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All Ford articles – Page 4
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NewsFord to export F-150 Lightning to Norway next year
Ford will export its F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck to Norway next year, the first time the vehicle has been sold overseas. It joins the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit in Europe’s leading EV market
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NewsUS vehicle inventory highest in two years
US carmakers are working hard to increase available inventory of vehicles, with an emphasis on bigger passenger vehicles and pickups, which is now recovered to its highest level since 2021
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NewsFord led US in production and exports in 2022, reports analyst
Ford made more than 1.8m vehicles in the US in 2022 and exported 260,000 vehicles over the same period. The carmaker has also reported being the best-selling brand in the first quarter of 2023, with total vehicle sales around 457,000
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NewsUS Senate investigates forced labour in auto supply chain
The US Senate Committee on Finance is questioning car manufacturers and suppliers about the suspected use of forced labour by tier suppliers based in Xinjiang, China
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NewsFord reports progress on sustainable EV supply chain
Ford has released its 2023 Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report, which includes details of how it is making its electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain more sustainable
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NewsFord looks for capacity to deliver increased output in US
Ford is boosting production of its Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning amongst other of its best selling models but needs to ensure it can cut leads times and secure outbound capacity
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NewsFord announces 3,800 jobs cuts across Europe
Daniel Harrison, automotive analyst at Ultima Media, talks to BBC Radio 5 Live about Ford’s restructuring and job cuts in Europe and the UK
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NewsBattery problem stops F-150 Lightning production at Ford
Ford has had to halt assembly of the F-150 Lightning etruck because of a problem with the battery supplied by SK Battery America in Georgia
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NewsFord takes next step in localising EV battery making in US
Ford will make its own lithium iron phosphate batteries in the US from 2026 at a new $3.5 billion plant located in Marshall, Michigan
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NewsLaesch replaces Mikkelsen as head of vehicle logistics at Ford
Long-term Ford employee Michael Laesch has taken on the role as manager of North American and ocean vehicle logistics from Bill Mikkelsen
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NewsThe fast track to problem-solving at FVL North America
Experts in finished vehicle logistics are meeting in California next May to share ideas on managing capacity constraints, labour shortages and the transition to EV logistics
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NewsFord to cut carbon across supply chain with Manufacture 2030
Ford has joined the online cross-industry platform Manufacture 2030, which provides digital tools to measure, manage and help reduce carbon emissions produced in the supply chain
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FeatureStrategies for a sustainable US auto sector
Cleaning up the finished vehicle is a priority for meeting climate targets and that includes cleaning up the supply chain and logistics supporting localised production of EVs, which is what the Inflation Reduction Act aims to do
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NewsRussia pins hopes on electric future as carmakers continue exodus
As foreign carmakers continue to cut ties with Russia the country is finding it hard to secure parts for nationalised production and is now looking at EV investment as a strategy to rebuild
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NewsCarmakers look to restructure European dealer network
European carmakers are looking to cut costs from the distrubution of their vehicles at a time when capacity is curtailed and digital tools offer alternatives to the traditional way of selling vehicles
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NewsMartina Graser replaces Dirk Willmann at Ford Europe
Martina Graser is replacing Dirk Willmann as Ford’s director of material planning and logistics (MP&L) in Europe. Willmann is retiring after a career with the carmaker covering 30+ years
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NewsJoe Hinrichs takes over as head of CSX
Ford veteran Joe Hinrichs will take over as president and CEO of North American Class 1 rail provider CSX later this month, replacing James Foote who is retiring
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FeatureThe benefits of a better pack mentality
GM and Magna International discuss the latest gains in sustainable packaging ahead of a focused discussion at ALSC Global in Detroit on September 20-22 that also include Orbis
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FeatureJaxport promotes James Bennett to chief operating officer role
James Bennett is moving to a new role at Jaxport as chief operating officer where continuing development of automotive capacity at Blount Island will be one of his key tasks
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NewsLow river levels hamper vehicle shipments in Europe
Carmakers in Europe are keeping a close eye on critically low levels across the inland waterway network, with Ford taking action to lessen loads but increase frequency