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Ford Motor Company and South Korean battery manufacturer SK Innovation are to invest in new production facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky to increase the automaker's output of electric vehicles. Blue Oval City, a "mega campus" that Ford claims would be one of the biggest car production campuses in the United States, will be the first project. In addition to an electric vehicle battery plant run by the Ford-SK joint venture BlueOval SK, which will supply the vehicle facility, the 3,600-acre complex will house an assembly plant where Ford will build electric F-Series pickup trucks.

 
Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, has led the corporation since the start of this pivotal decade. MotorTrend recently acknowledged Farley's remarkable tenure when the publisher named him 2022's Person of the Year.

 
The 2023 Ford EcoSport will be discontinued, according to a Ford spokesperson. The small SUV has yet to sell well in the United States. The spokesperson said that the company is focusing on SUVs and trucks that are more popular with American buyers.

Ford teased us with a short video of the forthcoming Transit Trail. The ruggedized Transit van is finally coming to the United States in 2023. The U.K. market got the van back in 2020, but we on this side of the pond had to wait. The Transit Trail will be perfect for those who need a tough van that can handle anything. It has a unique suspension system that will make it able to traverse the terrain. The van is also equipped with all of the latest safety features.

Mustangs from all over the country converged on Detroit's Hart Plaza. It was for a celebration of the iconic car. 1,000 Mustangs and 1,600 owners were in attendance, making for a truly spectacular sight. The event was a huge success. Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie and the beautiful cars. There was something for everyone.

Ford Motor Company and DTE Energy have the largest renewable energy from a utility in U.S. history. The companies have agreed to purchase more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind energy. It will come from DTE Energy's Michigan utility. It will make the companies the largest users of renewable energy in Michigan.

Research from Consumer Reports shows that electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to own and operate than gas-powered cars. Electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly popular choice for drivers looking to save money on fuel and maintenance costs.

The off-road-ready Ford Bronco is one of the most adventurous SUVs on the market. Not only is the Bronco made to confidently venture off the beaten path, but it also offers plenty of fun on the street. For good reason, it was chosen as the 2022 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.

 
Ford continues to develop award-winning vehicles that stand out from the competition. A total of four Ford models are among Kelly Blue Book's 2022 Best Buy Award winners. Here's a brief overview of what makes these vehicles so hard to beat.

 
Ford's ingenuity has been going strong for over 100 years, so when all-electric technology was first introduced to the masses, it's no surprise that Ford quickly began working on the way to incorporate gas-free designs into its lineup. Now, there are all-electric variants of some of Ford's biggest brands, including the F-150. Anyone who wants to get rid of gas-powered inconvenience for life will want to check out Ford's newest 2022 all-electric vehicles.