Chinese electric cars ‘an existential threat’ – Ford boss
"John, this is an existential threat," the Ford CEO reportedly told fellow board member John Thornton after a visit in May, warning Chinese brands are moving much faster, and with new technology unlike any US brand.
Ford CEO's haunting visit to China triggered its radical EV shift
Ford executives shocked fans and skeptics by announcing radical changes to its electric vehicle strategy. In a series of moves that would cost the automaker up to $1.9 billion, the Blue Oval dialed back its bigger plans for its electric lineup.
Ford's CEO and CFO took a drive in a Chinese EV. What they said about it reveals a lot about the state of the US auto industry.
"These guys are ahead of us," Ford CFO John Lawler was said to have told the company's CEO, Jim Farley, after the two drove in a Chinese electric SUV.
Chinese EV makers are existential threat to western auto giants, says Ford CEO
China and firsthand experience of their EV advances, Ford CEO Jim Farley now brands the Chinese manufacturers as an "existential threat" to the industry-a wake-up call for the global automotive world.
Ford Calls Chinese Car Companies an 'Existential Threat'
The Blue Oval admits that "these guys are ahead of us." G one are the days when Chinese car manufacturers were the laughingstock of the automotive industry. Not only have they (la
Ford Execs Shaken After Secret Chinese EV Test Drive: ‘They’re Ahead of Us’
Ford CEO Jim Farley bluntly described Chinese EVs as an "existential threat," underscoring their rapid advancements
Ford boss warns Chinese EVs are an “existential threat”
A trip to China to visit its joint-venture partner was an eye-opening experience for Ford's CEO, who now sees the nation's electric vehicles as a threat.
Other voices: If we stop making electric vehicles a political football, the market will grow faster
Anyone glancing at the headlines might think the electric vehicle market is doomed: Mainstream shoppers are skeptical, ...
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Ford CEO says the Chinese EV industry is biggest threat to his business
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley first sounded the warning back in May, after his visit to China, but it’s been quietly happening in ...
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Families of Lima Ford employees and retirees have a blast at Ford Family Open House
Ford treated their current and retired employees and their families to a day of fun to say, "Thank you for your hard work." ...
Ford’s new Digital Experience brings Android and Apple into balance
Ford is now rolling out its new Android-based “ Digital Experience ” across its vehicle lineup. The company’s strategy is to ...
Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs
A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their ...
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DAVID BLACKMON: Harris Doesn’t Want To Talk About EVs – It’s Easy To Understand Why
A video accompanying a headline Wall Street Journal piece detailing the struggles of Ford Motor Company and its CEO, Jim ...
Ford CEO Says Rise of China’s Car Industry Reminds Him of Japan’s and Korea’s
The Big Three from Detroit have historically been unafraid of Chinese automakers to the point of being downright dismissive.
Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash
More than two decades ago, a national LGBTQ+ rights group decided to promote change by grading corporations on their ...