Ford’s Profit Jumped in Second Quarter
The automaker made more money on trucks and sport utility vehicles but reported bigger losses on electric vehicles.
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Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor
Republicans are raising fresh concerns about CATL, the battery maker Ford is working with to bring new technology to the U.S., and its connections to Xinjiang.
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Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter After Big Price Cuts
Elon Musk’s electric car company is facing intensifying competition from newer Chinese automakers and established Western car companies.
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Ford Slashes Price of Electric F-150 as Demand Weakens
Sales of electric vehicles have slowed recently partly because prices of some models like the F-150 Lightning had risen a lot.