Ford

Markets

Ford shares slide on weaker growth forecasts and losses for EV unit

Ford has been grappling with stubbornly high warranty expenses and sluggish cost-cutting efforts. In the July-September quarter, the company took $1billion (€960,000) in accounting charges to write down assets for a cancelled three-row electric SUV.

06/02/2025

Business

Ford to cut thousands of jobs in Europe blaming poor EV sales

The job cuts, which will account for around 14% of the company's total European workforce, are expected to happen by the end of 2027.

20/11/2024

USA

'Stick with it,' Biden urges striking auto workers in picket line visi

The White House said Biden was the first modern president to visit a picket line, a sign of how far he’s willing to go to cultivate union support as he runs for reelection.

27/09/2023

Mobility

Ford deploys 'hands-free' driving in cars on UK motorways

Driving hands-free on the motorway is now possible in the UK.

26/07/2023

Mobility

Super EVs: The electric cars smashing speed and distance records

These concept models offer an exciting glimpse into the electric vehicles of the future.

28/06/2022

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Ford's Europe HQ back at work as production restarts in first gear

Ford has restarted production at its main European car plants with strict standards on social distancing and safety precautions.

04/05/2020

Eco-Innovation

All American muscle car | The Mustang goes electric

The iconic US pony car's electric SUV version is set to go on sale by the end of 2020.

18/11/2019

United Kingdom

Blow to UK car industry as Ford to close Bridgend plant on Brexit fears

More than 2,000 workers face redundancy after American car giant Ford said it plans to close its Bridgend engine plant in Wales on Brexit slowdown fears

06/06/2019

World News

Watch: How a new device helps blind people see their surroundings

A new device, known as Feel The View, helps blind passengers experience scenery while travelling.

16/07/2018

Business Series

Ford changes gear, ousts CEO

US carmaker Ford has dumped CEO Mark Fields. He'll be replaced by James Hackett, the head of the unit developing its self-driving cars.

22/05/2017

Business Series

Upstart Tesla elbows Ford aside in market value

Tesla has not sold many cars and makes a fraction of the revenue of Ford, but it has just overtaken the 100-year-old automobile pioneer in terms of market capitalisation.

04/04/2017

Business Series

Ford profit down from Mexico plant hit

Ford has reported a quarterly loss partly linked to abandoning a planned factory in Mexico that President Trump criticised.

26/01/2017

Business Series

Peso slumps as Ford cancels Mexico plant

Mexico's peso hit a new record low after Ford said it won't build a huge car-making plant in the country following criticism by president-elect Trump.

04/01/2017

USA

Ford scraps Mexico plant following Trump criticism

Ford Motor Company has scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and is instead extending its operations in Michigan by creating 700 jobs.

03/01/2017

My Europe Series

Detroit: Bailing out the American Dream

30/08/2012