HISTORICAL FACTS: 19 - The Untold Story

Tesla launched an EV price war. How Ford is firing back

In January, Tesla Inc. launched the opening salvo in what experts have described as an EV price war when it slashed its pricing by as much as 20%.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Future Ford EVs "Deep Into Development," Will Use Smaller Batteries

Ford's next-generation EVs will be "radically simplified" with fewer body styles, fewer orderable combinations, and smallest possible battery size.

InsideEVs · Feb 3, 2023

Ford set for Formula 1 return after 20-year absence as Red Bull engine partner

One of F1’s most successful names has not competed in the sport since 2004

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

Ford EV sales program attracts two-thirds of dealers, CEO Farley says

DETROIT — Roughly two-thirds of Ford Motor Co.'s dealer network in the U.S. has opted to participate in a new — and, to some, controversial — certification program governing how dealers handle electric vehicle sales.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Ford drives new dealer EV standards amid pushback — as Wall Street watches

Ford Motor Co. is moving forward with new standards governing how its retail network can sell electric vehicles amid some pushback from dealers — even as experts say the success of the EV strategy partly will depend on how the rollout goes.

Tribune News Service · Nov 25, 2022

CEO Jim Farley: Ford To Produce EV Components In-House For Success

Ford aims to be the top dog when it comes to EVs. This means tweaking strategies to figure out what works, such as moving EV part production in-house.

InsideEVs · Nov 16, 2022

Ford quality chief retires as CEO tries to boost reliability

Ford Motor Co.’s top quality executive, Stuart Rowley, is retiring as the company continues to struggle with high warranty claims and reliability issues.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022

New Tax Credit A "Game Changer" For Ford's Commercial EVs: CEO

The Inflation Reduction Act adds a tax credit of up to $7,500 for light commercial EVs from 2023, with no restrictions on battery sourcing or manufacturing.

InsideEVs · Oct 31, 2022

Is Self Driving Dead? Tesla Gets Sued, Ford Shuts Down Argo AI - But Mobileye IPOs

Imagine this morning commute: You're in the car, sipping coffee with one hand and browsing the morning news with the other. In fact, you’re in the driver’s seat but you're not steering. The streets are safe and accident-free; traffic flows smoothly. You’re so glad someone invented autonomous cars.

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2022

Ford posts $827M loss in Q3 as it shuts down self-driving startup it backed

Ford Motor Co. posted an $827 million loss in the third quarter, dragged down by costs associated with the shutdown of a self-driving vehicle technology company the Blue Oval backed as a major investor.

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022