerns 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickups, built at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center; 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E SUVs, built at the Cuautitlan Assembly Plant; and 2025-2026 Maverick pickups, built at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant. The problem is with the integrated park module (IPM), which does not lock the gearbox into ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/24

Hyundai WIA Mexico receives Ford Q1 Award Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that its subsidiary in Mexico has won a Q1 quality award from Ford Motor Company. The South Korean company has been delivering constant-velocity joints for the Lincoln Corsair SUV since 2019 and for the Ford Maverick compact pickup truck since 2021.  (From a press release on November 27, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

the Los Angeles Auto Show, where many of the finalist vehicles and a wide array of other exciting new vehicles are on display. 2026 North American Car of the Year Finalists   • Dodge Charger   • Honda Prelude   • Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Finalists   • Ford Maverick Lobo   • Ram 1500 Hemi   • Ram 2500 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists   • Hyundai Palisade   • Lucid ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

,612 sales (+30.2%), with Mustang Mach-E recording its best-ever quarterly sales: 20,177 (+50.7%), and F-150 Lightning reaching a third quarter record 10,005 pickups (+39.7%).     •    Hybrid sales hit a Q3 record at 55,177 vehicles, with F-150 Hybrid posting 22,212 sales in Q3 (+10.3%), and Maverick Hybrid sales climbing to 63,516 YTD (+11.5%) Pickups and vans: Ford’s U.S. sales were up 7.4% in Q3 to 313,654 units.     •    F-Ser...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

e winners will be announced on January 14, 2026, to open the Detroit Auto Show. 2026 North American Car of the Year Candidates:  Audi A5  Dodge Charger  Honda Prelude  Kia K4 Hatchback  Mercedes-Benz CLA  Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  C...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Ford Maverick-based van reportedly set for production in 2028 Ford in 2024 showed dealers an upcoming compact van that would be based on the Maverick pickup that was slated to replace the Transit Connect, which was discontinued in North America following the 2023 model year. While Ford did not then share production timing, recent reports suggest the project is still on track to reach production. Ford is expected to begin production of the van, co...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’ On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Under current legislation, ZEVs must account for 32.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

ronco 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    •    Mustang, 2019-2023    •    Ranger, 2019-2023    •    Transit, 2020-2023    •    Transit Connect, 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Ford Q2 sales rise 14.2%, U.S. market share up on truck, hybrid, SUV strength On July 1, Ford Motor Company announced it has accelerated well ahead of the U.S. industry in Q2 2025. Q2 2025 results:    •    Total U.S. sales: 612,095 (+14.2% from Q2 2024)   •    Market share: estimated 14.3% (+1.8 ppts quarter over quarter)   •    Total pickups (F-Series, Ranger, Maverick): 288,564 (+15.1%)   •    F-Series sales clim...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

ales, grew 17% in May compared to a year ago. Hybrids were up 29%, though EVs fell by a quarter as sales of the F-150 Lightning pickup and E-Transit commercial van declined 42% and 93%, respectively. Among models, F-Series pickups increased almost 15%, Ranger sales grew by 34% 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Toyota reportedly considers launching compact pickups for U.S. market On May 21, it was reported that Toyota is considering the launch of a compact pickup in the U.S. to compete in the growing market for affordable entry-level trucks. Ford’s Maverick and Hyundai’s Santa Cruz models, both of which debuted in 2021, have tapped into that demand. Mark Templin, Toyota’s chief operating officer in the United States, notes that the company is list...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23