Ford Pauses F-150 Lightning Shipments
Ford Motor Co. has paused shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning pickup truck as part of a longer-than-expected quality check process.
Ford Cuts Workforce Making Electric F-150s on Weak Demand
Ford Motor Co. said that it would reduce the number of workers making its F-150 Lightning truck as demand for electric vehicles continues to weaken.
Ford, UAW Reach Tentative Deal
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union said Oct. 25 it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes.
Ford Says Strict Fuel Rules Will Cost It $1 Billion in Fines
Ford Motor Co. says it would face $1 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules that target SUV and truck manufacturers.
UAW Breaks Pattern of Adding Factories to Strikes on Fridays
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says walkouts could be added at any moment.
UAW Members Walk Out at Ford Kentucky Truck Plant
Ford Motor Co. became the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers after members walked out of its largest plant, a highly profitable pickup factory in Kentucky.
Ford Pauses Construction of Michigan Battery Plant
Ford Motor Co. is halting construction of a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan that drew scrutiny from Republican lawmakers for its ties to a Chinese battery maker.
GM Next After Canadian Autoworkers OK Deal With Ford
DETROIT — Canadian auto workers say General Motors will be their next target after members ratified a new three-year labor contract with Ford.
September 25, 2023No Sign of Breakthrough in Strike by Auto Workers
The auto workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three went into its fourth day on Sept. 18 with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat that the walkout could soon spread.
September 18, 2023Workers Are on Strike at All 3 Detroit Automakers
DETROIT — About 13,000 U.S. auto workers went on strike Sept. 15 after their leaders couldn’t bridge a giant gap between union demands and what Detroit’s three automakers are willing to pay.
September 15, 2023