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Maybe Quality is Job 1; After Years of Headaches, Ford Surges to the Top in 2026 JD Power IQS
Has Ford Motor Co. finally found the formula to fix its long-running quality headaches? That just might be the case based on the latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. The Detroit automaker had a huge drop in “things-gone-wrong” this year, handily besting its mainstream rivals and nearly reaching the top of the IQS quality chart overall. Headlight.News has more.
The Past Lane: Big Three Small Cars Unlikely? “Doubtful”
It took a lot to finally get Detroit to finally embrace small cars — but domestic automakers were well aware of what was coming. Uninformed reporting countered what Detroit executives were really up to back in 1958.This week’s Past Lane report looks at what was really happening back then.
Headlight.News For The Week of 2-24-2025
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Truck maker Nikola goes bankrupt while trouble finds its way to Ford, GM, and Tesla. We also go for a spin in the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 before charging our batteries with This Week in Automotive History.
Ford Beefs Up F-Series Security With New Features, Adds Insurance Deductible If It’s Stolen
Ford addresses the F-150’s theft problem with the rollout of several new security features and an included insurance deductible as the company clamps down on rising thefts across the nation.
Next Generation F-150 Reportedly Delayed, Production To Not Start Till 2028
A pair of new reports suggests next generation F-150 will be delayed with the current-gen model expected to hold down the fort until 2028.
Ford Teases Mustang GTD Nürburgring Record, Will Reveal All Dec. 10
Ford teases a potential track record for the Mustang GTD as it prepares to bring the model into the hands of consumers.
Slumping Demand Forces Ford to Halt F-150 Lightning Production
Ford is forced to halt F-150 Lightning production again for six weeks as the automaker struggles with slumping demand for the pickup amid a broader decrease in demand for EVs.
Ford Teases 2025 Expedition, WIll Reveal It On October 3rd
Ford teases the 2025 Expedition as the Blue Oval follows up on the recently updated Lincoln Navigator with updates of its own for the iconic family hauler.
Ford, Stellantis Move Closer to Strikes
Barely a year after wrapping up a “stand-up strike” against Detroit’s Big Three automakers the the United Auto Workers Union appears ready to launch another series of walkouts. First in line: a Ford unit producing critical tooling for parts plants and assembly lines could face a strike at midnight Wednesday after talks broke down. Stellantis could be next.
Ford Patents Drug Detection System To Protect Consumers From Planted Drugs
Ford patents a new drug detection system to protect consumers from planted drugs as the auto giant responds to the growing trend of drug smugglers using innocent motorists to move their illicit goods into the U.S.
Ford CEO Jim Farley Says Chinese EV Industry a Threat To Ford
Ford CEO Jim Farley confirms that the Chinese EV industry is rapidly rising as a threat to the company’s business as Ford attempts to learn and adapt to an evolving EV market where Chinese automakers could emerge as potent contenders in multiple EV segments.