Michael Martinez Reporter covering Ford and the UAW for Automotive News [email protected] 313-446-1644 Mobile Number: 734-652-0718 See All Staff Page Recent Stories New UAW leadership: ‘Time to get our fair share' Shawn Fain, the first UAW president elected directly by members, is working to coordinate the union's messaging from the bottom up to build pressure on the Detroit 3. Rising incentives, inventory propel May sales May marked the industry's 10th consecutive monthly sales increase as an industrywide inventory recovery continued. UAW leaders: Detroit 3 can afford our demands UAW President Shawn Fain, speaking with other union officials at a virtual town hall, vowed to fight for better wages and benefits during contract talks this year. Ford adds 1,000 Escapes to mobile service fleet The automaker says dealers can use Escapes to perform light maintenance, software updates and some recall fixes. Ford finds promise in subscriptions for commercial buyers Ford Pro has 400,000 customers paying for software services and thinks it can triple that number by 2026 as the company seeks additional revenue streams to fund its transition to EVs. Ford's Galhotra: ‘A lot of runway left' for ICEs The president of the Ford Blue combustion vehicle business says he still sees growth ahead. Ford EVs will connect to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers Starting in 2025, Ford EVs will be built with Tesla's North American Charging Standard ports, removing the need for an adapter. UAW president: Supplier strikes an 'inspiration' to rest of union Shawn Fain, who took office in March, said the 560 striking workers at Clarios and Constellium are asking only for "a decent wage" and should hold their ground. Ford to keep tuning into AM radio for 2024 The company will restore AM radio service on all 2024 Ford and Lincoln models and restore it on two electric vehicles via an over-the-air software update, CEO Jim Farley pledged. Ford expects internal combustion engine volume, profits to grow through 2025 Although electric vehicles are expected to eat into combustion vehicle sales eventually, a top Ford executive projected "strong U.S. ICE and hybrid sales well into the next decade." Ranger Raptor embodies Ford strategy of high-margin, low-cost variants The 2024 Ranger Raptor, which expands Ford's line of high-performance off-roaders into the midsize pickup segment, costs 67 percent more than the truck's base model but shares most of the same parts. Redesigned Ford Ranger, with new Raptor variant, takes aim at Toyota's dominance The 2024 model will go on sale this summer and start at $34,160 with shipping. Detroit 3 earnings show a mix of strength and uncertainty in the economy The Detroit 3 had strong first-quarter results but face the potential for rising incentives, high commodity prices and more expensive UAW contracts. Ford to alter China strategy, Farley says New plans call for lower investments and a concentration on areas that generate profits, such as commercial and electric vehicles. Ford E-Transit extended-range model can go almost 50% further The electric van will be able to travel up to 186 miles on a single charge, up from 126 miles today. Ford plans a formal announcement May 11. Load More
Michael Martinez Reporter covering Ford and the UAW for Automotive News [email protected] 313-446-1644 Mobile Number: 734-652-0718 See All Staff Page