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Ford CEO says America is ‘far behind’ rivals like China on blue-collar industry. ‘It is pretty humbling when you look at where we are’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, speaking at Ford’s event on Tuesday, warned that she’s “very sober” about the stakes: “China will dominate.”

Fortune

Ford CEO on his ‘epiphany’ after talking to his Gen Z factory workers: They were saying they ‘had to have three jobs’

During the UAW strike of 2023, Farley said he was shocked by what he heard: “Old-timers in our plants were saying, ‘It’s no longer a career, Mr. Farley.’”

Fortune

Ford CEO Speaks Out About Apple CarPlay Ultra: 'Don't Like The Execution In Round One'

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is one of the automotive companies committed to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its CarPlay connected vehicle platform.

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Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says electricians and plumbers will be needed by the hundreds of thousands in the new working world

The $4 trillion tech CEO warns the future won’t be powered by tech bros—but rather the blue-collar workers.

Fortune

Tesla's EV Future Is Threatened By China's '700-Pound Gorilla'

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its American EV peers are facing a sobering reality check. Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley just issued a stark warning: Chinese automakers aren't just gaining ground—they're dominating the global electric vehicle landscape.

Benzinga

Ford CEO Sounds Alarm: Jim Farley Warns Tesla Isn't The Threat — It's China's BYD And Xiaomi That Could Crush America's EV Future

Ford (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley isn't worried about Tesla. He's worried about China. In his words, Chinese automakers are the "700-pound gorilla" of the electric vehicles (EVs) industry because they offer “great innovation at a low cost.”

Benzinga

Why Ford's CEO Doesn't Love Apple CarPlay Ultra

Jim Farley said Ford is considering Apple’s all-in-one software solution, but that he didn’t like “the execution in round one.”

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'A New Silhouette': Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Will Be Something Very Different

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the upcoming $30,000 mid-size pickup is “really not a pickup.” Confused? Join the club.

InsideEVs

Trump’s tariffs are already spurring Japanese companies to shift more production to the U.S.

“What is becoming increasingly clear, though, is that firms are responding to U.S. tariffs by stepping up production in their U.S. subsidiaries.”

Fortune

Ford CEO warns there’s a dearth of blue-collar workers able to construct AI data centers and operate factories: 'Nothing to backfill the ambition'

Jim Farley has identified a crisis in the “essential economy” of overlooked blue-collar workers in the AI race.

Fortune

Jobs crisis in plain sight

Mike Allen and I spoke with 20 CEOs. All said they're cutting hiring plans as AI takes hold.

Axios

A Ford Mustang Hybrid Might Actually Happen

It was 2017 when Mark Fields, Ford's CEO at the time, announced a hybrid Mustang. Since then, there have been rumors and reports of an electrified Mustang—and the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV—but no production Mustang hybrid. Now, we know that Ford is at least working on a hybridized Mustang.

Motor1

Ford's CEO: America is ignoring the 'essential economy' as AI eats entry-level white-collar jobs

"There’s more than one way to the American Dream," Ford CEO Jim Farley says.

Fortune

Lincoln Could Get Another Three-Row Crossover. And It Might Be Hybrid

Lincoln might not have the most extensive lineup, but it's a relatively strong one—and it might soon grow. Brand executives have allegedly told dealers that they'll soon have a new, additional model to sell, except there's no indication as to when it will arrive or what it might be.

Motor1

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Ram Killed Its Electric Truck. That's The Smartest Thing It's Done In Years

The last thing the market needs is another heavy, expensive electric truck. Without a battery breakthrough or a form change, the EV Ram would have flopped.

The Independent UK

Ford CEO lauds Max Verstappen as ‘important pillar’ for Red Bull project

Red Bull have linked up with Ford to launch their own power unit for next year’s Formula One season

InsideEVs

Why Slate Isn't Sweating Ford's $30,000 EV Truck

Both are trucks. Both are American-made. Both are meant to capture the buyers of Middle America. Slate COO Jeremy Snyder thinks both can coexist.

RideApart

No, Ford Isn't Hinting At a Blue Oval Side-By-Side

Recently, Ford's CEO Jim Farley spoke about building something akin to a side-by-side. But in reality, he's talking about a trophy truck, not a UTV in the same vein as Kawasaki's Teryx H2, Can-Am's Maverick R, or Polaris' RZR Pro R.

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These Were America's Highest-Paid Automotive CEOs in 2024

A new report reveals the CEOs of companies who received the most money in 2024, particularly those in the automotive industry. It’s not just the manufacturers that are responsible for vehicle production, but also the technology that is applied in various types of transportation.

Motor1

Don't Worry, An Electric Ford Mustang Isn't Happening Anytime Soon

The automotive industry's transition to electric vehicles isn't going as planned. Adoption is slower than expected, and recent policy changes—in the US especially— could further hinder sales. That's why Ford has no plans to build an electric Mustang anytime soon.

Motor1

An Affordable Lincoln EV Would 'Make Sense,' Says Jim Farley

It feels like Lincoln has been waiting, assessing the situation, and playing it safe. As other luxury brands made grand decisions to shift to battery-electric power, implementing bold and aggressive strategies to achieve those goals, Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley resisted similar pressure from his own team. He refused…

InsideEVs

Ford’s Affordable EV Truck Sets The Stage For What’s Next

A next-generation electric crossover is on Ford’s drawing board after the electric truck.

Motor1

'A Supercar for Gravel:' Ford Wants a 1,000-HP, Electrified Off-Roader

Ford CEO Jim Farley has been doing a lot of thinking lately. He's pushing the legendary automaker toward an electric future and a streamlined manufacturing process, with the goal of building affordable electric vehicles. That's great and all, but Farley also has some thoughts on what should follow the high-priced,…

InsideEVs

Can Ford Actually Pull This Off?

The prospect of a $30,000 EV sounds good, but this ain’t the first time we’ve been sold a grandiose idea by the Blue Oval.

InsideEVs

How Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Hits Reset On How Cars Are Made

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, our reporter on the ground recaps Ford's most ambitious EV plan ever. Can this $30,000 truck and the plant that makes it succeed?

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