Phoebe Wall Howard
USA TODAY
Detroit, MI, United States
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Transformed Ford Bronco is unlike any other — and could be game-changer for firefighters
The highly customized Bronco SUV to help emergency wildfire crews, is going to Bandalier National Monument. → Read More
Ford’s relationship quality with auto suppliers has sunk, study shows
A 2023 study based on confidential feedback of suppliers providing billions of dollars in materials to automakers is revealed. → Read More
Global chief marketing officer at GM retires
Deborah Wahl has decided to retire from GM as global chief marketing officer just as the company pivots to all-electric vehicles. → Read More
Ford's Mustang Mach-E scores highest in crash safety test among 13 midsize SUVs
Ford builds two of four midsize SUVs to earn good crash test safety ratings, leaving the other nine vehicles tested as marginal or poor for back seat passenger safety. → Read More
Fast facts about $50M renovation at Saint John's Resort, golf course in Plymouth Township
All net profits from a luxury resort and golf course in metro Detroit will be given to Catholic charities and other nonprofits. → Read More
Ford ranks among worst in JD Power customer service survey of 2020-2022 vehicles
Ford has long prided itself on customer service but the latest J.D. Power survey of more than 64,000 vehicle owners shows low satisfaction. → Read More
Ford preps restart of F-150 Lightning: When Rouge, Rawsonville workers will return
Ford production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning returns UAW members to work in Dearborn but delays remain in Rawsonville. → Read More
F-150 Lightning production shutdown to last 5 weeks, Ford says
Ford UAW workers are on layoff as production of the F-150 Lightning was stopped in February after a battery fire in a holding lot in Dearborn. → Read More
Ford applies for patent on technology that allows automaker to repossess cars remotely
Ford has developed technology for cars to repossess themselves when delinquent owners ignore warnings. → Read More
Electric vehicle owners reveal surprising top favs — not Tesla, Ford, GM or VW
J.D. Power says consumers want EV choice and they like what they're buying. It's a dogfight among carmakers. → Read More
Tesla takes customer loyalty title from Ford, ending Dearborn automaker's 9-year streak
A top auto industry analyst cites data that shows a fluid market and predicts 2023 will be a shakeout year for dominance. → Read More
Ford's supply chain exec leaves, F-150 Lightning plant still closed
Annie Liu, a supply chain executive who specializes in battery and raw materials, exits Ford as it works to restart F-150 Lightning production. → Read More
Ford contacts 100 Lightning customers for battery glitch that may disrupt driving
Ford is aware of about 100 potential Lightning trucks that may have a problem with the battery, but there may be more. → Read More
Ford F-150 Lightning issue to keep production down at least 3 weeks
Ford engineers are trying to fix a battery problem with the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge in Dearborn. Production confirmed to be down at least until Feb. 24. → Read More
Ford stops Lightning build as engineers struggle with battery, no restart date
Ford revealed for the first time Tuesday that the company stopped production of the F-150 Lightning so engineers could figure out a battery problem. → Read More
Ford Europe to cut 3,800 jobs as automaker pivots to electric vehicles
Ford Europe restructures its operations overseas to better compete in a tough market. Ford is cutting jobs related to internal combustion engines. → Read More
Ford reveals key details of 950-acre battery plant deal in Marshall
Ford said its U.S. battery plants will cut costs for the company and offer new battery choices at a lower cost for consumers. → Read More
I bought an old BMW and my husband apologized to family members
I wanted to escape the electronics and technology and flashing dashboard lights that bombarded me as a writer who covers new vehicles for a living. → Read More
Whitmer to close deal with Ford, bring 2,500 battery jobs to Marshall
Ford battery plant in Marshall will be a partnership with Ford owning the physical structures, running the operations and employing the workers. → Read More
GM shines, Ford fails to impress in new J.D. Power dependability study ranking
2023 J.D. Power Reliability Study ranks 2020 Lexus, Kia, Toyota, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Ram, BMW vehicles. Ford, Lincoln ranked among worst. → Read More