ffsetting the cost of the Trump import tariffs with its "A Plan" discount program, typically reserved for employees. Ford led all other OEMs in May with a 16.3% increase to 220,959 vehicles across all powertrains, the company’s best May since 2019 and the third straight month of sales gains.  At Ford, sales of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, which represented 87% of sales, grew 17% in May compared to a year ago. Hybrids were up 29%, though E...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Ford launches domestically produced Bronco SUV in China Ford has launched the Chinese-built Bronco in its home market and is now available to order. The Ford Bronco, as well as the Ford Ranger, are being built locally by Jiangling Ford, a joint venture between the U.S. OEM and Jiangling Motors, and will be sold in special stores called Ford Beyond.  In China, the Ford Bronco is available in seven different trim levels/configurations – Big Bend...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/30

y setup with a small range and power boost for the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado, or more of an extended-range EV model like the forthcoming Ram 1500 Ramcharger, but the news comes after Ford CEO Jim Farley praised the F-150 and Maverick hybrids that are already on sale.  While GM, as well as Ford, had been fully committed to all-electric pickups, problems towing and hauling heavy loads make EV pickups less attractive to traditional truck b...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/24

Detroit Auto Show to have 6 new product unveilings On July 25, Ford, GM, and Stellantis all confirmed they will each unveil new vehicles for a total of six reveals during the Detroit Auto Shows’s Media and Technology Days on September 13-14, followed by public viewing days through September 24.The reveals will join other activities, including an indoor track for EVs (called the Powering Michigan EV Experience), indoor rides to experience Jeeps,...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/29

Ford offering USD 2,500 for customers to change their 2023 Bronco orders Ford, as many OEMs which have been suffering from supply chain problems that affect their most popular models, is taking action with a new customer program.The new "2023-Model Bronco Cancel Order & Purchase Replacement Offer" gives customers who have been waiting for their new 2023 Bronco to arrive USD 2,500 to either change their Bronco order to a configuration that could b...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/21

ARBOMEX plant in Apaseo el Grande receives Ford award for balance shafts On April 26, Ford Motor Co. officials presented the ARBOMEX plant in Apaseo el Grande, Mexico with its prestigious Q1 distinction.ARBOMEX manufactures balance shafts for the 1.5-liter 12V DOHC L3 Dragon engine produced at Ford's Chihuahua engine plant that are used in the Bronco Sport, assembled in Hermosillo, the Escape crossover, and other models.In addition to being a pri...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/29

735 Ford vehicles were sold in Q4 (10.0% less than in Q4 2019) and 31,014 Lincoln vehicles (7.0% less) were sold.For all 2020, 1,939,334 Ford brand vehicles were sold (16.1% less than in 2019) and 105,410 Lincoln brand vehicles (6.1% less) were sold.The fourth quarter marked an inflection point for Ford, as Fusion and Fiesta sales wind down, F-150 transitions to a new generation, and new SUVs including Bronco Sport and Mustang Mach E sales beginF...

News  Updated at: 2021/01/07

ion of the F-150.After being idled for six weeks, Ford’s plants in North America resumed operations and ended the quarter at about 95% of their pre-coronavirus pandemic production levels.In June, Ford and Volkswagen announced new products that include a medium pickup truck engineered and built by Ford, a city delivery van developed and made by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and a 1-tonne cargo van created by Ford, and a highly differentiated Fo...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/01

Ford, Telenav tech keeps routing when F-150, Bronco exit cell coverage off-road On July 29, Ford announced it is expanding its collaboration with Telenav, a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, to supply hybrid navigation software and services that continue to work smoothly even when users venture out of network coverage. The available hybrid navigation solution, which stores maps and continues routing if adventures take...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/01

North American Car & Truck of the Year contenders chosen for 2021 evaluation On July 7, contenders for the 2020 North American Car & Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced.Thirty-eight vehicles that are new or significantly changed from 2020 were chosen, with 12 from Ford, GM and FCA, 9 from European OEMs, and 17 from Asian OEMs.Jurors, comprised of automotive journalists, have until September to choose finalists, and December to select...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/09

h product is more important than ever. The faster and more effectively a model can be launched, the better. With seemingly little time to reflect on past errors with the Explorer startup, all eyes will be on Ford as it changes over to the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150, as well as the launch of the new Bronco, Bronco Sport and all-electric Mustang Mach-E. Ford is banking on these new and redesigned models to help ensure prosperity in the short term a...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/05