Ford hires Lisa Materazzo from Toyota as CMO
The automaker also announced new roles for two members of the founding family, Elena Ford and Will Ford......»»
Ford in talks to make EVs in way back to India, minister says
Ford has yet to decide on what it will manufacture in India, said Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, but he hinted that it could be electric vehicles......»»
Toyota will invest $500 million more into air-taxi startup Joby Aviation
The additional funding will bring Toyota Motor Corp.'s investment in Joby Aviation to $894 million......»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (October 2024)
This October, Apple TV+ adds even more stars, highlighted by Cate Blanchett in Disclaimer and the return of Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in Shrinking......»»
Q3 sales slip at GM; September volume off at Toyota, Hyundai, Kia
U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to drop in September and the third quarter, with analysts expecting volatility the rest of the year as affordability remains a challenge and the U.S. presidential election looms......»»
Man who fell in hole at dealership while walking dog can pursue lawsuit, appeals court rules
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has reinstated a negligence suit by a service customer who fell into a hole while walking his dog on the grass alongside a Toyota store's driveway......»»
Some of the funniest reactions to Francis Ford Coppola’s Mega(flop)olis
Some of the funniest reactions to Francis Ford Coppola’s Mega(flop)olis.....»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (October 2024)
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford are back for season 1 of the Bill Lawrence comedy drama Shrinking, one of the best shows on Apple TV+ right now......»»
Ford offers EV buyers free home charger, installation in Q4
Ford said it will provide a $1,310 charger to buyers of the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E for free as part of a new program called the Ford Power Promise......»»
Megalopolis review: Francis Ford Coppola’s flawed, insane sci-fi opus
lived in Francis Ford Coppola’s imagination for nearly 40 years, and he spent about half of that time, on and off, trying to get it made, to convert his bold blueprint into reality. Watching the belated culmination of those efforts — the glitteri.....»»
Toyota deflects attack by anti-DEI activist over LGBTQ programs
Toyota Motor Corp. distanced itself from some of its LGBTQ initiatives and said it doesn’t have a quota system to boost diversity among its suppliers.....»»
The 1963 Ford Cardinal—too radical for America at the time
Here's what happened when Ford tried to react to the Volkswagen Beetle. Enlarge / This was supposed to be Ford's answer to the VW Beetle, a small, light, efficient, front-wheel drive car called Cardinal. (credit: Ford).....»»
Toyota drops ‘Prime" name for ‘Plug-in Hybrid" instead
Toyota will abandon the "Prime" designation to represent its plug-in hybrids, and will instead revert to just calling them what they are......»»
Toyota confirms it will end Olympics, Paralympics sponsorship
Toyota confirmed it will end Olympics and Paralympics sponsorship but will continue to financially support athletes......»»
The time Ford gave VW a lesson in speedy decision-making
CEO Jim Farley says it took him minutes to get the Ford family's approval for a deal with the German automaker while VW needed months......»»
UAW members at Ford"s Rouge tool and die unit reach tentative agreement
Ford's Rouge Complex near Detroit, which employs about 6,000 workers, has more than 500 workers in the tool and die unit, according to the union......»»
Ford leads industry in minority dealership gains
Ford displaced Stellantis as the automaker that added the most minority-owned dealerships last year, with a net gain of 24......»»
Ford CEO opens up about work and life
To help keep himself grounded, Farley said the only item on his desk, aside from a family photo, is a saying attributed to Plato: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.".....»»
Ford CEO: Being kind not ‘natural to me"
Ford's CEO, at a dinner honoring the 2024 Automotive News Rising Stars, gave advice on identifying talent, managing time and improving himself......»»
Ford"s Marin Gjaja: Dispelling EV misperceptions is key
The COO of Ford's electric vehicle business unit said car shoppers don't fully realize the benefit of charging at home or having an in-vehicle generator......»»
May Mobility slashes growth plans in Michigan
The Toyota-backed driverless vehicle operator has walked back expansion plans announced a year-and-a-half ago, cutting the number of planned new jobs by a third, according to a state memo. .....»»