In addition to the second largest civil penalty in the agency’s history, regulator announces consent order with Ford Motor Company. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a consent order with Ford Motor Company for failing to comply with federal recall requirements. The consent order includes a civil penalty of $165 million, the second-largest […]
Ford Slows Rollout of Electric Vehicles
Vehicle manufacturer cancels fully electric SUV, expects to take up to $1.9 billion in special charges and write downs. Broadens electrification strategy to include more hybrid vehicles. Ford Motor Company announced it is adjusting the company’s North America vehicle roadmap to offer a range of electrification options designed to speed customer adoption – including lower […]
Ford, Mazda Issue Do Not Drive Warnings for More Than 457,000 Vehicles with Recalled Takata Air Bags
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations today have issued urgent “Do Not Drive” warnings for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags. Consumers with one of these vehicles should not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air […]
Ford Reducing F-150 Lightning Production, Increasing Capacity for Bronco and Ranger
Ford Motor Company announced plans to create nearly 900 new jobs as part of a new third crew at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to meet demand for the popular Bronco and Bronco Raptor and the all-new Ranger and Ranger Raptor. Ford is reducing production of F-150 Lightning, the top-selling electric pickup in the U.S., […]
Ford Pro Insure Expands Commercial Auto Insurance to Indiana and Wisconsin
Insurance joins vehicles, software, charging, service and financing in the suite of products and services available to Ford Pro customers. Ford Pro Insure commercial vehicle insurance is now available in Indiana and Wisconsin. With the addition of Indiana and Wisconsin, Ford Pro Insure is available in five states, including Arizona, Illinois and Tennessee “There are nearly […]
Ford and I-CAR Announce 4 New Collision Repair Courses
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has collaborated with Ford Motor Company to introduce four new collision repair courses. These online courses were designed in alignment with Ford repair procedures to equip repair professionals with the skills needed to maintain and repair the latest Ford vehicle models. The courses include: Ford 2023 Super […]
GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
Union has now reached tentative agreements with all three Detroit-based vehicle manufacturers allowing workers to return to their jobs during the ratification process. Yesterday, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with General Motors to end the strike that began September 15. GM workers will return to work while the agreement goes through the ratification process, […]
UAW Reaches a Tentative Agreement with Stellantis
The agreement came on the 44th day of the strike. UAW still on strike at GM. The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced October 28 that it has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis. It is the second tentative agreement the union has reached in bargaining with the Big Three Detroit vehicle manufacturers. As CollisionWeek reported […]
UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Ford Motor Company
The UAW has announced a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company after 41 days on strike. The strike continues at Stellantis and GM. In a video address by UAW President Shawn Fain and UAW Vice President Chuck Browning, the union leaders gave some details of the agreement, while outlining next steps in the ratification process. […]
UAW Members Authorize Strike Against Detroit Vehicle Manufacturers if Contract Negotiations Fail
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced today that the union’s strike authorization vote passed with near universal approval from the 150,000 union workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Final votes are still being tabulated, but the current combined average across the Big Three was 97% in favor of strike authorization. The vote […]
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