Ford patents caught in government ‘kill switch’ debate
A few recent Ford Motor Co. patents have raised concerns on social media around privacy and control of property as debate about a government…
Ford posts 6th consecutive month of sales gains, but recalls hinder truck sales
Ford Motor Co. posted its sixth consecutive month of U.S. sales gains in August with new vehicle deliveries increasing 3.9% year-over-year for the month, even as recalls hindered truck sales.
Ford delays next-generation electric pickup, commercial van
Ford Motor Co. is delaying the launch of its next-generation electric commercial van and electric full-size pickup truck to 2028, the automaker confirmed Thursday.
Automakers have opportunity, challenges in advancing autonomous driving
Automakers are promising more robotaxis and higher levels of autonomous driving features in passenger vehicles in the coming months, but they'll be faced with obstacles around safety concerns, affordability and a patchwork of state regulations.
How Ford is using AI, augmented-reality and 3D printing to improve quality
Artificial intelligence-powered photographic inspections, 3D-printed tools and augmented-reality training headsets are part of Ford Motor Co.'s strategy to improve vehicle quality, something that has continued to plague its financial results.
Mercedes-Benz workers to vote on whether to join the UAW in May
Employees at Mercedes-Benz Group's assembly and battery plants outside Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote whether to join the United Auto Workers from May 13-17, the National Labor Relations Board said Thursday.
Ford US sales up 6.8% in Q1; hybrids hit a record
Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales in the first quarter grew 6.8% year-over-year as the automaker emphasized a portfolio of mixed powertrain options amid less-than-expected demand for electric vehicles.
Ford offers enhanced E-Transit range on ‘24 model as cargo van marks 10th anniversary
Ford E-Transit buyers will be able to get up to 159 miles of range with the 2024 model's extended range option as the Transit cargo van marks its 10th anniversary.
Ford increases prices on most 2024 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks
Ford Motor Co. is raising the pricing on most versions of its 2024 F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck, saying it wants to compress the cost difference between trims and simplify the lineup.
Chrysler to pay $300 million in diesel emissions cheating case
A federal judge on Monday sentenced the U.S. division of Stellantis NV to pay $300 million in penalties and forfeitures for cheating on government emissions testing on "clean EcoDiesel" for Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
