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Ford recalls more than 500,000 F-150s due to issue with powertrain control module

Ford is recalling 552,188 F-150s due to an issue with the powertrain control module that could unintentionally downshift the vehicle into first gear......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: Top21 hr. 32 min. ago Related News

Ford F-150 EV wins Pikes Peak Hill climb despite shutdown

The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck shut down for 26 seconds, but driver Romain Dumas was able to reset it and still log the fastest time......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 25th, 2024Related News

Ford files post-verdict motions challenging $57 million jury award in Colo.

Ford disputes the April 2024 trial verdict finding the automaker liable for negligence after injuries were sustained by the owner of a 1998 Ford Expedition......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 24th, 2024Related News

CDK Global cyberattack outage hits Michigan Ford dealership in midst of biggest sale of year

Many of the store's core systems, including contracting, are down following the cyberattacks on the DMS provider, CDK Global......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 20th, 2024Related News

Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days

"Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days." Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Gett.....»»

Source:  ArstechnicaCategory: TopJun 20th, 2024Related News

Stealing the spotlight: Auto industry dominates 2023 movie product placements

Concave Brand Tracking's 2023 movie product placement report showed that automakers consistently came up in top spots. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep took second, third, fourth and fifth place, respectively......»»

Source:  MarketingvoxCategory: TopJun 20th, 2024Related News

Single point of software failure has hamstrung car dealerships for a second day

"Cyber incident" takes down CDK Global, serving more than 15,000 dealers. Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Getty Im.....»»

Source:  ArstechnicaCategory: TopJun 20th, 2024Related News

LA Laker"s $1M Ferrari deal with reality TV auto shop goes bad

Spencer Dinwiddie is suing Wires Only, which was featured on the reality show "Million Dollar Wheels," over a deal involving a 2022 Ferrari SF90 and a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 20th, 2024Related News

Ford updates floorplan assistance program based on dealer input

Ford is changing how it pays dealerships for the cost of carrying inventory, creating the potential for more profit and encouraging vehicles to be turned faster......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 19th, 2024Related News

Ford CMO Lisa Materazzo on using her finance background in automotive

Ex-Toyota marketer Lisa Materazzo, who was once an investment broker, discusses Ford’s ad priorities on the "Marketer’s Brief" podcast......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 19th, 2024Related News

Ford said to plan further job cuts in Europe amid sales slump

Ford plans more restructuring in key European markets amid slumping sales and the loss of its top executive in the region to VW......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 19th, 2024Related News

Ford ending EV certification program, reopening sales to all dealers

Moving forward, dealers will be asked to invest in training through the virtual Ford University platform and spend a minimal amount of money on two Level 2 chargers......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 14th, 2024Related News

Ford plans to cut up to 1,600 jobs at Valencia plant in Spain

The company, which employs about 4,700 workers at the factory, told unions it plans to eliminate 600 jobs permanently, while it is open to negotiate the possible rehiring of 1,000 people later......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 12th, 2024Related News

Ford CFO: Rising inventories across the industry "worries me"

Ford CFO John Lawler said the industry will have to closely monitor supply and demand if it hopes to maintain the discipline many promised heading out of the microchip shortage......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 12th, 2024Related News

Longtime Ford dealer Sam Johnson dies at 84

At the peak of his career, Sam Johnson owned five dealerships spanning four states......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 11th, 2024Related News

Ford CFO says rising inventory levels across the industry "worries me"

Ford CFO John Lawler said the industry will have to closely monitor supply and demand if it hopes to maintain the discipline many promised heading out of the microchip shortage......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 11th, 2024Related News

Jeep, Ford top survey of most patriotic brands

Jeep has been No. 1 in the annual survey every year since it started in 2002, while Ford repeated as No. 2 for the second year in a row......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 11th, 2024Related News

Ky. appeals court reinstates $100,000 damage award against Ford dealership

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has reinstated a $100,000 punitive damage award against a Lexington dealership that failed to disclose a pickup it sold as new was previously damaged while an employee was driving it......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 10th, 2024Related News

Lawmakers call for the ban of 2 Chinese suppliers to Ford, Volkswagen

Lawmakers send letters that allege suppliers use forced labor along their supply chain......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 7th, 2024Related News

Bill Ford, Jim Farley celebrate reopening of Michigan Central Station

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the restoration of the long-derelict depot symbolizes what he wants the automaker to be. "We can do just like this train station and rejuvenate the company," he said......»»

Source:  AutonewsCategory: TopJun 7th, 2024Related News