Ford to add over 6,000 U.S. jobs as it boosts electric vehicle production and prepares for a new Mustang PUBLISHED THU, JUN 2 20229:01 AM EDTUPDATED AN HOUR AGO @JOHN__ROSEVEAR
KEY POINTS Ford is adding 6,200 hourly union jobs at three midwestern U.S. plants. Another 3,000 temp workers will become full-time union employees immediately. The moves will support increased production of the electric F-150 Lightning, the Transit van and all-new versions of the Mustang and Ranger pickup.
Ford’s U.S. sales decline narrowed in May as demand remained high for its electric vehicles and pickups PUBLISHED THU, JUN 2 20229:19 AM EDT @JOHN__ROSEVEAR
KEY POINTS Ford’s U.S. sales fell just 4.5% in May while the overall industry was likely down about 30%. Sales of F-Series pickups and the Mustang Mach-E EV were both up last month from a year ago. Demand remains very high for new Ford models including the Bronco and Bronco Sport SUV and the small Maverick pickup. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/02/fords-us-sales-decline-narrows-in-may-amid-tight-supplies.html