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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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsDec 8th, 2022

Nissan to export EVs developed, built in China

Nissan joins foreign brands including Tesla, BMW and Ford that are expanding exports of China-made vehicles to exploit the country's lower manufacturing costs and improve the utilization of factories......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 18th, 2023

Ford dealership opens private restaurant with Michelin-starred chef

Sarasota Ford, which also has an 11-seat movie theater and a relaxation room with massaging chairs, brought in an award-winning chef to help build customer loyalty......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 17th, 2023

Ford puts electric F-150 plant, suppliers on roller coaster

Ford plans to build half as many electric F-150s each week in 2024 as it had previously intended, to the frustration of suppliers that invested big money to be ready for higher output......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 17th, 2023

Ford names controller Cathy O"Callaghan new Ford Credit CEO

Marion Harris took over as head of Ford Credit in late 2019 and guided the captive lender toward digitization......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 15th, 2023

Ford CEO pokes fun at GM for CarPlay excuses, reiterates ongoing commitment

GM took another swing at justifying its decision to drop CarPlay support in future EVs and failed miserably. Now, in a clear swipe at GM, Ford CEO Jim Farley took to social media on Wednesday to reiterate Ford’s continued commitment to CarPlay......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 13th, 2023

Dealer"s two Nissan stores abruptly close just ahead of floorplan lender lawsuit

Two Stephanie Morris Nissan dealerships, one each in Missouri and Colorado, abruptly closed this fall and the dealer and her companies now face at least three lawsuits, including one from a floorplan lender who claims dozens of vehicles are missing......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 13th, 2023

Ford"s Doug Field makes biggest nonfamily insider stock buy in decades

The $2 million share purchase by former Apple and Tesla executive Doug Fields is a show of confidence in the automaker's future, a spokesperson said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 13th, 2023

Ford tells suppliers it’s halving F-150 Lightning production

Perhaps setting expectations of a $40,000 electric truck was a mistake. Enlarge / Electric Ford F-150 Lightnings being built at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. (credit: Ford) Production cuts are.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 12th, 2023

Ford cutting 2024 F-150 Lightning production plans by half, suppliers told

The news comes amid an industrywide pullback in EV investment due to slower-than-expected sales growth......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 12th, 2023

Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production by half in 2024, suppliers told

The news comes amid an industrywide pullback in EV investment due to slower-than-expected sales growth......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 11th, 2023

Poor Things’ cinematographer on lighting a sex comedy, being inspired by Francis Ford Coppola

Digital Trends talked to cinematographer Robbie Ryan about Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things, being inspired by Francis Ford Coppola, and not watching Succession......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 9th, 2023

Revisiting the Ford Mustang Mach-E—how’s the pony EV doing 3 years later?

This midsize crossover EV has a lot more competition than when it debuted in 2021. Enlarge / The Ford Mustang Mach-E is now in its third year of production, so it felt like a good idea to see how it's maturing. (credit: Jonathan.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 9th, 2023

Ford F-150 Lightnings will soon offer home AC power, possibly cheaper than grid

It's only one truck and one thermostat, but it could be the start of a V2H wave. Enlarge / It's a hefty plug, but it has to be so that an F-150 Lightning can send power back to the home through an 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 8th, 2023

Ford says unlikely Mustang Mach-E EV will qualify for federal tax credits in January

The U.S. Treasury issued guidance last week detailing new battery sourcing restrictions that take effect Jan. 1 aimed at weaning the U.S. EV supply chain away from China. The current model Mach-E currently qualifies for a $3,750 federal tax credit......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2023

Kodiak Robotics develops an autonomous Ford F-150 for the Defense Department

Kodiak says that the test vehicle can handle areas with degraded GPS and off-road elements such as rocks, dust, mud and water......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2023

GM, Ford confident they"ll offset costly UAW contracts

Ford pegged the cost of its four-and-a-half-year deal with the UAW at $8.8 billion — double its expectation — while GM said its two new North American labor contracts would raise expenses by $9.3 billion......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2023

Ford expands clothing partnership with actress Sydney Sweeney

A new collection of clothing is inspired by the 'Euphoria' star's 1965 Ford Mustang and part of a campaign to involve more women in the auto industry......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2023

Everything leaving Hulu in December 2023

Before 2023 comes to an end, take the time to watch Ford v Ferrari, Elf, The Bourne Identity, The Matrix, and everything else leaving Hulu in December......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 1st, 2023

Ford says UAW strike cut profits by $1.7B; new contract to cost $8.8B

Ford said the UAW's new contract would increase labor costs by $8.8 billion, or an average of $900 per vehicle in 2028......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 30th, 2023

UAW begins drive to organize 13 nonunion automakers with U.S. plants

The UAW said thousands of nonunion employees are signing support cards and organizing to join its ranks, weeks after it won lucrative contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The drive targets 13 automakers with roughly 150,000 U.S. manufacturing worker.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 29th, 2023