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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by QuadmasterXLII on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @08:14PM (#46626608)
You could run a single issue presidential campaign on bringing the S10 back (all it would really take is patching some weired emissions regulations mistakes). A better truck from a better time.
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by mc3301 on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @08:41PM (#46626800)
That new Slate pickup looks pretty cool.
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by mcny on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @09:09PM (#46627074)
I have never owned a truck or a new car and I might buy one if they can truly keep the slate under 20knincluding delivery and all taxes and fees.
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by CitrusFruits on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @09:43PM (#46627378)
IIRC the 20k number depended on the 7k federal rebate that recently expired, so it will probably be more like 27k
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by yencabulator on Thursday January 15, 2026 @05:48PM (#46640517)
F-150 Lightning was supposed to start at $39,974 and ended up at $54,780. I'll be surprised to see Slate actually happening under $30k. Having lost the $7,500 rebate, more like $35k.

USA seemingly can't sell small or base trim cars.

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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by plorg on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @08:49PM (#46626890)
My pitch to the people near me who have no connection to the auto industry is that an electric Ranger (90's style) would have been a huge hit. I get the feeling that the Lightning came about because Ford managers don't really know how to make vehicles that regular people want.
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by brk on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @09:18PM (#46627167)
Funny thing is that Ford made an electric 90’s Ranger. Sold only in Mexico IIRC. Internally it was referred to as the Ranger Glider.
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by kevin_thibedeau on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @09:43PM (#46627383)
They were sold in California as well.
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by wittjeff on Thursday January 15, 2026 @01:55PM (#46637343)
A fully-electric Maverick?
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Re:Ford F-150 Lightning outsold the Cybertruck and was then ... by alexjplant on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @11:39PM (#46628123)
A fun-sized six speed pickup with a turbo four banger? Sign me up.
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