Sept. 20, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Ford’s HQ move; EVs surge ahead of tax credit sunset
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Ford's decision to demolish its Glass House headquarters and move to a new engineering campus is part of a broader strategy to attract top talent in a competitive job market. The discussion also covers the implications of recent ICE raids on Hyundai's battery plant and the surge in EV registrations among legacy automakers as federal tax credits near expiration. Additionally, the episode highlights job cuts at Ford's German EV plant due to lagging demand and the ongoing contract negotiations between VW and the UAW, signaling significant shifts in the automotive landscape.
Automotive News’ Michael Martinez and Hannah Lutz discuss Ford’s plan to demolish its longtime “Glass House” global headquarters and move to the automaker’s nearby engineering campus. Plus, they talk about the rush to buy electric vehicles ahead of the end of federal tax incentives Sept. 30.
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