Ford news and trends

Price Chaos Looms as Sweeping US Tariffs Upend Global Commerce
Economy // April 04, 2025

There are days when a plunge in the markets clears the air, and when sweeping global policy changes — from the top down, via the office of the president — might mark a shift in direction, but the overall path is well-charted. Thursday (April 3)...

White House Announces 1-Month Delay of Tariffs on Cars From Canada and Mexico
Taxes // March 05, 2025

Cars from Canada and Mexico imported into the United States through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be exempted for one month from the tariffs imposed on the countries Tuesday (March 4). The move by the White House followed a request from three automakers — Ford...

Peloton Picks Apple Fitness+ Vet Peter Stern as New CEO
Personnel // October 31, 2024

Peloton appointed the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to serve as its new leader. Peter Stern, who joins the digital fitness brand from a position at Ford, is slated to become president and CEO beginning Jan. 1, according to a Thursday (Oct. 31) press release. “Peter...

Automakers, Carvana Report Mixed Q2 Results Amid Tech and Market Shifts
Earnings // August 02, 2024

In the automotive industry, Q2 2024 brought a blend of triumphs and trials for the major players. As traditional automakers and innovative disruptors alike navigate a landscape marked by rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer preferences, their quarterly performances offer a snapshot of broader industry...

Interviews & Exclusives
Price Chaos Looms as Sweeping US Tariffs Upend Global Commerce

April 04, 2025
There are days when a plunge in the markets clears the air, and when sweeping global policy changes — from the top down, via the office of the president — might mark a shift in direction, but the overall path is well-charted. Thursday (April 3) did not feel like one of those days. The stage […]

EV Sales Tick Up as Payment Challenges Define the Road Ahead

July 05, 2024
As U.S. consumers take to the road this summer, the state of electric vehicles hangs in the balance and the payments industry grapples with the issues that will provide the...

Volvo’s EV Funding Cut Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Driving Consumer Demand

February 01, 2024
While electric vehicles (EVs) have been celebrated for their potential to revolutionize transportation and accelerate the path toward a greener future, recent moves by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scale...

Ford-Stripe Partnership Aims to Transform Cars Into Tokenized Wallets

January 17, 2022
Even before the pandemic, mobility loomed large as a key pillar of the connected economy. Now, as consumers embrace buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), mobile ordering at quick-service restaurants...

Quick Reads
White House Announces 1-Month Delay of Tariffs on Cars From Canada and Mexico

March 05, 2025
Cars from Canada and Mexico imported into the United States through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be exempted for one month from the tariffs imposed on the countries Tuesday (March 4). The move by the White House followed a request from three automakers — Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis — but will apply to […]

Peloton Picks Apple Fitness+ Vet Peter Stern as New CEO

October 31, 2024
Peloton appointed the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to serve as its new leader. Peter Stern, who joins the digital fitness brand from a position at Ford, is slated to become...

Automakers Offer Discounts as Inventories Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels

May 23, 2024
The U.S. car market is reportedly experiencing a surge in inventory levels, prompting automakers to offer significant discounts on their vehicles for the first time in years. This trend, which...

Musk Promises Tesla Robotaxis Amid Rocky EV Market

April 07, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will debut a robotaxi this summer. “Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8,” Musk wrote on X Friday (April 5). The multibillionaire had predicted in 2019...