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Ford invests $1B in its key Kentucky plant for truck, SUV production
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (373+ words) The new paint shop for Ford’s highest-revenue assembly plant will boost efficiency, the automaker says. Ford did not detail how the new paint shop will change the number of employees at Kentucky Truck Plant, but it sums that it has…...
Transportation secretary urges Ford to cut technology ties with China
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (648+ words) In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the DOT said it remains “deeply alarmed” by the automaker’s continued reliance on licensed technology from China-based battery manufacturer CATL. In a letter to Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley dated Sept....
AI agents arrive in the cabin, bringing automakers opportunities and risks
3+ week, 2+ day ago (717+ words) Improved consumer UX is on the way, while OEMs are set to lose some control of the cockpit environment. In-cabin artificial intelligence agents will become among the most powerful attractions for car buyers but could also expose automakers to risks…...
FCA US recalls nearly 1.3M Ram pickups for seat belt buckle anchor bolts
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (393+ words) The second-row seat belt anchors may have been improperly secured during assembly, which could reduce their effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash. In order for seat belts to properly restrain vehicle occupants in a crash, seat…...
Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (596+ words) Lincoln vehicles imported from China are currently subject to U.S. tariff rate of 52.5%, which significantly reduces the company’s profit margins. Ford and Changan Automobile launched the Changan-Ford JV in 2012. The JV produces both Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles for the China…...
Ford rolling out its AI Assistant to 8M more eligible vehicles
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (436+ words) The Assistant is accessible directly from the Ford and Lincoln vehicle companion app and can help drivers understand all of their vehicle’s specific features. With Ford’s AI Assistant, customers can immediately begin using it without having to know particulars such…...
GM and SAIC Motor extend China joint venture through 2047
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (404+ words) SAIC-GM will increase focus on the Buick and Cadillac brands and plan to launch at least 30 new energy vehicles in the China market by 2030. The 50/50 joint venture between GM and SAIC Motor was founded in June 1997 as Shanghai General Motors…...
Ford’s affordable electric pickup gets $30k starting price, and a name: Fathom
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) The electric pickup will be available for pre-orders in early 2027, with deliveries slated for later in the year. Ford is effectively rebooting its electric vehicle strategy around its new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, or UEV, which the automaker says is…...
Unifor is playing ‘the long game’ in contract talks — and wants automakers to do the same
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (663+ words) In an exclusive interview with WardsAuto, Unifor National President Lana Payne shares her takeaways from recent negotiations with Ford — and what’s ahead. OTTAWA — The president of Canada's auto-sector union Unifor is optimistic the labor group will secure more wins amid…...
Ford recalls nearly 566K Bronco SUVs for engine fire risk
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) The automaker identified insufficient abrasion protection for an underhood engine wiring harness and found that relative movement over time can lead to chafing and a short circuit. The wiring harness was sourced from Tier 1 supplier Aptiv, which has since spun…...