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Ford cutting hundreds of connected-vehicle software jobs

1 day ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Urvaksh Karkaria |Eric Freedman

The job cuts are unrelated to U.S. import tariffs or Ford’s decision to cancel development of a next-generation electrical software architecture, a spokesperson said.
2025 Ford Expedition: 5 cool things

1 week ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Vince Bond Jr. |John Irwin |Julie Walker

The 2025 Expedition, on sale now, trails rivals such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon in U.S. deliveries, but remains a key product for Ford.
Renault, Stellantis bosses warn of plant closures unless EU relaxes rules for small cars

1 week ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Andrea Malan |Terry Kosdrosky

European automakers struggle to make profits from small cars such as the Renault Twingo. The Twingo E-Tech, which launches in 2026, is shown.
F&I gross profit per vehicle up at 5 of 6 public groups in Q1; down at Asbury

1 week ago | autonews.com | Paige Hodder |Michael Martinez |Terry Kosdrosky

The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates, which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles.
Boost Fixed Ops Profitability With These 4 Key Strategies

1 week ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Terry Kosdrosky |Pete Bigelow

The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates, which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles.
Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius bullish on move to steer-by-wire

1 week ago | autonews.com | Nathan Eddy |Michael Martinez |Terry Kosdrosky

Mercedes says its vehicles with steer-by-wire will offer better handling and easier parking because the driver’s steering requests are transmitted quickly and directly via an electrical cable.
Ford says Trump tariffs to cost $1.5 billion as Q1 net income dives 65%

1 week ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Terry Kosdrosky |Pete Bigelow

Ford said it was able to lower its tariffs cost in the first quarter by roughly 35 percent with strategies such as using bonded carriers to transport vehicles and parts from Canada to Mexico so they wouldn’t be taxed while passing through the U.S.
Ford CEO Jim Farley calls for more help on tariffs, credit for exports

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Vince Bond Jr. |John Irwin |Carly Schaffner

“So many of the vehicles we build here are exported around the globe,” said Ford CEO Jim Farley. “Shouldn’t we get credit for that?"
Ford employee-pricing discounts extended through July 4 holiday

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | Michael Martinez |Hannah Lutz |Molly Boigon |Carly Schaffner

The automaker’s “From America, For America” campaign gives access to “A Plan” pricing on nearly all Ford and Lincoln models, cutting thousands of dollars off the price of most vehicles.
Kenworth, other electric truck makers, confront changing policy environment

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | Jerry Hirsch |Urvaksh Karkaria |Michael Martinez

Kenworth believes its new range of electric trucks will find a market even as federal support for EVs declines.