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2022
PG&E and Ford partner on bidirectional EV charging
PG&E is partnering with Ford to bring bidirectional-charging electric vehicles to PG&E customers. The utility's chief executive said the partnership was announced on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
2022
Ford launches updated Tourneo Connect in Taiwan
Ford introduced the 22.5 model-year New Ford Tourneo Connect in Taiwan with upgraded equipment, including added driver-assistance features, while maintaining the listed prices.
2022
Tier announces acquisition of Spin from Ford
Tier Mobility announced it was acquiring Spin from Ford, including Spin's 50,000 e-scooters and e-bikes. Ford will maintain a strategic investment in Spin, and Tier said it would maintain the Spin brand and organizational structure in North America.
2022
TIER acquires Spin from Ford
Ford sold its Spin subsidiary to TIER Mobility. The article reports the sale as completed but does not state when it occurred.
2022
Ford raises EV production targets
Ford raised its operating and financial targets, saying it now expects to produce two million EVs by 2026 and half of global volumes by 2030.
2022
Ford announces separate businesses for conventional and electric operations
Ford announced that it is creating separate businesses for its conventional and electric-auto operations, with distinct executive leadership and separate financial results.
2022
Ford announces split into EV and ICE divisions
Ford announced a business reorganization separating its electric-vehicle business, named Model e, from its internal-combustion-engine business, named Ford Blue, into two independently accounted divisions.
2022
Ford announces restructuring into two auto-business units
Ford announced that it is splitting its auto business into Ford Blue, for traditional gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, and Ford Model E, for new electric models.
2022
Ford announces sale of Spin to Tier
Ford announced that it is selling its Spin electric scooter operation to Tier Mobility. Tier will take over Spin’s operations; the companies did not disclose the sale price, and Tier’s CEO said it was an all-stock deal.
2022
Ford unveils the third-generation Everest
Ford unveiled the third-generation Everest, featuring the SYNC 4 infotainment system. The specifications described mainly apply to Australia, with the vehicle intended to be offered in Asia-Pacific and African markets, including China and India, but not Europe or North America.
2022
CampervanCo announces Ford Evolution Eco Camper unveiling
CampervanCo reported that its Ford Transit Custom Evolution Eco Camper was due to be unveiled at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show on 22 February 2022. The article describes it as a hybrid campervan offering up to 26 miles of zero-emission electric driving.
2022
Ford recalls 330,784 Mustang vehicles over backup-camera wiring concerns
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall affecting 330,784 Ford Mustangs produced between 2015 and 2017. The vehicles may have loose or damaged backup-camera wiring that can cause a blank or distorted rearview image and could lead to a crash. Ford said it would replace the decklid harness or rearview camera free of charge and reimburse some owners for prior related repairs.
2022
Ford announces global reveal of the next-generation Everest
Ford released a teaser for the upcoming Everest SUV and announced that it would be globally revealed on March 1 via Ford's official Facebook and YouTube channels.
2022
Samsung SDI announces recall involving Ford and Stellantis vehicles
Samsung SDI announced a safety recall involving 1,139 Ford vehicles and 24 Stellantis vehicles after identifying high-voltage battery cell module welding issues that may cause loss of propulsion. The reported remedy is replacement of the faulty busbar and high-voltage battery; the source says the replacement timing had not yet been determined.
2022
QUT and Ford collaborate on autonomous vehicle research
QUT researchers are working with Ford Motor Company on a two-year research project to develop improved localisation and perception techniques for autonomous vehicles.
2022
Ford F-150 wins Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award
The 2021 Ford F-150 won Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy award, according to the article, which says it was the truck’s seventh consecutive year receiving the award.
2022
Ford reveals the Bronco Raptor
Ford revealed the Bronco Raptor, a new range-topping Bronco variant; the article says it will go on sale in summer.
2022
Ford recalls about 200,000 vehicles over braking defects
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered Ford Motor Company to recall about 200,000 vehicles in the United States over braking problems affecting certain Lincoln MKZ, Ford Fusion and Ford Mustang models. Ford said owners would need to take affected cars to a dealer for no-cost repairs; the defects could leave brake lights on and, on some vehicles, allow the car to shift out of park without the driver's foot on the brake.
2022
Ford recalls about 200,000 cars over brake-light defect
Ford announced a recall of about 200,000 vehicles in the United States because a brake pedal part can disintegrate, causing brake lights to remain on and creating a crash risk. Dealers will replace the affected brake and clutch pedal bumpers; owners were to be notified by mail starting March 3.
2022
Ford and Stripe announce e-commerce payment partnership
Ford announced a partnership with Stripe to improve Ford's e-commerce capabilities and enable easier payments for vehicle ordering, reservations, and charging services. Stripe technology was expected to begin rolling out in the second half of 2022, starting in North America.