#Jim Farley

Ford EV Chief Doug Field Exits as Automaker Restructures Leadership

The move comes alongside a broader restructuring aimed at accelerating product development, improving efficiency, and hitting long-term financial targets under Ford’s “Ford+” plan.

Ford CEO Slams Canada’s Move to Allow Chinese EV Imports

The move, backed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, allows up to 49,000 Chinese-built vehicles initially, with volumes expected to rise to 70,000 over five years.

Ford CEO Says Outdated IT Forced Shift in EV Development Strategy

The initiative has since driven broader modernization across Ford as it works to compete with fast-moving EV rivals, particularly from China.

Ford Says Goodbye to the F-150 Lightning as Electric Comeback Takes Shape

Ford’s current Lightning page says the truck is “no longer available in its current form” and points toward the automaker’s next generation of EVs built on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Ford Fathom Electric Pickup Heads to Las Vegas Ahead of 2027 Launch

Ford CEO Jim Farley shared photos and video of Fathom prototypes in Las Vegas, where the trucks were undergoing hot-weather testing. The vehicles remained heavily camouflaged but carried their Fathom name on the doors along with QR codes and signs indicating that preorders will begin in early 2027 and the camouflage will come off later that year.

Ford CEO Says Battery Storage Business Is Already Filling Future Capacity

Speaking during Ford’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Farley said the company is well on its way toward securing customers for its planned 20-gigawatt-hour annual battery energy storage capacity.

Next-Generation Ford F-150 Lightning EREV Will Target Long-Distance Truck Owners

Unlike a conventional battery-electric truck, the upcoming model will combine electric drive with a gasoline-powered generator to extend driving range and reduce reliance on public charging.

Ford Clarifies Upcoming Electric Pickup Is Still A Mid-Size Truck

The automaker has since corrected the wording, reaffirming its original classification despite recent prototype sightings that suggest the vehicle has a much smaller footprint than traditional mid-size pickups.

Ford CEO Says Formula 1 Talent Is Helping Shape the Company’s Next-Generation EVs

According to Farley, those skills are expected to play a key role in helping Ford develop more affordable electric vehicles with smaller, lighter battery packs.

Ford Confirms Mustang Mach-E Won’t Move to New EV Platform

In testing conducted by Car and Driver, the 2027 Chevy Bolt RS outperformed the 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ across several key categories, including performance, driving dynamics, technology, and overall usability.

Ford Opens Orders This Year for Affordable Mid-Size EV Pickup

The truck is expected to enter production in 2027 at the Louisville Assembly plant, with executives pointing to affordability as a central focus of the program.

Ford’s Canceled “Bullet Train” EV Inspires Design of Upcoming Midsize Pickup

The connection highlights how Ford is rethinking EV design around aerodynamics and efficiency as it prepares a new generation of vehicles.

Ford Seemingly Hints at New EV Pickup Design in Product Day Photo

The vehicle, expected to debut within the next year, is seen as critical to Ford’s long-term EV strategy and competitiveness.

Ford EV Sales Drop 52% in Q4 2025 amid Demand Challenges

The automaker delivered 14,513 EVs in Q4, marking a 52% drop year-over-year, as all three of its electric models posted lower sales.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Floats Plan for Chinese EVs Built in U.S.

The proposal, according to Bloomberg, would mirror the structure China once required of foreign carmakers entering its domestic market.

Ford Denies Reported Talks With Xiaomi Over U.S. EV Production

The talks, if pursued, would have examined producing Xiaomi-branded EVs in the U.S. amid growing global attention on Chinese electric vehicles.

California Meets With Ford, GM, Stellantis on Future Emissions Rules

The talks come amid an escalating legal battle between California and the federal government over the state’s authority to set stricter vehicle rules.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Defends CATL Battery Licensing Strategy

The comments addressed criticism surrounding Ford’s partnership with CATL and its broader battery strategy.

Jim Farley Says Ford’s Future Is Hybrids, EREVs, and $30K EVs

The shift reflects changing consumer demand, as Ford pivots away from an all-in EV push toward a broader mix that blends affordability, flexibility, and electrification.

Ford’s Next EV Pickup to Get Level 3 ‘Hands-Free, Eyes-Off’ Tech by 2028

The truck, built on Ford’s upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform, is set to debut in 2027, with full L3 functionality expected to be road-ready in 2028.