Ford leads sales gains in U.S. with discount program offsetting import tariffs in May On June 3, Ford reported success with its pricing strategy in the month of May in offsetting 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Ford recalls 1,075,299 vehicles in U.S. over rearview camera software issue On May 27, Ford announced it is recalling 1,075,299 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse. Affected vehicles include the 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-202...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Ford Mustang Mach-E production unaffected by Trump tariffs Production of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, though it is assembled in Cuautitlan, Mexico, has not yet been affected by the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Trump as sales in the U.S. have not slowed and those in Europe have picked up. The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E has received price increases ranging from USD 1,500 for base Select Standard Range models to USD 2,500 for Select Extended Rang...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Ford introduces 2025 Mustang Mach-E in Mexico On May 19, it was reported that Ford introduced the 2025 Mustang Mach-E in Mexico, showcasing notable upgrades in performance, design, technology, and charging options. The high-performance electric SUV now features GT and Rally versions that deliver up to 700 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. With 480 hp and an extended-range battery, it offers up to 4...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Ford increases prices on Mexico-built vehicles after tariff hike As of May 2, Ford Motor Co. has been increasing dealer prices on its Mexico-built vehicles by as much as USD 2,000, becoming one of the first OEMs to announce a price hike because of tariffs. Changes on dealer invoices that became effective on May 2 for the Maverick pickup, Bronco Sport SUV and Mustang Mach-E electric crossover will affect those vehicles that  arrive on  dealershi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Ford freezes exports of U.S. vehicles to China in tariff war On April 18, Ford confirmed it has adjusted shipments to China from the U.S. as a result of retaliatory tariffs. “We have adjusted exports from the U.S. to China in light of the current tariffs,” Ford spokesperson Robyn Jackson said. Ford has completely halted shipments of the F-150 Raptor, Mustang, Bronco and  Lincoln Navigator in response to Chinese tariffs as high as 150% in res...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

esla's bestselling Model Y crossover. "There are a lot of crazy things going on in the world that can affect that (timeline). But currently we are on track," said Derek Jenkins, senior vice president at Lucid. The company targets a USD 50,000 price point, as it looks to meet competitors such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and upcoming Rivian R2 head on. Teams at Lucid are currently working on preparing assembly lines at Casa Grande f...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Ford reacts to tariffs with expanded discounts in U.S. On April 3, Ford Motor Co. announced it is extending employee pricing discounts to customers on most of its U.S. lineup, including foreign-built models such as the Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E from Mexico and Lincoln Nautilus from China, after the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The "From America, For America" campaign, which is expected to r...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Ford’s U.S. retail sales up ahead of tariffs, though down 1.3% overall in Q1 On April 1, Ford Motor Co. reported Q1 2024 U.S. sales of 501,291 units, a 1.3% decrease from the same quarter in 2024. While fleet sales were affected negatively, retail sales were up about 5% in the quarter and up 19% in March alone as consumers made their purchase decisions ahead of the imposition of new tariffs expected on April 2. Of the quarter’s totals, 477,56...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Delfingen, France supplies Nu-Guard SC-P knitted sleeve for Ford Mustang Mach-E On March 15, Delfingen announced that it is supplying its knitted sleeve Nu-Guard SC-P to Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, a 100% electric SUV based on the Global Electrified 1 (GE1) platform. The Nu-Guard SC-P knitted sleeve, with high abrasion resistance and a self-closing design, ensures secure and efficient cable management. Its high sound absorption also makes it ideal ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Ford's Dearborn Engine Plant staffs up for added production, performance V8 Ford will build a new Shelby Mustang GT500 for the 2026 model year, according to a leaked UAW document and confirmed by a source familiar with the program. Ford's Dearborn Engine Plant has added about 300 people recently, through transfers and new hires, to support increased production of engines for the Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick pickup.  The extra staffing will also...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

ased Android Industries LLC and Avancez LLC, which he will combine into DMS to establish Voltava LLC, an Auburn Hills-based company with some 5,400 employees globally and around USD 2 billion in annual revenue. Smith will serve as chairman and CEO of the combined company. The deal blends DMS, a key Ford supplier, with suppliers tied primarily to General Motors and Stellantis, to create a strong competitor in the contract manufacturing and complex...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Ford opens orders for 2025 Mustang Mach-E with lower price Ford has opened up orders for the 2025 Mustang Mach-E, which now has a starting price of just USD 36,495. The new price of the Select trim reflects a USD 3,500 reduction from the USD 39,995 base price of the same trim level of the 2024 Mustang Mach-E.  The EPA-estimated range of the base Select model is now 260 mile (RWD) or 240 mile (eAWD) for the standard-range battery instead of 300 m...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/01

Webasto Roof Systems to close plant in Rochester Hills, Michigan On January 8, Webasto Roof Systems Inc., a subsidiary of the Webasto Group, announced plans to close its plant in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with a resultant loss of 244 jobs. The company is a supplier for the Ford Mustang and Bronco, Chevrolet Corvette and Jeep,  Webasto announced in a recent filing with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity that the job losses...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

U.S. NHTSA upgrades probe of 129,222 Ford vehicles over BlueCruise use in two fatal accidents On January 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is upgrading a probe into 129,222 Ford Motor vehicles over reports of collisions involving the company's hands-free driving technology, BlueCruise. The NHTSA opened the investigation after receiving notices of two fatal collisions in April 2024, involving BlueCruise-eq...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

ventory for some underperforming models. Stellantis has been guilty of this as recently as Q4 2024, where they halted production of the Jeep Gladiator at Toledo Supplier Park as well as the Jeep Grand Cherokee at Mack Assembly for weeks – both models had reached a days’ supply of over 100 days. Ford has faced similar issues throughout 2024, for example, halting output of the Mustang Mach-E in March 2024 due to mounting inventory and slowing d...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

Detroit Auto Show opens in January for first time in six years The Detroit Auto Show 2025 started at Huntington Place, Michigan, the U.S., on January 10. It is the first show held in January in six years since 2019. Its exhibitors include 16 vehicle brands, such as those of General Motors Company, Ford Motor Company (Ford), Stellantis N.V., Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Volkswagen AG, as well as local sales companies of Honda Motor Co., ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

Ford expands U.S. market share with Q4 sales up 9%, full-year 2024 up 4% On January 3, Ford announced that its Q4 U.S. sales increased 9%, while full-year 2024 sales increased 4% 2,078,832 units. Ford expanded its market share with total industry sales estimated to have increase 2%. Sales of 285,291 electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV and electric) were up 38% in 2024 over a year ago.  In 2024, Mustang Mach-E sales were up 27% to 51,745 units, F-150...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

Ford updates 2025 Mustang Mach-E with heat pump, column shifter, BlueCruise 1.5 On display at the recent 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, the upcoming 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E includes the addition of a standard heat pump, which is intended to help reduce range loss when driving in cold weather. To do so however, Ford had to accommodate that new heat pump with a reduction in frunk size. The frunk in the 2025 Mustang Mach-E is approximately 40% smaller...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/28

ntives.   •Tesla's Model 3 Performance took the No. 1 spot in the 2024 Made in America Auto Index, both the regular Model Y and its Long Range version were tied for second place, the Cybertruck debuted on the list in third place.  •The Tesla Model S and Model X, along with three models of the Ford Mustang GT, tied for fourth place.   •Honda's Passport AWD and Passport Trailsport tied at No. 5 and Jeep's Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Sah...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12