• Ford Cutting Most of Its Ford F150 Lightning Workers

    Ford is cutting two thirds of the 2,100 workers at its Rouge electric Vehicle Center next week. Ford will cut 1,400 of those workers in various ways. 700 will move to the Michigan Assembly Plant and the other 700 being given the option of accepting a reassignment somewhere in Southeast Michigan or taking the $50,000

  • Hight Ford wins 2023 Ford President’s Award as Top Dealer for fifth time in eight years

    SKOWHEGAN — Hight Ford has once again been recognized with the highest award given by Ford Motor Company for the fifth time in eight years. The dealership has received the […]

  • How Much of ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Is True?

    James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari, starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, is a fairly accurate depiction of the amazing underdog racing story.

  • Saso, Pagdanganan seek redemption at Ford Championship

    Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdanganan are determined to bounce back from their recent LPGA Tour performances as they mix it up with the world’s best in the Ford Championship.

  • Ford Plugs In With New Tourneo Connect PHEV

    Van life continues to get more eco-friendly as Ford has introduced the new Tourneo Connect Plug-In Hybrid in Europe. Set to arrive late this year, the van features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine, a “high-voltage” battery, an electric motor, and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. While Ford was coy on specifics, the company confirmed the model will have a combined output of 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. More importantly,...

  • Ford is working on a $25,000 compact EV

    Small EVs are a big market abroad—a stark contrast to the gigantic offerings like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the plethora of electric SUVs that are prevalent in the U.S. But the small EV market here is growing, and Ford is getting in on the action. The automaker is pivoting to smaller—and cheaper—electric vehicles. Ford CEO Jim Farley first revealed the pivot on an earnings call in early February. “We made a bet in silence two years ago,” he said, according to MotorTrend, revealing that a...

  • Toyota Still Appears To Be Considering A Ford Maverick Competitor

    Toyota sees small and mid-size trucks as more suitable for electrification compared to full-size models.Although not confirmed, discussions about a Corolla-based electric pickup arriving sometime after 2027 remain on the table. Ford struck gold when they introduced the Maverick as the public fell in love with the compact pickup and its $19,995 price tag. While the latter has since climbed to $23,815, the automaker sold 94,058 units in the United States last year and the model’s success has...

  • Unleashing Ford's Ranger Raptor in Utah's high desert

    I recently went to Ford's Ranger Raptor Assault School in Tooele Valley, Utah, to put the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor to the test in genuine off-road conditions.This experience will be available for free (minus travel and lodging) for anyone who buys a Ranger Raptor. The idea is to learn what this vehicle can do under the tutelage of Ford Performance Racing School instructors, who will take you through rock crawling, side-hilling, climbing, and more. Check out my video review from the Ranger Raptor...

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    Opinion: No one knows the real Christine Blasey Ford

    Opinion by Jill Filipovic (CNN) — You’ve heard the name “Christine Blasey Ford” because of a series of decisions other people made: To nominate Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. To leak Blasey Ford’s name after she had tried to stay anonymous. To — as infamously alleged by Blasey Ford and denied by Kavanaugh —sexually assault her

  • Manteca buying electric Ford van for Dial-a-Ride

    Manteca Transit’s dial-a-ride service is going electric.

  • Nolte: More EV Fail as Ford ‘Drastically Cuts’ Detroit Workforce

    “Ford will drastically cut the number of hourly workers at its factory that builds the Ford F-150 Lightning as sales of electric vehicles slow,” a local media outlet reported.

  • Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Price Up 1.3%

    Ford Motor (NYSE:F – Get Free Report)’s stock price shot up 1.3% on Thursday . The company traded as high as $13.27 and last traded at $13.23. 14,871,856 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 72% from the average session volume of 53,858,035 shares. The stock had previously closed at $13.06. Analysts Set […]