Ford posts surprise $561 million quarterly profit, buoyed by 120,000 orders for electric F-150
The automaker had warned a global chip shortage would hit their profits especially hard, earning them low expectations on Wall Street. But that didn't happen.
Inside the Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores
If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the Ford House, here is a link to their website: https://www.fordhouse.org/
Ford's Mustang Mach-E scores another accolade, named Electric Vehicle of the Year by auto magazine
It's a big win for Ford, which has dived head-first into the electric vehicle market with announcements for some of its most iconic brands moving away from gas.
Ford's first fully assembled 2021 Broncos rolling off the line Tuesday
Excitement for the Ford Bronco has grown in recent months and more than 125,000 orders have already been placed for the utility vehicle.
Slow charging times an obstacle to EV sales
Fill 'er up? Automakers are trying to cut charging times to something close to the five or 10 minutes of a conventional gasoline fill-up.
Ford recalls Transit Connect vans due to shifter not showing correcting gear
The company is recalling as many as 205,000 vehicles over an eight-year period due to problems with its transmission.
Ford investing billions in bet on electric vehicles
Ford announced it will spend billions on the technology to build electric vehicles as it believes 40% of its global sales will be battery-powered.
Detroit wins $30M grant for affordable housing in Corktown
Detroit is making an investment into the people who didn't give up the city by building affordable housing units in the Corktown area thanks to a huge grant.
Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
The Ford F-150 Lightning revealed
Ford's new electric truck, the F-150 Lightning, will be revealed Wednesday night in Dearborn.
UAW to continue with masks until OSHA issues guidance
Despite CDC and Michigan HHS guidance, UAW workers can't take their masks off yet as the organization and Detroit's big three have said they will continue to require masks for now.
Ford revealing electric F-150 Lightning on Wednesday night in Dearborn
Ford Motor Co. will reveal the new electric F-150 Lightning in Dearborn on Wednesday night.
President Biden says future of vehicles is electric during Dearborn visit to see F-150 Lightning
President Joe Biden visited Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on Tuesday to see the new F-150 Lightning
Biden brings his EV agenda to Dearborn to see new electric F-150, tour of Rouge plant
"I want (electric vehicles) built by American auto workers with good-paying jobs, and I want batteries that will go into those vehicles built right here in America, with good-paying union jobs - and that's what tomorrow's about," Rep. Debbie Dingell said.
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Ford now offering onsite vaccines to employees
The Moderna vaccine will be available to employees at plants in Flat Rock, Dearborn, Ypsilanti, and Sterling Heights.
Ford finds over $100K in leather during renovation, donates to company that hires veterans, Detroiters
Ford found $100,000 in brand new, high-quality leather hidden in one of its facilities recently and opted to donate them to companies who can put them to good use.
Ford to build F-150 trucks without some computers due to semiconductor shortage
Disruptions in the global supply chain are rippling into production as companies like Ford are producing unfinished vehicles that will be held in factories for weeks.
Ford rolling out hybrid work plans - a sign of more remote work in America
On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.