Ford CMO Suzy Deering abruptly departs
Deering, who joined Ford in early 2021 from eBay, was among Jim Farley's first hires as CEO. Ford will announce her replacement later......»»
Ford CEO Jim Farley: Smaller, profitable EVs are nonnegotiable; UAW "relationship has changed"
The CEO said the automaker is pivoting its EV strategy to focus on a cheaper platform that can make money sooner after launch......»»
Ford CEO Jim Farley says smaller, profitable EVs are nonnegotiable
The CEO said the automaker is pivoting its EV strategy to focus on a cheaper platform that can make money sooner after launch......»»
Another member of Jony Ive"s core design team departs Apple after 32 years
Bart Andre has been with Apple since 1992, is Apple's longest-serving industrial designer, and intends to leave the company soon.iPhone 15 ProThere have been several high-profile departures from Apple's design team since Jony Ive left in 2019. Ongoin.....»»
Ford sees "colossal" competitive threat in low-cost Chinese EVs
Ford is recalibrating its EV strategy as mainstream U.S. consumers balk at the high price of battery-powered models and the spotty charging infrastructure......»»
How Toby Keith helped Ford stay afloat during 2008 financial crisis
The late country music singer agreed to continue his long-running partnership with Ford for a fraction of the pay when it needed to cut costs......»»
SK On inks deal for 34,000 tons of EV battery graphite for North American plants
The deal with Westwater Resources provides the supplier of batteries to Ford, Hyundai and Volkswagen with a local source of the crucial material......»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Ford dealership in Houston gets boost from NIL deals with college athletes
Chastang Ford has been able to support star athletes at the University of Houston via name, image and likeness deals, helping to boost the dealership's reputation in the community......»»
NIL deals with college athletes boosts Houston dealership"s business
Chastang Ford has been able to support star athletes at the University of Houston via name, image and likeness deals, helping to boost the dealership's reputation in the community......»»
Ford adjusts strategy as EV losses mount
CEO Jim Farley said Ford may postpone some EV launches and is assessing whether to get more batteries from outside sources after working to vertically integrate production in recent years......»»
Ford plans small, cheap electric cars to help reduce EV losses
Ford is recalibrating its EV strategy to move away from large, expensive EVs because high prices are the biggest barrier to convincing mainstream car buyers to go electric......»»
Ford will bring back program to prioritize small dealers" orders
Ford is bringing back a program that will prioritize small dealers' retail orders, even if they've run out of allocation. The company had suspended the program amid inventory shortages......»»
Ford pulls plug on automated parallel parking feature to cut costs
The automaker's $2 billion in promised savings target a wide range of operations ranging from materials and freight to manufacturing......»»
Ford promises more dealer engagement, then skips Q&A
Ford executives promised to communicate better with dealers but frustrated some NADA Show attendees by not taking any questions during the brand's make meeting......»»
Ford rethinks EV strategy, is working on a smaller, cheaper EV platform
Ford now says mass-adoption needs EVs that cost the same as combustion cars. Enlarge / Americans love pickup trucks, but most pickup-truck loving Americans are not ready to go electric yet. Meanwhile, there's almost nothing to bu.....»»
Ford posts $526M net loss in Q4 on accounting charge; revenue rises 4%
Ford earned a $14.7 billion profit from its internal combustion and commercial businesses before interest and taxes, while its EV unit lost $4.7 billion......»»
The new electric eSprinter outperforms, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»
The new electric eSprinter out-performs, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»
Ford promises EV adjustments, more dealer engagement
Ford CEO Jim Farley said he will travel the country visiting with as many dealers as possible, according to people at the meeting......»»
Ford commercial chassis order downturn spurs supplier layoffs
The supplier, a certified minority business enterprise, has produced the Ford F-53 motorhome chassis since 1999......»»