Ford Motor Co. is dramatically cutting the hourly workforce at the factory that builds the Ford F-150 Lightning starting next week ... Show more
Ford F-150 Lightning breaks monthly sales record, doubling in November: CEO Jim Farley announced the Ford F-150 Lightning had its best-ever sales month ...
electrek.co/2023/12/01/ford-f-150-lightning-breaks-monthly-sales-record-november/
Ford CEO responds to Elon Musk's offer of electric-vehicle help: Tesla's Cybertruck uses a new architecture.
thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/ford-ceo-responds-to-elon-musks-offer-of-electric-vehicle-help
Ford to dramatically cut hourly workforce at F-150 Lightning plant in Dearborn: Ford offers some 1,400 UAW members the chance to transfer or take $50 ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/03/27/ford-rouge-electric-vehicle-center-dearborn-cuts/73117641007/
Rare South African-built 1982 Ford Cortina 1-tonne bakkie sells for R190,000 in Scotland
iol.co.za/motoring/rare-south-african-built-1982-ford-cortina-1-tonne-bakkie-sells-for-r190000-in-scotland-8256c622-0aa8-446f-8f2f-30b8de126851
A rough patch on the road to an electric car future: Electric vehicles have hit a much-publicized rough patch, as sales fail to match industry hopes ...
csmonitor.com/Environment/2023/1128/A-rough-patch-on-the-road-to-an-electric-car-future
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Ford CEO explains how Elon Musk gave his company a 'huge gift': Ford's EV lineup is struggling like its competitors, but EV king Elon Musk recently gave the ...
thestreet.com/automotive/elon-musk-gave-ford-huge-gift
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter and Causes Chaos
- Elon Musk has negatively impacted Twitter in many ways - for users, advertisers, the internet at large, and potentially even for democracy.
- Musk now offers an imprecisely defined revenue-sharing model for larger accounts, allowing them to earn money from ad impressions around their posts.
- The For You Feed, X's algorithmic fire hose that shows you posts it believes you'll like instead of posts you explicitly want to see, is actually quite good.
- It helps me avoid posts that I might actually like.
AP Sources: Auto workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford
apnews.com/article/uaw-stellantis-tentative-contract-agreement-d32cb38791730c4c92a8b2112c205e59
Quick Glance: UAW reaches preliminary contract agreement with Ford
- The four-year contract, which still needs to be approved by 57,000 union members at the company, could bring an end to the union's series of strikes at targeted factories run by Ford, General Motors, and Jeep maker Stellantis.
- The agreement with Ford could set the framework for agreements with the other two automakers, where workers will remain on strike.
- The UAW called on all workers at Ford to return to their jobs and said that will put pressure on GM and Stellantis to negotiate.
- "We told Ford to step up, and they did," said President Shawn Fain in a video address to members.
Car Dealers on Why Some Customers Hesitate With EVs: Retailers say some potential buyers are worried about the range, reliability and price of these models.
wsj.com/business/autos/electric-vehicle-push-auto-dealers-slowdown-f0d78280
How They Did It: Labor Journalist Jane Slaughter on UAW’s “Life-Changing” Deal with Big 3 Automakers
democracynow.org/2023/10/31/uaw_wins_big_3_strike
Quick Glance: UAW-Ford Deal: Victories in Wages, Benefits, Investments
- Ford to invest $8.1 billion in manufacturing and offer workers up to $70,000 extra pay over the contract period.
- Ford gains the opportunity to provide unlimited $50,000 buyouts to older workers earning the top rate.
- UAW releases contract terms after negotiations with union leaders and presents them for ratification.
- Ford to add electric vehicles to existing plants in Louisville and Ohio, investing $1.2 billion in Louisville and $2.1 billion in Ohio for electric vans.
Tesla Cybertruck smokes Ford F-150 Raptor in drag race: Tesla Cybertruck was put against a Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford’s performance pick up truck, in a drag race ...
electrek.co/2023/12/11/tesla-cybertruck-smokes-ford-f-150-raptor-drag-race/
How new UAW Ford agreement makes Louisville 'center of the universe' for electric vehicles
courier-journal.com/story/money/companies/2023/11/06/louisville-assembly-plant-what-fords-investment-means-for-plant-evs/71393915007/
Ford decreasing F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn amid EV pullback: The change is the latest in a series of moves by the Dearborn automaker and others in ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/12/11/ford-decreasing-f-150-lightning-production-dearborn/71884587007/
Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stake
apnews.com/article/bill-ford-executive-chairman-uaw-contract-talks-27b702b36599bf1706e1c692ccfda1c6
Finley: Two words Detroit 3 must say: Strike won't settle as long as automakers keep sweeting their offers
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2023/10/21/finley-two-words-detroit-3-must-say/71257207007/
UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract
apnews.com/article/ford-plant-approves-tentative-contract-agreement-uaw-strike-12e62184b7c321b502ca268ae30f7901
Ford to scale back plans for $3.5 billion Michigan battery plant as EV demand disappoints, labor costs rise
cnbc.com/2023/11/21/ford-scales-back-ev-battery-plant-in-michigan.html
Quick Glance: Ford Cuts Jobs, Investments for Marshall EV Battery Plant
- Ford is reducing its commitment to a planned electric vehicle battery facility in the Marshall area by 800 jobs and over $1 billion, resulting in a 40% reduction in the plant's production capacity.
- This announcement marks a significant departure from the previously promised 2,500 jobs and $3.5 billion investment by Ford and Governor Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year.
- A Ford spokesperson, Mark Truby, admitted that the company's cuts will likely lead to the state reducing the approximately $1.8 billion in taxpayer subsidies for the megadevelopment.
- Truby stated that Ford originally anticipated the facility would produce 35 gigawatt hours worth of batteries annually, enough to equip about 400,000 vehicles.
Eisenwerk Hasenclever & Sohn is insolvent: The Hasenclever & Sohn ironworks was one of the most important suppliers in the foundry industry and supplies car ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/industrie/autozulieferer-eisenwerk-hasenclever-und-sohn-ist-insolvent/29487510.html
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Production Cut as Bronco, Ranger Production Soars: Based on an internal planning memo, Ford will dial back the electric pickup truck's ...
caranddriver.com/news/a46107373/ford-f-150-lightning-production-reduced-report/
Former Ford office building in Dearborn being torn down: Mike Shehadi, who bought Regent Court from the automaker a year ago, said he plans a mixed-use ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/11/16/former-ford-office-building-in-dearborn-being-torn-down/71606246007/
General Motors raises offer to autoworkers union ahead of UAW bargaining update: The United Auto Workers union says President Shawn Fain will update members on ...
apnews.com/article/uaw-union-strikes-automakers-ford-gm-stellantis-41cf2acdc75441d690a95b8d11d00e95
Quick Glance: UAW opts against strike expansion
- UAW President Shawn Fain announced that the union will not expand its strike against Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis.
- The union has a 23 percent wage hike on the table and has made progress in terms of work-life balance, cost of living adjustments, and retirement benefits.
- Fain emphasized that the days of UAW and Ford teaming up to fight other companies are over.
- The strike now includes nearly 34,000 union workers.
Rare South African-built 1982 Ford Cortina 1-ton bakkie sells for R190 000 in Scotland
iol.co.za/motoring/rare-south-african-built-1982-ford-cortina-1-ton-bakkie-sells-for-r190-000-in-scotland-8256c622-0aa8-446f-8f2f-30b8de126851
Ford to temporarily cut one shift at Michigan EV plant: Ford Motor (F.N) said on Friday it will temporarily cut one of three shifts at the Michigan plant that ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-temporarily-cut-one-shift-michigan-ev-plant-2023-10-13/
PUMP THE BRAKES: The reasons behind the move and what it means for US EV production going forward.trib.al/iClEWI9
Ford just added 100 photos of concept cars hidden for decades to its online archive
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2023/12/18/ford-heritage-vault-concept-car-photos/71952949007/
Ford CEO didn't pay for video of stuck Cybertruck : Jim Farley weighed in on the viral video of a Tesla Cybertruck getting towed by a Ford truck.
businessinsider.com/ford-ceo-says-video-cybertruck-stuck-towed-not-paid-advertisement-2023-12
Ford Recalls 113,000 F-150 Trucks. Here’s Why: Ford Motor Company issued a recall for the 2021 to 2023 models of its popular F-150 trucks.
time.com/6551953/ford-recall-f-150-trucks/
UAW strike day 30: On a windy, rainy picket line, Ford workers vow to persist: Outside the Michigan Assembly Plant, where they walked out Sept. 15 ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/10/14/uaw-strike-day-30-on-a-wet-windy-picket-line-workers-vow-to-persist/71186082007/
Quick Glance: Only 9% of Americans Support Car Manufacturers During Auto Worker Strike
- Majority of Americans support higher wages for striking car manufacturers
- Support for car manufacturers lower than for striking Hollywood writers and actors
- 51% say labor unions benefit U.S. workers
- Only 25% of Americans approve of Biden's handling of the auto dispute
The 4-day workweek: How one Ohio manufacturer is making it work: Of the hundreds of companies that have tried a four-day workweek, very few are manufacturers ...
npr.org/2023/11/11/1207991399/4-four-day-work-week-manufacturing-work-life-balance
Ford Megazilla Crate Engine: Mega V8 vacuum cleaner for retrofitters with a price tag
auto-motor-und-sport.de/tech-zukunft/ford-megazilla-mega-v8-crate-engine-fuer-nachruester/
What Ford's EV move says about the whole market: Recent moves by Detroit's automakers suggest the EV market isn't as robust as projected.
axios.com/2023/11/22/electric-vehicles-ford-message
Current Ford Mustang Production Is Ending in 2028: Report: According to a recent report, the S650-generation Ford Mustang could end production in 2028 ...
thedrive.com/news/current-ford-mustang-production-is-ending-in-2028-report
Comer mischaracterizes Hunter Biden car payment reimbursement to his dad : The three payments of $1,380 that occurred in 2018 were actually for a 2018 Ford ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/04/comer-mischaracterizes-hunter-biden-car-payment-reimbursement-his-dad/
Quick Glance: Comer, Jordan Threaten Hunter Biden with Contempt of Congress
- Comer and Jordan threaten contempt of Congress as Biden's counsel rejects public hearing.
- Committees will initiate contempt of Congress proceedings if Biden doesn't appear on Dec. 13.
- The letter represents an escalation of the conflict between House GOP and Biden.
- Republicans seek Biden's testimony as part of an impeachment inquiry into the president.
Ford to temporarily lay off workers at Louisville Assembly due to 'parts-related issues'
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/11/04/ford-to-temporarily-lay-off-workers-at-louisville-assembly-this-month/71454437007/
UAW's Fain: 'Workers deserve their fair share of economic and social justice': Audacious goal: To gain UAW membership in nonunion companies across the industry — ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/11/21/uaws-fain-workers-deserve-fair-share-of-economic-and-social-justice/71664633007/
See Your Body's Cells in Size and Number: The larger a cell type is, the rarer it is in the body—and vice versa—a new study shows
scientificamerican.com/article/see-your-bodys-cells-in-size-and-number/
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
apnews.com/article/auto-workers-union-strikes-stellantis-pickup-truck-factory-bb03283120bfbe0c22773dfc258b890c
Quick Glance: UAW Expands Auto Strike to Stellantis' Ram 1500 Plant in Sterling Heights
- UAW expands strike to Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, adding 6,800 members
- Workers at SHAP manufacture Ram 1500 trucks
- UAW extends strike to Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant
- UAW warns of impact on pickup truck production
Ford's sales down in October on impact of UAW strike: Numerous nameplates under the Ford brand lost ground.
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/11/02/fords-sales-down-in-october-on-impact-of-uaw-strike/71422089007/
Breaking News: Workers at the three big U.S. automakers — General Motors, Ford and Stellantis — backed new contracts that deliver hefty wage increases and ... Show more
GM to offer $7,500 discount on EVs that don't qualify for tax credit in 2024: Some GM and Ford EVs will lose the $7,500 federal tax credit this year ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2024/01/03/ev-tax-credit-gm-discount-lease-loophole-2024/72081898007/
Tesla's stuck Cybertruck could be learning opportunity: forest service: The US forest service invited Tesla executives to "sit down at the table with us and ...
businessinsider.com/teslas-stuck-cybertruck-could-be-learning-opportunity-forest-service-2023-12
Toyota to invest $8 billion more in North Carolina EV battery plant: Toyota Motor (7203.T) said on Tuesday it would invest $8 billion more and add about 3 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-invest-8-bln-north-carolina-battery-plant-2023-10-31/
Quick Glance: Toyota invests $8 billion in US battery plant to accelerate EV production
- Toyota to increase investment by $8 billion and create 3,000 jobs at its North Carolina EV battery plant.
- The company plans to offer electrified options for all models by 2025.
- The total investment in the plant will be approximately $13.9 billion, creating over 5,000 jobs.
- The North Carolina facility will be Toyota's first automotive battery plant globally and will begin operations in 2025.
EV sales are still gaining momentum despite what you are hearing: Global EV sales continued building momentum last month despite claims of a cooling market ...
electrek.co/2023/11/14/ev-sales-still-gaining-momentum-despite-what-you-are-hearing/
Hybrid cars are having a moment amid electric car skepticism: Many consumers making the jump from gasoline cars are opting for hybrids rather than all-electric ...
axios.com/2023/12/06/hybrid-cars-electric-evs
Angela Rippon on retirement as she ages 'dis-gracefully': The Plymouth broadcaster says she is 'not conventional'
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/strictly-come-dancings-angela-rippon-8861797
Quick Glance: Strictly Fans Confused by Short Tribute After Amanda Abbington's Exit
- Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly speak out about Amanda Abbington's exit.
- Amanda, 51, leaves the show one week after receiving a pass to the next show due to medical reasons.
- Rumors of a rift between dance partners arise as Giovanni reportedly couldn't reach Amanda for days before her statement.
- No specific explanation given by the show team for Amanda's departure.
Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
apnews.com/article/ford-recall-explorer-roll-away-park-axle-bolt-investigation-cbfb877ddf638fb2093f845e5a60eb33
Music festival officially coming to Huntsville, maybe in 2024: Promotors "very optimistic" music fans won't have to wait until 2025.
al.com/news/2023/10/music-festival-officially-coming-to-huntsville-maybe-in-2024.html
Ford says half its dealers are waiting to opt in on EV sales, service: Ford's 2024 Dealer EV Program kicks off on Jan. 1, 2024. Here's where it stands.
freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/12/21/ford-dealers-ev-sales-service-program/71991775007/
Nearly 35K Ford Mustang Mach-E, GTs with extended range batteries recalled for power loss
freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/10/19/ford-mustang-mach-e-gt-suv-recall/71240622007/
Automotive Hall of Fame to induct Bill Ford, 6 others: The organization recognizes global mobility pioneers and is one of the most prestigious honors in the ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/02/16/automotive-hall-of-fame-induct-bill-ford-edelbrock-john-james-wendell-scott-motherson/72629064007/
Stellantis will cruise with GM and Ford: Stellantis (STLAM.MI) will cruise alongside General Motors (GM.N) and Ford Motor (F.N). The group run by Carlos Tavares ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/stellantis-will-cruise-with-gm-ford-2023-12-18/
After $8 billion success, auto union targets Tesla, other automakers: The UAW auto union is celebrating two historic wins as strikes continue against the last ...
thestreet.com/automotive/after-8-billion-success-uaw-auto-union-targets-tesla-other-automaker
Ford's November US vehicle sales slip, EV sales rise: Ford Motor (F.N) posted a 0.5% drop in U.S. new vehicle sales for November on Monday ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/fords-us-vehicle-sales-slip-05-november-2023-12-04/
Ford to add more Tesla EV chargers to its network: Ford Motor (F.N) said on Monday it would add more of Tesla's Superchargers to its electric-vehicle charging ...
reuters.com/technology/ford-add-more-tesla-ev-chargers-its-network-2023-10-30/
Chevy dealership’s AI chatbot suggests Ford F-150 when asked for best truck: Chevy dealership owner in California declines to respond to an awkward chatbot ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2023/12/19/chevy-dealership-ai-chat-ford-f-150/71960060007/
Elon Musk, Tesla price cuts are a losing business strategy: Tesla has spent the past year slashing its prices to try and drive away the competition ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-price-cuts-electric-cars-losing-business-strategy-2023-11
The curse of the Detroit Lions may finally be over: Since the Ford family bought the team in 1962, it had the third lowest winning percentage in NFL history ...
deadspin.com/detroit-lions-nfl-jared-goff-jameson-williams-1851035485
Michigan is 9-0 and No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings, but the underlying theme this season has been the lack of a competitive schedule.
Has The Electric Car Battery Boom Faded?: The race to make electric vehicles and batteries in the U.S. now faces pitfalls. Caution is the word among EV stocks ...
investors.com/news/electric-vehicles-market-loses-charge-what-means-ev-stocks-tesla-ev-battery-buildup/
Former Ford CEO has a blunt warning for UAW union strikers: The union, he said, is playing checkers. Automakers are playing chess.
thestreet.com/automotive/former-ford-ceo-has-a-blunt-warning-for-uaw-union-strikers
Former Ford CEO has a blunt warning for the electric vehicle industry: Ford's EV business posted a big loss for the third quarter.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article281098883.html
Ford opens exclusive Bronco Off-Roadeo courses to non-owners for first time: Ford Motor Co. has documented a link between the Bronco Off-Roadeo events in Nevada ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2023/11/13/ford-bronco-off-roadeo-driving-experience/71567602007/
Ford is slowing EV production in favor of popular gas guzzlers: More than 1,400 jobs at the Michigan plant will be affected.
thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/ford-is-slowing-production-of-its-marquee-ev
GM autoworkers approve new contract, securing wage increases: Long-time workers should see pay rise by about 33%, while some newer workers and temps will see ...
npr.org/2023/11/16/1212381342/gm-autoworkers-vote-yes-approve-uaw-contract-ford-stellantis
Quick Glance: GM Workers' Contract Likely to Pass Despite Worker's Discontent
- Photographed on September 15, 2023 at General Motors' Wentzville Assembly Plant in Wentzville, Missouri.
- On October 30, UAW President Shawn Fain announced a contract deal with General Motors, praising the workers for their relentless fight.
- A significant number of GM workers voted against the record contracts, including a majority at some of the company's largest plants.
- Workers at GM's Arlington Assembly plant voted for the contract, while Ford workers were more positive, and the voting at Stellan in the Toledo Assembly Complex of Stellantis is pending.
GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February: GM and Ford EV owners are going to be the first to gain access to Tesla’s ...
electrek.co/2023/12/18/gm-ford-ev-owners-tesla-supercharger-access-february/
Whitmer floats tax rebate plan for new vehicle sales, ties higher rebates to union shops
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/12/13/gretchen-whitmer-floats-michigan-tax-rebate-plan-for-new-vehicle-purchases/71910377007/
Ford pegs cost of UAW labor deal at $8.8 billion, cuts full-year profit view: Ford Motor (F.N) on Thursday pegged the cost of a new labor deal at $8 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-forecasts-lower-2023-adjusted-ebit-2023-11-30/
Tesla joins GM, Ford in slowing EV factory ramp as demand fears spread: Tesla (TSLA.O) on Wednesday joined General Motors (GM.N) and Ford (F ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-joins-gm-ford-slowing-ev-factory-ramp-demand-fears-spread-2023-10-19/
Unifor members ratify three-year agreement with Stellantis: The agreement that expires on Sept. 20, 2026, follows the pattern set by Ford Motor Co ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2023/11/06/unifor-ratify-agreement-stellantis/71480199007/
Motor Mouth: Deciphering Consumer Reports’ EV range tests: Making sense of how much battery range you can expect at any speed or temperature—be forewarned ...
driving.ca/column/motor-mouth/consumer-reports-ev-battery-range-testing
Ford is considering dropping out of the series if it isn't allowed to make its proposed aero tweaks. trib.al/iTNC0Eh
Ford Downsizes Plan for Michigan Battery Factory, Citing Slower EV Demand: The automaker restarts work on the plant, which will use tech from China’s CATL.
wsj.com/business/autos/ford-downsizes-plan-for-michigan-battery-factory-citing-slower-ev-demand-2c11bb68
Ford Pro, Xcel Energy to make 30,000 EV charging ports available to commercial fleets
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/12/05/ford-pro-xcel-energy-ev-charging-ports-commercial-fleets/71812337007/
Elon Musk has lost $41 billion in 13 days as market sours on EV: GM and Ford are backing off their own EV plans amid huge new contracts with the UAW union.
fortune.com/2023/10/30/elon-musk-net-worth-41-billion-loss-tesla-earnings-electric-vehicles-ford-gm/
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The labor market stays robust, with employers adding 199,000 jobs last month : U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, higher than the 150 ...
npr.org/2023/12/08/1218146077/economy-jobs-labor-market-unemployment-employers-inflation
Tesla Cybertruck priced at $60,990 with 'Cyberbeast' going for $99,990: The starting price for the Cybertruck is $60,990 with a top price of nearly $100,000.
businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-price-expensive-cyberbeast-option-2023-11
UAW and Ford negotiators reach accord to end strike, ink new contract: Negotiators for the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co. have agreed on terms of a new ...
nytimes.com/2023/10/25/business/economy/uaw-ford-contract-agreement-strike.html
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