Super Duty

Akins Ford Announces the Arrival of 600 Latest Super Duty Trucks in its Inventory

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Friday, February 16, 2024

WINDER, Ga., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Akins Ford, a trusted name in the automotive industry, is thrilled to announce the arrival of an unparalleled selection of the latest Super Duty trucks in its inventory. With over 600 Super Duty trucks rolling onto the lot, Akins Ford solidifies its position as the premier destination for truck enthusiasts seeking power, performance, and precision. This remarkable selection includes the highly anticipated Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 models, catering to a wide range of customer preferences and needs. 

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  • Winder and Atlanta drivers can purchase the latest 2024 Super Duty trucks at the Akins Ford dealership.
  • WINDER, Ga., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Akins Ford, a trusted name in the automotive industry, is thrilled to announce the arrival of an unparalleled selection of the latest Super Duty trucks in its inventory.
  • With over 600 Super Duty trucks rolling onto the lot, Akins Ford solidifies its position as the premier destination for truck enthusiasts seeking power, performance, and precision.
  • At the top of the Super Duty lineup sits the 2024 Super Duty F-450, the epitome of power and capability.

EV Projects Lead Kentucky to $13.75 Billion in Industrial Manufacturing Projects, an Industrial Info News Alert

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Researched by Industrial Info Resources-- Toyota Motor Corporation ( NYSE:TM ) (Toyota City, Japan) last week announced it plans to invest an additional $1.3 billion to further electric vehicle (EV) production at its plant in Kentucky, where Industrial Info is tracking $13.75 billion worth of active and planned Industrial Manufacturing projects.

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  • Researched by Industrial Info Resources-- Toyota Motor Corporation ( NYSE:TM ) (Toyota City, Japan) last week announced it plans to invest an additional $1.3 billion to further electric vehicle (EV) production at its plant in Kentucky, where Industrial Info is tracking $13.75 billion worth of active and planned Industrial Manufacturing projects.
  • Toyota did not announce a planned kickoff or completion date for the project, but Industrial Info is tracking a tentative kickoff date of January 2025.
  • Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Industrial Manufacturing Project Database can click here to read a detailed project report.
  • The highest-valued non-automotive Industrial Manufacturing project in Kentucky is the construction of clean-energy storage company EnerVenue 's (Fremont, California) new 1 million-square-foot gigafactory in Shelbyville.

Cars.com Reveals 2024 Best Of Awards: Budget-Friendly Chevrolet Trax Takes Top Spot as Best Car of the Year

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com® (NYSE: CARS) today announced the winners of its annual Best Of Awards, which recognize the top vehicles in six categories: Best Family Car, Best Luxury Car, Best SUV, Best Electric Vehicle, Best Pickup Truck and the highest honor: Best Car of the Year. This year, Chevrolet's 2024 Trax earned the coveted Best Car of 2024 honor.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com® (NYSE: CARS) today announced the winners of its annual Best Of Awards , which recognize the top vehicles in six categories: Best Family Car, Best Luxury Car, Best SUV, Best Electric Vehicle, Best Pickup Truck and the highest honor: Best Car of the Year.
  • This year, Chevrolet's 2024 Trax earned the coveted Best Car of 2024 honor.
  • The Cars.com's marketplace Best Of Awards program includes six different categories: Best Car, Best Pickup Truck, Best Electric Vehicle, Best SUV, Best Luxury Car and Best Family Car.
  • To find out more about the Chevrolet Trax, why it's named Cars.com's Best Car of 2024 and to see other winners, visit Cars.com/Awards.

Ford F-Series Super Duty Prevails As North America Truck of the Year, Smart Technology and Heavy-Duty Capability Win Amongst Competition

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

The 2024 Ford F-Series Super Duty, the ultimate workhorse for weekend warriors and builders, has taken home the 2024 North American Truck of the Year award today.

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  • The 2024 Ford F-Series Super Duty, the ultimate workhorse for weekend warriors and builders, has taken home the 2024 North American Truck of the Year award today.
  • Smart technology, including available Pro Power Onboard8 can power a jobsite or campsite, plus Ford Pro’s suite of software and services help maximize uptime and accelerate productivity.
  • Ford over-the-air software updates help improve and keep the truck up to date.
  • Back by popular demand, pickup box delete, a commercial customer favorite, is now available to order on 2024 Super Duty.

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Officers Reveal Award Winners for 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

PONTIAC, Mich., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following hundreds of hours of research and three rounds of votes, the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) award winners were announced today.

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  • PONTIAC, Mich., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following hundreds of hours of research and three rounds of votes, the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) award winners were announced today.
  • NACTOY officers revealed the winners during a press conference co-hosted by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and Automotive Press Association (APA) at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
  • “Our winners reflect the fact that a modern vehicle must be a combination of style, utility and technology,” said NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert.
  • The votes are confidentially tallied by Deloitte LLP, ensuring each stage of the award cycle is the collective decision of all jurors.

Washington Man Sues Ford After Allegedly Defective Super Duty Pickup Rollover Leaves Him Paralyzed: Hagens Berman

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Local personal injury attorneys at Hagens Berman accuse Ford of knowingly selling more than 5 million pickup trucks it was aware were equipped with a dangerously weak and defective roof.

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  • Local personal injury attorneys at Hagens Berman accuse Ford of knowingly selling more than 5 million pickup trucks it was aware were equipped with a dangerously weak and defective roof.
  • “The evidence will show that millions of potentially defective Super Duty trucks remain on the road and are driven daily,” said Jacob Berman, one of his attorneys at Hagens Berman.
  • Rodney Philbeck purchased his Ford Super Duty F-350 to enjoy hunting trips in the Pacific Northwest, one of his favorite hobbies.
  • His Super Duty hit a patch of ice on a rural Washington highway, ran off the road, and rolled over.

Company Says Ford+ is Maximizing Value for Customers, Improving Business Resilience, Efficiency, Growth, Margins

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Remote attendees are advised to register online by 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Remote attendees are advised to register online by 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Replays of the presentations and Q&A will be at the same site starting later today.
  • “We want to give customers services and experiences they can’t live without – including things we haven’t yet imagined,” said Farley.
  • Ford again reiterated its expectations for full-year 2023 adjusted EBIT of $9 billion to $11 billion and adjusted free cash flow of about $6 billion.

Worksport announces tonneau cover availability for Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

“When we say there is a Worksport cover for nearly every light truck, we mean it,” said Worksport CEO, Steven Rossi.

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  • “When we say there is a Worksport cover for nearly every light truck, we mean it,” said Worksport CEO, Steven Rossi.
  • For the Stellantis brands, Worksport provides 2 covers for Jeep Gladiator trucks, 2 covers for Dodge Dakota trucks, and 10 covers for RAM trucks.
  • Worksport’s Ford lineup includes 21 configurations for the F-150 model—North America’s best-selling light truck—along with the Super Duty, Ranger, and Maverick models.
  • “We said we hoped to serve many of the best-selling light trucks, and we have created a broad range of models for them.

Ford Becomes America’s Best-Selling Brand in the First Quarter on Rising Sales for Trucks, Vans, Broncos, Large SUVs, EVs, Mustang

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Ford’s overall vehicle sales – Ford Blue, Ford Pro, Model e and Lincoln – totaled 475,906, up 10.1 percent with estimated share up over a year ago.

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  • Ford’s overall vehicle sales – Ford Blue, Ford Pro, Model e and Lincoln – totaled 475,906, up 10.1 percent with estimated share up over a year ago.
  • Ford’s EV sales grew 41.0 percent in the first quarter on sales of 10,866 electric vehicles.
  • Sales by Ford Pro of the E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van last year, climbed 62.7 percent.
  • Ford’s sales growth and investments are a direct result of strong customer demand across our truck, SUV, and electric vehicle segments.

Hagens Berman: Parents of 25-Year-Old California Woman Killed in Ford Super Duty Roof Crush Accident Seek Justice in Lawsuit Against Automaker

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Reitz, whose family is represented by personal injury attorneys at Hagens Berman, was a passionate rodeo barrel racer who loved the outdoors and spending time with family.

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  • Reitz, whose family is represented by personal injury attorneys at Hagens Berman, was a passionate rodeo barrel racer who loved the outdoors and spending time with family.
  • On June 19, 2017, she was travelling to a friend’s house in San Luis Obispo County when a curve in the roadway caused her to lose control of her 2001 Ford F-350.
  • The pickup rolled, and the cab was crushed, inflicting fatal injuries upon Reitz, the only passenger.
  • “This young woman’s parents only recently became aware of the deadly defect that led to this tragic loss of life,” said Jake Berman, the attorney leading the case.