Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he’s planning to expand so-called strong mayor powers to municipalities other than Toronto and Ottawa as a way to get more housing built. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark introduced the legislation last week that would give the mayors of Ontario’s two largest cities veto powers over bylaws…
Ford Hikes Prices of F-150 Lightning Pickup Over ‘Significant’ Cost Inflation
Ford Motor is hiking the price of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup over “significant material cost increases and other factors,” which are currently facing the auto industry amid soaring inflation, the vehicle maker announced on Aug. 8. The company confirmed the price hike while announcing that it is reopening orders for the popular vehicle this Thursday. “We’ve announced…
Bloody Batteries: China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children for Cobalt in Electric Car Batteries
July 27, 2022
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Mining companies backed by the Chinese regime are using Congolese children to mine cobalt, a key component in electric car batteries. Are American carmakers helping China to exploit African children? China dominates the world’s cobalt processing. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are unsafe working conditions, pay of less than $1 a day, injuries,…
Thieves Target F-150 Raptors: Ford Facing Security Issues as Supply Chain Disruptions Leave Inventory in Storage Lots
With Ford F-150 pickups being the industry’s top-selling truck and supply chain disruptions still impacting the automotive sector, excess inventory can become prime targets for automotive thieves. What Happened On June 10, Ford Motor Company reported that 13 2022 F-150 Raptors were stolen from a storage lot at the River Rouge facility in Dearborn, Michigan, as…
Ford Recalls 100,000 Vehicles for Fire Risks, Expands Earlier Recall
WASHINGTON—Ford Motor Co. said on Friday it is issuing a new recall for 100,000 hybrid vehicles over fire risks, and expanding an earlier recall after a series of reported fires. The new recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 model-year Ford Escape, Maverick, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles with 2.5-liter Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid engines. Ford said in the…
Ford Outperforms Industry With Q2, June Sales Gains
By Jordyn Grzelewski From The Detroit News Ford Motor Co.’s new-vehicle sales in the U.S. ticked up 1.8 percent year-over-year in the second quarter and 31.5 percent in June, the Dearborn automaker reported Tuesday. In all, the Blue Oval sold 483,688 vehicles in the second quarter and 152,262 last month. For the month of June,…
Ford Defends Decision to Name Nephew Minister of Multiculturalism
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision Monday to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism, saying the newly elected legislator has spent years representing one of the most diverse communities in the province. Ford was asked about the appointment in a joint news conference with Toronto Mayor John Tory—his first time taking questions…
Ford Sees ‘Significant’ Job Cuts as It Picks Spain for EV Production
BARCELONA—Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it will start producing electric vehicles in Spain later this decade but that would imply “significant” job cuts at its Spanish factory and another one in Germany amid its ambitious electrification push in Europe. The U.S.-based carmaker said in a statement it had chosen its plant in Valencia as…
Environmentalists Sue Biden to Stop Drilling; Monthly Car Payments Hit Record High | NTD Business
Environmental groups sue the Biden administration, after it handed out oil and gas drilling permits. The groups are concerned about how drilling affects the environment. Auto giant Ford sees an increase in late payments for car loans. But it says it’s not worried yet. Why? China’s trade with Russia expected to hit new highs in the coming…
Ford Recalls 3.3 Million Vehicles Over Rollaway Concerns
WASHINGTON—Ford Motor Co is recalling more than 3.3 million vehicles in North America that could roll away because a damaged or missing part may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear. In a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford said Wednesday the recall covers various 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max,…
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