Workers return to Big Three plants in major test for auto industry

The restart of vehicle production at the automakers is latest part of unprecedented effort to restart massive auto industry amid COVID-19 pandemic

Trump to visit Ford plant in Ypsilanti Thursday

President Donald Trump, who's frequently weighed in on Michigan officials' handling of COVID-19, will visit the state himself on Thursday

Ford partnering with Beaumont to test employees with COVID-19 symptoms

Ford announced it has secured contracts in four metro areas, including Detroit, to make COVID-19 testing available to symptomatic employees

VW, Ford forge ahead with technology sharing to save costs

Volkswagen and Ford are pushing ahead with plans to team up on electric and self-driving vehicles even as the coronavirus derails other projects

Ford’s launches of F-150 and Bronco will be delayed by months

The redesigned F-150, the electric Mustang Mach-E and revived Bronco will be set back by roughly the amount of time Ford’s plants have been idle

Auto workers’ tenuous return a ray of hope in jobs crisis

About 133,000 U.S. workers – just over half of the industry’s workforce before the pandemic – are expected to pour back into assembly plants

Ford shareholders lament sagging stock, stopped production amid pandemic

Company leaders were pressed during the virtual annual shareholder meeting about steps taken to manage its finances amid COVID-19, and how quickly production will ramp up to full capacity

Automakers prep new safety measures for workers’ Monday return

Detroit's three automakers will resume production Monday — but how quickly they can increase production depends on multiple factors

Workers at Ford’s Rawsonville plant pump out ventilators

As automakers restart plants, Ford celebrates its American workforce

New ad campaign touts Ford's status as the largest employer of hourly autoworkers in the country — and their contribution to fighting COVID-19

Ford delivers first shipment of power air-purifying respirators

Ford Motor Co. continues to produce medical supplies during COVID-19 pandemic, even as automaker prepares to restart production in the coming weeks.

Pickup trucks outsell sedans in US for the first time ever

Pickups beat cars by more than 17,000 units in April, according to market researcher Autodata Corp.

Mourning their dead, Detroit area families weigh risks of autoworkers going back

At least four workers from FCA's Warren Truck plant died of COVID-19 — the most of any facility operated by Detroit's automakers

Ford COO spends almost entire salary buying $1 million in stock

Ford COO Jim Farley spent almost his entire 2019 salary to purchase $1 million of stock in a show of confidence in the automaker’s recovery prospects

Ford family scion joins board of electric-truck maker Rivian

Alexandra Ford English, great-great granddaughter of founder Henry Ford, has joined the board of directors at electric-truck maker Rivian

Gale Halderman, who led design of original ‘64 Mustang, dies at 87

‘Most gracious person’ credited with blueprint of venerable pony car

Ford poised to restart auto production once stay-at-home orders lifted

The automaker detailed the health and safety protocols it will implement at its plants in North America as soon as battling COVID-19 are lifted.

Howes: Of course talk on Ford turns negative as COVID-19 bites

'Hell no,' says Executive Chairman Bill Ford, a reaction that's totally, unequivocally unsurprising to anyone who knows him -- or pays attention

Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Ford signals $5 billion loss for second quarter

Results reflect crippling effects of COVID-19 on automakers’ bottom lines, even though the shutdown took effect just two weeks before quarter's end.

Lincoln, Rivian cancel plans to co-develop EV because of pandemic

The SUV built on Rivian's platform would have been Lincoln's first fully electric vehicle

Despite risks, auto workers step up to make medical gear

All over the country, blue-collar and salaried workers have raised their hands to make medical equipment.

Carmakers get delay, more time to meet NAFTA successor’s rules amid pandemic

The federal government will give auto companies at least five years instead of three to meet requirements of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement

UAW opposes early May restart to auto production amid pandemic

'The UAW does not believe scientific data is conclusive that it is safe to have our members back in the workplace,' the union president said

The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet EV 1400

The All-Electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet EV 1400

Electric Mustang Cobra Jet dragster fries the quarter-mile

Ford says its new electric dragster will trip the quarter mile in the low 8-second range at approximately 170 mph

Ford projects $2 billion Q1 net loss, aims to raise cash

Ford Motor Co. expects to post a $2 billion Q1 net loss and plans to raise $8 billion in cash, demonstrating the toll of COVID-19 on the Blue Oval

Composer sues Ford for copyright infringement

Ford Motor Co. on dozens of occasions illicitly used songs from a digital music catalog owned by a prominent composer, according to a federal lawsuit

Ford CEO Hackett’s ability to navigate COVID-19 storm rooted in Bo’s team-first belief

Ford president and CEO's leadership skills began to take shape as a football player under Michigan coach Bo Schembechler.

Ford, GE Healthcare sign $336M federal contract to build 50,000 ventilators

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced a $336 million ventilator production contract with GE Healthcare, in partnership with Ford Motor Co

Ford’s Farley reshapes team around commercial vehicles, big data

The moves signal Farley's evolving assessment of what Ford should leverage to bolster its position in a next-generation auto market facing turmoil.

Pressure to restart auto industry grows, but it faces major hurdles

President Trump hosted a call with top auto executives as the administration pushes plans to reopen the economy as early as next month

2017-2019 Ford Fiesta SE

Payne: Used, sub-$10K, feisty Ford Fiesta is best buy

Your budget is only $10K, but you want a fun small car that's technically modern. The 2017-19 Ford Fiesta is the car for you.

Trump taps Detroit auto chiefs for ‘economic revival’ industry group

The group will provide advice to the president on restarting the U.S. economy after the coronavirus pandemic subsides

Ford considers plant restart, expects $600 million Q1 loss

Ford Motor Co. is “considering a scenario” for a restart its manufacturing plants, as it expects to post a $600 million adjusted earnings loss in Q1

Ford launches new efforts to build respirators, more to battle COVID-19

New projects build on weeks of efforts by Detroit's automakers to meet overwhelming demand for supplies such as respirators, face masks, ventilators

The year’s hottest new cars just got cold as ice

Some of the most anticipated vehicles of 2020 were built for pre-coronavirus times. Now that no one is buying, that spells trouble for automakers.

Auto industry seeks help in Washington to weather COVID-19 crisis

Although automakers are wary of being seen as asking for handouts, government incentives like cash-for-clunkers could offer some relief

Detroit’s auto industry steps up against COVID-19

Hundreds of autoworkers and engineers and thousands of global suppliers are answering the call for help with remarkable speed

Ford partners with southwest Detroit restaurants for free deliveries

Residents living in the 48209, 42810 and 48216 ZIP codes can order from any of five restaurants