On February 4, speaking in Las Vegas at the annual NADA show, Ford executives promised its U.S. dealers that more affordable vehicles are coming, after the company ended production of its entry-level nameplate, the Escape crossover. 
Andrew Frick, president of Ford Blue and Model e, said five models priced under USD

Ford Motor Co. and China’s Geely Auto are in discussions about a potential partnership, eight people with knowledge of the ongoing talks said, as global OEMs look to navigate tariffs and share technology and manufacturing costs.
The companies are in talks to have Geely use Ford factory space in Europe to produce vehi

Production of aluminum at a Novelis plant in Oswego, New York has still has not fully resumed more than four months after a fire disrupted Ford’s supply of the material for its lucrative pickup trucks, according to two people familiar with the matter. A Ford spokesperson said the company would provide an update when

Ford has revealed that the total cost for dissolving its EV battery joint venture with SK On, announced in December 2025, is USD 6 billion, which will be a hit to earnings before tax and interest (EBIT) spread across a few years. The first USD 3 billion write down will take place in 2025 earnings, while the remaining

On January 29, multiple sources reported that Ford’s Almussafes plant will carry out four full production stoppages in February 2026, and a further four in March 2026, under the temporary employment regulation file (ERTE) applied through the RED mechanism.
In February, the ERTE day planned for February 20 has been ca

On January 28, Ford announced major upgrades to its all-electric Explorer SUV and Capri sports crossover, including a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery option and an enhanced electric motor for the entry-level Standard Range variants.
The upgraded powertrain increases driving range by up to 70 km for the Stand

Local media on January 23 reported that the expansion of the Kentucky Truck Plant is beginning to take shape, according to the Courier-Journal.
Ford previously announced that it was investing USD 60 million at the Kentucky Truck plant to hire and train 100 additional employees and increase line speeds to increase Sup

On January 28, SK Innovation Co. said on its Q4 2025 earnings call that the termination of the battery joint venture with Ford Motor Co. in the U.S. resulted in a KRW 3.7 trillion (USD 2.6 billion) asset loss, as the end of the U.S. EV tax credits reduced its profitability in the quarter despite increased shipments t

On January 27, Ford Motor Company named Lisa Drake President of Ford Energy. Drake will launch the company’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) business, the formation of which was announced in December 2025.
In this new role, Drake is responsible for the full scope of Ford Energy’s end-to-end operations, spanning

On January 6, Ford outlined the new tax credits available to automotive consumers in 2026 as part of One Big Beautiful Bill act passed in 2025.
Eligible buyers can now deduct up to USD 10,000 annually in interest paid on loans for vehicles assembled in the United States, that unlike the expired EV tax credits from la

Reported on January 23, 2026, Ford Motor Company (Thailand) has agreed to acquire Suzuki’s former vehicle assembly plant in Rayong, strengthening its manufacturing footprint in Thailand. Located next to Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM), the facility will support Ford’s long-term regional production strategy.
The dea

In February, Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln luxury brand will make Michigan Central in Detroit the headquarters for its marketing, sales and services teams, sharing the ninth floor with the Ford's Model e electric vehicle team.
The move comes in the midst of Ford’s transition to its new global corporate headquarters, known

On January 20, the Turkish Metal Union announced that it has taken a strike decision covering all workplaces of Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S. and Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S., with the implementation date to be determined at a later stage. 
Both companies stated that negotiations are still ongoing and that any sign

On January 20, Euro NCAP released safety rating for six trucks, including brands like Scania, Volvo, Ford, and IVECO.
Euro NCAP tested the Scania L-series 6x2 refuse truck with a 270-kW electric powertrain, which achieved a five-star safety rating and received the CitySafe seal of approval. The truck offers optional

Ford is reported to be in talks with China’s BYD about supplying batteries for hybrid vehicles to the automaker’s overseas factories, according to people familiar with the negotiations. BYD is among several battery suppliers Ford is talking to, the people said, and no deal is imminent.
The hybrids built in Ford’s ove

On January 14, Ford CEO Jim Farley said from the floor of the Detroit Auto Show that the era of the automotive industry as a global business is over, in the wake of diverging carbon emissions regulations, new import tariffs and differing consumer preferences. All of these things have been working to accelerate the lo

On January 14, Ford Argentina announced the addition of the Ranger Tremor to its midsize pickup manufacturing lineup at its Pacheco plant in Argentina.
Unveiled during the Detroit Auto Show, the new version will start production in late 2026 to supply South American markets, joining the previously confirmed Ranger Si

On January 14, the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced at the Detroit Auto Show after a year-long jury process designed to identify the best-in-class vehicles. 
The organization announced its “Best of 2026” semifinalists in September at CAR MBS, and narrowed t

On January 7 at CES 2026, Ford introduced its newly developed AI Assistant to add value and make its customers driving experiences more productive and enjoyable.
Mike Aragon, president of integrated services at Ford, noted that the new AI Assistant “isn't just another LLM or a piece of software you talk to occasional

On January 7 at CES 2026, Ford announced it will deploy an SAE Level 3 system, allowing drivers to take their hands off the wheel and eyes from the road under specific conditions. The Level 3 system will debut on Ford’s all-new, affordable Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, the first model of which will be a