Reduction in 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Production Accompanied by Surge in Bronco and Ranger Manufacturing

Ford has released a statement showing that it will scale back production of the F-150 Lightning to one shift, effective April, 1.As the company dials back production of the Lightning to match market demands, it is doing the opposite for Bronco and Ranger by adding a third production crew.A statement released by Ford said that

Loeb’s Prospects Diminished Against Audi’s Three-Car Team in Dakar After Al-Attiyah’s Departure

Thursday’s 420km test between Al-’Ula and Yanbu represented Sebastien Loeb’s final opportunity to close the gap on Audi’s Carlos Sainz Sr in the overall standings at the 2024 Dakar. The subsequent Friday stage was deemed…

Latest Dodge Charger, Refreshed Toyota GR Yaris, Cruising in a Buick Roadmaster and Honda Beat: Rambling About Cars Episode #159

It’s Wednesday, and that means you can join the Rambling About Cars podcast live at 7:30 PM Eastern. We stream the show on YouTube, Facebook, and X (Twitter). Chris Smith is on a work trip this week, so Victoria Scott is our guest host. Be Part Of The Conversation Here: If you can’t join the

This Replica Bugatti Veyron Retains a Singular Original Component.

Bugatti made 450 Veyrons, but this isn’t one of them. Replicas are typically constructed by removing the original body panels from existing cars and replacing them with custom that mimic the real deal. This process often results in some odd proportions that betray the car’s true identity. However, this supercar impersonator takes a different approach

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Achieves Nürburgring Speeds Close to BMW M2 CS

Are all electric cars boring as some enthusiasts claim? Hyundai would beg to differ, as it claims the Ioniq 5 N is truly fun, despite being a heavy car that has done away with the internal combustion engine. Touted as a “corner rascal,” the first electric N proved its worth in a hot lap of

Land Rover’s Lineup Now Includes a Defender Convertible to Fill the Gap

The original Defender came in multiple flavors, but its modern-day equivalent is limited to the 90, 110, and the larger 110. The lineup not only lacks a pickup truck, but Land Rover has also refrained from producing another convertible. For those seeking open-top thrills, there’s good news – Dutch coachbuilder Heritage Customs has done away

Maserati Suspends Electric Quattroporte Development

Stellantis’ premium brand, Maserati, is encountering obstacles in its journey toward an all-electric lineup as it announces a halt in the development of its Quattroporte Folgore battery-powered large sedan. The official explanation for the decision claims that the brand is concerned about the new car’s performance but there might be other more worrying factors behind

Toyota’s Technological Museum Conceals Treasures, Including the Electric 2000 GT

Back in 1994, Toyota established a special museum – officially known as the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology – that displays prototypes and development vehicles, and this center is now a popular destination for fans of the brand. Larry Chen, currently one of the most prolific automotive vloggers, has recently toured the museum

The 48-Volt Design of Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Not a Revolutionary Change

The automotive industry latched on to 12-volt electrical systems in the Fifties and hasn’t changed since. Even hybrids and EVs with high-voltage traction batteries still have a 12-volt battery to run things like window regulators, seat motors, headlights, and more. While we’ve seen several 48-volt “mild-hybrid” vehicles over the years, Tesla is the first to

This Nearly Restored 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Evokes Nostalgia for the 1990s.

The new Toyota Land Cruiser is nice, but call us nerds for lusting after the old-school ones of the 1990s. These robust, radly retro machines helped set the foundation of today’s off-road, off-grid overland scene. Catch a right-hand drive one on the road, and we’re destined to become dangerously distracted. To us aging folk who