For The First Time In Six Years, Ford Won't Win North American Truck Of The Year
NACTOY's 2027 truck shortlist skips the Ford F-150, spotlighting Slate, Ram, and GM instead.


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NACTOY's 2027 truck shortlist skips the Ford F-150, spotlighting Slate, Ram, and GM instead.

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Reports suggest Slate Auto's $25,000 electric pickup could gain a modular high roof cargo kit targeting trades, small businesses, and van-life buyers who need…

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The automaker didn't explain why, but tariffs are one likely reason for the decision.

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Jeff Bezos-backed Slate unveils launch price for the 'most affordable truck in America'
EV startup Slate Auto CEO Peter Faricy told CNBC that every vehicle the company produces will be gross margin positive.

I drove the Slate Truck - there's more to it than EV minimalism


Despite the higher starting price, Slate increased the Truck's range and capability.

The Slate Truck will roll off the assembly line with few feature and a ton of options.

Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter is heavily i…

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

Slate raises $650 million to make its budget electric truck

Slate raises fresh $650 million as reservations for its mid-$20,000 truck cross 160,000
Slate Auto's latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.

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