Ford Philanthropy will expand advanced manufacturing and automotive training programs with SkillsUSA in Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and New York State, the organizations announced Nov. 12. The partnership targets schools within a 15-mile radius of Ford plants and includes three components: program development for high school and postsecondary students, a transportation grant to […]
Francisco Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in OEConnection
Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in OEConnection LLC from Genstar Capital, the companies announced today. Financial terms were not disclosed. OEConnection serves 45 vehicle manufacturers, 30,000 auto dealers and 135,000 wholesale customers across six countries. Genstar Capital, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors will remain minority investors in the transaction. Genstar […]
Ford Projects $1.5B-$2B Earnings Reduction from Aluminum Supplier Fire
Aluminum shortage to impact production of 90,000-100,000 F-Series trucks in Q4. Vehicle manufacturer will add third shift to recover volume in 2026. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) slashed its full-year earnings guidance by up to $2 billion following a September fire at supplier Novelis Inc.’s aluminum rolling facility in Oswego, N.Y., threatening parts availability for […]
Ford Details Updated Collision Repair Position Statements, Technical Data in Latest On Target Magazine
Ford Motor Company has issued the fall 2025 edition of its On Target magazine, announcing revised collision position statements and providing detailed repair procedures for collision shops and dealership parts departments. Among the highlight from this issue, the vehicle manufacturer reissued all 11 collision position statements for Ford and Lincoln vehicles, covering topics including pre- […]
Ford Temporarily Halts Production of Five Models Following Aluminum Supplier Fire
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) is temporarily cutting production of at least five vehicle models, including its Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The move comes after a fire at a key aluminum supplier disrupted the automaker’s supply chain. The company stopped building the three-row SUVs at […]
Fire at Aluminum Plant to Impact Auto Production and Parts Supply
September fire at New York plant could impact Ford F-150 production and part supply. Plant produced 40% of aluminum sheet used by auto industry. A fire at a Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, N.Y. is expected to impact production of the Ford F-150 through the end of the year. According to a report by Reuters […]
ABPA Joins Multi-Association Letter on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Process
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has joined a coalition of industry groups in signing a letter to the U.S. Commerce Department regarding recent changes to the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. The letter, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raises concerns about the expanded “inclusions process,” which now applies tariffs to hundreds […]
Ford Announces $5B Investment in Electric Vehicle Production
Vehicle manufacturer plans midsize electric pickup starting at $30,000 for 2027 launch. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced a $5 billion investment to develop a new electric vehicle platform and transform manufacturing processes, with plans to produce a midsize electric pickup truck starting around $30,000. The investment will create or secure nearly 4,000 jobs across […]
Ford Releases Summer 2025 On Target Magazine
Ford Motor Co. has released the summer 2025 edition of its On Target magazine, providing collision repair shops with technical information on vehicle repairs and industry updates. The quarterly publication includes details on the renovated Ford Paint and Body Technology Center in Inkster, Mich., repair guidelines for the 2025 Ford Expedition, corrosion protection processes and […]
Ford Dealers and Ford Fund Invest $2 Million to Train Future Automotive Technicians
Scholarships administered by TechForce Foundation double in second year across ten regions nationwide, promoting diversity and removing financial barriers for students. Ford Dealers and the Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, are investing $2 million in scholarship funding in ten regions to help students pursue careers as automotive technicians. Spanning over 20 […]