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.

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 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.

Electronic chip manufacturer shortage cause Big 3 auto production slow down

"I had an analyst refer to these as the digital screws of the car," Jeff Gilbert said. "They're not glamorous but you can't make a vehicle without them."

Ford lost $1.28 billion in 2020, promises to double investment in electric vehicles

Ford, crushed by a huge restructuring, a costly recall, and a decline in its pension value fund, lost more than a billion last year. However, it still beat estimates on Wall Street.

NHTSA rejects Ford and Mazda request, must recall 3 million vehicles with Takata airbags

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford and Mazda must recall about 3 million vehicles that use Takata airbags. They include several options from Ford like the Ranger, Fusion, Edge, and the Lincoln MKX and MKZ.

On first day as Ford CEO, Jim Farley shakes up management

Ford's new CEO had a busy first day on the job, replacing the CFO and pledging stronger profit margins in the future.

California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

Ford adding 300 jobs to help build batteries for new electric F-150

Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that's being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version of the F-150 pickup truck.