JIM FARLEY

In the rush to forge ties with a hot, new startup, what seemed like a match made in heaven ultimately crashed and burned.

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the increase is double what the company initially expected to do over the next 24 months.

Ford Motor Company is in talks with a computer chip maker to shore up its semiconductor supplies and avoid a repeat of this year's auto factory shutdowns caused by shortages.

Ford's stock topped $20 a share Monday for the first time since September 2001, as investors become more bullish on a turnaround plan led by CEO Jim Farley.

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Three new battery factories and a manufacturing plant are expected to generate nearly 11,000 jobs in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Three new battery factories and a manufacturing plant are expected to generate nearly 11,000 jobs in Kentucky and Tennessee.

When Ford revealed plans to ramp up its commitment to the electric vehicle sector, the automaker chose two states where Republican leaders have vilified the push for green energy and defended fossil fuels.

The submission process is required for salaried employees, but voluntary for the automaker's employees represented by the United Auto Workers union.

Ford Motor Co. and South Korea-based energy company SK Innovations are investing $11.4 billion to build two new enormous manufacturing campuses for electric vehicles.

Automaker will build four factories in Kentucky and Tennessee, marking the company's biggest manufacturing investment.

Shares of Ford jumped by about 4% in premarket trading Tuesday after a 113% surge since Jim Farley took over the helm of the automaker as CEO on Oct. 1.

The investment includes two lithium-ion battery plants in central Kentucky and a 3,600-acre campus in west Tennessee called Blue Oval City.

After receiving a personal gift from Ford CEO Jim Farley, England was given a VIP tour of Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station. It’s a tour of a lifetime and what a lifetime England has had.

Mike Amend, who was most recently president of online for Lowe's, will oversee Ford's data, software and technology, effective immediately.

Ford has two vehicle and engine plants – Chennai and Sanand – in the country that employ thousands of people.

Ford say it’s going to stop making vehicles for sale in India immediately as part of its efforts to return its business there to profitability, resulting in the loss of approximately 4,000 jobs.

Ford has hired former Tesla and Apple executive Doug Field as its chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer, the company announced Tuesday.

Ford is expected Wednesday to report a slight loss for the second quarter due to the semiconductor chip shortage causing significant production cuts.

Ford said its adjusted pretax earnings for the second quarter will "surpass its expectations," while net income will be "substantially lower."

Lincoln expects about half of its sales to be all-electric models by 2026, as it plans to offer new EVs across its portfolio of vehicles within the next decade.

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A fire-damaged Japanese factory that supplies many of the auto industry's computer chips is producing about 88% of what it was making before the March blaze, its owner says.

The NATO military alliance is restricting access to its headquarters for a group of Belarus officials in the wake of Minsk’s decision to divert a Ryanair passenger plane to arrest a dissident journalist earlier this month. “We have decided to restrict the access of Belarusian personnel to the NATO headquarters based on our assessment of security measures at the headquarters,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters Monday.

Fiat Chrysler said Friday that it is recalling more than a half-million heavy-duty Ram trucks to fix a problem that can cause the wheels to fall off. The trucks have dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts. Fiat Chrysler, now owned by Stellantis, said some service and owner's manuals had the wrong torque specifications for tightening the lug nuts that hold the wheels to the hubs.

Ford CEO Jim Farley largely met Wall Street's expectations during his first investor day, but there were some missed opportunities as well.

Ford announced the plans less than two hours ahead of its first investor day under CEO Jim Farley.

Ford Motor Co. is boosting its spending on electric vehicle production by $30 billion as it aims to have 40% of its fleet all-electric by 2030.

Ford says it expects 40% of its global sales to be battery-electric vehicles by 2030 as it adds billions to the amount it’s spending to develop them.

Ford expects 40% of its global sales to be battery-electric vehicles by 2030 as it adds billions to what it's spending to develop them. Under former CEO Jim Hackett, Ford was criticized by analysts for moving too slowly on its turnaround and future vehicle plans. “Today is show, not tell time, for the Ford team,” Farley said at the start of the presentation.

Expectations are as high as Ford’s stock price, which has nearly doubled since Farley took over as CEO Oct. 1.

Ford's stock price has roughly doubled since Farley took control of the company Oct. 1. Investors will be watching to see if he can keep up the momentum.

The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro has been revealed as a more basic, commercial version of the electric pickup. It features vinyl seats and a smaller screen, but the same power and capability.

Jim Farley is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles.

Ford opened up reservations Wednesday, allowing customers to put down a $100 deposit to reserve a truck. They will later be asked to place an order.

The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems.

A new electric version of Ford’s immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens America’s transition from gasoline to battery powered vehicles.

A new electric version of Ford’s immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens America’s transition from gasoline to battery powered vehicles.

A new electric version of Ford's immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens America's transition from gasoline to battery-powered vehicles. Jim Farley, the company's new CEO, calls the introduction of an electric version of the nation's top-selling vehicle a watershed moment for Ford as well as for the auto industry. The new truck, called the F-150 Lightning and due in showrooms by next spring, will be able to travel up to 300 miles (480 kilometers) per battery charge and tow up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kilograms) .

The F-150 Lightning, the electric version of Ford's bestselling pickup truck has a base price of $39,990 and can be set up as a backup energy source for your home if the power goes out.

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The electric F-150 Lightning resembles the automaker's current pickup with an internal combustion engine but has unique exterior styling.

DEARBORN, Mich., – Ford's smartest, most innovative truck yet will be all-electric and called F-150 Lightning. The all-new F-150 Lightning will be revealed May

Ford's upcoming all-electric F-150 pickup truck will be called Lightning, a name last used by the automaker for street performance trucks in the 1990s.

Ford revealed the name of its long-anticipated electric F-150, saying it plans to unveil the vehicle on May 19: Meet the Ford F-150 Lightning.

The global event will be broadcast live with more than 30 ways to watch,

The all-electric version of the iconic F-150 pickup will be unveiled via a livestreamed event on May 19 from Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn.

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The downtime will not impact the Ford's plan to begin delivering the vehicles to dealers this summer, according to a company spokeswoman.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an important car—to the automaker, the country, maybe even the planet.

Jim Farley seeks wins again on the track after Ford first quarterly earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations. It's called "throttle therapy."

Ford and GM hit hardest, building fewer cars for consumers amid a worsening chip crisis.

Ford and GM hit hardest, building fewer cars for consumers amid worsening chip crisis.

The timeline is the most detailed Ford has given for such production, however it doesn't mean the company will be producing battery cells by then.

General Motors Co. paid CEO Mary Barra $23.7 million in pandemic year of 2020, making her the highest paid of her Detroit Three peers.

CNBC's Jim Cramer made a full-throated endorsement of Ford, expecting the stock to make a big comeback within the next 10 months.

Ford Motor Co. posted a surprising $3.26 billion first-quarter net profit on Wednesday, but the company said a worsening global computer chip shortage could cut its production in half during the current quarter.

"We do count on a rebound in our production in the second half," CEO Jim Farley said, adding that 2022 "is going to be an incredible year for us."

Ford posted a surprising $3.26 billion profit in the first quarter, but the company says a worsening global computer chip shortage could cut its production in half during the current quarter.

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it will cut shifts at two of its U.S. manufacturing plants next week, due to the worldwide chip shortage that has also impacted other automakers. Starting Monday, Ford will cut two shifts at its Dearborn, Michigan, facility, going down to one shift per day. AdFord isn't alone in cutting back production due to the shortage of chips needed to produce cars. General Motors will have downtime at three of its factories — one in the U.S, one in Canada and one in Mexico — due to the chip shortage, starting Feb. 8. Other automakers like Nissan, Fiat Chrysler and Toyota have also been impacted by the chip shortage.

FILE - This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows the Ford logo on the front grill of a 2019 Ford Explorer on display at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)DETROIT – U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that a Ford pickup truck tailgate recall didn’t fix the problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 11 complaints that a recall of power tailgates on 300,000 Super Duty pickups failed to rectify the issue. The agency says it also has received reports from Ford about unintended tailgate openings after the recall repairs were made. Ford recalled the F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks in 2019 because the power tailgates could open while being driven.

DETROIT – The second surge of the coronavirus is leaving many asking for help from lawmakers in Washington. Garlin Gilchrist which this week released findings on a new study of the virus. Gilchrist was on Flashpoint Sunday and discussed findings of the study. Segment OneMichigan Democratic congresswoman, Elissa SlotkinSegment TwoMichigan Republican congressman, Paul MitchellSegment ThreeLt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist

DETROIT – For many, the coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time -- separating loved ones from one another, causing job loss and health scares. For Detroiter Jim Farley, the pandemic has also signaled a significant change in his life: replacing Jim Hackett as CEO of Ford Motor Company. On Sunday, we talked with Farley about what it means for him to take over as CEO in the middle of a worldwide health crisis and a seismic shift in the mobility world. We also talked with leaders of local food banks and how they’re faring amid the pandemic, which has caused food insecurity for many Metro Detroit families. Segment OneNew Ford Motor Company CEO Jim FarleySegment TwoKirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest; Gerry Brisson, President and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank

DETROIT – Focus: HOPE’s annual Heroes for HOPE event recognizes community leaders dedicated to social justice through passionate commitment to work reflecting our mission of intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty & injustice, while supporting the organization’s efforts to provide paths forward for many metro Detroiters. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, Focus: HOPE has moved operations to a virtual setting. “As Focus: HOPE has adjusted operations to continue serving our community through the pandemic and social unrest, we have also found new ways to celebrate the generous support of our community, and all we have been able to accomplish together in 2020.”This year, their two signature events – Heroes for HOPE and Eleanor’s March 4 HOPE – will be completely virtual, with the culminating celebrations taking place during the second weekend of October. Watch the Heroes for HOPE Virtual Awards Breakfast on Oct. 9 at 7 a.m. right here on ClickOnDetroit. (Check back for the video player)The celebration includes a conversation with Corporate Legacy Award Honoree Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company interviewed by WDIV-Local 4 Anchor, Devin Scillian“It is our hope that, by bringing community members together through the Weekend of HOPE, we will be able to celebrate, reflect, and move forward together through action to support real, positive change in Southeast Michigan and beyond.”Awardees include:Father Cunningham & Eleanor Josaitis Award Dwane CaseyCoach, Detroit PistonsVisionary Award United Way for Southeastern MichiganAccepted by Dr. Darienne Driver Hudson, CEOLloyd E. Reuss Corporate Leadership AwardJim TobinExecutive Vice President, Magna InternationalMore info on the Eleanor’s Virtual March 4 HOPE can be found here.

He'll be replaced by John Lawler, a 30-year company veteran who has been running autonomous vehicle operations. It also plans to offer more electric vehicles around the globe including a Transit van and F-150 pickups. Ford also plans to add more affordable electric vehicles to its lineup. Reid said Argo software and autonomous vehicle technology would go to other Ford units, including programs to help businesses with logistics. It was pushed into the black by a $3.5 billion accounting gain on the value of its autonomous vehicle operation.

DETROIT Jim Hackett is retiring as president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, and current COO Jim Farley will take his place, the company announced Tuesday. Jim Hackett has laid the foundation for a really vibrant future and we have made tremendous progress in the past three years. I am very grateful to Jim Hackett for all he has done to modernize Ford and prepare us to compete and win in the future, said Bill Ford, Fords executive chairman. My goal when I took on the CEO role was to prepare Ford to win in the future, Hackett said. He is also a change agent with a deep understanding of how to lead Ford in this new era defined by smart vehicles in a smart world.

Michigan Primary Election 2020 is today: What you need to knowVoters who havent already voted by mail will head to local voting precincts today to cast their votes in important local races across Southeast Michigan. Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountyThe health department says the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the South Lyon area can be traced to summer parties -- specifically graduation and prom parties. There have been 50 new cases in South Lyon alone, which is a rate of 15 cases per 10,000 people. Michigan Secretary of State addresses concerns ahead of primary electionThe Michigan Primary Election is a major test as residents look forward to the general election in November. Michigans Secretary of State said her team is ready for Tuesdays primary election, but she admitted there will be some challenges.

DEARBORN, Mich. Ford Motor Company is unveiling the new design of the 2021 Bronco at 8 p.m. on Monday. Pre-production 2021 Bronco two-door SUV takes its rugged off-road design cues from the first-generation Bronco, the iconic 4x4 that inspired generations of fans. (Ford Motor Company)When properly equipped, Bronco Sport Badlands models can tow up to 2,200 pounds. (Pre-production model pictured.) (Ford Motor Company)Officials say production will begin early in 2021 and the first models will be available at Ford dealerships in the spring.

DETROIT Ford expects to have its U.S. factories humming at pre-coronavirus levels by July 6. Many plants reopened working two shifts and have since added production with workers on overtime. He said the company plans to go to three shifts per day at some plants. Ford and the rest of the U.S. auto industry closed factories in mid-March when employees started catching the coronavirus. Ford initially had trouble restarting in Chicago and Dearborn, Michigan, due to employees testing positive for the virus or due to parts shortages.