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

ell right now,” Andrew Frick, president of Ford Blue and Ford Model e, said during Ford’s Q1 2025 earnings call. “We’ve actually moved some of the products to Europe because of the higher run rate they’re seeing as well. So it’s doing very well. No change planned.” Meanwhile, the Ford Maverick and Ford Bronco Sport, both assembled at the Hermosillo Assembly plant in Mexico, are also receiving modest price increases, partially due to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Ford CEO Jim Farley expects tariffs to remain as company works to mitigate them Ford CEO Jim Farley was asked in a recent interview if he expects the Trump tariffs to remain in place permanently. “We do, at least for the next three years,” Farley said, noting that the company is doing everything it can to mitigate them.  When asked specifically if Ford is considering moving Maverick production from Mexico to the U.S., Farley said “Anything...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Ford increases prices on Mexico-built vehicles after tariff hike As of May 2, Ford Motor Co. has been increasing dealer prices on its Mexico-built vehicles by as much as USD 2,000, becoming one of the first OEMs to announce a price hike because of tariffs. Changes on dealer invoices that became effective on May 2 for the Maverick pickup, Bronco Sport SUV and Mustang Mach-E electric crossover will affect those vehicles that  arrive on  dealershi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

subject to the U.S. tariffs,” House said. "We’ve also stopped exporting vehicles to China, but we do continue to leverage China as a vehicle export hub to regions such as Australia, South America and other areas." Asked whether Ford has capacity at U.S. plants to bring Mach-E, Bronco Sport and Maverick production from Mexico, House said Ford is studying its overall footprint. “We do have some investments in new manufacturing facilities tha...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Ford reacts to tariffs with expanded discounts in U.S. On April 3, Ford Motor Co. announced it is extending employee pricing discounts to customers on most of its U.S. lineup, including foreign-built models such as the Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E from Mexico and Lincoln Nautilus from China, after the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The "From America, For America" campaign, which is expected to r...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

1.2% from a year ago, while 23,731 units were Lincoln brand, down 4.7% from Q1 2024. Though heavy trucks declined 14.0% to 2,811 units, consumer-oriented pickups increased.      • F-Series sales rose 24.5% in Q1, with a 38% spike in March, to 190,389 units.     • Combined with Ranger and Maverick, total pickup sales reached 243,317, the best Q1 in over 20 years.     • Maverick set an all-time monthly record in March with 19,008 pi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

y Mustang GT500 for the 2026 model year, according to a leaked UAW document and confirmed by a source familiar with the program. Ford's Dearborn Engine Plant has added about 300 people recently, through transfers and new hires, to support increased production of engines for the Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick pickup.  The extra staffing will also go to an added shift on the Niche Assembly line at the end of 2025 to build an engine for the Shelby M...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Ford introduces gasoline and hybrid 2025 Maverick in Mexico On February 18, the introduction of the Ford 2025 Maverick in Mexico was announced. The pickup, manufactured at the Hermosillo plant in Sonora, is available in XLT and Lariat versions, both available with hybrid and gasoline engine. The vehicle provides advanced driving capabilities, including AWD in the Lariat trim and five selectable drive modes: Normal, Sport, Eco, Tow/Haul, and Slipp...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

ion of its existing entry-level trims on lines that include the Ford F-150, Escape, and Explorer. Ford is also bringing back the Base trim of the Ford Bronco for the 2025 model year after it was absent for 2024. In addition, Ford intends to launch a new advertising campaign centered around the Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport very soon, since both of those models feature starting prices of less than USD 30,000.  The 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Ford ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

Ford recalls 272,817 Bronco Sport, Maverick vehicles over 12-volt battery failure On January 21, Ford announced it is recalling 272,817 vehicles in the U.S. on concerns over battery failure, which affects certain 2021-23 Bronco Sport and 2022-23 Maverick vehicles. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail, which can result in a loss of electrical acce...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

nched in December 2024, priced at INR 96 thousand. The VIDA V2 features removable battery technology, with an IDC range of up to 165 km per charge, and a 6kW motor generating 25Nm of torque.  Additionally, Hero MotoCorp showcased the Surge S32 and previewed the 2025 Karizma XMR 210 Combat Edition, Maverick 440 Pro, Karizma XMR 250, and Vida Z, which will be launched soon. (Based on Hero MotoCorp's press release)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

aller pickup “will be brought to market,” and confirmed a platform has already been chosen for it, though it was unclear if it would be a mid-size body-on-frame model to compete with the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon, or a smaller unibody truck to rival the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. Where it would be built was also unclear. Ram currently sells the Rampage pickup in South America, which uses the sam...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

d quarterly sales with 16,119 units sold, making it America’s best-selling electric SUV in 2024 after Tesla’s Model Y. Ford sold a record 187,426 hybrid vehicles in 2024, up 40% over 2023. The F-150 hybrid finished 2024 as America’s best-selling hybrid truck with sales up 47% to 73,845 units. Maverick hybrid were up 31% to a record 68,752 units Overall Ford SUV sales totaled 771,042 in 2024. Ford Explorer sales totaled 194,094 SUVs in 2024,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled two investigations into Ford recalls that may not have worked or covered enough vehicles, one day after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall. The largest probe covers 456,565 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickups. In April 2024, Ford recalled certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sports and 2022-2023 Mavericks because they could suddenly lose power. NHTSA s...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

Ford begins production of 2025 Maverick and Bronco Sport at Hermosillo plant in Mexico On November 20, the start of production of the 2025 Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport was announced at the Hermosillo, Mexico plant. The 2025 Ford Maverick in Mexico will come in XLT and Lariat versions. The hybrid version now has 4x4 traction. It offers a 13.2” screen, 360° camera, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, 680 kg payload thanks to its Maverick FLEXBED system ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22