UM studying how well people with autism can detect hazards while driving

The multi-phase study funded by Ford found that those with autism detected fewer hazards while driving - something that could be improved with extra practice.

Ford will cut 3,000 white-collar jobs to lower costs

Ford Motor Co. is cutting about 3,000 white-collar jobs as it attempts to lower costs and make the transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles.

Ford reveals new electric F-150 police pickup truck

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is the latest rendition of electric vehicles put out by Detroit automakers as the industry makes a massive pivot toward batteries.

Ford issues recall, asks SUV owners park outside over engine fire concerns

The company also announced Friday that it’s recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.

Ford rolls out Pride Bronco ahead of Motor City Pride Parade

The company got the idea for the paint job after an Internet comment called the color of a separate vehicle "very gay." The Dearborn automaker is leaning into the narrative.

Ford recalling Explorer models that can roll away while in park

Documents posted with U.S. regulators found the a piece of the rear axle can fracture, allowing the SUV to roll away while in park.

Ford Motor Co loses $3.1 billion in 1st quarter, hit by chip shortage

"Clearly the demand for our new products is very strong," Lawler said, "yet we continue to have issues with supply of chips, which constrained us, and in particular here in North America, it hit us disproportionately on our large vehicles."

Ford launches electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck

The new model represents the culmination of a company-wide shift toward electric vehicles as the industry's biggest automakers pivot toward battery-powered cars and trucks.

Ford recalls over 650K trucks and SUVS windshield wipers can fail

Ford is recalling over 650,000 trucks and SUVs due to issues with the windshield wipers that could cause them to fail.

Ford's first Black woman car designer writes book about blazing a trail in auto industry

It was Emeline King who designed the 1994 Ford Mustang interior. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe.

Ford splitting its EV, gas-powered divisions into separate businesses

Ford Blue will focus on traditional combustion engines, while Ford Model e will develop electric cars, CEO Jim Farley said in a statement.