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To make the most of a new Ford electric truck plant, Tennessee neighbors need sewer help
by
Blake Farmer
Dec 21, 2022
Ford needed a sewer line to build its $5.6 billion plant in Tennessee. But neighboring communities now have to build their own wastewater system to accommodate new residents who come for the new plant jobs.
Auto industry's transition to electric is changing its approach to staffing
by
Lily Jamali
Nov 1, 2022
Analysts say rightsizing is part of a bigger shift playing out in the auto industry.
Ford announces layoffs amid transition to electric vehicles
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 23, 2022
One of America's largest automakers announced that it would cut 3,000 jobs to lower costs amid its shift toward EVs.
The chip shortage is idling Ford plants – and Ford autoworkers
Jul 1, 2021
The automotive business has its ups and downs, but union contracts protect workers from big pay cuts.
Companies moving to hybrid workplaces will face new challenges
Apr 15, 2021
Big companies like Ford, Target and Microsoft plan to have some workers on-site, some remote. Those on-site may gain advantage, experts say.
Ford is latest automaker to cut production due to microchip shortage
by
Scott Tong
Jan 11, 2021
When the pandemic first hit last spring, auto plants shut down and carmakers curbed semiconductor orders.
Ford records $2 billion first-quarter loss from shutdown
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 29, 2020
The auto manufacturer says its global operations hit the "off" switch, and anticipates higher losses in the second quarter.
For public good, not for profit.
Automakers roll out incentives to woo uncertain consumers
by
Jack Stewart
Mar 24, 2020
Offers include seven-year interest-free loans and no payments for six months.
Tesla's Cybertruck tries to make a dent in a tough market
by
Jack Stewart
Nov 28, 2019
Detroit dominates U.S. pickup truck sales. Traditionally it's been hard for newcomers to break in.
Ford's new Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is CEO Jim Hackett's big bet on the future
by
Jack Stewart
Nov 17, 2019
The Detroit automaker is gambling that the combination of an SUV body shape, electric drivetrain, and the Mustang badge, will attract buyers.