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Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford in Michigan. The company popularized assembly-line mass production (notably the Model T) and remains a major U.S. maker of trucks, SUVs, and passenger cars. Lincoln is Ford’s luxury brand.
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BMW to cut 8,000 jobs globally by 2027, mostly in German offices
BMW has announced plans to eliminate approximately 8,000 positions worldwide by the end of 2027, representing about 5% of its roughly 154,000-strong global workforce. The cuts are primarily targeted at white-collar roles in Germany, with production staff explicitly excluded. Instead…
U.S.-China Call Lays Groundwork for Upcoming Trump-Xi Meeting
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a trade call on July 30 to discuss numerous flashpoints between the two countries ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned U.S. visit on September 24. The talks covered…
Ford lifts profit outlook on SUV demand surge
Ford Motor Co. delivered adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share for the latest quarter, beating Wall Street expectations of 36 cents and raising its full-year 2026 earnings outlook for the second time this year. The automaker now projects adjusted…
Ford shares extend gains as energy storage ambitions face reality check
Ford Motor Co. shares were up 1.5% on July 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. New York time, holding gains from a 44% surge in May driven by investor excitement over the company’s AI-linked battery energy storage business. The stock remains…
Trump praises GM and defends tariffs during Michigan visit
President Donald Trump visited General Motors’ Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, on July 27, 2026, where he defended his tariff policies and praised the automaker’s revival under his administration. Trump toured the facility, which serves as GM’s oldest dedicated vehicle…
Ford’s Thriftpower inline-six powered the Falcon, Mustang, and Bronco for 24 years
Before Ford’s turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engines became the brand’s go-to entry-level powertrains, the rugged Ford Thriftpower inline-six did the heavy lifting for decades. Introduced in 1960 under the hood of the compact Falcon, this cast-iron six-cylinder engine started life as…
Do Backup Cameras Actually Make Driving Safer?
Automakers were mandated to install rearview cameras in all new cars starting in 2018, and the safety impact has been undeniable. Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition shows the federal requirement slashed severe…
Chrysler’s 1958 “Auto-Pilot” Was One of the First Modern Cruise-Control Systems
In 1955, Chrysler launched its Imperial division to compete in the luxury segment against Cadillac and Lincoln, positioning the brand as a leader in high-tech innovation. By 1958, the division introduced Auto-Pilot, one of the first modern cruise-control systems, on…
GM Keeps 70 Cents of Every Subscription Dollar—Just 4 Cents on a Car Sale
General Motors has flipped the script on its business model, turning software and services into its fastest-growing profit engine while traditional car sales lag behind. According to GM’s own figures, its tech and subscription arm pockets roughly 70 cents of…
You Won’t Believe How Much First-Gen Ford Broncos Are Worth Now
First-generation Ford Broncos have transformed from rugged off-roaders into serious collector’s items, with values skyrocketing in recent years. At last year’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, three restomod Broncos sold for $257,000, $340,000, and $400,000—with the latter two ranking among the…