Kip Morgan
@kip-morgan.bsky.social
Motorsports journalist and enthusiast,
Writer and co-founder of https://motorpost.uk/
Writer and co-founder of https://motorpost.uk/
I do remember this. I also remember Ford temporarily shutting down the F-150 Lightning plant because they were struggling to shift units
August 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I do remember this. I also remember Ford temporarily shutting down the F-150 Lightning plant because they were struggling to shift units
Then we all heard them say it, we can hold them against their word in 2027 when this product turns up in dealerships…
August 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Then we all heard them say it, we can hold them against their word in 2027 when this product turns up in dealerships…
Very interesting. I’m far from the USA so I don’t have much understanding of politics there, but given the tariff situation and Trump, I think there is a possibility for a politically-twisted reasoning for their move. Would you like a link to the full presentation? I can only cover so much in a post
August 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Very interesting. I’m far from the USA so I don’t have much understanding of politics there, but given the tariff situation and Trump, I think there is a possibility for a politically-twisted reasoning for their move. Would you like a link to the full presentation? I can only cover so much in a post
The 45-minute presentation did include a lot of corporate-pleasing words, to be honest.
The platform can be used for more than just a pickup track, for example 2 and 3-row SUVs will also be possible later on, reducing costs so Ford can compete with Chinese rivals generally.
The platform can be used for more than just a pickup track, for example 2 and 3-row SUVs will also be possible later on, reducing costs so Ford can compete with Chinese rivals generally.
August 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The 45-minute presentation did include a lot of corporate-pleasing words, to be honest.
The platform can be used for more than just a pickup track, for example 2 and 3-row SUVs will also be possible later on, reducing costs so Ford can compete with Chinese rivals generally.
The platform can be used for more than just a pickup track, for example 2 and 3-row SUVs will also be possible later on, reducing costs so Ford can compete with Chinese rivals generally.
They did not confirm if or when the platform would be global, but the initial pickup truck definitely suits the US market most of all.
August 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
They did not confirm if or when the platform would be global, but the initial pickup truck definitely suits the US market most of all.