Michael Martinez Ford reporter Martinez Michael is Ford reporter for Automotive News. [email protected] 313-446-1644 Mobile Number: 734-652-0718 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Ford expects to lose US$3 billion on EVs this year The EV losses will mount as the company expects increased profits for its internal combustion and commercial vehicle businesses. Ford to sell EVs with 2 types of batteries, depending on customer needs Ford will offer the less-expensive lithium iron phosphate chemistry on its Mustang Mach-E this spring and on the F-150 Lightning next year. Ford extends F-150 Lightning production pause, hold on shipments for another week The automaker says battery supplier SK On has made changes and has restarted cell production at its plant in Georgia. Farley: Ford’s dysfunction has returned Third-year CEO Jim Farley is pleased by the reception to Ford’s EVs and connected vehicle software but frustrated by long-standing cost and quality issues weighing down the company. Ford F-150 Lightning fire caused halt in production, shipments Production of the F-150 Lightning will remain down until at least the end of next week as Ford Motor Co. fixes an undisclosed battery problem. Ford halts production, shipments of F-150 Lightning over potential battery issue The automaker said a potential battery issue was discovered in a pre-delivery quality check and it's unclear how long production or shipments will be delayed. Ford Mustang Mach-E prices slashed by as much as $8,500 in Canada The automaker said in a statement its parent company, Ford Motor Co., is “significantly increasing production of the Mustang Mach-E this year to help reduce customer wait times.” 2023 Ford Salute to Dealers winners include Canadian Steve Chipman Ford has honoured six dealers for outstanding community service as part of its annual Salute to Dealers awards. One of them is Canadian. 2023 NACTOY winners: Ford F-150 Lightning, Kia EV6, Acura Integra The electric F-150 Lightning was named North American Truck of the Year while the EV6 was named Utility Vehicle of the Year and the Integra took Car of the Year honors. Ford, GM and Ram primed for EV pickup battle Ford was the first of the Detroit 3 to go to market with an electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, but GM and Ram aren't far behind. 2024 Mustang clocks 486 hp; Dark Horse to hit 500 hp Ford on Thursday revealed horsepower and torque figures for the seventh-generation pony car, which it said uses its best 5.0-litre Coyote V-8 engine yet. 2023 Ford Escape gets improved tech, new ST trims The freshened crossover, on sale early next year, comes with a new front-end design and over-the-air software update compatibility. Detroit 3's heavy-duty trucks will keep status quo to get job done Heavy-duty trucks are high-margin profit machines that will be key to funding automakers' electric ambitions, but executives say the segment is likely to be among the last in the industry to get battery power — if it ever does. 2023 Ford Super Duty boasts amped-up power, towing, tech The automaker's heavy-duty pickups will come with two new engines, over-the-air update capability and an on-board generator. Ford reorganizes executive ranks with new talent, expanded roles The automaker is giving longtime executives John Lawler, Lisa Drake, Jim Baumbick expanded roles as it adds talent with "Silicon Valley credentials." Load More
Michael Martinez Ford reporter Martinez Michael is Ford reporter for Automotive News. [email protected] 313-446-1644 Mobile Number: 734-652-0718 See All Staff Page