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The Drive
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Here's Why GM Is Sticking With V8s While Everyone Else Switches to Six Cylinders
The latest car news, reviews, and features. I published a story last week that said the V8 is no longer America's truck engine. That's because manufacturers like Ford have increased six-cylinder production drastically in recent years, and Toyota has even gone V6-only in the Tundra. V8-powered models only accounted for 38% of truck registrations in 2024 as a result; meanwhile, six-cylinder models made up 47.6%. So, why the heck is General Motors investing $888 million into next-gen small-block V8 production? The simple answer is that people still want it. We reached out to GM for comment on the company's recent decision to pour copious amounts of money into its Tonawanda Engine Plant in New York. A spokesperson explained that it's all to give buyers the options they prefer. 'We're making these investments to provide our customers choice when it comes to vehicles and the powertrains we offer,' the representative said. It's no surprise that of Detroit's Big Three, GM is the one making this investment. Data provided by Chevrolet shows that half of all new Silverado 1500s ship out with a V8, whether it be the 5.3-liter (42%) or 6.2-liter (8%). Ford, on the other hand, told me it only puts V8s in about a quarter of its F-150s. GM plans to double down on V8s with the sixth-gen small-block confirmed for 2027. The whole idea is to offer customers what they want. Ram failed to do so when it cancelled the Hemi in 2024, and now, it's on a comeback-slash-apology tour as it revives the V8 for 2026 model year trucks. With this big propulsion plant investment, GM ensures customers won't have to worry about a lack of V8 options for a while. Chevrolet As I looked for insight on GM's decision, I turned to the same shortlist of auto industry experts who helped me with my last V8 story. Stephanie Brinley, principal automotive analyst at S&P Global Mobility, pointed out that GM uses its V8s in way more applications than just pickups. 'For GM, the V8 is important for both full-size truck and full-size SUV,' Brinley said. 'As you know, the full-size SUVs offer an I6 diesel or a V8. While Ford has gone to all V6 for Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, registrations of those models reached about 88,000 units in 2024. GM's full-size SUV registrations reached nearly 274,000 units, and about 93% of those were V8 engines. Add in the full-size trucks, and GM's scale for the V8 option is notably different from the full-size truck-based competition.' Ah, yes. The Chevy Tahoe is king, and after it, the GMC Yukon. Even the Cadillac Escalade sells in respectable numbers for something so pricey, and guess what engine they all rely on the most? That's right: The small-block V8. Additionally, demand for electrified trucks has cooled off tremendously. That's another area where GM has invested big-time, as it currently offers battery-only versions of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra as well as the Hummer EV. Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market research at Telemetry Agency, notes that the soft EV truck market was likely enough to force a strong course correction. 'It didn't come as a huge surprise given the failure of full-size electric trucks in the marketplace,' Abuelsamid noted. 'Given that GM hasn't followed Ford, Toyota, and Stellantis down the turbo-six-cylinder path for truck engines, this is their most cost-effective way forward.' 'It's not known what they [GM] are planning for the gen-six small block, but assuming that they continue with the same pushrod OHV architecture, it has notable advantages over a turbo V6 in cost and compared to a DOHC V8 like Ford's Coyote in cost and packaging,' said Abuelsamid. Abuelsamid even went as far as saying it was 'always inevitable' that the V8 would remain GM's core truck engine through the 2030s. GMC Robby DeGraff, manager of product and consumer insights at AutoPacific, said it has to do almost entirely with customers' demands for variety—and, like his peer mentioned, the lack of interest in electrified pickups. 'GM making this massive investment in the future of ICE powertrains is a clear sign of the times, and the result of the consumer take rate for EVs just not being as strong as GM CEO Mary Barra and her team likely hoped for years ago,' he explained. 'While engines with fewer cylinder count continue to become more and more advanced and capable via turbocharging and electrification, there will always be some degree of robust demand for eight cylinders amongst pickup truck buyers (even though that number is shrinking).' 'I think we've seen too recently how instrumental the V8 engine is among the Detroit Three's future,' DeGraff continued. 'Ford keeps dumping money into development of it, Stellantis is reviving the Hemi for Ram, and GM can't afford to sit back and let its current crop of V8s age.' When I made the claim before that the V8 is no longer America's truck engine, I got plenty of emails and comments from passionate drivers who insist that it is. Now, it's important to note, I wasn't asserting that based on customer preference but rather on real-life market data. It's clear that some people still want and, indeed, demand V8s in their trucks and SUVs. GM is listening to them, and it will go on providing plenty of options for those folks over the coming years. Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ford F-150 Lobo: Lowered V8 'street truck' revealed
The Ford F-150 Lobo is a new, lower, meaner-looking variant of the evergreen F-150 pickup truck with a V8 soundtrack. Under the bonnet – sorry, hood – is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre 'Coyote' V8 petrol engine making 298kW and 556Nm. Despite the Lobo's sportier appearance, this V8 doesn't gain any performance upgrades. It's hooked up to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a four-wheel drive system with an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case offering 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L modes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The eight-pot is among a wide array of engines not available in Ford Australia F-150s, including a 2.7-litre turbo V6, 3.5-litre turbo hybrid, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and 5.2-litre supercharged V8. All F-150 variants officially sold in Australia are powered by a 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. Based on the sporty adjacent STX trim, the Lobo rides on 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels with a unique design, shod with Bridgestone Alenza all-season tyres. The Lobo sits lower to ground, with the rear-end dropped 51mm (2.0 inches). This is matched with a 10-piece bodykit, dual exhaust outlets, and a unique four-part light bar stretching across the blacked-out grille. There's also a redesigned lower air intake with a mesh grille, cowl bonnet, and blacked-out vents, badging and detailing. Unlike the regular STX, the Lobo is only available with a four-door SuperCrew body and a 1.68m (5.5 foot) cargo tray. Five paint colours are available: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. The F-150 Lobo will go on sale in the US during the third quarter of 2025 with prices starting from US$59,995 (A$92,440) before taxes. That's about US$5000 more than the 4×4 SuperCrew STX the Lobo is based on. Lobo – which is Spanish for wolf – has been used by Ford of Mexico since 1996 as the name for all F-150 models, except for the base trim. This was done to give the pickup truck more youth appeal and ti arrest a sales slide that was so severe Ford reportedly contemplated discontinuing the model south of the border. Ford's first Lobo model in the States didn't appear until 2024 when the Blue Oval decided to give its unibody Maverick ute a more menacing look to appeal to young 'uns. Thanks to its V8 engine and late appearance, it seems unlikely that the Lobo will be part of the F-150 range when the facelifted model finally arrives in Australia later this year. MORE: Everything Ford F-150 Content originally sourced from: The Ford F-150 Lobo is a new, lower, meaner-looking variant of the evergreen F-150 pickup truck with a V8 soundtrack. Under the bonnet – sorry, hood – is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre 'Coyote' V8 petrol engine making 298kW and 556Nm. Despite the Lobo's sportier appearance, this V8 doesn't gain any performance upgrades. It's hooked up to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a four-wheel drive system with an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case offering 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L modes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The eight-pot is among a wide array of engines not available in Ford Australia F-150s, including a 2.7-litre turbo V6, 3.5-litre turbo hybrid, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and 5.2-litre supercharged V8. All F-150 variants officially sold in Australia are powered by a 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. Based on the sporty adjacent STX trim, the Lobo rides on 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels with a unique design, shod with Bridgestone Alenza all-season tyres. The Lobo sits lower to ground, with the rear-end dropped 51mm (2.0 inches). This is matched with a 10-piece bodykit, dual exhaust outlets, and a unique four-part light bar stretching across the blacked-out grille. There's also a redesigned lower air intake with a mesh grille, cowl bonnet, and blacked-out vents, badging and detailing. Unlike the regular STX, the Lobo is only available with a four-door SuperCrew body and a 1.68m (5.5 foot) cargo tray. Five paint colours are available: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. The F-150 Lobo will go on sale in the US during the third quarter of 2025 with prices starting from US$59,995 (A$92,440) before taxes. That's about US$5000 more than the 4×4 SuperCrew STX the Lobo is based on. Lobo – which is Spanish for wolf – has been used by Ford of Mexico since 1996 as the name for all F-150 models, except for the base trim. This was done to give the pickup truck more youth appeal and ti arrest a sales slide that was so severe Ford reportedly contemplated discontinuing the model south of the border. Ford's first Lobo model in the States didn't appear until 2024 when the Blue Oval decided to give its unibody Maverick ute a more menacing look to appeal to young 'uns. Thanks to its V8 engine and late appearance, it seems unlikely that the Lobo will be part of the F-150 range when the facelifted model finally arrives in Australia later this year. MORE: Everything Ford F-150 Content originally sourced from: The Ford F-150 Lobo is a new, lower, meaner-looking variant of the evergreen F-150 pickup truck with a V8 soundtrack. Under the bonnet – sorry, hood – is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre 'Coyote' V8 petrol engine making 298kW and 556Nm. Despite the Lobo's sportier appearance, this V8 doesn't gain any performance upgrades. It's hooked up to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a four-wheel drive system with an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case offering 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L modes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The eight-pot is among a wide array of engines not available in Ford Australia F-150s, including a 2.7-litre turbo V6, 3.5-litre turbo hybrid, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and 5.2-litre supercharged V8. All F-150 variants officially sold in Australia are powered by a 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. Based on the sporty adjacent STX trim, the Lobo rides on 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels with a unique design, shod with Bridgestone Alenza all-season tyres. The Lobo sits lower to ground, with the rear-end dropped 51mm (2.0 inches). This is matched with a 10-piece bodykit, dual exhaust outlets, and a unique four-part light bar stretching across the blacked-out grille. There's also a redesigned lower air intake with a mesh grille, cowl bonnet, and blacked-out vents, badging and detailing. Unlike the regular STX, the Lobo is only available with a four-door SuperCrew body and a 1.68m (5.5 foot) cargo tray. Five paint colours are available: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. The F-150 Lobo will go on sale in the US during the third quarter of 2025 with prices starting from US$59,995 (A$92,440) before taxes. That's about US$5000 more than the 4×4 SuperCrew STX the Lobo is based on. Lobo – which is Spanish for wolf – has been used by Ford of Mexico since 1996 as the name for all F-150 models, except for the base trim. This was done to give the pickup truck more youth appeal and ti arrest a sales slide that was so severe Ford reportedly contemplated discontinuing the model south of the border. Ford's first Lobo model in the States didn't appear until 2024 when the Blue Oval decided to give its unibody Maverick ute a more menacing look to appeal to young 'uns. Thanks to its V8 engine and late appearance, it seems unlikely that the Lobo will be part of the F-150 range when the facelifted model finally arrives in Australia later this year. MORE: Everything Ford F-150 Content originally sourced from: The Ford F-150 Lobo is a new, lower, meaner-looking variant of the evergreen F-150 pickup truck with a V8 soundtrack. Under the bonnet – sorry, hood – is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre 'Coyote' V8 petrol engine making 298kW and 556Nm. Despite the Lobo's sportier appearance, this V8 doesn't gain any performance upgrades. It's hooked up to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a four-wheel drive system with an electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case offering 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L modes. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The eight-pot is among a wide array of engines not available in Ford Australia F-150s, including a 2.7-litre turbo V6, 3.5-litre turbo hybrid, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and 5.2-litre supercharged V8. All F-150 variants officially sold in Australia are powered by a 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6. Based on the sporty adjacent STX trim, the Lobo rides on 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels with a unique design, shod with Bridgestone Alenza all-season tyres. The Lobo sits lower to ground, with the rear-end dropped 51mm (2.0 inches). This is matched with a 10-piece bodykit, dual exhaust outlets, and a unique four-part light bar stretching across the blacked-out grille. There's also a redesigned lower air intake with a mesh grille, cowl bonnet, and blacked-out vents, badging and detailing. Unlike the regular STX, the Lobo is only available with a four-door SuperCrew body and a 1.68m (5.5 foot) cargo tray. Five paint colours are available: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. The F-150 Lobo will go on sale in the US during the third quarter of 2025 with prices starting from US$59,995 (A$92,440) before taxes. That's about US$5000 more than the 4×4 SuperCrew STX the Lobo is based on. Lobo – which is Spanish for wolf – has been used by Ford of Mexico since 1996 as the name for all F-150 models, except for the base trim. This was done to give the pickup truck more youth appeal and ti arrest a sales slide that was so severe Ford reportedly contemplated discontinuing the model south of the border. Ford's first Lobo model in the States didn't appear until 2024 when the Blue Oval decided to give its unibody Maverick ute a more menacing look to appeal to young 'uns. Thanks to its V8 engine and late appearance, it seems unlikely that the Lobo will be part of the F-150 range when the facelifted model finally arrives in Australia later this year. MORE: Everything Ford F-150 Content originally sourced from:
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Latest Ford Maverick Just Got Recalled Over The Smallest Issue
The Latest Ford Maverick Just Got Recalled Over The Smallest Issue originally appeared on Autoblog. Not a week will go by without one of the world's major automakers suffering a recall of some sort - that's just the nature of mass production - but Ford may be, once again, having a harder time than most. The Blue Oval has just announced a new recall for the compact Maverick pickup, affecting 63,898 vehicles. The root of the problem lies in retaining clips for the airbag indicator light, which "may be loose or dislodged," according to the NHTSA recall documents. Fortunately (or unfortunately, if you're affected), the recall only extends to 2025 Maverick trucks; if earlier models were also affected, we'd be talking about a six-figure recall. Ford will notify owners via mail by Monday, June 9, 2025. However, that's only to let them know about the recall. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available, which means Ford is still working on a fix, or at least, it doesn't have the new retaining clips in dealer inventory yet. Regardless, the fix won't cost owners anything. It should be noted that this recall shows no signs of arresting or otherwise affecting the actual airbag system, so the truck should still be safe to drive. Recall number 25C17 refers, if you want to know more. While this is certainly a minor issue, it's one of many that has affected Ford of late. Nearly 1.1 million vehicles were affected by a rearview camera issue this week, and 1.3 million F-150s with potentially faulty transmissions were recalled a little more than two months ago, with several others in between. But from a certain perspective, these big numbers are a good thing. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Let's look at other recent recalls for a bit of context. Stellantis recently recalled nearly 49,000 Alfa Romeo Tonales and Dodge Hornets over a backup camera issue. That's 49,000 units across two brands, with the former starting around $38,000 and the latter around $30,000. The Maverick is even cheaper at $28,145 before destination and handling, and that's remarkable. This isn't a jointly developed crossover; it's an all-Ford pickup, yet it's cheaper, and a small, understandable oversight in quality control for its latest 2025 model still affected roughly 15,000 more vehicles than the abovementioned Stellantis recall, despite that issue concerning 2023-2025 Tonales and Hornets. Basically, what we're saying is, Ford's big recall numbers are just proof that it still sells a ton of vehicles that Americans love in numerous segments, so from that point of view, the recalls that the manufacturing industry will always face are something of a badge of honor for Ford. In fact, Ford sales surged 16% last month as buyers try to avoid potential future price hikes from tariffs, so America still loves the Blue Oval, despite the occasional lapse in quality. The Latest Ford Maverick Just Got Recalled Over The Smallest Issue first appeared on Autoblog on Jun 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
The Latest Ford Maverick Just Got Recalled Over The Smallest Issue
Not a week will go by without one of the world's major automakers suffering a recall of some sort - that's just the nature of mass production - but Ford may be, once again, having a harder time than most. The Blue Oval has just announced a new recall for the compact Maverick pickup, affecting 63,898 vehicles. The root of the problem lies in retaining clips for the airbag indicator light, which "may be loose or dislodged," according to the NHTSA recall documents. Fortunately (or unfortunately, if you're affected), the recall only extends to 2025 Maverick trucks; if earlier models were also affected, we'd be talking about a six-figure recall. Ford will notify owners via mail by Monday, June 9, 2025. However, that's only to let them know about the recall. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available, which means Ford is still working on a fix, or at least, it doesn't have the new retaining clips in dealer inventory yet. Regardless, the fix won't cost owners anything. It should be noted that this recall shows no signs of arresting or otherwise affecting the actual airbag system, so the truck should still be safe to drive. Recall number 25C17 refers, if you want to know more. While this is certainly a minor issue, it's one of many that has affected Ford of late. Nearly 1.1 million vehicles were affected by a rearview camera issue this week, and 1.3 million F-150s with potentially faulty transmissions were recalled a little more than two months ago, with several others in between. But from a certain perspective, these big numbers are a good thing. Let's look at other recent recalls for a bit of context. Stellantis recently recalled nearly 49,000 Alfa Romeo Tonales and Dodge Hornets over a backup camera issue. That's 49,000 units across two brands, with the former starting around $38,000 and the latter around $30,000. The Maverick is even cheaper at $28,145 before destination and handling, and that's remarkable. This isn't a jointly developed crossover; it's an all-Ford pickup, yet it's cheaper, and a small, understandable oversight in quality control for its latest 2025 model still affected roughly 15,000 more vehicles than the abovementioned Stellantis recall, despite that issue concerning 2023-2025 Tonales and Hornets. Basically, what we're saying is, Ford's big recall numbers are just proof that it still sells a ton of vehicles that Americans love in numerous segments, so from that point of view, the recalls that the manufacturing industry will always face are something of a badge of honor for Ford. In fact, Ford sales surged 16% last month as buyers try to avoid potential future price hikes from tariffs, so America still loves the Blue Oval, despite the occasional lapse in quality. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
5 new Ford recalls announced: See impacted models
5 new Ford recalls announced: See impacted models Show Caption Hide Caption Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know Why do car recalls happen? Here's what to know if your car has an open recall. Ford Motor Company recently issued multiple recalls, affecting over 42,000 vehicles, for issues that can potentially increase the risk of fires and crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA lists the recalls, which the Dearborn, Michigan-headquartered automaker reported to the federal government agency on May 27. Affected vehicles include various SUV models, such as some Broncos, F-150s and Escapes. Here are the reasons behind the recalls, the affected models and the provided remedies from Ford. Check car recalls here: Ford, Volkswagen, Ram among recent vehicles recalled Ford recalling some Nautilus vehicles Ford recalled 30,679 2024 Nautilus vehicles, the NHTSA said on May 27. According to the federal agency, the multimedia module software on the affected cars may cause the panoramic and center displays to reboot, resulting in a blank screen and a subsequent loss of view of the speedometer and warning lights, thus increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA reported. A missing rearview camera can reduce visibility of what is behind a vehicle, which also increases the risk of a crash. The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, which will be free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 16. The recall number is 25C21. Ford recalling some F-150 vehicles Ford recalled 192 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20-inch or 22-inch all-season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system light may not illuminate, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the vehicle's software and fix the issue free of charge, the NHTSA said. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 23. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20. Ford recalls over 1M vehicles: See affected models with camera issues 4 Ford SUV models recalled due to fire risk Ford recalled 6,781 vehicles due to the possibility that their engines may overheat and catch fire when the cars are parked with their block heater plugged in, NHTSA reported. Vehicles affected in this recall are: 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus 2023-2025 Escape 2023 Lincoln Corsair 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The NTHSB reported that the engine block heater may overheat when the car is parked with the block heater plugged in. Dealers will replace the engine block heater element and inspect the electrical cord free of charge, or replace it if necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 6. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52. Ford recalls some newer model Transit, Explorer and F-150 vehicles Ford recalled 154 Transit, F-150 and Explorer vehicles due to a damaged engine that could result in engine failure and a crash. The three affected models are 2025. "The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure," the NTHSB said. The remedy is under development, according to the NTHSB. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 9. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55. Ford recalls 3 SUV models due to possible engine failure Ford recalled 1,797 of its SUV models due to possible engine failure, which may increase the risk of fire and injury. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor can be released into the engine and accumulate near ignition sources, including a hot engine or exhaust components, according to the NHTSB. Vehicles affected in this recall are: 2020-2023 Escape 2021-2023 Corsair 2022-2023 Maverick. The vehicles are equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software free of charge, NHTSB said. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54. Anyone with additional questions about the recalls can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
