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 cuts EV plans even as it becomes nation’s second-largest EV brand
Ford is selling more EVs than ever, but it wants to build more hybrids instead. Enlarge / Electric F-150 sales are up 80 percent year over year. (credit: Ford) Ford has caught a case of electric vehicle pessimism and is.....»»
Ford"s Oakville delay will have "wide-reaching impacts," warns Unifor
Ford's two-year delay to the start of electric-vehicle production in Oakville, Ont. will at least triple the time on layoff for the plant’s 3,200 unionized workers......»»
Live in Henry Ford"s winter home for $4.5 million
The Cherry Hill House, built around 1870, overlooks a private golf course and Lake Clara at the Ford Field & River Club outside Savannah, Ga......»»
Ford revives stair-steps to move 2023 F-150s off dealership lots
The automaker since February has been offering retailers escalating bonuses to hit and surpass monthly F-150 sales targets. This month's payout is up to $1,000 per truck......»»
Ford delays EV pickup, utilities as it expands hybrid options
The automaker said it is delaying the start of production at its under-construction Blue Oval City plant in Tennessee from late 2025 to 2026. It is also postponing production of three-row EV utilities at a facility in Canada from 2025 to 2027......»»
BYD set to introduce first electrified pickup
EV giant's first electrified pickup will compete with Toyota’s popular HiLux, the Ford Ranger and Isuzu Motors' D-Max......»»
Key Safari designer departs Apple to join ‘The Browser Company’
One of Apple’s lead designers for Safari has departed the company to join The Browser Company. The news was announced today by Josh Miller, CEO of The Browser Company. The Browser Company is the company behind the increasingly popular Arc web br.....»»
Mustang Mach-E sales underscore pricing issue
Sales data reveals customers are willing to make the switch to EVs at the right price, a challenge for automakers such as Ford that lose thousands on each one they sell......»»
NHTSA probes Ford"s handling of 2019 F-150 pickup recalls
NHTSA said it received 86 consumer complaints for 2014 model-year Ford F-150 pickups alleging the vehicles 'suddenly and unexpectedly downshift to a lower gear without warning, often accompanied by temporary rear wheel lock-up.'.....»»
Ford CEO Jim Farley"s 2023 compensation rises to $26.5M
While his base salary remains unchanged and bonus payments fell, Farley's overall compensation rose based on revamped stock awards that estimate future payouts......»»
UAW membership falls 3.3% to lowest level since 2009
The union's net assets grew last year to $1.1 billion, despite paying out $152 million in strike benefits following prolonged work stoppages last fall at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis......»»
Tesla’s $25,000 car means tossing out Henry Ford"s 100-year-old assembly line
Instead of a large, rectangular car moving along a linear conveyer belt, parts are assembled simultaneously in dedicated areas and then all put together at the end......»»
Ford says it will consider Spain to build new utility vehicle
Politicians and unions welcomed the potential addition of a new model at the Valencia factory, which employs 4,800 people......»»
Ford, GM divert shipments as Baltimore bridge collapse upends supplies
“It’s too early to say what impact this incident will have on the auto business, but there will certainly be a disruption," said John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation......»»
Tesla opens Superchargers to rivals, marking a milestone for EV adoption
Ford was the first to get access to the Tesla network on Feb. 29, followed by Rivian. Many more brands will be added, doubling fast-charger access in the U.S......»»
SBF repeatedly lied to get out of “supervillain” prison term, FTX CEO alleges
FTX CEO: "The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent." Enlarge / FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (R) departs Manhattan Federal Court after an arraignment hearing on March 30, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Drew Angerer / Staf.....»»
Ford pressed by union to clarify Oakville plans after reports EVs to be delayed
The union representing 3,000 hourly workers at Ford's assembly plant in Oakville, Ont., wants answers following reports the automaker is delaying EV production at the facility......»»
Like the Harrison Ford classic Blade Runner? Then check out these 3 great 1980s sci-fi movies
If you love Ridley Scott's 1982 cyberpunk masterpiece Blade Runner, then you're going to like these classic '80s sci-fi movies as well......»»
Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products, sources say
The automaker is expected to launch a small EV crossover by late 2026, according to a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans. Bloomberg reported it would start at around $25,000 and be the first of three affordable EVs......»»
Fords start $10M campaign to support Detroit youth
The Michigan Central Station Children's Endowment Campaign aims to raise at least $10 million by June, when Ford Motor Co. is reopening the depot as the heart of a new mobility campus......»»