Ford patents a display that swivels
Ford has filed a patent application for an “articulated display” mounting that would let touchscreens swivel from side to side. Published on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
Ford designing reconfigurable seating arrangements for car seats
Two recent Ford patent filings have surfaced detailing reconfigurable seating arrangements for child car seats. The two patent applications, both published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, 2025 Volvo EX30: The Week In Reverse
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lighting lineup received upgrades, the 2025 Volvo EX30 received a price, and the 2024 Toyota 4Runner debuted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash bundles big battery for $72,090
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck charges into the new year with a new mid-grade trim called Flash, a standard heat pump across the lineup, and a bump…
2024 Ford F-150, GMC Acadia top this week’s new car news
The Detroit auto show kicked off with a few new vehicle debuts, including first looks at the redesigned 2024 GMC Acadia three-row crossover, as well as a refresh of the…
Ford Canada labor deal ratified by Unifor; results not released
Pension improvements On pensions, another of Unifor’s core priorities in this round of bargaining, members currently on defined contribution (DC) pension plans will be switched over to superior defined benefits…
Canada labor talks: Unifor deal with Ford contains 22% raise
Wages for starting workers in Canadian dollars, including a $1.21 cost-of-living allowance fold-in, will jump 22 percent as of Sept. 25, rising to $29.67 from $24.26 previously. For workers already…
Ford car dealership worker dismissed after anti-UAW comment
A Lithia spokesperson told Automotive News that the employee was “let go” Friday for violating the company’s social media policy. The former employee’s profile is no longer on the dealership’s…
Unifor reaches tentative deal with Ford in Canada, averting strike
Unifor said it struck a last-minute tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada, averting what would have been the company’s second union walkout in North America since Friday. It…
UAW strike to idle other GM, Ford plants
“Our production system is highly interconnected, which means the UAW’s targeted strike strategy will have knock-on effects for facilities that are not directly targeted for a work stoppage. In this…