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The Latest Breaking News from Jim Farley

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.

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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

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.

InsideEVs

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

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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.

InsideEVs

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.

RideApart

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…

Motor1

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.

InsideEVs

'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,…

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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?

Kiplinger

Ford Bets on a "Model T Moment" with $30K Electric Pickup

A sleek new Universal EV platform promises affordable, efficient electric pickups. Ford’s bet on streamlined manufacturing to deliver both value and profit.

Benzinga

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Praises Ford's Automotive Accomplishments: 'Basically Invented Mass Manufacturing'

When it comes to selling automotives, particularly electric vehicles, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) are fierce rivals.

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Ford Seeks a ‘Model T’ Moment with New EV Platform. That’s Easier Said Than Done.

Ford sees its next Model T moment with the new EV platform. That’s easier said than done, though, given competition and Ford’s persistent issues with quality and execution.

Motor1

Ford Isn't Giving Up on Regular Cars: 'You'll Be Pleasantly Surprised'

Remember when Ford used to sell regular cars? Technically, it still does, but the Mustang is a niche model, and the Taurus pictured here is restricted to just a handful of markets. Still, the Blue Oval plans to launch new products that aren’t trucks, SUVs, or vans. That promise comes…

Barchart

Is Ford Stock’s Juicy Dividend Still Safe Amid the Global Tariff War?

While it pays an attractive yield, many question whether it is sustainable.

Fortune

Ford's $5 billion bet on the 'Model T' of EVs could cost the company 'billions' more if it fails, analysts warn—mounting losses from its Model E woes

Should the American auto brand fail to bring its lofty EV vision to life, “it could be terminal for the brand,” one analyst told Fortune.

InsideEVs

Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Is Basically The Electric Maverick Everyone Demanded

Today on Critical Materials: Ford's $30,000 EV will ride on the Maverick's success, China's major success is SDVs and GM's Cruise is back (kind of).

The Independent UK

Ford to invest nearly $2 billion in Kentucky assembly plant to produce electric vehicles

Ford says it will invest nearly $2 billion to retool a Kentucky plant to produce electric vehicles

Motor1

Ford Is Building a $30,000, Mid-Size Electric Pickup Truck

Jim Farley and Ford’s answer to the “existential threat” that China poses to the Western automakers is here. Almost. The Blue Oval revealed today its “Model T” moment, and it’s more than just a car, or even a range of cars. Ford is introducing its new “Universal EV Platform” alongside…

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