Tesla CEO Musk Says Company Will Build F-150-Sized All-Electric Pickup
A full-size pickup truck will be the next new vehicle built by electric car and power company Tesla Inc., CEO Elon Musk said. Palo Alto, CA-based Tesla is currently working on a crossover SUV called the Model Y, and once it’s released, the company will turn its attention to pickup truck production. When asked if
Ford Announces Plans for U.S.-Made Hybrid Mustang and F-150
Nope, it’s not April Fools’ Day. Ford Motor Co. announced today it will soon offer hybrid versions of the iconic Mustang and F-150. In total, the Dearborn, MI-based company unveiled plans for 13 new electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicles during a press conference at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. Among the highlights: A Mustang Hybrid
California Proposal Threatens Old Cars, Replacement Parts
California could expand a Los Angeles-area vehicle buyback pilot program reminiscent of the 2009 federal cash-for-clunker program statewide, potentially threatening older cars and cheap replacement parts availability. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) opposes the proposed California program, saying: “all scrappage programs hold the potential for enthusiasts to lose a valuable source of rare parts for vehicle




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