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Business & Finance

Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources say

The companies are in talks to have Geely use Ford factory space in Europe to produce vehicles for the region

Published 04 Feb, 2026 11:22am

Markets

Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership, FT reports

"Xiaomi does not sell its products and services in the United States and is not negotiating to do so," said the Xiaomi spokesperson

Published 01 Feb, 2026 11:02am

Business & Finance

Ford and General Motors in talks with First Brands over rescue financing, FT reports

Ford and General Motors are in ‌negotiations with bankrupt car parts supplier ‌First Brands Group over a potential financing package

Published 27 Jan, 2026 08:09am

World

Trump flips off antagonizing worker at Ford plant in Michigan

The entertainment site TMZ first published video capturing the exchange, and the White House did not dispute its authenticity

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:56am

Markets

Ford’s annual US auto sales rise 6% on demand for hybrids, affordable pickup truck

The Detroit automaker’s annual sales rose 6% in 2025 to 2,204,124 units, from 2,078,832 a year ago

Published 07 Jan, 2026 12:28pm

Business & Finance

Ford retreats from EVs, takes $19.5 billion charge as Trump policies grip industry

The company is also scrapping a next-generation electric truck, codenamed the T3, as well as planned electric commercial vans

Published 16 Dec, 2025 11:53am

Business & Finance

Ford recalls nearly 109,000 vehicles, NHTSA says

The recall covers certain 2020–2022 Escape and 2025 Escape models

Published 05 Dec, 2025 01:53pm

Business & Finance

Ford to recall over 115,500 US vehicles due to steering column defect

Ford dealers will inspect and repair or replace the faulty component free of charge, NHTSA said in the notice

Published 24 Sep, 2025 01:39pm

Business & Finance

Ford to cut up 1,000 jobs at Germany’s Cologne e-car plant

In Europe, demand for electric cars remains well below industry forecasts, the statement said.

Published 16 Sep, 2025 02:12pm

Business & Finance

Ford recalls nearly 64,000 compact pickup trucks over airbag indicator light concern

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday that Ford Motor Co would recall 63,898 compact...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 04:34pm

Business & Finance

Ford recalls nearly 1.1 million vehicles over rearview camera software issue

Ford Motor is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the United States because rearview cameras may not display...

Updated 28 May, 2025 05:46pm

World

Tariff crossfire hits Toyota, Nissan, Ford suppliers in Japan

TAKASAKI: Four decades ago, Hiroko Suzuki’s father threaded the needle of a U.S. trade war by pushing the family...

Published 23 May, 2025 08:14am

Business & Finance

Ford to recall more than 273,000 vehicles

Ford Motor is recalling 273,789 vehicles in the United States as a loss of brake function may increase the risk of a...

Published 14 May, 2025 02:54pm

Business & Finance

Ford to inject up to $4.8 billion into cash-strapped German business

FRANKFURT: Ford will inject up to 4.4 billion euros ($4.76 billion) into its struggling German operations as it...

Published 10 Mar, 2025 04:16pm

World

Trump delays tariffs for goods under Mexico, Canada trade deal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump suspended on Thursday the 25% tariffs he imposed this week on most goods from...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 08:21am

Business & Finance

Ford’s total February sales fall 9%

Ford Motor Co on Monday reported an about 9% drop in its auto sales for February. Automakers have been trying to cut...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 08:37pm

Business & Finance

Ford CEO says Trump policy uncertainty creating chaos

NEW YORK: The Trump administration’s tariff threats and animosity towards electric vehicles are producing a “lot of...

Published 12 Feb, 2025 01:19pm

Business & Finance

Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, Nikkei reports

TOKYO: Japan’s Toyota Motor has slashed its electric vehicle production plans for 2026 by a third, the Nikkei...

Published 06 Sep, 2024 03:01pm

Business & Finance

Ford considers making new SUV in Valencia

MADRID: Ford is considering making a new sports-utility vehicle (SUV) at its plant in Valencia in Spain, the company...

Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am

Business & Finance

Ford to pay $365mn in US tariff fraud case

NEW YORK: American auto giant Ford has agreed to pay $365 million to settle a civil suit linked to the alleged...

Published 12 Mar, 2024 12:34pm

Technology

Tesla, rivals get low marks for automated-driving technology

DETROIT: Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by...

Published 12 Mar, 2024 10:30am

Technology

Tesla joins GM, Ford in slowing EV factory ramp as demand fears spread

SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla on Wednesday joined General Motors and Ford in being cautious about expanding electric vehicle...

Published 19 Oct, 2023 10:12am

Print

Ford Chairman Bill Ford calls for deal to end UAW strike

DEARBORN (Michigan): Ford executive chairman Bill Ford on Monday urged the United Auto Workers union to end a 32-day...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:51am

Technology

Ford pauses work on $3.5bn battery plant

NEW YORK: Ford is halting work on a major battery plant in the northern US state of Michigan, the automaker said...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 12:36pm

World

UAW strikes more GM, Stellantis facilities, cites progress in talks with Ford

DETROIT: The United Auto Workers expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers General Motors and Chrysler parent...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 10:17am

World

'Premature' to predict hit from US auto strike: Yellen

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday it is too early to gauge the economic impact from an...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 10:39pm

Business & Finance

Ford doubles down on hybrid pickup trucks

DETROIT: Ford plans to double production of hybrid F-150 pickup trucks in 2024, accelerating the automaker’s pivot...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am

Business & Finance

US auto workers launch first simultaneous strike at Detroit Three

DETROIT: The United Auto Workers union launched simultaneous strikes at three factories owned by General Motors,...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 11:01am

Business & Finance

Tesla, suppliers to invest $15bn in Mexico factory

MEXICO CITY: A state governor in Mexico said on Monday that Tesla and its suppliers would invest $15 billion over...

Published 12 Sep, 2023 09:52am

Business & Finance

Ford to cut jobs in US, Canada in a bid to trim costs

BENGALURU: Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it will begin layoffs this week, impacting mostly engineering jobs in the ...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am