Jamie LaReau

Detroit

Senior Autos Writer at Gannett

I am a reporter at the Detroit Free Press and USA Today covering General Motors and the auto industry beat. I am located in Detroit, Mich.

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How Ford is navigating rare earth mineral supply chain disruptions, tariffs and more

19 hours ago | usatoday.com | Jamie LaReau

• Ford CFO Sherry House discussed the impacts of tariffs and supply chain disruptions on the company's production and costs. • House stated that Ford is working to mitigate potential production disruptions caused by export controls on rare earth minerals from China. • Ford is collaborating with suppliers to explore options for moving production to the U.S. to reduce tariff exposure.
Ford executive says automaker has competitive edge against tariffs, will adjust operations

2 days ago | tennessean.com | Jamie LaReau

Ford seeks to leverage its U.S. manufacturing base and explore opportunities presented by the changing trade environment. While committed to EVs, Ford has reduced investment in EV development due to decreased demand. Ford Motor Co. will adjust its operations and footprint over the next 12 to 24 months to find ways to mitigate the costs from President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts.
Ford executive says automaker has competitive edge against tariffs, will adjust operations

2 days ago | usatoday.com | Jamie LaReau

Ford Motor Co. will adjust its operations and footprint over the next 12 to 24 months to find ways to mitigate the costs from President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. It is also focused on continued development of electric vehicles, even as demand for EVs softens and emissions policies could shift.
From sourcing rare earth minerals to internal changes, 5 takeaways from chat with Ford CFO

2 days ago | freep.com | Jamie LaReau

Ford CFO Sherry House discussed the impacts of tariffs and supply chain disruptions on the company's production and costs. House stated that Ford is working to mitigate potential production disruptions caused by export controls on rare earth minerals from China. Ford is collaborating with suppliers to explore options for moving production to the U.S. to reduce tariff exposure.
Hot job? A growing field for mechanics who can fix Ford Model T's and antique cars

3 days ago | usatoday.com | Jamie LaReau

• The Henry Ford Museum is hiring an antique vehicle mechanic to maintain its fleet of historic vehicles. • The position requires mechanical skills and a passion for sharing automotive history with the public. The Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, to be authentic to the history it depicts, at times needs people with distinct and even rare skills.
Analysts: Ford May sales surge indicates its made-in-America marketing is working, for now

3 days ago | freep.com | Jamie LaReau

Ford saw sales surge 16% to 220,959 in May compared with the year-ago period. Ford's employee pricing helped the sales volume as did consumers wanting to get ahead of future price hikes. Ford Motor Co. reported sales gains in May as its employee pricing program continues and consumers looked to get ahead of future tariff-driven price hikes. A year-over-year 16.3% gain in Ford's monthly sales allowed some on Wall Street to exhale even though the road ahead remains uncertain.
Wanted: Full time mechanics for Ford Model T's and antique cars

1 week ago | freep.com | Jamie LaReau

The Henry Ford Museum is hiring an antique vehicle mechanic to maintain its fleet of historic vehicles. The position requires mechanical skills and a passion for sharing automotive history with the public. The Henry Ford museum in Dearborn is seeking a person with a distinct set skills.
Ford's Jim Farley said he had self doubt when he was asked to be CEO. How he overcame it

1 week ago | freep.com | Jamie LaReau

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley delivered the commencement address at Portsmouth Abbey School in Rhode, Island. Farley, a 1981 graduate of Portsmouth Abbey School, encouraged the class to find their values and live by them. Farley shared anecdotes of his own career where his self-confidence was tested.
Ford's Jim Farley said he had self doubt when he was asked to be CEO. How he overcame it

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jamie LaReau

When Ford Motor Co. leaders asked Jim Farley to be the company's next CEO in 2020, Farley wasn't sure he could do the job and had to do some deep soul searching and advice seeking before committing to it, he said. That was one of Farley's revelations that he shared Sunday to show how it helped shape who he is today. He imparted his life lessons to the 83 members of the graduating class of Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on May 25 during the commencement address.
Former Jack Cooper driver launches car hauling startup after Ford contract loss

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Jamie LaReau

• McKinley Archie and three business partners started Squirrelly LLC in February. • Squirrelly hauled its first load of Ford Expeditions and F-Series trucks on April 22. • Squirrelly is looking to get a direct contract with Ford or General Motors to haul more vehicles. Four months ago, McKinley Archie was blindsided by the reality that his six-figure job with a trucking company where he'd worked for about 20 years was coming to a screeching halt.

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