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Trump Admin Pushes Ford on China Ties and U.S. Manufacturing Integrity
business4 days ago

Trump Admin Pushes Ford on China Ties and U.S. Manufacturing Integrity

The Trump administration expressed 'profound concern' about Ford’s ties to Chinese firms, notably CATL, and a proposed framework for Chinese joint ventures in the U.S., in a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley. Ford defended its status as the top U.S. automaker and its commitment to American workers while disputing some of the secretary’s claims, underscoring ongoing tensions between the U.S. auto industry, policy, and supply chains amid U.S.-China tensions.

via CNBC|
#business#catl#china
Ford Signals Plan for an Affordable Rally Car to Enter the Mass Market
business21 days ago

Ford Signals Plan for an Affordable Rally Car to Enter the Mass Market

Ford CEO Jim Farley said Ford wants to “democratize the rally car” by offering an affordable rally-inspired production option for global markets, aligning with a broad motorsports push. Details—such as scope, price, and exact design—are unclear, but the move could evoke a modern RS200 or rally-flavored Escort/Puma while Ford also pursues other high-performance programs.

via Motor1.com|
#business#democratize-the-rally-car#ford
Ford eyes flawless launches after quality turnaround
business2 months ago

Ford eyes flawless launches after quality turnaround

Ford announces a quality turnaround, winning JD Power’s top mass-market initial quality ranking and pledging flawless launches for a new North American lineup; CEO Jim Farley says the best days are ahead as Ford restructures, expands technical staffing, boosts AI-assisted development, and ties incentives to quality, even as recalls continue (including 741,195 vehicles in 2026) and warranty costs fall, with a goal of meaningfully reducing future defects.

via CNBC|
#business#ford#jd-power
Farley Warns: Ford Faces a Model-T Moment in a China‑Led EV Fight
business4 months ago

Farley Warns: Ford Faces a Model-T Moment in a China‑Led EV Fight

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the auto industry is in a ‘perfect storm’ driven by China’s rapid EV progress, the shift to software-defined vehicles, and policy headwinds like tariffs and emissions standards. He reflects on Ford’s EV missteps (the Lightning and heavy wiring harnesses), outlines a plan for a lighter Universal EV platform targeting a $30,000 price and 2027 production in Kentucky, and stresses the need to preserve a strong U.S. dealer network while expanding data‑driven software for fleets and customers amid China’s subsidies and tech partnerships with Huawei/Xiaomi. He warns Ford must move fast or risk existential consequences.

via Rolling Stone|
#business#china#evs
Jim Farley Auctions His Ford Aerospace Pantera With Notable Company-Car History
business5 months ago

Jim Farley Auctions His Ford Aerospace Pantera With Notable Company-Car History

Ford CEO Jim Farley is auctioning his 1972 DeTomaso Pantera—once a Ford Aerospace pool car and a museum piece before a 2018 sale—now refreshed after Farley bought it in 2024 for $121,000; the mid‑engine V8 Pantera features a 351 Cleveland engine with over 400 hp, a five‑speed ZF transaxle, updated intake, refinished wheels, and a reupholstered cabin, and is listed on Bring a Trailer in Wisconsin.

via Carscoops|
#auction#bring-a-trailer#business
Farley warns Chinese cars entering the U.S. would devastate American manufacturing
business5 months ago

Farley warns Chinese cars entering the U.S. would devastate American manufacturing

Ford CEO Jim Farley warned in a Fox & Friends interview that Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market would be devastating for American manufacturing, calling manufacturing the heart and soul of the country and saying Chinese exports could erode it; he also cited data privacy and cybersecurity risks from vehicles with multiple cameras and noted that tariffs have effectively kept Chinese EVs out of the U.S. to date.

via Business Insider|
#business#chinese-cars#ford
Ford CEO Emphasizes Hands-On Work and Blue-Collar Skills for Gen Z Success
business11 months ago

Ford CEO Emphasizes Hands-On Work and Blue-Collar Skills for Gen Z Success

Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasizes the importance of blue-collar jobs and trades, sharing how he ensured his son learned practical skills like welding, amidst concerns over a skills gap and the declining perception of manual work in America. He advocates for increased investment in trade education and highlights the historical significance of well-paid manual labor for the middle class.

via Fortune|
#blue-collar-work#business#ford