The Latest Breaking News from Ford Motor Co.

Chip shortage: Ford to sell some Explorers without rear-seat temperature controls

Ford Motor Co. will sell some Explorer SUVs without rear temperature controls as part of a bid to complete transactions and get vehicles into customers' hands sooner amid the lingering global semiconductor shortage.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2022

Ford plans 7 new all-electric vehicles in Europe, joint venture to make batteries

Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced some key advancements in its electrification strategy in Europe, including the introduction of seven new all-electric passenger vehicles and vans by 2024, as well as a new joint venture to boost battery production in the region.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2022

Stellantis CEO: Ford's EV, legacy restructuring is 'HR challenge'

Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares says Ford Motor Co.'s restructuring to separate the company's legacy business from its electric-vehicle operations is a way to impress investors — not consumers who should be the priority.

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022

Wall Street is changing its mind about automakers like Ford and GM. Here's why

Wall Street has long taken a dim view of legacy automakers — but that's begun to change as the likes of Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. demonstrate they're serious contenders in the electric and digital revolution that's reshaping the automotive industry.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022

Ford taps Alphabet project co-founder to serve as CEO of Michigan Central

DEARBORN, Michigan — Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced a chief executive officer to lead Michigan Central, the mobility district the automaker is developing in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, anchored by the former Michigan Central Station.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022

Ford’s CEO is exploring ways to separate its EV business to unlock Tesla-like value

Ford Motor Co. is looking at ways to separate its electric-vehicle operation from its century-old legacy business, hoping to earn the sort of investor respect enjoyed by Tesla Inc. and other pure-play EV makers.

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2022

Ford, battery maker face job requirement for Tennessee plant

A lease agreement says Ford Motor Co. and a South Korean company would have to create more than 5,000 full-time jobs at a planned electric pickup truck factory and battery manufacturing plant in Tennessee or pay back at least part of a $500 million state grant for the project

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Mach-E replaces Tesla Model 3 in Consumer Reports 'Top Picks' list

With its all-electric Mustang Mach-E, Ford Motor Co. has dethroned Tesla Inc. from this year's "Top Picks" list released Thursday by Consumer Reports.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2022

Following employee outcry, Ford boosts bonuses for some salaried workers

Ford Motor Co. on Monday informed salaried employees of changes to bonus awards following outcry from some workers who felt the payout was unfair.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022

Ford hires Tesla engineering chief to work on advanced EV development

In its latest move to beef up its in-house technology and electric vehicle expertise, Ford Motor Co. has hired away a Tesla Inc. engineering director to work on advanced EV development.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022