Shares of Ford fell more than 11% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the automaker reported much weaker than expected earnings. The company said it was compelled to set aside more money to cover the cost of repairing customers’ vehicles.

Ford keeps having to repair customers’ new cars and trucks. Its profit is plunging and its stock tumbled

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CEO Jim Farley gets most of the blame for the big hit to Ford stock. The company struggles with poor electric vehicle sales and poor product quality.
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DEARBORN, MI – Good news from Michigan! Ford Motor Co. is making a bold move amid the economic turmoil and factory shutdowns. As inflation soars and financial worries loom, the automaker is investing a staggering $3 billion to ramp up production of its F-Series Super Duty trucks. This investment...

Amid John Deere Exodus To Mexico, Ford’s $3 BILLION Truck Bet SAVES American Jobs!

It wasn’t terribly long ago that autonomous driving technology was all the rage, and we were promised that in just a few years, we’d be riding around in driverless vehicles – at least, in ride share vehicles, with full autonomy following in the retail market some time later. However, things have changed dramatically over the past several months, with Ford and Volkswagen disbanding Argo AI, a commercial autonomous vehicle company, while General Motors has been mired in scandals related to its Cruise division. Now, that trend continues, it seems, at least as it pertains to that company’s robotaxi model.

Ford Rival GM Indefinitely Pauses Cruise Robotaxi Production

Ford Motor Co. is ramping up production of its F-Series Super Duty pickups with a $3 billion investment to keep up with the explosive demand for the trucks. The Detroit automaker plans put around $2.3 billion of that investment into its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, which had been making the Edge SUV until May. Beginning this summer, Ford will begin installing new equipment at the complex and aims to produce the current generation Super Duty in 2026.

Ford is investing $3 billion on Super Duty truck production to meet booming demand

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Some used cars are less reliable than others, based on Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Surveys from owners. 20% of the list of 60 model years include hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. Certain model years of reliable makes can be problematic. A used car can be a great value, but...

Used cars to avoid? Chevy, Ford top Consumer Reports’ list

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The first part of this story will be of little interest to CleanTechnica readers. Previously, Ford had announced plans to build a three-row battery electric SUV at its Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, in 2025. In April, it pushed the start date for production of that as yet unnamed vehicle back to 2027. At the same time, Ford had suggested the Oakville factory would also become a manufacturing hub for the F-150 Lightning battery electric pickup truck. But now, according to Reuters, the company has decided to move production of its F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks to Oakville and put production of the electric SUV and Lightning on hold until the demand for electric vehicles clarifies itself.

Ford Decides To Build Super Duty Pickups, May Be Experimenting With In-Wheel Motors For F-150 Lightning

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 57,741 vehicles. This includes Ford, Toyota and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, Toyota, General Motors among 57,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

Adding another all-electric model line to Cadillac’s growing EV portfolio, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq is a small, relatively affordable electric crossover that made its American debut in late May of this year. Now, GM has once again confirmed that the vehicle will be eligible for the $7,500 EV federal tax credit.

2025 Cadillac Optiq Will Be Eligible For $7,500 Consumer EV Tax Credit

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Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

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The 3.5-liter Ford EcoBoost engine has increased the efficiency of many models from the Detroit automaker. Here are all the cars with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

General Motors Co. plans to use the Chevrolet Bolt for future autonomous vehicles, rather than the Cruise Origin, executives revealed as part of its Q2 earnings report on Tuesday. “It's a win-win for both GM and Cruise,” Chair and CEO Mary Barra said during the company’s earnings call. “It addresses...

GM shifts AV plans from Cruise Origin to Chevy Bolt

Cadillac officials have suggested the Celestiq is off to a strong start as it has attracted “many” customers. That’s an encouraging sign as the model marks the brand’s return to the ultra-luxury segment, which is dominated by Bentley and Rolls-Royce. The future is looking bright for...

Cadillac Celestiq Has “Many” Customers, Hinting At Strong Demand

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Ford has ditched its environmentally-friendly plans of expanding its electric vehicle production and is instead expanding Super Duty truck production.

Ford Spends $3 Million to Ditch EVs for Massive Turbo Truck Plant

Chevrolet has introduced the 2025 Equinox EV, which features an entry-level variant that starts at $34,995. Since the model is eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, the price effectively drops to $27,495. The model also benefits from an assortment of other changes including more powerful electric motors. The Chevrolet...

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Gains Power And $34,995 Price Tag

When Jay Chaudhry sold his first company for $70 million, he focused less on his own riches, he says — and more on how the deal could turn dozens of his employees into millionaires. Chaudhry, 65, is known today as the billionaire founder and CEO of Zscaler, a cloud...

65-year-old CEO turned at least 88% of his employees into millionaires after selling his company for $70 million

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Ford shares tumble 13% after massive earnings miss

Ford Motor came in short of Wall Street's second-quarter earnings expectations while beating on revenue, due to warranty costs that have plagued the automaker for several...

Ford shares tumble 13% after massive earnings miss

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