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Ford has been everywhere this week as headlines and whispers swirl about monumental changes and next steps. According to Fox Business and several Detroit outlets Ford is officially packing up its legendary Glass House headquarters in Dearborn after almost 70 years moving to a brand new site just down the road called the Ford World Headquarters this November. Executives Bill Ford and Jim Farley are describing the 2.1 million square foot campus as more than a building calling it a catalyst for innovation tied to the Ford plus transformation. The old Glass House famed for its midcentury legacy will be coming down over the next year and a half with work expected to wrap in 2027. Meanwhile 14000 employees will soon find themselves within a short walk of Ford’s new tech and engineering hub—expect a lot of Instagram shots as employees and fans take tours of the new digs. Automotive News and local media are highlighting this as the biggest corporate move in decades for Ford and one that signals a new era for the brand.
Speaking of new eras Ford’s business machine keeps humming on Wall Street where Perpetual Ltd acquired almost 53000 shares this quarter and other institutional buyers have joined in according to MarketBeat. Ford stock is trading just below its 12 month high with a healthy dividend that continues to lure investors in a market still cautious about the auto industry’s future. Financial analysts point to strong Q2 earnings and note that Ford remains ahead of expectations as it pivots to a more electrified lineup.
Electric vehicles are a hot topic as the industry braces for the possible nosedive in EV sales now that US tax credits are expiring in days. Automotive News reports EV registrations spiked in July with Ford outperforming some rivals and giving Tesla fresh competition but the post-incentive landscape remains uncertain. In Europe pundits say Ford faces tough price wars with Chinese EV makers aggressively entering markets—a storyline that’s likely to keep major headlines coming.
CEO Jim Farley is not fading from the public eye. Ford Authority and From The Road confirm he’s hosting the “Essential Economy” talks in Detroit next week a high visibility event gathering business and trade leaders to discuss labor shortages and the future of America’s essential industries. Expect thought leader pieces and social buzz especially as Ford adapts to new economic realities.
On the philanthropic front Ford is scaling up its Building Together program combining global donations logistics and employee volunteerism to turbocharge community support and disaster response. From blood drives to expanded food and housing initiatives the new campaign is making waves not only in newsrooms but also across Ford’s social media.
With all that it’s clear Ford is putting itself at the heart of both Detroit and the global stage rewriting the playbook on what an American automaker can be in 2025.
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