Ford"s Hau Thai-Tang, Frederiek Toney to retire
Toney will be replaced by Dave Bozeman, most recently vice president of Amazon Transportation Services. Ford did not immediately name a replacement for Thai-Tang, the company's chief industrial platforms officer......»»
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......»»
Supercomputer simulations decode the mass puzzle of the first stars
Ching-Yao Tang and Dr. Ke-Jung Chen from the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica (ASIAA) have made substantial progress in decoding the birth mass of the first stars using the powerful supercomputer at Berkeley National Lab......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Sources: Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products
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......»»
Redesigned 2025 Ford Expedition has panoramic display screen, spy photos show
The three-row family-hauler, expected to be revealed this year, appears to retain a rotary shift knob as well as a rotary volume knob, which will be placed on a ledge below the center screen......»»
Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai tops world"s most polluted cities
Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai was blanketed by hazy smog Friday, as residents and visitors to the usually picturesque northern city were left wheezing in the toxic air......»»
Ford, Forever 21 partner on limited-edition clothing line
Available online or in stores now, the 28-piece collection features the Blue Oval logo as well as Mustang and Bronco graphics......»»
Tesla Model Y falls short of Ford F-Series in 2023 registrations
Tesla Model Y, considered the bestselling global vehicle, came in No. 5 in total U.S. registrations, according to S&P Global Mobility. Excluding fleet numbers, the Model Y was No. 2 just behind the Ford pickup......»»
Farley, top Ford execs hit road to hear dealers" concerns
The tour comes as dealer trust levels within Ford have plummeted as the company faces continued quality woes and questions over its electrification strategy......»»