TF&T Car and Truck Repair

07/19/2024

https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-sues-to-stop-sale-of-cars-salvaged-from-burned-car-carrier?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3WHLlNipKVU9wVZW31drtq6KvTT8ThB8y6-XMPYehHv3tjZWdQry7d8ck_aem_dxPLuPqhj3q3A8Odq8Le2g

These 260 BMWs were on the Fremantle Highway cargo ship that burned last year, and the automaker argues they're not safe to sell.

07/18/2024

https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-is-giving-up-on-heated-seat-subscriptions-because-people-hated-them?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3f--JckoWFHVD85XNsTXx-umm_gmbrnKMXEkuf1LCSyaF9gxu-KPF640s_aem_JNGRQEvFU9J-zexOcjicEg

The blowback worked—but subscriptions for software-based new car features will continue, according to a BMW board member.

07/12/2024

https://www.thedrive.com/news/akio-toyoda-says-slowing-ev-demand-proves-he-was-right-all-along?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR24uM1Krr6NMw_yZzb_vRCjnH-yoDOLbaEj929HcoOQl50y5JUlSA42GEA_aem_O8kw0qOtBbggCqoeIK2BeA

"People are finally seeing reality," the former Toyota CEO said in response to a question about weakening EV demand in the U.S.

06/27/2024

https://newsworthy.news/nearly-half-of-ev-owners-considering-return-to-gas-cars-survey/?utm_source=iref&utm_placement=NWnewsletter&utm_medium=email

Nearly Half of EV Owners Considering Return to Gas Cars – Survey (NewsWorthy.news) – A new survey related to consumer desires shows that many Americans who currently own electric vehicles (EV) are considering a return to gas cars. According to the recently released Mobility Consumer Global Surve...

06/12/2024

https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-is-what-a-325k-ford-mustang-gtd-interior-looks-like?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1twAXYHg3BLojRzWl5VZnJ2DM2BCvMhRaP6apBnyNMxpxT3aI9DkNju1s_aem_AdkLMUfV3kA8pC4J3FXrGVgiSXLT6nCUXHWTjTJFeAK2TP4afFly5RCYPvspJlLxKF0G1089i7v8dr8FfiPIo1QV

The track-ready Ford Mustang GTD pony car will have a much fancier interior, with machined aluminum, bare carbon fiber, and leather galore.

05/12/2024

https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/ford-losing-100000-ev-report-says?utm_campaign=aware%3Aupr%3Apgv%3Aall%3Aalways&utm_content=fed%3Aread&utm_medium=soc-own&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Rqj8s27FjTvRrTBwwV0MBzCqpn8SCRonxHZgkHiBZGGWjTXqGT0szCdQ_aem_AZut2XwsJCyv3qhjt9TkJ3q2e_jd8hAKOZtMMc4TXjtIfTQzLGo3GLKVCDgNdcfxRzX3qH7R5prEJnKj6m13sq31 #/Echobox=1715424901

As EV prices have plunged and demand has slackened, Ford’s losses per EV exceeded $100,000 in the first quarter, more than double the deficit from last year, a source told Bloomberg.

05/07/2024

https://www.dig-in.com/list/top-10-most-purchased-evs-and-their-battery-replacement-costs?utm_source=audiencedev&utm_medium=social&utm_content=AllProspects&utm_campaign=facebook-keywee&utm_term=anyword&kwp_0=2349838&kwp_4=6600824&kwp_1=2819784&utm_id=120209822764470387&fbclid=IwAR00KiIatHCBE2SY_X3PooYZAvLXGwqHPes1qlhskOEKjEmJWnNnCG4O1m0_aem_AYgSoM42rV7reMsLUfLVcwEidU15nZe1quW-j3WdSAlKjPGigqyBcC1EjkPdwNRM-RLsUd6mckMHLR9YRTZTydRr

EV repair costs can run up to 29% higher than traditional combustion engine vehicles, due to battery pack replacement costs.

04/27/2024

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60621256/ford-ev-revenue-losses-q1-2024/?utm_campaign=trueanthemFBCD&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0AZjshO8GtYDW443udkUDlajbF0zTLtbNIYXORT3kjs1tGSukXsb50c4c_aem_ARj_6REKubked1UBTFpqwUZxANmKiYeR7nhmMBaWi5919SaTbNT0Ab-FiMUzJx8Jq3yo1s4bYbUv619RdkmK-66o

The Blue Oval reported an 84 percent drop in revenue in its Model e electric division.

04/26/2024

WOW! 😳 And eco-radicals will still pretend that electric vehicles are economically viable.

03/28/2024

https://www.thedrive.com/news/nobody-told-ev-owners-how-quickly-they-burn-through-tires?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR27NOPGpJdCF-3DlMDZnPyITQLqCVOShRqb2rG1hvKoedifn9L5Fn5fAx8_aem_AUL8GAMj4xb7mnXkWF9d4Wl_oLhhYOhTUHbhrYJZGgL0MSIobDSBUAojzYK26ep80pvmQTI9Pi6bmz9NX-mirtad

Adoption appears to be leapfrogging education as new owners are frustrated to learn that powerful, heavy EVs chew through rubber fast.

02/28/2024

https://electrek.co/2024/02/26/ford-stops-2024-f-150-lightning-shipments-trucks-pile-up/?fbclid=IwAR2gpbkNQYozk_9-Yk6EiLzytpqGDfESY-XVgfqa1mAvcKQVALAi9lCHeYc

Ford halted shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup earlier this month, as reports say hundreds, if not thousands,...

02/08/2024

https://jalopnik.com/2024-ford-ranger-single-cab-a-glorious-return-to-form-1851226278

Ford's latest midsize truck will be sold as a glorious single cab model in Europe and other countries overseas.