The “knob” has to be the bane of an automaker’s existence. Take out a volume, tuning or HVAC knob, and people go bonkers. With the introduction of Ford Motor Co.’s huge vertical screen on the Mustang Mach-E, we saw a single knob on top of the screen that only controlled volume. Now with an over-the-air […]
I recently had the opportunity to test the Ford F-150 Lightning, which did not fit in my garage. That means I had to completely depend on public charging during the test week, which also included a road trip to Indianapolis. So, I got to dig into the issue of EV charging at night and whether […]
One of the big selling points for electric vehicles is the lack of maintenance that comes along with them. As we saw with the Ford F-150 Lightning, long-term maintenance costs are significantly lower than gas models because of the lack of oil changes and whatnot. But if EV reliability isn’t good, maintenance costs are moot. […]
One of the cool attractions at Florida’s Legoland is the Ford Driving School, where kids ages 6 to 13 can get a “real-life” driving experience. And it has traditionally displayed life-sized versions of Ford Motor Co. vehicles. The newest vehicle on display: a Lego Ford F-150 Lightning. In addition to making a big deal about […]
Among the more pressing concerns for potential F-150 Lightning buyers is the price of a battery replacement, concern over how long the battery will last and what the warranty might cover in the event of battery failure. These concerns are driven by misleading information as well as general uncertainty about electric-vehicle longevity, higher price points […]
The bulk of this livestream focuses on a recap of Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo’s experience with her first run at the Rebelle Rally. She and her partner Kristin Shaw competed with the Hyundai Santa Cruz. During the discussion, Ciminillo describes how the Santa Cruz did in the sandy and rocky terrain, modifications that were made […]