Ford opens $260M campus in Mexico
Ford's $260 million investment will host 9,000 employees and build the largest engineering center in Mexico. The campus will be designed for hybrid work.
Ford giving underperforming employees option to voluntarily take severance
The severance will be available to underperforming Ford Motor employees with eight or more years of service. The white-collar workers will also have the option of enrolling in a performance enhancement plan.
Ford and GM both say they have the best-selling trucks. So who does?
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says her company's trucks outsell the Ford F-Series, which Ford claims to be the best-seller, and they're both correct in a way.
Rivian announces major recall of vehicles
The electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has announced a massive recall of 13,000 of its vehicles due to a safety problem.
Ford sales fell 8.9% in September after stellar July and August gains
Ford reported September sales that were down 8.9% compared to last year as supply chain issues continue to keep production below demand levels.
The Ford F-Series Super Duty is a $15 billion truck
The Ford F-Series Super Duty line of trucks generates over $15 billion of revenue for the company annually and is one of its best-selling models.
Ford to invest $700M, add 500 jobs at Louisville truck plant
Ford Motor will invest $700 million mainly at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, creating about 500 new jobs over the next four years.
Ford asks for new trial after $1.7 billion jury verdict in truck rollover lawsuit
Ford is asking a Georgia court for a new trial. The jury reached a $1.7 billion verdict, but Ford wasn't allowed to provide evidence that the truck was safe.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E can now play YouTube videos while you charge
The Ford Mustang Mach-E's infotainment system is being upgraded with the ability to play YouTube and other streaming video apps while it is parked.
GM to invest $760M to shift Ohio plant to EV-part production
GM will convert its Toledo factory from building transmissions to electric drive units, becoming the first U.S. powertrain facility repurposed for EV production.
Ford’s latest supply-chain snarl: not enough blue oval badges
Ford delayed deliveries of vehicles because it didn’t have the blue oval badges for them, in an example of how supply-chain challenges have hit auto makers.
Ford begins construction on $5.6 billion Tennessee electric truck factory
Ford has broken ground on the $5.6 billion Blue Oval City complex in Tennessee that will build electric trucks and batteries starting in 2025.
Ford expects additional $1B in inflation-related supply chain costs
Ford expects to have up to 45,000 vehicles – primarily high-margin trucks and SUVs – lacking certain parts in inventory at the end of the third quarter.
Ford CEO Farley explains why the brand isn't going all-electric like GM
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company is investing in internal combustion engines as other brands leave the segment because not everyone is ready for electric vehicles.
Biden gets Detroit auto show tours from GM, Ford execs
President Biden toured the Detroit auto show on Wednesday, meeting with industry leaders. Biden drove a Cadillac Lyriq ahead of his speech on electric vehicles.
In or out: Ford gives dealers ultimatum on EV sales
Ford CEO Jim Farley has told dealers they need to decide by Oct. 31 whether or not they want to become certified to sell the brand's electric vehicles.
Biden to announce $900 million electric vehicle infrastructure overhaul at Detroit auto show
President Joe Biden will head to Detroit on Wednesday for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), where he will meet with auto company CEOs, unions and local leaders.
GM to offer franchise buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers
General Motors will offer buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers as an alternative for franchise owners who don’t want to pay the price of shifting Buick into an EV only brand.
Ford's two recalls hit nearly 500,000 vehicles
Ford has issued two U.S. recalls in as many days that impact nearly half a million vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUVs spanning several model years.
Ford hiking electric Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100
Ford is increasing prices for the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by up to $8,100 due to increased materials and supply chain costs as the order books reopen.


















