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Forget Robotaxis - Ford Just Drove Straight Into Tesla's Valuation Problem
Friday, July 4, 2025 - 12:15pm | 580Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley didn't just question Tesla Inc's (NASDAQ:TSLA) approach to autonomy—he challenged the logic behind betting on it. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley said Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo's lidar-based system makes more sense...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Praises Chinese EVs Amid Affordable EV Platform Plans: 'It's The Most Humbling Thing'
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 1:32am | 729Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley has hailed Chinese EVs as competition from Chinese automakers gets stiffer throughout the globe. What Happened: "It’s the most humbling thing I have ever seen. Seventy percent of all EVs in the world, electric vehicles, are made in China," Farley said at...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Believes Waymo's Approach Makes More Sense Than Elon Musk-led Tesla's: 'When You Have A Brand Like Ford... You Have To Be Really Careful'
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 1:35am | 678Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley voiced skepticism about Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) autonomous driving strategy, underscoring the necessity of consumer trust and prudence. What Happened: During the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley emphasized the potential of laser sensor systems,...
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Ford Hikes Prices Of Select Mexico-Produced Vehicles Amid Auto Tariff Uncertainty: Report
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 4:05am | 534Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) will reportedly hike the sticker prices of some of the company's vehicles produced in Mexico. What Happened: Prices of Ford models like the Mustang Mach-E, Bronco Sport, as well as the Maverick pickup truck, could see a price hike of up to $2,000, Reuters reported on...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Says Trump's Tariffs Could Cost Ford $1.5 Billion, Pulls Its Earnings Guidance
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 7:26am | 544Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) said Donald Trump's auto tariffs could cost the company $1.5 billion. What Happened: "We've estimated the gross impact of tariffs for full year total company EBIT of $2.5 billion and a net impact of $1.5 billion," Ford CEO Jim Farley said to investors in the company's...
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Tesla Board Denies Considering Elon Musk Replacement, Ford Reports 16% Sales Growth In April And More: This Week In Mobility
Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 6:08am | 578The past weekend was a rollercoaster ride for the business world, with a particular focus on the electric vehicle (EV) giant, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). From criticism of Tesla’s robotaxi economics to insider stock sales, the EV industry was abuzz with news. Meanwhile, Ford...
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Ford Pulls The Plug On Tesla-like Next Generation Electrical Architecture For EVs And ICE Vehicles: Report (UPDATED)
Friday, May 2, 2025 - 6:13am | 589Note: The story has been updated to include a comment from a Ford spokesperson. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has reportedly terminated the development of an advanced electrical architecture that powers modern EVs from the likes of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) What Happened: The company was focused on...
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Jim Farley Says Ford Sales Grew 16% In April Ahead Of Earnings Call: 'Customers have really responded to our...'
Friday, May 2, 2025 - 4:37am | 640Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley says that the company experienced a 16% surge in sales in April ahead of May 5's earnings call with investors. What Happened: "Customers have really responded to our From America, For America offer of employee pricing. Ford sales were up 16% in April." Farley...
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Elon Musk Out As Tesla CEO In 2025? Prediction Markets Put Little Faith In WSJ Report, Here Are The Top Replacement Picks
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 7:03pm | 915Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has shut down a report that the company was actively looking to replace CEO Elon Musk. While it remains to be seen if the report was factual or not, prediction markets saw odds that Musk leaves the company in 2025 spike. What Happened: Facing weaker financials and seeing CEO...
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Jim Farley Says Ford Will Delay Price Hike To See How Rivals React To Tariffs
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 6:36am | 636Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has announced it will delay the planned hike in prices for its vehicles until it sees how the competitors respond to Donald Trump's auto tariffs. What Happened: Ford CEO Jim Farley shared the update from the company's manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, Bloomberg...
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Ford, GM Executives Address Trump Tariffs In Internal Memos Aimed To Reassure Employees: Report
Monday, March 31, 2025 - 6:08pm | 647Detroit automakers are attempting to reassure their employees as they work to mitigate challenges posed by President Donald Trump’s sweeping 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts set to go into effect on Thursday. What To Know: The Detroit Free Press said it obtained internal...
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Trump Tariffs Could Make Your Next Car $12,000 More Expensive: Expert Says 25% Fees Will 'Have A Sharp Negative Effect On Auto Sales'
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 2:07pm | 1015The automotive sector could be among the sectors most affected by President Donald Trump‘s tariffs. Experts size up the potential cost increases and consumer impact. What Happened: Automobiles made in Mexico and Canada and auto parts imported to the U.S. are now subject to 25% tariffs under...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Envisions Beating Chinese EVs In 'A Street Fight,' Wants A Level Playing Field: 'Their Operational Fitness Is Incredible'
Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 3:54am | 532Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley said earlier this week that it is upon the company management to tackle Chinese EV models such as the Xiaomi SU7 in cost of manufacturing and product appeal. What Happened: “While the company needs to work with government partners to make it a level...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Says Trump's Proposed Tariffs On Mexico, Canada Will Be Manageable In Near Term But Will Have 'Huge Impact' If Protracted
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 8:30am | 635Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley addressed the uncertainty surrounding proposed tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada on U.S. automakers, saying it would wipe out billions of dollars of industry profits if protracted. What Happened: President Donald Trump proposed tariffs of 25% on goods...
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Ford Mustang Architect Hal Sperlich Dies At 95: 'Lot Of People Who Make Great Cars But So Few Who Invent Segments Like Hal Did,' Says Jim Farley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 3:54am | 500Hal Sperlich, the automotive genius behind the Ford Mustang, passed away on Monday at 95. What Happened: Sperlich is best known as the chief architect behind the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. A Detroit and Saginaw native, Sperlich trained to be an engineer at the University of Michigan....