Power outage: F-150 Lightning Ford plant to go idle, leaving workers with uncertainty
"The reality is this electric pickup, even though sales are up a lot, is not enough to keep that plant running right now," said John McElroy, Autoline.
"The reality is this electric pickup, even though sales are up a lot, is not enough to keep that plant running right now," said John McElroy, Autoline.
UAW Tool & Die unit at Rouge Complex reaches tentative agreement with Ford
The deal includes protection against the impact of 3D printing.
The deal includes protection against the impact of 3D printing.
MSP officer Dan Kerstetter to be laid to rest after fatal crash
Loved ones and community members will say goodbye Friday a Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer Dan Kerstetter after a crash last week.
Loved ones and community members will say goodbye Friday a Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer Dan Kerstetter after a crash last week.
UAW Serves Strike Notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit setting Sept. 26 deadline
The notice claims that they will strike on Thursday, Sept. 26 if local contract issues including job security, wage parity and work rules are not resolved.
The notice claims that they will strike on Thursday, Sept. 26 if local contract issues including job security, wage parity and work rules are not resolved.
Mustang prototype crash at Auburn Hills test track left kids severely injured, lawsuit filed
The driver of a vehicle at a test track lost control and plowed into a guardrail, severely injuring two kids during a STEM summer camp last year. A lawsuit alleges gross negligence on behalf of several parties.
The driver of a vehicle at a test track lost control and plowed into a guardrail, severely injuring two kids during a STEM summer camp last year. A lawsuit alleges gross negligence on behalf of several parties.
Ford recalls nearly 100K SUVs & trucks over 'catastrophic' problem- F-150, Broncos, and Explorers included
Ford is recalling Broncos, F-150, Explorers, Edges, and more due to a potentially catastrophic engine problem.
Ford is recalling Broncos, F-150, Explorers, Edges, and more due to a potentially catastrophic engine problem.
Analyst: Ford pivots to hybrids after being overly optimistic on EVs and suffering $2.5B loss
“What they mean for the workforce is that Ford is probably going to need more people on the gasoline side of the business. Probably not as many as they anticipated on the electric side."
“What they mean for the workforce is that Ford is probably going to need more people on the gasoline side of the business. Probably not as many as they anticipated on the electric side."
Ford to no longer build electric three-row SUV, shifting focus toward hybrids
The automaker said Wednesday it was shifting EV strategy toward two new pickups that will be battery powered.
The automaker said Wednesday it was shifting EV strategy toward two new pickups that will be battery powered.
Ford issues ‘do not drive’ advisory for 765,000 cars and trucks - includes Mustangs and Rangers
Ford has issued a do-not-drive advisory for hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks including the Mustang and Ranger pickup trucks.
Ford has issued a do-not-drive advisory for hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks including the Mustang and Ranger pickup trucks.
4 suspects caught at gas station after heist of Ford Raptors from Woodhaven lot
Ten Ford Raptor pick-up trucks were stolen after just being assembled in Woodhaven Wednesday morning.
Ten Ford Raptor pick-up trucks were stolen after just being assembled in Woodhaven Wednesday morning.
Michigan scales back incentive package for Ford Marshall battery plant by $69 million
The state originally promised to invest $210 million in exchange for a new battery plant in Marshall.
The state originally promised to invest $210 million in exchange for a new battery plant in Marshall.
William Clay Ford Jr. talks Michigan Central Station rebirth 1-on-1
William Clay Ford Jr. spoke about the investment into the beloved landmark, what it means for Detroit's future and the path forward for the iconic automaker.
William Clay Ford Jr. spoke about the investment into the beloved landmark, what it means for Detroit's future and the path forward for the iconic automaker.
FOX 2 previews Ford's Mustang GT3 Race Car ahead of Grand Prix
FOX 2 got up close and personal with the Mustang GT3 –serial number 0-0-1– before it headed to the track in downtown Detroit for the Grand Prix.
FOX 2 got up close and personal with the Mustang GT3 –serial number 0-0-1– before it headed to the track in downtown Detroit for the Grand Prix.
Ford, Rocket Mortgage leaders say they've reached inflection point in respective industries
"Disruption" was the most popular phrase at a Q&A with Detroit tech leaders who see both big opportunities and big threats in the future.
"Disruption" was the most popular phrase at a Q&A with Detroit tech leaders who see both big opportunities and big threats in the future.
Ford to provide free Fast Charging Adapters to eligible Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning owners
According to Ford, eligible owners can reserve the complimentary adapters starting this spring.
According to Ford, eligible owners can reserve the complimentary adapters starting this spring.
Ford trims F-150 Lightning pickup production after weak electric vehicle sales
The shrinking production will impact 1,400 workers at Ford, including about 700 employees being transferred to Michigan Assembly.
The shrinking production will impact 1,400 workers at Ford, including about 700 employees being transferred to Michigan Assembly.
GM says EVs are built for Detroit cold snaps
GM says its EVs are made for conditions like the cold snap we're stuck in.
GM says its EVs are made for conditions like the cold snap we're stuck in.
Gleaners, Ford pilot program delivers fresh food to senior citizens
The Ford Motor Company Fund is enabling the initiative as part of a $5 million investment plan aimed at tackling transportation insecurity in Southeast Michigan.
The Ford Motor Company Fund is enabling the initiative as part of a $5 million investment plan aimed at tackling transportation insecurity in Southeast Michigan.
Ford announces plans for 30,000 electric vehicle chargers for business fleets
The partnership with Xcel Energy will install tens of thousands of charging ports at businesses in eight different states by 2030.
The partnership with Xcel Energy will install tens of thousands of charging ports at businesses in eight different states by 2030.
UAW strike aftermath: Car prices may increase due to Big Three losses
McElroy added the car companies have already announced they’re going to cut back on future investments to help offset the costs of the contracts.
McElroy added the car companies have already announced they’re going to cut back on future investments to help offset the costs of the contracts.