GM makes ‘insulting proposal’ ahead of autoworker deadline, UAW president says
General Motors has offered a 10% wage increase to the United Auto Workers in what the union’s president is calling an “insulting proposal."
JPMorgan warns auto strike will cut new vehicle production, driving used car prices higher
Analysts at JPMorgan said the looming United Auto Worker (UAW) strike at Ford, GM and Stellantis would slow new vehicle production and subsequently spike the value of used cars.
UAW president warns strike coming next week for any Detroit automaker with no deal by deadline
UAW President Shawn Fain is doubling down on his threats to Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, warning that the union will strike next week against any automaker without a deal.
Biden doesn’t think autoworkers will strike, as deadline looms
President Biden said on Labor Day he does not think auto workers will go on strike if a new contract agreement is not reached by a looming deadline.
Ford issues recall for 42,000 trucks over defect that may cause crashes
The Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall of nearly 42,000 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks because the left rear axle shaft may break and increase the risk of accident.
Ford's CEO admits to a 'reality check' during F-150 Lightning Route 66 road trip
Ford CEO Jim Farley shared insights from his road trip with the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, saying that it was a "reality check" on what drivers face day to day.
Ford preparing white-collar workers to fill parts orders if UAW strikes
Ford Motor Co. is readying its salaried workers to step in and fill parts orders in the instance that their United Auto Workers union members strike.
United Auto Workers union prepares strike authorization vote for next week at Detroit automakers
The United Auto Workers union said Tuesday it is making plans for its 150,000 members at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to vote next week on strike authorization.
The Rock and Ford CEO, Jim Farley, hang out
Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, met with actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at a dealership in Southern California last week, according to posts shared on social media.
United Auto Workers' contract talks with Detroit automakers heat up as strike threat looms
Tensions are rising in the UAW's negotiations with Detroit's Big Three automakers after the union rejected Stellantis' contract offer and doubled down on threats to strike.
Ford sales climb in July, EVs struggle to gain traction
Sales of Ford vehicles were 5.9% higher this July than last amid rising demand for hybrids and pickups, while electric vehicle sales fell 18%, the automaker said Wednesday.
Ford announces F-150 production restart
Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center is up after a six-week break in production to expand and retool the plant for increased manufacturing capacity of the F-150 Lightning.
Ford recalls over 870,000 F-150 trucks in US
Ford Motor Company is conducting a recall of certain 2021-2023 F-150 trucks due to to a wiring-related problem. It affects over 870,000 vehicles.
Ford ‘reviewing’ letter from US lawmakers worried about Chinese battery maker partner's ties to 'forced labor'
Ford Motor Company says it will "respond in good faith" to a letter House lawmakers sent to CEO Jim Farley raising concerns over the automaker's partnership with a Chinese battery maker.
Ford cuts prices on F-150 Lightning truck
Ford is lowering the price of its F-150 Lightning as plant capacity picks up, the cost of raw materials for batteries falls, and internal efforts are employed to scale production.
Regulators probe complaints over door issues on some Escape models
Regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are investigating complaints that doors on some Ford Escapes can open when the vehicle being driven.
Tesla debuts customer referral in EV war's next move
Tesla will now offer buyers an opportunity to earn extra incentives through referrals from existing customers, a tactic used by traditional automakers like Ford and GM.
Threatened by shortages, electric car makers race for supplies of lithium for batteries
Ford has signed contracts stretching up to 11 years into the future with lithium suppliers on two continents. Volkswagen and Honda are trying to reduce their need for freshly mined ore.
Ford donates customized Bronco 'firefighting command rig' to National Park Service
Ford Motor Co. has built a custom Bronco specially outfitted to help firefighters during wildfire season and is donating it to the National Park Service.
Tesla charging technology put on fast track to become US industry standard
GM and Ford have said they would embrace Tesla's NACS, shunning earlier efforts by the White House to make the Combined Charging System the dominant charging standard in the U.S.


















