Ford aims to boost its sales with the launch of the Fathom, an affordable electric pickup starting at $29,945, positioned as a 'Model T moment' for the company. While compact pickups like the Maverick have seen moderate success, the Fathom faces challenges including limited market interest in pickups compared to SUVs and the general consumer hesitation toward EVs. Ford plans to use the Fathom to test its new Universal EV platform and production process, potentially expanding to other vehicle segments in the future. The Fathom may not be a blockbuster hit but could lay the groundwork for Ford's EV future amid growing competition from Chinese EV makers.
Automaker stocks, including Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford, reversed Thursday's gains in Friday trading as a rotation trade into cyclicals unwound without new company news. Stellantis and GM led the decline, both down 4%, while Ford fell 2%, al...
Ford's dividend yield appears very attractive, ranging from 4.44% to 5.61%, but the regular quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share is well covered by the company's adjusted free cash flow and earnings from its finance arm, Ford Credit. The company exp...
General Motors CEO Mary Barra highlighted a societal issue in the US undervaluing skilled trades, urging high school students to consider careers like auto technician and electrician. She emphasized these jobs are potentially more resistant to AI dis...
Automaker stocks including General Motors, Stellantis, Ford, and Tesla surged together on a rotation into cyclical stocks, with GM leading a 4% gain. This move is not driven by company-specific news but by broader fund flows favoring cyclicals, espec...
For the 2027 model year, Detroit automakers General Motors, Ford, and Ram are intensifying competition in full-size pickup trucks by focusing on new and improved V-8 engines. GM unveiled two new V-8 engines and a diesel option for its Chevrolet Silve...
