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Ford will supply powertrains to Oshkosh Defense for use in the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle it is developing for the U.S. Postal Service. The trucks will be offered in all-electric and internal combustion engine-powered versions.

When it was new, the window sticker price on a typical 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR double cab pickup was just under $29,000. Two years later, dealers are paying almost $1,000 more than that to buy the same vehicle, even though it's used.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering its customers a chance to win a new Tesla, but they'll have to be willing to play.

Ford received 36,000 reservations for it's new Maverick compact pickup in the first week the books were open. The crossover-based hybrid goes on sale this fall.

Hyundai North America president and CEO Jose Munoz told The Fox Garage the company was well-positioned to take advantage of a shortage of cars among other brands in May. The automaker will soon add the first pickup to its lineup this summer.

General Motors is increasing its investments in electric and autonomous vehicles to $35 billion by 2025. The automaker will build two additional battery factories in the U.S. in addition to the two previously announced.

Production of the 2021 Ford Bronco is underway in Michigan as the first shipments to dealers begin. Ford says it has 125,000 orders for the much-anticipated SUV.

Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns has resigned, along with CFO Julio Rodriguez as the startup automaker faces financial issues.

High prices and less driving led the average age of the U.S. vehicle fleet to a record high of 12.1 years in 2020, according to IHS Markit.

Tesla delivered the Model S Plaid sedans to the first 25 customers at an event at its Fremont, Calif., factory Thursday night.

Wholesale used car prices hit a record high in May. Manheim reported the average price of a vehicle was $20,260.

GM is removing the stop/start feature from V8-powered light duty full-size trucks due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. The feature shuts off the engine to save fuel when the vehicle is not in motion.

Ford is targeting non-traditional truck buyers with its new compact Maverick pickup. The crossover pickup comes with a standard hybrid powertrain for $21,490.

A parking space in Hong Kong has been sold for a record $1.3 million. The price broke the previous high mark by over 30%.

Henrik Fisker's meeting with Pope Francis to present plans to build an electric Popemobile did not take place in the Vatican as claimed, but in a reception line at an event in Rome.

Ford is offering a $1,000 incentive to customers who custom order their vehicles due to delays caused by the semiconductor chip shortage hitting the auto industry. The top-selling F-150 is included in the program.

Honda, Hyundai and Kia all reported record sales months in May as shoppers return to showrooms. Pent-up demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic is not slowing down.

Recent price increases on the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are due to parts supply issues, Elon Musk has revealed. The manufacture and delivery of various parts and raw materials have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The price of Uber and Lyft rides is through the roof ahead of Memorial Day Weekend – with some passengers saying they’re paying less for cross-country flights.

The Texas Legislature will not pass a bill to allow Tesla to sell cars directly in the state before it adjourns Sunday until 2023. The automaker is scheduled to begin manufacturing vehicles at its Austin factory by the end of this year.