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Incremental by Design The Bronco first hit the market in 2021, so by the usual playbook, it should be getting a mid-cycle refresh right about now. But Ford isn’t rushing. Instead, the company has made it clear there’s no need to force a big facelift just for the sake of it. Instead, incremental updates have arrived year by year, often subtle, sometimes meaningful, but rarely flashy. According to Ford, that approach isn’t changing anytime soon. What will change is the scale of the next update. Fo

The Raptor Experiment Sixteen years ago, Ford rolled out its very first hot-off-road vehicle, the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. Since then, the Raptor brand has reached new heights, first with the Ranger Raptor for global markets and with the Bronco Raptor. Ford had unlocked a new kind of niche with factory high-performance off-roaders, and many of its rivals have gone on to build their own. Needless to say, the Raptor experiment has been a success for Ford, and we probably wouldn't have 4x4s that can

With hard lessons learned from the F-150 Lightning, the electric pickup that was recently discontinued, Ford is now focusing on perfecting its upcoming Universal EV platform. This platform will spawn several much more affordable EVs, including an electric truck at around the $30,000 price point. Given the low price, one would think these EVs may miss out on the brand’s best self-driving technologies, but that’s not the case. Ford has confirmed that its first eyes-off driver-assistance system wil

At the Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, Ford revealed the long-awaited successor to the Mustang Shelby GT500, but it kicked off a new era of Ford Racing (formerly Ford Performance) by naming it the Dark Horse SC. The Blue Oval said it wanted to show the link between its motorsport efforts and the road cars these exploits can result in, but it also seemed to be a way of distancing the new car from the old Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Fast forward nearly two weeks, and during the auctioning of

China at the Gate At this point, it seems it’s only a matter of time before Chinese automakers enter the U.S. market, at least in some form. They are expanding across Mexico and parts of South America, while Canada has signaled its willingness to allow some of their vehicles into the country. Ford is reportedly addressing the issue by discussing a framework with the Trump administration that would allow Chinese automakers to build vehicles in the U.S. through joint ventures. According to Automot

Working with the Pentagon The Ford Motor Company has a long history of building military vehicles, but it might be producing them yet again should plans with the U.S. government push through. CEO Jim Farley has indeed confirmed that the automaker is in early talks with the government about defense projects, as reported by Bloomberg. Farley was quoted as saying, "We are in early discussions with the U.S. government on some defense-related projects," during an earnings call on April 29, 2026. No o

You can ignore Chinese automakers at your own peril, and European carmakers are learning that the hard way as their once-exclusive home markets are flooded by brands from the Middle Kingdom. While the US market is currently safe from a Chinese auto invasion thanks to prohibitive tariffs, Chinese EVs are already at America’s borders with Mexico and Canada, and the situation doesn’t look sustainable for the US market in the long run. When it comes to US automakers, they have been working closely w

It's Been 15 Years The last Ford Crown Victoria rolled off on September 15, 2011. It marked the end of an era and was the last traditional full-sized sedan with a body-on-frame construction. While it was an effective successor to the Taurus, the Crown Vic had well and truly established itself as an automotive icon. The end of the Crown Victoria also marked the demise of the Panther platform. First introduced in 1979, it lasted for 32 years and underwent three body changes. The first was the box-

With over 2.2 million vehicles sold last year in the United States, a 6% increase, Ford doesn’t immediately seem like a brand in need of new products. Its truck and SUV ranges continue to do the heavy lifting, with strong 2025 sales. But dealers feel that there are at least two key models missing from Ford’s local lineup. Both are at the affordable end of the price spectrum, one being a sedan and one being a smaller SUV. Dealers believe rivals are seeing enough success in these categories to jus

Ford and Chinese Brands Ford CEO Jim Farley isn’t shy about admiring Chinese EVs. He points to their fast development, advanced software, and sharp pricing as the new standards Western brands need to pay attention to. Farley even went as far as importing and driving Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan himself to see what the competition is really like. That said, Ford is reportedly in talks with Chinese tech giant Xiaomi about a possible joint venture to build electric vehicles in the US, according to Financial

Letting Technology Take the Wheel As in-car technology continues to evolve, advanced driver-assistance systems like Tesla's Full-Self Driving (Supervised) increasingly appear to be the future of automotive travel. That trend is reflected at Ford, which reported a significant increase in BlueCruise usage, reaching 264 million miles driven in 2025. The Blue Oval said the number translates to an 88-percent increase in the U.S. among owners of Ford and Lincoln vehicles compared to the previous year.

Ford may have the indignity of breaking its own recall record in 2026, and a new recall for the Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers only adds to that possibility. The automaker has identified a rollaway risk for these vehicles, both of which were discontinued recently. Although not many units are affected, these vehicles may not comply with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, so a recall was the only logical course of action. If you own one of these crossovers, here’s what you need to kno

Happy 30th, Expedition 2026 is a big year for the Ford Expedition. The full-size SUV celebrates its 30th anniversary, and it was a model that the Blue Oval needed at the time. It was Ford's long-overdue rival to GM's full-size SUVs, and has been a steady seller since. The current success of the Expedition wouldn't have been possible if it hadn't hit the right notes in the first place. So, with this milestone, we reckon now would be a good time to take a look back at the first-generation Expediti

The 2002 Ford Explorer was Rather Interesting Millions and millions of Ford Explorers have been made since 1990, and the first two generations were blockbuster hits. While not the first SUV, it certainly played its part in making the entire genre as big as it is today. The third-generation Explorer was a rather interesting model that bridged the past and present models. It still rode on a body-on-frame chassis, but it came with fully independent suspension at the front and rear. It was released

Full-Size In A Small-Car World Needless to say, the Ford F-150 has long been among the best-selling models in the U.S., with the Chevrolet Silverado right in the same neighborhood. Elsewhere, however, that is not the case. In many parts of the world, full-size trucks are far less common, with midsize pickups like the Toyota Hilux, the global counterpart to the Tacoma, being the go-to. Still, a report from Motor1 states that the F-150 is going on sale in Europe, where many roads are far narrower

The End of the Lightning, As We Knew It The Ford F-150 Lightning’s future has been under a cloud since last month. Production stops, cooling EV demand in the US, and big losses in Ford’s EV division all pointed to trouble. Now it’s official: Ford will end production of the current all-electric Lightning this year. The truck launched with a lot of excitement, but it never quite found its footing. But Ford isn’t dropping the Lightning name. Instead, it’s changing course. The next version will be c

Novelis Fire Incidents The Ford F-150's unique selling point is, ironically, the reason why it's in a spot of trouble at the moment. Granted, it's still selling well, but the pickup's body is mostly aluminum, and there's been a bit of a shortage lately. That's mainly due to the successive fires from Ford's supplier, Novelis. Three fires broke out over two months last year, and the affected facilities are still not at 100%. Production disruptions have been the theme of the F-150, and sales have t

In the latest safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only two large pickup trucks qualified for a Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award, those being the TeslaCybertruck and Toyota Tundra. But the most popular full-size pickups in the U.S. are the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Ram 1500. If you’re planning to use one of these pickups as a family vehicle, it’s worth knowing which one has performed best in crash tests. Here, we’ll cover the IIHS test re

In the world of full-size pickup trucks, the Ford F-150 still rules on the sales charts. Its American rivals, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, are next in line, leaving the Toyota Tundra to live in their shadow. This isn’t necessarily a reflection of the Tundra being inferior, but rather, it has to do with the intense brand loyalty of America’s pickups. But when it comes to safety, which crew cab is better: The class-leading F-150 or the underrated Tundra? The latest ratings from the I

Ford’s EV program took some major hits last year resulting in an $8.5 billion write-down. Among other things it’s killed the F-150 Lightning and scrapped plans for a 3-row SUV. But don’t count Ford out. In a major strategic shift, it’s investing billions more to develop a new line of low-cost EVs. And Autoblog was invited to get an inside look at the Universal Vehicle program before its 2027 launch.

After the new Mustang GTD Competition variant smashed the Corvette ZR1X's Nürburgring lap time to become the fastest American car ever to lap the Green Hell last month, Ford is introducing an updated look for the GTD Spirit of America. The new look comes in the year that America celebrates 250 years of independence, and the theme incorporating the colors of the flag is truly striking. Things under the hood remain unchanged, so let's take a closer look at what has been revised. Mustang GTD Spirit

Nürburgring Supremacy It has been over three years since the Mercedes-AMG One reset the benchmark for production cars at the 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife. That 6:29.050 lap still stands in its official category, even after its own improvement run in 2024. But Ford has now stepped in with something different. Instead of chasing that exact production-car record, it brought out the Ford GT Mk IV. The result is a 6:15.977 lap, a time that comfortably clears the AMG’s figure, albeit in a differ

The Ford Raptor family currently comprises three models: the F-150 Raptor, the Bronco Raptor, and the Ranger Raptor. But that is likely to change in the not-too-distant future, and for the better. EVs are proving so unpopular that Ford has walked away from multi-billion-dollar deals to minimize further financial losses, while enthusiast-focused vehicles like those in the Raptor line have been immensely popular and profitable, so Ford will be leaning into what its buyers want with more fun cars.

BYD’s Superior Battery Tech BYD is more than just a fast-rising Chinese carmaker anymore. After beating Tesla in 2025, the previously Warren Buffett-backed BYD is now the world’s top EV seller. However, BYD’s real edge comes from its battery manufacturing expertise. Before its automotive era, BYD was already a battery powerhouse – think back to those old Nokia phones with BYD batteries. Today, that technical know-how powers everything from hybrids to full EVs. Legacy automakers have already admi

The S650 Mustang family is reportedly set to grow imminently, but how exactly is currently unclear. According to an unconfirmed report from The Supercar Blog, citing insider sources, Ford will use the Detroit Auto Show to reveal not one but two new Ford Racing models, and one of them "might be a Mustang Cobra or Boss." The annual event begins next week, running from January 14-25, and it seems like the perfect place to showcase a new high-performance vehicle since the Blue Oval has already confi