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Kellie Meiman Hock, managing partner at international trade consultancy McLarty Associates, said Thursday that the USMCA, which replaced the NAFTA, has been effective in its early days at resolving some labor issues.

The automaker, in a statement, said the EV's high-voltage battery main contactors could overheat. Dealers were told to not deliver the vehicles until a fix is made.

Jim Farley sees impending consolidation among dealership groups, suppliers and automakers as the industry transitions to EVs.

The concept, similar in size to the Aviator, showcases new exterior styling and interior customer experiences that could be added to Lincoln's future production EVs.

The automaker plans to livestream a celebratory event from the factory to mark the start of production.

The package, on sale this fall, will be available on the XL trim.

Ford Motor Co., seeking to fill the leadership team of its newly created Ford Blue division, said Kiersten Robinson, its top human resources executive, would become general manager of Ford Blue's family vehicles as well as president of Ford's operations in Mexico and Canada.

Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it's separating its internal combustion and electric vehicle businesses with a goal of increasing profit margins and getting engineers, designers and developers more focused on the unique needs of each powertrain.

The automaker most recently expected to bring a bulk of its salaried employees back in March as part of a new hybrid work model.

In spite of production setbacks caused by the chip shortage, Oakville Assembly Plant employees, at the urging of former Ford CEO Jim Hackett, got Buzz Aldrin's order for a 2022 Lincoln Nautilus complete in time for his birthday.

The 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades will be available to order in March.

Ford CEO Jim Farley reconvened the Mustang Mach-E launch team to search for ways of reducing costs and improving the vehicle's profitability without waiting for a midcycle update or model-year changeover.

As Lincoln Motor Co. celebrates a century of ownership under Ford Motor Co., the luxury brand is preparing this year to introduce its first battery-electric vehicle.

The profit includes an US$8.2 billion gain from Ford's investment in Rivian, the EV maker that went public in November, though Ford would have turned a profit anyway.

The extreme SUV, available this summer, starts at $69,995, including shipping. Most 2022 models will go to existing Bronco reservation-holders.