VW T7 camper is an Outback-ready California with a toilet and a twistNew Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial]·6d ago·1 min readContinue ReadingCampervansAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
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What is a frunk — and which EVs have the best ones?If you've spent any time around electric vehicles, you've probably heard the word "frunk." It's a made-up word, but it describes something very real: the storage compartment under the hood of an elect…Destination Charged·Apr 13·4 min readFollowChevroletFordGMCLucid
Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Chevy Silverado EV: Which electric truck should you buy?Two of the most popular electric trucks in America go head-to-head. The Ford F-150 Lightning and the Chevy Silverado EV are both serious trucks. But they take different approaches, and the right choic…Destination Charged·Apr 8·4 min readFollowChevroletFord
The worst selling new cars: March 2026America’s slowest-selling cars — March 2026 Photo credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com The following slideshow highlights the 10 slowest-selling vehicles in the United States based on market days…Destination Charged·Mar 11·8 min readFollowAudiBuickDodgeFord
Ford provides more details on new EV platform and $30,000 electric truckFord Motor Company on Tuesday outlined new details of its Universal Electric Vehicle platform, a next-generation architecture the automaker says will underpin a family of affordable battery-powered ve…Destination Charged·Feb 17·5 min readFollowFord
The worst selling new cars: January 2026The slowest-selling new cars on the market right now Photo credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com These are the 10 slowest-selling new cars currently on sale in the U.S., ranked by market day suppl…Destination Charged·Jan 19·6 min readFollowAlfa RomeoBMWBuickFord
Ford details features of its upcoming AI-powered voice assistantFord Motor Company has detailed the functionality and intended use of a new in-vehicle AI assistant that will be introduced on select vehicles beginning with the 2026 model year. The system is designe…Destination Charged·Jan 8·8 min readFollowFord
Ford’s next F-150 Lightning won’t be a full BEV anymoreFord Motor Company has concluded production of the current-generation F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup as part of a broader restructuring of its electric vehicle strategy, shifting future Light…Destination Charged·Dec 15·5 min readFollowFord
Ford and SK On officially dissolve BlueOval SK joint venture following slowing EV demandFord Motor Company and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On have officially announced the termination of their U.S.-based battery joint venture, BlueOval SK. The dissolution of the partnership mark…Destination Charged·Dec 11·7 min readFollowFord
Renault and Ford outline new EV partnership focused on European marketRenault Group and Ford Motor Company have formalized a strategic partnership intended to expand Ford’s electric passenger vehicle lineup in Europe and evaluate opportunities for additional cooperation…Destination Charged·Dec 9·7 min readFollowFordRenault
The worst selling new cars: November 2025America’s slowest-selling cars in November Photo credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com In November 2025, several vehicles lingered on dealer lots far longer than the industry average. Using dat…Destination Charged·Nov 6·8 min readFollowAudiFordJaguarJeep
The least safe EVs to drive in 2025The least safe EVs you can buy in 2025 Photo credit: Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock.com Electric vehicles are generally among the safest vehicles on the road, with low centers of gravity, advanced d…Destination Charged·Oct 20·9 min readFollowChevroletFordJaguarNissan
The California Special returns — now as an EV: See the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT from every angleCalifornia Special styling returns for the 2026 Mach-E Photo credit: Ford The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT California Special revives a nameplate first introduced in 1968 as a dealer-driven special edi…Destination Charged·Oct 20·18 min readFollowFord
Ford introduces 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT California Special packageFord is introducing the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT California Special, a new appearance package that brings a heritage-inspired design to its electric crossover. The package builds on the Mustang GT trim …Destination Charged·Oct 20·3 min readFollowFord
The worst selling new cars: October 2025America’s slowest-selling cars: October 2025 Photo credit: Iv-olga / Shutterstock.com New-car inventories are piling up on dealer lots across the United States, but some models are moving far more slo…Destination Charged·Oct 15·7 min readFollowAudiFordJaguarLand Rover
The 5 safest EVs to drive in 2025The 5 safest EVs to drive in 2025 Photo credit: Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock.com Electric cars are becoming more popular than ever, with around 4 million Americans now behind the wheel of an EV. B…Destination Charged·Sep 25·5 min readFollowFordHyundaiToyotaVolkswagen
The worst selling new cars in California: September 2025California’s slowest-selling cars in September 2025 Photo credit: Chris Allan / Shutterstock.com While some models fly off dealer lots, others struggle to find buyers. Using market days supply — the t…Destination Charged·Sep 19·5 min readFollowAudiFordJeepNissan
The fastest selling new cars in California: September 2025California’s fastest-selling cars in September 2025 Photo credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com California is a trendsetter in the automotive world, with strong EV adoption, diverse buyer preferences…Destination Charged·Sep 18·4 min readFollowFordHondaKiaMercedes-Benz
Inside the 2026 F-150 Lightning STX: Features, specs, and updates2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX introduces a new trim level Photo credit: Ford The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX replaces the previous XLT trim as part of the updated Lightning lineup. Ford positions th…Destination Charged·Sep 8·7 min readFollowFord
New STX trim for F-150 Lightning brings extended range and rugged stylingFord has announced the 2026 F-150 Lightning STX, a new trim level that replaces the XLT in the Lightning lineup. The STX includes a dual-motor powertrain and comes standard with the extended-range bat…Destination Charged·Sep 8·2 min readFollowFord
Mustang Mach-E arrives in Vietnam as Ford’s first local EVFord Vietnam has introduced the Mustang Mach-E battery-electric crossover during its 30th-anniversary event on August 15, 2025. This marks the company’s first fully electric vehicle launch in the Viet…Destination Charged·Aug 26·3 min readFollowFord
Should you wait for the Ford Ranchero EV or buy a Tesla Model Y today?Ford is betting big on what it calls a “Model T moment,” aiming to democratize EV ownership just as Henry Ford did with gasoline cars more than a century ago. The centerpiece of that strategy is the R…Destination Charged·Aug 18·4 min readFollowFordTesla
Two paths to affordable EVs: Ford’s Ranchero pickup meets Toyota’s upgraded bZFord’s upcoming Ranchero EV promises to shake up the market by delivering a true entry-level electric pickup at a price point few competitors can touch. Toyota, meanwhile, has updated its bZ crossover…Destination Charged·Aug 18·4 min readFollowFordToyota
Everything we know about the 2027 Ford Ranchero EVFord has a new electric pickup truck coming to market in 2027. We think it'll be called the Ranchero, and here's everything that we know about it. Name: Ford Ranchero The Ranchero name has been used b…Destination Charged·Aug 15·8 min readFollowFord
Two different roads: How Ford’s Ranchero EV compares to Rivian’s R1TThe upcoming Ford Ranchero EV promises to be one of the most affordable electric pickups on the market. But how does it stack up against the established, second-generation Rivian R1T — a truck that’s …Destination Charged·Aug 15·4 min readFollowFordRivian
Will Ford make an EV Maverick?When Ford introduced the Maverick compact pickup in 2021, it was an instant hit. The small truck’s combination of a sub-$20,000 starting price, standard hybrid powertrain, and practical utility tapped…Destination Charged·Aug 12·25 min readFollowFord
Does Ford’s cheap EV pickup make Slate obsolete?Earlier today, Ford's CEO Jim Farley announced the company's new Universal EV Platform, which will underpin a new lineup of affordable EVs. This unibody platform utilizes Ford's own LFP battery techno…Destination Charged·Aug 11·4 min readFollowFordSlate Auto
Slate Auto Truck vs. Ford Ranchero EV: The battle for the budget electric pickupAs electric pickups continue to proliferate in the upper price ranges, two emerging entries are quietly preparing to upend the market—not with outrageous specs or six-figure MSRPs, but with smart pack…Destination Charged·Aug 11·5 min readFollowFordSlate Auto
Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant to build midsize electric truck in 2027Ford Motor Company announced plans to invest approximately $5 billion in its U.S. operations to support the launch of a new electric vehicle platform, updated manufacturing processes, and a midsize el…Destination Charged·Aug 11·3 min readFollowFord
The slowest selling cars of August 2025These cars are stuck in the slow lane Photo credit: Shutterstock.com With hundreds—or even thousands—sitting on lots, these vehicles aren’t finding buyers. Whether it’s high prices, low demand, or sti…Destination Charged·Aug 5·3 min readFollowAlfa RomeoAudiDodgeFord
Testing the DC fast charging of the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E RallyFor the model year 2025, Ford updated the Mach-E in several areas. The main one was the addition of a heat pump to handle the climate duties in the cabin. For the Mach-E GT Premium, ventilated seats a…Destination Charged·Jul 31·4 min readFollowFord
The fastest selling new cars: July 2025These vehicles are flying off the lot Photo credit: Hrach Hovhannisyan / Shutterstock.com With demand outpacing supply, these models are turning inventory fast. Whether it’s value, reliability, or bra…Destination Charged·Jul 15·3 min readFollowCadillacFordLexusToyota
Should you get the Ford-branded mobile charging cord or NACS adapter for your new Mustang Mach-E?If you're looking at grabbing a new Mustang Mach-E soon, you might notice that the car no longer comes standard with a mobile charging cord or the NACS adapter to connect to the Tesla Supercharger net…Destination Charged·Jul 11·4 min readFollowFord
Portable mobile charging cord options for your F-150 LightningIf you're in the market for a new Ford F-150 Lightning, you might notice now on the build and price tool that the charging cord is $600 add-on and not included with the vehicle. This is a trend happen…Destination Charged·Jul 10·5 min readFollowFord
Testing the 2025 Ford F-150’s DCFC performanceWhile many owners of EVs charge either at home or at work, once in a while, you might need to plug your electric vehicle into a fast charger for some more juice. That's why we test the charging perfor…Destination Charged·Jul 8·4 min readFollowFord
Inside Ford’s wild electric Mustang built to conquer Pikes PeakSuper Mustang Mach-E prepares for testing Photo credit: Ford The Super Mustang Mach-E demonstrator sits on the test track ahead of its run at the 103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The vehicle…Destination Charged·Jun 16·2 min readFollowFord
Ford returns to Pikes Peak with electric Super Mustang Mach-EFord Performance will participate in the 103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22, 2025, with a new electric vehicle demonstrator called the Super Mustang Mach-E. The vehicle will be drive…Destination Charged·Jun 16·2 min readFollowFord
Ford and Romain Dumas aim for repeat victory at Pikes Peak with new Mustang Mach-E EVFord Performance is returning to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2025, unveiling a striking new Mustang Mach-E-derived Electric Vehicle Demonstrator as its latest entry. The all-electric pr…Destination Charged·May 30·2 min readFollowFord
