Why Ford believes its $1.9 billion EV shift will benefit the automaker

Why Ford believes its .9 billion EV shift will benefit the automaker

A banner advertises the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT – Ford Motor‘s profit engine for decades has been large trucks and SUVs in the U.S. So it might surprise investors that the automaker believes its new path to … Read more

Fed minutes signal September rate cut

Fed minutes signal September rate cut

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 20, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric three-row SUV

Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric three-row SUV

DETROIT – Ford Motor is delaying production of a new plant in Tennessee to produce a next-generation all-electric pickup truck and canceling plans for a three-row electric SUV, the company said Wednesday. Instead, Ford said it will prioritize the development of hybrid models, as well as electric commercial vehicles such as a new electric commercial … Read more

GMC targets electric truck leadership against Tesla, Ford, Rivian

GMC targets electric truck leadership against Tesla, Ford, Rivian

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Courtesy: GM MILFORD, Mich. — General Motors’ premium GMC brand wants to become the leader in all-electric truck sales for U.S. consumers as it launches its new electric Sierra pickup. The Sierra EV joins electric versions of the Hummer, including an SUV and pickup, in GMC’s electric “truck” … Read more

New Lincoln Navigator includes spa mode, 48-inch display for gaming

New Lincoln Navigator includes spa mode, 48-inch display for gaming

2025 Lincoln Navigator Lincoln  Ford Motor is updating its Lincoln Navigator to include a 48-inch front display that can be used as a “sanctuary” for spa lovers and gamers alike. The new feature comes as the automaker has redesigned the exterior and interior of the vehicle for the 2025 model year — and as the … Read more

Ford turns fleet business into profit driver. GM, Stellantis want in

Ford turns fleet business into profit driver. GM, Stellantis want in

2023 Ford Super Duty F-350 Limited Ford DETROIT — A once “dirty” word, and business, in the automotive industry has become a multibillion-dollar battleground for U.S. automakers, led by Ford Motor. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker has turned its fleet business, which includes sales to commercial, government and rental customers, into an earnings powerhouse. And Ford’s … Read more

2025 Ford Maverick pickup: New tech, hybrid options

2025 Ford Maverick pickup: New tech, hybrid options

DETROIT — Ford Motor has redesigned its small Maverick pickup truck, adding more technology, new performance and hybrid options to the vehicle. Updates to the 2025 Ford Maverick include refreshed exterior and interior styling, including a 13.2-inch center touchscreen; an all-wheel-drive hybrid option; and connectivity features such as a 5G modem and wireless Apple CarPlay … Read more

Ford, GM, Stellantis face daunting second half of 2024

Ford, GM, Stellantis face daunting second half of 2024

New Jeep vehicles sit on a Dodge Chrysler-Jeep Ram dealership’s lot on October 03, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images DETROIT – The last time shares of Ford Motor dropped by more than 18% in a day, as they did last week, the U.S. automotive industry was on … Read more

We’re downgrading Ford after automaker’s old issues cut into earnings

We’re downgrading Ford after automaker’s old issues cut into earnings

Ford Motor on Wednesday reported a disappointing second quarter, missing earnings expectations by a wide margin as higher warranty costs ate into profits. We’re downgrading the automaker and sending its stock back to the penalty box in response to the reemergence of these quality problems. Automotive revenue increased 6% year over year, to $47.8 billion, … Read more

EV owners around the world want to go back to buying gas cars

EV owners around the world want to go back to buying gas cars

Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 05, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images Car buyers who were among the first to make the EV switch are far from wholly converted. Nearly 30% of electric vehicle owners globally are likely … Read more