Abraham Lincoln’s gloves from Ford’s Theatre receive top bid at presidential auction
Auction of Lincoln’s Personal Items Draws Attention A recent auction featured personal belongings of President Abraham Lincoln, and one item particularly stood out. The leather gloves that were reportedly in Lincoln’s pocket on the night he was assassinated attracted significant interest. They sold for an astonishing $1.52 million, which included the buyer’s premium fee, according […]
GM stops exports to China as possible tariffs approach, following Ford’s lead.
GM Halts Vehicle Shipments to China General Motors notified its employees and dealers late last week about the suspension of vehicle shipments from the United States to China for its export business. This decision is occurring amid ongoing discussions between the US and China regarding tariffs and other trade concerns. A spokesperson from GM explained […]
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley states the company benefits from tariffs.
Nearly two months after the introduction of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, has expressed an unexpected optimism about the company’s future, despite acknowledging the complexities involved. “It’s quite exciting, isn’t it? Being questioned about our US operations, hearing things like: Why do you produce so much in the US? Why not follow […]
A Bunch Of Jeeps, Nissans, Fords And Volkswagens Just Lost Tax Credits – The Autopian
It's a new year, which means it's time for new vehicle listings to be excluded from federal tax credits. As last year, to qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit on EVs, EVs must be manufactured in North America and have at least 60% of critical battery materials and battery components sourced from “friendly countries.” […]
Ford’s plan to turn the inside of your car into one big eavesdropping, ad-spewing smartphone
Be careful what you say while driving. The car may be listening. Automaker Ford recently filed for what it says is a patent.“In-car advertisement display system” If this doesn't piss you off, just wait until your center screen gets flooded with texts, messages, and more junk mail. The technology uses microphones in the car to […]
Ford’s new tech turns police cars into high-tech watchdogs
Ford Motor Company recently filed a patent that is garnering attention and discussion about privacy and surveillance on the roads. The patent, “System and Method for Detecting Speeding,” describes a system that could turn Ford vehicles into mobile speed detection devices that can alert other drivers to the police. This patent application was filed with […]
Bengals guard Cody Ford’s influencer ex-fiancee calls out his apparent new partner after cheating scandal that broke them up
NFL star Cody Ford's ex-fiancée has seemingly accused the offensive lineman's new girlfriend of wearing her clothes and showing them off on social media following the couple's very public split. Corey Ford split with social media influencer Tiana Robillard in June after she accused him of cheating before ending their short-lived engagement. Cody Ford and […]
Ford’s EV Division Lost $1.3B in Q1 — That’s $132K per Car!
Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) division lost In the first quarter of 2024, it would be $1.3 billion, or a loss of $132,000 for every 10,000 EVs sold. Ford’s EV sales also fell 20% year over year, with “sales down 84% to approximately $100 million, which Ford attributes primarily to industry-wide EV price reductions.” Ford expects […]
Ford’s Mustang through the years
National transportation expert Mike Caudill explains the history of the Ford Mustang and reveals the automaker’s future plans on “The Big Money Show.” Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Mustang pony car, which became an icon of the American auto industry and is now in its seventh generation. The Ford […]
Ford’s Blue Cruise self-driving tech used during fatal crash: NTSB
The driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a fatal crash earlier this year was using the company’s self-driving technology at the time of the crash, federal investigators concluded Thursday. National Transportation Safety Board stated in the preliminary report It has been revealed that the Ford Mustang Mach-E that was involved in a fatal […]