Ford, Facing Economic Headwinds and Weak EV Dales, to cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe
Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker than expected sales of electric cars. Ford…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Battery Production Is Moving To America
The consumer-facing side of electric vehicles paints a limited picture of what’s happening in the broader automotive industry. But when you glance behind the scenes, things start appearing far clearer, to a point where it’s pretty evident that the future…
TXU ENERGY, FORD TEAM UP TO OFFER DAILY FREE HOME ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING HOURS
Today, Ford Motor Company and TXU Energy, Texas’ leading retail electric provider and subsidiary of Vistra (NYSE: VST), have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind retail energy offering for Ford electric SUV and truck customers in Texas. The TXU Free…
Ford Introduces the Reimagined All-electric Ford Capri in Europe
Ford recently introduced the all-electric Ford Capri, which the company said is “rewired for the EV generation.” With the return of the Capri, Ford said it has extended its EV offering again in the form of a classic sports coupe….
SK On Faces Emergency With Sluggish EV Sales
South Korean EV battery manufacturer SK On is grappling with a critical situation due to weak electric vehicle sales in Europe and the United States. In response to these challenges, CEO Lee Seok-hee has made and outlined plans for significant…
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Is Latest EV To Take On Pikes Peak
Ford Performance returns to America’s mountain once again in an all-new electric demonstrator vehicle — the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck. The initiative follows and aims to build upon the success of capturing multiple records at the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill…
Ford to Delay Production of New Electric Pickup and Large SUV as US EV Sales Growth Slows
With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup. The Dearborn, Michigan, company…
Ford, Allego Team Up to Supply Ultra-Fast Charging to European Dealer Network
Ford and Allego N.V., a leading pan-European public electric vehicle fast- and ultra-fast charging network, have formed a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe. The new collaboration will further expand convenient and…
Ford U.S. Sales Jump 10.5% in February, Beating Toyota for Second Straight Month
Ford sales charged higher in February, making the Dearborn-based automaker the No. 1 seller in America for the second straight month. Ford also noted hybrid and EV sales gains, highlighting the importance of its electrified powertrains. Ford reported February sales…
Ford EV Owners Can Now Charge on Tesla’s Network, but They’ll Need an Adapter First
Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there’s a hitch. They’ll need to get an adapter that Ford will provide for free, although the company won’t start shipping…