@Ford: Lincoln’s Dianne Craig to Retire After 38-Year Career; Joaquin Nuno-Whelan Named to Lead Global Lincoln

DETROIT, April 4, 2025 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Dianne Craig, president, Lincoln, has elected to retire at the end of April after an accomplished 38-year career with the company. Joaquin Nuno-Whelan will succeed Craig as president, Lincoln.  Craig has served as president of Lincoln since late 2022. During her tenure, Lincoln diversified… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln’s Dianne Craig to Retire After 38-Year Career; Joaquin Nuno-Whelan Named to Lead Global Lincoln

@Ford: Lincoln’s Dianne Craig to Retire After 38-Year Career; Joaquin Nuno-Whelan Named to Lead Global Lincoln

DETROIT, April 4, 2025 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Dianne Craig, president, Lincoln, has elected to retire at the end of April after an accomplished 38-year career with the company. Joaquin Nuno-Whelan will succeed Craig as president, Lincoln.  Craig has served as president of Lincoln since late 2022. During her tenure, Lincoln diversified… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln’s Dianne Craig to Retire After 38-Year Career; Joaquin Nuno-Whelan Named to Lead Global Lincoln

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla takes a hit, tariff chaos begins, and one EV startup hits a milestone

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Over the 13 years reporting on Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, I have watched the rise, fall, near misses, and rise again of the company and… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla takes a hit, tariff chaos begins, and one EV startup hits a milestone

All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in April 2025

Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can… Continue reading All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in April 2025

Price hikes, layoffs and import fees: How car giants are reacting to Trump’s tariffs

An employee mounts a VW logo on a new Volkswagen Tiguan at the VW main plant. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Auto giants have responded to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs by announcing plans to raise prices, impose import fees, pause production and even lay off staff. As part of plans designed… Continue reading Price hikes, layoffs and import fees: How car giants are reacting to Trump’s tariffs

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturer009087

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturer009087

LANDERS FORD STORES LAUNCH EMPLOYEE PRICING AS FORD REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AMERICAN-MADE STRENGTH

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the face of newly announced tariffs and growing uncertainty across the automotive landscape, The Landers Auto Group is taking decisive action to keep things simple, fair, and proudly American. Beginning today, Landers Ford in Collierville, TN; Landers Ford South in Southaven, MS; and Landers Ford North in… Continue reading LANDERS FORD STORES LAUNCH EMPLOYEE PRICING AS FORD REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AMERICAN-MADE STRENGTH

The RipTide Car Wash Offers ‘Game Room Giveaway & Charity Drive’ to Support Ongoing Hurricane Helene Recovery

RALEIGH, N.C., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The RipTide Car Wash is dedicated to continue support for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Its Game Room Giveaway & Charity Drive is a unique campaign combining the thrill of an exciting giveaway with the power of giving back. “We’re proud to support our communities and the incredible work… Continue reading The RipTide Car Wash Offers ‘Game Room Giveaway & Charity Drive’ to Support Ongoing Hurricane Helene Recovery

@Ford: Ford to Report Q1 2025 Financial Results on May 5

– Ford to Report Q1 2025 Financial Results on May 5 DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company will release first-quarter 2025 financial results at 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, May 5. At 5 p.m. ET the same day, Jim Farley, president and chief executive officer, Sherry House, chief financial officer, and… Continue reading @Ford: Ford to Report Q1 2025 Financial Results on May 5

Automakers jump on Tesla’s brand woes with discount EV offers

Tesla trade-ins in the U.S. are at an all time high as some owners become disillusioned with Elon Musk’s politics, and some just want to avoid their car getting keyed by Musk haters.  Automakers are pouncing on the opportunity. Polestar, Lucid Motors, Volvo, and Ford — which have long trailed Tesla in EV sales —… Continue reading Automakers jump on Tesla’s brand woes with discount EV offers