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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»