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Ted Ryan, Archives & Heritage Brand ManagerFord Motor Company The year marked the 60th anniversary of Ford’s historic 1-2-3 sweep over Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 was this past weekend in France. Ted was there with a cool exhibit commemorating the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 16, 1903. Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential automobile manufacturers. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

This week does the new $100,000 threshold for the FIF regime mean FIF investors are wealthy, Inland Revenue's major consultation on GST and Ford Motors loses its battle with Inland Revenue over transfer pricing

Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who institutionalized a social gospel, Henry Ford's contributions to American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford's efforts at the head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular, Ford himself was explicit that his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to remake the world. In Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America (NYU Press, 2025), Dr. Kati Curts presents a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company repositions them within critical studies of religion, examining how Ford transformed American religious practice in the twentieth century. Drawing directly on documents from Ford's archive, it examines Ford's mass production methods and bureaucratic reforms as examples of prosperity gospel traditions, illuminating the ways manufacturing and technology intersect with American religious practice. Bridging American religious and industrial history, Assembling Religion offers a new and surprising way to understand Ford's impact on culture, commerce, and the technology of labor. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who institutionalized a social gospel, Henry Ford's contributions to American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford's efforts at the head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular, Ford himself was explicit that his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to remake the world. In Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America (NYU Press, 2025), Dr. Kati Curts presents a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company repositions them within critical studies of religion, examining how Ford transformed American religious practice in the twentieth century. Drawing directly on documents from Ford's archive, it examines Ford's mass production methods and bureaucratic reforms as examples of prosperity gospel traditions, illuminating the ways manufacturing and technology intersect with American religious practice. Bridging American religious and industrial history, Assembling Religion offers a new and surprising way to understand Ford's impact on culture, commerce, and the technology of labor. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who institutionalized a social gospel, Henry Ford's contributions to American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford's efforts at the head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular, Ford himself was explicit that his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to remake the world. In Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America (NYU Press, 2025), Dr. Kati Curts presents a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company repositions them within critical studies of religion, examining how Ford transformed American religious practice in the twentieth century. Drawing directly on documents from Ford's archive, it examines Ford's mass production methods and bureaucratic reforms as examples of prosperity gospel traditions, illuminating the ways manufacturing and technology intersect with American religious practice. Bridging American religious and industrial history, Assembling Religion offers a new and surprising way to understand Ford's impact on culture, commerce, and the technology of labor. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who institutionalized a social gospel, Henry Ford's contributions to American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford's efforts at the head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular, Ford himself was explicit that his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to remake the world. In Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America (NYU Press, 2025), Dr. Kati Curts presents a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company repositions them within critical studies of religion, examining how Ford transformed American religious practice in the twentieth century. Drawing directly on documents from Ford's archive, it examines Ford's mass production methods and bureaucratic reforms as examples of prosperity gospel traditions, illuminating the ways manufacturing and technology intersect with American religious practice. Bridging American religious and industrial history, Assembling Religion offers a new and surprising way to understand Ford's impact on culture, commerce, and the technology of labor. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who institutionalized a social gospel, Henry Ford's contributions to American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford's efforts at the head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular, Ford himself was explicit that his work in engineering and auto production was prophetic and meant to remake the world. In Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America (NYU Press, 2025), Dr. Kati Curts presents a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company repositions them within critical studies of religion, examining how Ford transformed American religious practice in the twentieth century. Drawing directly on documents from Ford's archive, it examines Ford's mass production methods and bureaucratic reforms as examples of prosperity gospel traditions, illuminating the ways manufacturing and technology intersect with American religious practice. Bridging American religious and industrial history, Assembling Religion offers a new and surprising way to understand Ford's impact on culture, commerce, and the technology of labor. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Tuesday 2 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Tech stocks surge One Nation poll stirs up Canberra Battle for NRL rights Aussie unis drop down rankings Ford Motors’ pivot triggers share surge Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what are you actually working for? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the biggest AI winners aren't AI companies at all? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack how Jardine Matheson is preparing its next chapter after a US$10 billion transformation spree, while BYD unveils China's most advanced EV chip in a push to dominate smart driving. Ford is also surprising investors as its energy-storage business emerges as an unexpected AI play, helping power a sharp rally in its shares. Meanwhile, Wall Street continues its march to record highs on strong corporate earnings, even as investors keep one eye on a fragile US-Iran truce and the risk of an oil price shock. In UP or DOWN, we track Brent crude, Dell's blockbuster AI-fuelled growth, Costco's record fuel sales, The Gap's stumble, plus Singapore-listed Valuetronics and OKP Holdings. Companies in focus: Jardine Matheson, BYD, Ford Motor, Dell, Costco, The Gap, Exxon, Valuetronics and OKP Holdings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ford Motor announced its Q1 financial results on Wednesday, and while the automaker experienced a 6% uptick in revenue to $43.3 billion, it also recorded a one-time swing from tariff refunds. Ford's Q1 results include a $1.3 billion one-time IEEPA tariff benefit for tariffs paid from March 2025 to February 2026.Still, challenges remain, like the fallout from the Novelis fire in September. Sherry House, Ford's chief financial officer, provided an update on efforts to get the key aluminum supplier back online.The massive fire at the Novelis plant in New York leveled the plant's hot mill last year, the facility's primary aluminum sheet production area. Ford stood to withstand significant losses, and the fire threatened F-150 production.House said Ford will incur $1.5 billion to $2 billion in costs to secure alternatively-sourced aluminum until the Novelis facility is operating at full throughput later this year.House said F-Series sales remain healthy as inventory recovers from the Novelis supply disruption—and the company will have a richer product mix as Novelis ramps production.Chief Operating Officer Kumar Galhotra said Ford still expects the Novelis hot mill to restart and begin to ramp in May. If the relaunch doesn't go according to plan, Ford has contingency plans in place, including additional aluminum supply to make sure production schedules aren't interrupted through the end of the year.Ford's global revenue grew by more than 6% despite a 4% decline in volume, which the automaker expected as it exited low-margin products like the Escape in North America and Focus in Europe.In the U.S., Ford had the highest Q1 revenue share in five years, driven by large utilities and trucks. House also said that Ford's balance sheet remains "strong," with some $22 billion in cash and $43 billion in liquidity.The company raised its full-year adjusted EBIT guidance to $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion, up from $8 billion to $10 billion. However, the guidance does not address the potential impact of sustained conflict in the Middle East or a significant downturn in the U.S. economy, which House said could materially affect industry demand.Ford also expects commodity headwinds of $2 billion, $1 billion higher than previous estimates, largely due to higher aluminum pricing driven by global supply constraints. That figure doesn't even include Novelis-related aluminum costs.Finally, the impact of ongoing tariffs at Ford remains unchanged, at about $1 billion and is now a part of the automaker's run-rate costs.#Ford, #manufacturing, #automotive, #earnings, #supplychain, #aluminum, #tariffs, #F150, #industrialnews, #businessnews, #OEM, #manufacturingindustry, #economy, #production, #logistics, #globalmanufacturing, #industrynews, #trucks, #marketnews, #operations

Alan Mulally is one of the most effective leaders of his generation. He is the Former President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, where he led the company through an existential crisis and back to profitability. He was also CEO of the commercial airlines division at Boeing, where he led the development of the Boeing 777, the most profitable aircraft in the company's history. He is also on the Board of Directors at the Mayo Clinic, Google and several cutting edge startups. Alan joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk about his exemplary career, his model of leadership and management, how he led Ford from the brink of disaster, and much more. Check out the resources referenced in this episode ⁠at this link⁠. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Notion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠notion.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Blinkist: ⁠⁠⁠blinkist.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ QuickBooks: ⁠⁠⁠quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US equity futures are modestly higher. Asian markets are mostly higher with strength in tech-led benchmarks, and European equities are also firmer. Risk sentiment is supported by continued de-escalation signals in the Iran conflict, with reports that the US and Iran have agreed in principle to extend the ceasefire to allow more time for diplomacy. Expectations for further talks are building, as second round of talks expected soon, likely in Pakistan again. Trump continues to voice confidence about deal, though press also noted US sending over thousands of additional troops to region in bid to pressure Iran into agreement. Meanwhile policy signals remain cautious, with central bank commentary in Europe pointing to a steady stance.Companies mentioned: ESCO Technologies, Ford Motor, Johnson Controls International

Mark Simone talks about daylight saving time happening this Sunday; Ford Motors big losses on electric vehicles in the last year; the deal for Paramount to acquire several properties including CNN and what their new owner said about how the news coverage will change; the housing market in Miami and how it compares now to the market in New York City; Starbucks CEO's new growth plan with a new floor design and new equipment; the trend of Gen Z'ers preferring to have a good nights sleep instead of staying out late, drinking, and not having sex; the latest news coming out from the release of the Epstein files and who is now being named; the new information coming out on the Gilgo Beach killer

Mark Simone talks about daylight saving time happening this Sunday; Ford Motors big losses on electric vehicles in the last year; the deal for Paramount to acquire several properties including CNN and what their new owner said about how the news coverage will change; the housing market in Miami and how it compares now to the market in New York City; Starbucks CEO's new growth plan with a new floor design and new equipment; the trend of Gen Z'ers preferring to have a good nights sleep instead of staying out late, drinking, and not having sex; the latest news coming out from the release of the Epstein files and who is now being named; the new information coming out on the Gilgo Beach killerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los tres principales índices de Bolsas americanas suben con solidez a primera hora. Los inversores siguen evaluando los últimos avances en inteligencia artificial. Hoy presenta novedades anthropic que se centran en tareas de banca de inversión, RRHH e ingeniería. Las acciones de Fair Isaac, AppLovin y Palantir bajan. Pero los títulos de FactSet, Salesforce, DocuSign ganan porque Anthropic las incluye como socios de desarrollo. Los comentarios de los responsables políticos sobre el impacto de la IA también son una mezcla interesante. La gobernadora de la Reserva Federal, Lisa Cook afirma que la inteligencia artificial podría provocar un posible aumento de la tasa de desempleo que el banco central estadounidense tal vez no pueda contrarrestar con tipos de interés más bajos. Sin embargo, el gobernador Christopher Waller dice que no espera que la adopción de la tecnología de IA destroce el mercado laboral en Estados Unidos. Consumo discrecional es el mejor sectorial. Royal Caribbean, Ford Motor y Home Depot sus mejores valores. Analizamos el mercado con Ángel Pérez Llamazares, de Renta 4 Banco. Hablamos, entre otras cosas, de Endesa y Telefónica.

Los mercados financieros inician la semana con Japón como gran protagonista. El Nikkei de Tokio ha comenzado la jornada marcando récord histórico, impulsado por la contundente victoria de Sanae Takaichi en las elecciones presidenciales japonesas. En la agenda macro, los inversores estarán muy atentos el miércoles al informe de empleo en Estados Unidos y el viernes al dato de inflación de enero, ambos retrasados por el cierre parcial del Gobierno estadounidense. Además, esta semana se publican referencias clave como el informe anual del BCE, las ventas minoristas en EE. UU., el IPC de China, el PIB de Reino Unido y el PIB de la eurozona junto al IPC de España. En el ámbito empresarial, continúa la avalancha de resultados, con la presentación de cuentas de compañías como UniCredit, Barclays, AstraZeneca, Ferrari, BP, Mapfre, TotalEnergies, Coca-Cola, Ford Motor y Moderna, entre otras. En la tertulia de mercados de Capital Intereconomía, Adela Cervera, Business Development Manager Iberia en Jupiter AM; Gonzalo Rengifo, director para Iberia en Pictet AM; Mariano Guerenstein, Co-Head de Clientes Institucionales y Ventas en Bank J. Safra Sarasin; y Romualdo Trancho, Sales Leader de Investment Solutions & OCIO en Mercer Wealth España, analizan este escenario y abordan otras cuestiones como la posible gran rotación desde tecnología hacia otros sectores, la volatilidad que están viviendo los mercados o el papel de Japón en las carteras.

US equity futures is under pressure with S&P lower. Bonds firmer, which sees US 10-year yield down 4 bps at 4.2%. Dollar is easier versus yen, firmer elsewhere with biggest move against Aussie. Gold is selling off sharply, leaving it 20% below Thursday's record high level. Oil down more than 5%. Industrial metals broadly lower. Bitcoin is weaker. Commodity volatility is the big market-moving story as gold and silver tumble, extending Friday's plunge, where gold experienced its biggest daily drop in decades and silver suffered record decline. Dollar's rebound on Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair is mentioned as downside catalyst though magnitude of selloff has brought more focus on very crowded longs and speculative froth being fueled in part by Chinese traders. Moves being made to curb frenzy with CME sharply raising gold and silver margins while some Chinese banks hiked minimum investment amount for gold accumulation services.Companies Mentioned: NCC, Nvidia, Ford Motor, Xiaomi

Greg Brady spoke to Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets and former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition about Trump says USMCA ‘irrelevant' for U.S. during Ford Motor factory tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE WHIZ KIDS AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY Colleague William Taubman. After the war, Tex Thorntonrecruited McNamara as part of the "Whiz Kids" team to modernize Ford Motor Company using statistical control methods, a role in which McNamara excelled and eventually rose to the presidency. Unlike his peers who settled in the executive enclave of Grosse Pointe, McNamara chose to live in the academic community of Ann Arbor, reflecting his desire to remain connected to intellectual life and serve society rather than focus solely on corporate profits. This period highlighted his tendency to serve strong, authoritative figures, a pattern that repeated with Henry Ford II, JFK, and LBJ. NUMBER 3 1929 CORD MOTOR COMPANY

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Electric vehicle sales declined at most major manufacturers in November on the heels of an uptick in EV share of total new-car sales in the third quarter, due in large part to a pull-ahead of purchases before the federal EV tax credit expired.  Automakers including American Honda, Ford Motor, Hyundai, Subaru and Toyota reported double-digit year over year declines in EV sales during the month, while overall sales were mixed. EV sales slowed in November but in Q3 benefited from consumers wanting to take advantage of the federal tax credit of up to $7,500 before Sept. 30, contributing to a jump in new-vehicle EV financing share to 11.4%. A strong tax refund season is projected to boost car sales in early 2026 as some consumers lean into the used-car market due to affordability concerns. Used-vehicle values were flat YoY and up 1.2% month over month in November, according to the latest Manheim index. In powersports, sales were mixed for the most recent quarter. Canadian powersports manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products' North American retail sales declined 4% YoY in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 31. RV manufacturer Thor Industries' net sales, however, jumped 11.5% YoY in its fiscal first quarter ended Oct. 31. In this episode of “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Editor Amanda Harris, Senior Associate Editor Truth Headlam and Associate Editor Aidan Bush discuss trends across vehicle sales, pricing, consumer sentiment and powersports for the week ended Dec. 5. This episode is sponsored by The Work Number by Equifax. 

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The car industry here has long had a shortage of skilled mechanics, but it seems it also a problem in the US. Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley raised the issue last week saying he had 5,000 open mechanic positions available despite eye watering salaries of US$120,000, nearly double the American workers medium salary. And he suggested it’s not just Ford adding “we’re in trouble in this country and we are not talking about it enough - We have over a million openings in critical jobs, emergency services, trucking, factory workers, plumbers, electricians, and tradesmen. It’s a very serious thing.” He added, jobs in the trades made our country what it is, and allowed people like his grandfather, who worked on the Model T and was employee 389, to have good lives. Somehow, the story seems all too familiar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 18, 2025 ~ Jennifer Kolstad, Ford's global design director, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the design of the massive new global headquarters in Dearborn. Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Ford Motor Company's new headquarters.

The guys chat with Kristin Jones the Chief Privacy Officer at Ford Motors about the privacy challenges for auto makers and using cutting edge tech to deliver great driving experiences. There is a lot of car talk in this one, so if you're a gearhead this ep is for you!

November 11, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Sharon Terlep, enterprise reporter covering the global automotive industry for The Wall Street Journal's New York offices, about Ford Motor Co. considering scrapping the Dearborn-assembled all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck in a move that could raise questions about the future of big EV trucks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. Tesla shareholders approve a record-setting pay package for Chief Executive Elon Musk. Go to wsj.com for more. And brokerage firm Charles Schwab has agreed to buy Forge Global, one of the major platforms that allows investors to buy shares in private companies. WSJ reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses why Main Street investors are increasingly looking to those types of investments–and why they are risky. Plus, in an exclusive, we're reporting that Ford Motor is considering scrapping its electric F-150 truck, a move that would make the truck America's first major EV casualty. Sharon Terlep, who covers automotive companies for the Journal, weighs in. Alex Ossola hosts. READ: Flight-Cancellation Plans Prompt Scramble Across Travel Industry  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors are seeking more transparency following Tricolor's Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing last month, which has also prompted several auto lenders to review their books and assure investors of loan quality and operational health.  The auto finance industry and asset-backed securitization issuers could benefit from more transparency and consistency in disclosure policies, panelists said during a session on Oct. 21 at FT Live's ABS East in Miami. Auto lenders are reviewing their portfolios following allegations levied against Tricolor for double-pledging of assets on its warehouse lines of credit. Ford Credit reviewed its millions of contracts to confirm they “are either not securitized or we are in one deal and one deal only,” Ryan Hershberger, director of global funding and capital markets for Ford Motor, said during a panel at the show.  Investors are looking for more information and understanding on how double-pledging could occur, Lendbuzz Chief Executive Amitay Kalmar said at the event. In fact, Credit Acceptance Corp. addressed investor questions in multiple 8-K filings with the SEC as the industry becomes more cautious. Meanwhile, third-quarter earnings point to growth at banks, captives and retailers. AutoNation Finance's originations jumped 85.7% year over year; Capital One's auto originations rose 17.2% YoY; Lithia Motors' finance arm Driveway Finance's originations rose 41.3% YoY; GM Financial's originations declined 3.5% YoY; and Ford Credit's portfolio and earnings before taxes increased YoY. Auto Finance Summit 2025 also highlighted how auto lenders are using AI and machine learning to track borrower habits, and where consumer sentiment is trending. In this episode of “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Editor Amanda Harris, senior associate editor Truth Headlam and associate editor Aidan Bush discuss key takeaways from recent industry events, including ABS East and Auto Finance Summit 2025, as well as Q3 earnings for the week ended Oct. 24. 

In this episode, we'll be talking with Andrew McInnes, FCSD, Collision & Global Brand Protection Manager, Ford Motor Company, about how the OEM recently updated its position statements for all Ford and Lincoln vehicles from 1996 and later to include a powerful word change to “required,” and the reasons for that change. For more information and the links to those position statements, go to: https://www.fenderbender.com/55321726.

Ford is moving its headquarters (HQ) for the first time in seven decades. The company's current headquarters, colloquially called “The Glass House,” opened in 1956. The carmaker is relocating to a newly constructed building 3 miles away in its longtime home of 1 American Road in Dearborn, Michigan, in November. The new 2.1-million-square-foot structure will formally be called “Ford World Headquarters” when it opens in November. It is part of a larger campus that will take the name of the current HQ: Henry Ford II World Center. Henry Ford II was the grandson of company founder Henry Ford and the uncle of Bill Ford, the automaker's current executive chairman. “When we move to the new headquarters, the 1 American Road address will move with it, because we're going to continue to develop products for the next century,” says Ted Ryan, Ford's heritage and brand manager. The new HQ is 5–10 minutes away and is designed to enhance collaboration and innovation by co-locating corporate leadership with design and engineering teams. It places 14,000 employees within a 15-minute walk of the main building. It will feature six design studios, a 160,000-square-foot food hall accessible to all Ford employees, wellness rooms, mothers' rooms and 300-plus tech-enabled meeting rooms. Ford's new home base is situated on the site of the former Product Development Center. When it was dedicated in 1953, President Dwight Eisenhower joined the celebration live through one of the first-ever uses of closed-circuit television. Some of the most well-known American vehicles were born there, including the Mustang, Thunderbird and F-Series trucks. “There have been multiple Ford family members who, as they walk in and they see the blue oval with ‘Ford' on the side of the building, they're really walking into their family home,” Ryan says. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

This week's guest on The PR Week podcast is Mark Truby, chief communications officer at Ford Motor Company. Truby talks about some of his company's initiatives, from electric vehicles to the renovation of Michigan Central Station and other ways his company is investing in Detroit. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, from Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night, the U.N. General Assembly and Climate Week, a major promotion at Edelman and agency hires by the Colombia Avocado Board and Stanley 1913.  AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket! PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a battery cell heats up a lot, it can propagate to its neighboring cell and usually they do propagate on the cell level and not the battery storage unit level, but Viridi Parente has figured out how to not have cell propagation and has gone through the UL 9540A fire testing to prove it. They are working on a residential battery that will be “listed and labeled for use in habitable spaces” which nobody has ever successfully done to the best of my knowledge. This means that you would not have to follow the 2024 International Residential Code (2021 IRC with different wording), which means they can put as much as they want in any room in a house, once this is a done deal, which will probably happen in the first quarter of 2026.   Here it is in the IRC: https://up.codes/viewer/mississippi/irc-2024/chapter/3/building-planning#R330.1   This is big news that could revolutionize energy storage.   Viridi Parente has two factories in historical places. The Ford Motor building in Richmond CA where Rosie the Riveter worked and was photographed during WW2 and also the other factory in Buffalo NY was a GM factory built in 1920 which was also building tanks for WW2, so besides kicking Nazi's butts, these buildings will help with the modernization of the grid.   Jon and Sean also talk about virtual power plants (VPPs) and the internet of things (IoT). They cover how using energy storage can lead to a lot less current on wires and how you can run 40 houses on a single 200A service with the right amount of energy storage and coordination.   Topics covered: Viridi Parente www.viridiparente.com Nikola Tesla George Westinghouse AC = Alternating Current DC = Direct Current HVDC = High Voltage Direct Current Arc Lighting Electric AC Lighting Devil in the White City (Historical Fiction Book) Thomas Edison Battery Inverter Pack System UL Listing UL 9540A Preventing Cell to Cell Propagation Sewage Lift Station Rosie the Riveter Transmission And Distribution Deferral ESS = Energy Storage System Jigar Shah EV = Electric Vehicle Energy Density LFP = Lithium Iron Phosphate NMC = Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide Thermal Runaway Cheese Cloth Test IRC = International Residential Code VPP = Virtual Power Plant IoT = Internet of Things Balcony Solar 18650 Battery CSA = Canadian Standards Association EV Charging California Olympics Tax Credit Energy Revolution   Reach out to Jon Williams Here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-m-williams Viridi Parente www.viridiparente.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

Henry Ford had a vision to create a utopia in the Amazon Forest in order to monopolize the production of rubber for Ford Motors. This is how it went. 

La trayectoria profesional de este todoterreno abarca los ámbitos de la aviación, la fotografía y por supuesto el entretenimiento. Tras recibirse de la escuela Preparatoria Trimble Tech, con un diploma en Aeronáutica, emprendió una trayectoria que lo llevaría a destacar como mecánico de aeronaves y fotógrafo profesional. En italiano, portugués, español o inglés, Frank canta con un estilo único abarcando muchos géneros musicales y durante su carrera en la radio y la televisión, ha sido la voz para muchas marcas como Captain Crunch, JC Penney's, Encyclopedia Britannica, Ford Motors, Chevy, McDonalds, etc. Para The Hispanic Television Network, Frank presentó el programa de televisión "De Todo un Poco”. Presentando cientos de espectáculos en vivo, cantando en diferentes idiomas y entrevistando a estrellas de Hollywood, Broadway y América Latina. Durante este tiempo, también fundó Strategic Advertising & Marketing, empresa especializada en la creación de comerciales de televisión. Como productor, Frank creó y dirigió su propio programa de radio, "Music For a Higher Sensibility", que presenta música nueva de bandas y artistas de todos los continentes.

Struggling with the complexities of indoor farming and looking for innovative solutions to streamline your operations? Join me as I explore groundbreaking ideas with Marcus Comaschi, R&D engineer at Gyroplant, who is revolutionizing the way we think about plant substrates in controlled environment agriculture.Marcus Comaschi, an R&D engineer at Gyroplant, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in design and engineering to the world of indoor farming. With a background that spans from working at Ford Motor to developing hydroponic systems, Marcus has a unique perspective on how to innovate within the agricultural sector. His journey from traditional engineering to creating reusable plant-holding superstructures is a testament to his passion for sustainable and efficient farming solutions.The main focus of our conversation is Gyroplant's innovative approach to eliminating traditional substrates in indoor farming. Marcus shares how his company developed reusable silicone rubber superstructures that hold plants without the need for messy, single-use materials. This advancement not only simplifies the growing process but also addresses issues of cleanliness, cost, and supply chain reliability, making it a game-changer for growers worldwide.Beyond the main topic, we delve into the challenges of standardization in the vertical farming industry and the importance of collaboration among growers and technology providers. Marcus also discusses the role of 3D printing in prototyping and developing custom solutions, highlighting how this technology has been pivotal in Gyroplant's success.Curious to learn how Gyroplant's solutions can transform your indoor farming operations? Click to listen and discover how Marcus Comaschi's insights could help you achieve cleaner, more efficient plant production.Thanks to Our SponsorsCEA Summit East - https://indoor.ag/cea-summit-east-2025/Indoor AgCon - https://indoor.ag/Key Takeaways0:00 Intro: Marcus Comaschi joins Vertical Farming podcast5:20 Marcus's journey from engineering to food10:41 3D printing's crucial role in prototyping18:29 Eliminating substrate: Drivers and challenges24:38 Need for standardization in vertical farming31:21 Design process for crop-specific superstructures37:42 Balancing focus and opportunities in business42:39 Closing thoughts on indoor farming's futureTweetable Quotes"We don't like to problem solve, but problem eliminate. Traditionally an engineer solves a problem and creates 20 other problems.""There's this great mesh of the engineered and the organic together in one and that's never going to go to plan initially.""I think the indoor farming world is finding its feet and we really would like to say to people to look at some of our case studies online to see how we slightly disrupted the traditional models."Resources MentionedWebsite - https://www.gyroplant.com/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-comaschi-05b9327b/?originalSubdomain=ukConnect With UsVFP LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/verticalfarmingpodcastVFP Twitter - https://twitter.com/VerticalFarmPodVFP Instagram -

An electrical engineer turned Power Point comedian that became The Comedy Grand Champion on Star Search, made appearances on The Tonight Show, HBO, Comedy Central and America's Got Talent. Don's show is packed with graphs & charts, to shine the light on the funny side of the world that has been sitting right in front of you – you are just too busy working to notice. Don graduated from Stanford University with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and went on to working at AT&T Bell Labs where he was part of the team that designed the world's first 32-bit microprocessor. He then moved to Silicon Valley where he helped launch the start-up company, VLSI Technology. Then after 15 years in the tech world, Don quit his job to become a comedian. That year he won $100,000 as the Comedy Grand Champion on Star Search. These days, Don spends most of his time writing and performing custom corporate comedy for companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Ford Motors, and Exxon/Mobil. Don has performed more than 800 corporate shows in the last 20 years and was named the #1 Corporate Comedian by the CBS Business Network.

August 5, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Keith Naughton, Bloomberg auto business reporter, about Alexandra Ford English, daughter of Bill Ford, taking a more prominent role within Ford and the direction, she may take the company in the future.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1109: Today we're digging into Ford's $3B tariff troubles, why commercial EV fleets are booming even as consumer demand cools, and how OpenAI's new “Study Mode” could change the way students learn (without just handing out the answers).Show Notes with links:Ford Motor is bracing for a tougher financial year as U.S. tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminum cut deeper than expected. Shares dipped 3% after the automaker raised its tariff cost estimate by half a billion dollars.Q2 results were down $800 million from tariffs, less than GM's $1.1 billion hit.Full-year tariff cost now projected at $3 billion, up from $2.5 billion.Ford sees 80% of U.S. sales from domestic production, cushioning some impact.CFO Sherry House said tariffs on Mexico and Canada stayed higher for longer than expected, with steel and aluminum levies adding to the strain.CEO Jim Farley: “We see there's a lot of upside depending on how the negotiation goes with the administration.”While consumer EV demand has cooled, the commercial EV market is charging forward, with fleet operators driving massive growth. The shift presents new opportunities — and challenges — for dealers, utilities, and policymakers.Commercial EV registrations soared 274% to nearly 25,000, led by delivery vans, utility trucks, and big rigs.Class 2 EVs used for work jumped 69%, while light consumer EVs slipped 2%.Amazon already runs 25,000 Rivian vans, building its own charging network of 32,000+ stations.Dealers remain a critical link, but many fleets report visiting stores where sales teams weren't ready to support EV conversions.Calstart's Jacob Richard said state incentives and programs are key “When looking at that total cost of ownership, you kind of need to have those upfront incentives in the near term.”OpenAI is taking a swing at the “CheatGPT” label with a major update designed to help, not hand out answers. The new “study mode” in ChatGPT aims to guide students through learning rather than doing the work for them.Study Mode is live for all users now, with ChatGPT Edu access coming soon.It uses Socratic questioning and scaffolded responses to build understanding.Offers personalized support and quizzes for deeper learning.Students are calling it “a live, 24/7, all-knowing office hours.”OpenAI is partnering with Stanford to evaluate its real educational impact.“It helped me finally understand a concept I'd struggled with for months,” said one college tester.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Julie Christeas is the founder and CEO of Tandem Pictures. Her recent films include NUKED, a comedy starring Justin Bartha and Anna Camp, and BLACK BEAR starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, and Sarah Gadon. She also Executive Produced three original, short-form comedy series for NBCU/Peacock, all are slated for release Spring 2025, and produces original short-form content for some of the biggest brands in the world -- Amazon, Chase Bank, Ford Motors, Netflix, Cadillac, and many more. In this interview, we talk about strategies for de-risking film projects, changes in indie filmmaking, how she finds talent and projects, and much more. As a special note, this was part of our new LIVE interview series in partnership with Buzztown, a community for serious screenwriters, where students also participated in this interview. You can learn more or join the waitlist here: https://www.scriptmastermind.com/pr Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Today we are re-publishing this fantastic episode from our archive as our planned episode has been delayed for technical reasons. As Ford Motor Company celebrates 120 years of innovation, we're bringing back one of our standout conversations — this time with Beth Leverton, Director of Rewards, Loyalty & CX at the Ford Motor Company.Originally recorded after the Comarch User Group conference in Poland, this episode dives into what it takes to build customer loyalty for a global giant that operates in over 126 countries.Beth shares the evolving vision behind Ford's loyalty strategy — how they're balancing legacy with future-focused thinking, and what loyalty looks like beyond the dealership floor.Whether you missed it the first time or are tuning in again, this conversation is packed with insights into customer experience, emotional loyalty, and brand trust at scale.Hosted by Paula ThomasShow Notes :-1) The Ford Motor Company2) Beth Leverton⁠3) www.Loyalty TV⁠

MUSIC Don't expect to see Metallica to go on a farewell tour, because guitarist Kirk Hammett doesn't believe musicians should ever stop honing their craft. Korn are going a bit old school in making their next album. Guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer tells the BBC, "We're doing it all on tape. We're all in the room, sweating it out. The tape is rolling. The guy gives us a thumbs up in the window, and we start playing. And all of us are locked in. And if we don't get it right, we rewind the tape and we do it again... Ford Motors is contributing $150,000 toward the completion of a statue honoring Tina Turner. TVAndy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live will continue on Bravo for at least two new seasons. Jeff Ross was diagnosed with colon cancer and needed surgery, last year. The final season of "Cobra Kai" was pretty satisfying. But if there's one thing that left fans wanting, it was the lack of a cameo from Hilary Swank. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:"Bride Hard" (R) Trailer: An action comedy starring Rebel Wilson as a spy who fights off a group of mercenaries that crash her friend's wedding after she's been demoted from Maid of Honor. Her "Pitch Perfect" costar Anna Camp is the bride. The three other bridesmaids are Anna Chlumsky, Gigi Zumbado, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Pixar's "Elio" (PG) Trailer: Elio is an 11-year-old kid who tries to get himself abducted by aliens and then ends up with them mistakenly identifying him as Earth's ambassador. Zoe Saldana plays Elio's aunt, Jameela Jamil is a telepathic alien ambassador, and Brad Garrett is the warrior father of the worm-like alien Elio befriends. "28 Years Later" (R) Trailer 1 and Trailer 2: The sequel to 2002's "28 Days Later" and 2007's "28 Weeks Later" takes place three decades after the release of the rage virus. It focuses on a group of survivors that lives on a small island isolated from the mainland by a long causeway that only appears at low tide. Twelve years ago, James Howells of Newport, Wales, accidentally tossed out a hard drive holding 8000 Bitcoins – which is now worth over $740 million. Disney's announced that it will release an unnamed Marvel Studios movie on December 15th, 2028. Sometimes actors show up to a movie set, do their work, get paid . . . and then don't even appear in the movie because their part got cut. AND FINALLYShark movies that bite ... in a good way. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… today (Friday) is the 50th anniversary of Jaws. Other shark movies have been made, but none come close to the 1975 Spielberg classic. But USA Today watched them all and ranked the the top 10.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley says the company continues to struggle to obtain rare earth magnet supplies that are essential to car production and have already forced a temporary shutdown of one of its factories. The supply of the critical components has been trickling out of China, which has instituted a new approval process for exports of rare earths that continues to slow supply lines, Farley saidin an interview with Bloomberg's Matt Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think brand purpose is a tired idea that never truly had relevance in the world of branding and business? Or do you believe that having a brand purpose—and activating it in everything you do—is the most effective way to run a successful company?On this show, we've heard compelling arguments on both sides of the debate. So today, we're bringing together four thought leaders to discuss and explore one big question: Is brand purpose dead, or more alive than ever?Jim is joined by:Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer of e.l.f. Beauty and President of Keys Soulcare. Kory previously held roles at LVMH, Puig, and Shiseido before joining e.l.f. in 2019.Mark Ritson, former marketing professor, Marketing Week columnist, creator of the Mini MBA in Marketing, and advisor to a range of global brands. Lisa Materazzo, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Ford Motor Company since 2023, following a 20-year marketing career at Toyota.Sara Carter, Global Planning Partner at adam&eveDDB and co-author (with Les Binet) of How Not to Plan: 66 Ways to Screw It Up.Let us know where you stand in the Purpose debate—right here or on social media!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S&P futures and TSX are pointing down. US 2-year yield stays at 3.8% and 10-year yield climbing 4 bps to 4.4%. Gold settles up 2% and WTI Crude down 1.6%. Treasuries were weaker with some curve steepening, dollar index was little changed. Asia markets are mixed today. More scrutiny is on waning US exceptionalism symbolized by dollar's ongoing retreat. Bearish dollar narrative is broadening beyond tariffs to concerns about Fed's independence. Tariff headline volatility continued as President Trump on Truth Social listed eight categories that would qualify as non-tariff barriers. Japan markets are particularly sensitive to currency manipulation which was at the top of the list. Yen strengthened to a seven-month high amid growing expectations the topic will come up during the meeting between Finance Minister Kato and Treasury Secretary Bessent on the side-lines of this week's Washington G20 meeting of finance minister and central bank governors.Companies mentioned: Tesla, Alphabet, Ford Motor

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Everyone's first car is always special!  Ryan and Jamie Lockwood share their heartwarming story about how the Ford Motor Company went above and beyond to create a ‘Bluey' inspired Ford Bronco for their daughter Evie's 16th birthday. Evie is non-verbal with autism, and her parents wanted to gift her the ultimate 16th birthday gift, a new car. So, Ryan sent an anonymous letter to Michigan Assembly Plant Manager Greg Christensen. Greg worked his magic and helped fast-track the car's design, making sure it was ready and rolling just in time for Evie's special day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US equity futures are indicating a sharply lower open amid heavy declines in American retailers and multinationals with operations in Asia. European markets have opened well in the negative territory, following plummeting Asian sessions. Global markets are digesting Trump's tariff announcement. EU vowed a response, China indicated unspecified countermeasures, Korea's acting president called for negotiations with the US and Japan is keeping its options open. The UK said it would keep negotiating for a trade deal but escaped the worst with the just baseline tariff.Companies mentioned: Ford Motor, Brookfield Asset Management

On this week's show we look at a Ford Motor patent that has potential implications for home entertainment. We preview a potential Homepod 3 and we finish off with a listener review of DirecTV MySports. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news News: Bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max Has a Strong Hold on Viewers NESN 360 slashing price by nearly $100 per year Roku Channel reveals MLB Sunday Leadoff schedule for 2025 Others: What Does Q Think? - YouTube Ford Seeks Patent For Multi-Vehicle Audio System Big tech companies like Apple file patents all the time. Some of these, like Apple's patent for an AirPods case with a built-in display, or the one for an iPhone that folds in half, could easily become products if Apple thinks they'll make money. But sometimes, these patents outline technologies that seem impossible, or at least unlikely. Full Story …  Apple HomePod 3: Everything We Know So Far (From Tom's Guide)  Apple is anticipated to launch the HomePod 3 later in 2025, marking a significant upgrade from its predecessors. Key rumored features include the introduction of a touchscreen, which could position it against competitors like Amazon and Google's smart displays.  Full article here… Rumored Release Date: Analysts speculate that the HomePod 3 could be unveiled in either spring or summer 2025. However, there are rumors of a possible delay to the third quarter, coinciding with Apple's WWDC. Potential Price: No official pricing information has been released, but the current HomePod 2 retails for $299. Given the competitive landscape, analysts speculate the HomePod 3 might be priced around $249, but if bundled with accessories, the total could elevate to $499 or more. Display and Design: The standout feature of the HomePod 3 is expected to be its 6 to 7-inch OLED display, which would function as a smart home control hub. The device is anticipated to be slightly smaller than an iPad mini and could include a FaceTime camera for video calls and possibly act as a home security camera. Additionally, the HomePod 3 may incorporate presence sensors for smart home automation and feature a new custom-made Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip. Interface:The Apple HomePod 3 is primarily designed as a smart home hub, with an interface focused on controlling HomeKit devices, possibly resembling the Apple TV's layout based on recent code findings. Reports suggest a strong emphasis on security, enabling users to view live feeds from compatible security cameras and interact with visitors, though compatibility with HomeKit remains limited compared to competitors. While the HomePod 3 will prioritize smart home functionality over audio, users will still be able to manage playlists. Interaction will occur through both touch and Siri voice commands for tasks like setting timers and family communication, and the integration of Apple Intelligence will enhance its smart capabilities, the specifics of which are yet to be clarified. What We Want to See: For the HomePod 3, there are several desirable features that users would like to see, starting with a larger interface, as a 6-inch screen feels limited compared to similarly sized smart displays from Amazon that support a variety of streaming services. Users hope for an interface akin to the Echo Hub, which visually represents the layout of a home and displays smart devices in their respective rooms for easier interaction. Additionally, an ambient mode that showcases images from Apple Photos would allow the device to function as a digital photo frame when not in use for controlling smart home devices. If Apple Intelligence is a prominent feature, it is desired that users can create smart home routines effortlessly, such as setting commands to turn on lights and play music simultaneously upon unlocking the front door. Updates regarding the HomePod 3 will follow as more information arises. DirecTV MySports (A Listener Review) Listener Quincy of, What Does Q Think? - YouTube Channel, tried the five day trial of DirecTV's MySports and has written us a brief review.   I tried the 5-day trial of DTV's MySports and it's not bad, but not good enough for me to switch from YouTube TV.  Although I'm paying $84 for YTTV against the 3-month promo price of $50 for DTV, I still love the convenience of YTTV. I won't bore you with a long essay, but in a nutshell I'll list some of my pros/cons. MySports Pros:  The Sports Central section gives you nothing but sports-related material.   You can set your favorite teams and easily follow/record their games as well as hide the scores to avoid spoilers. You also get all of the DTV free streaming channels, so there are over 100 channels available at sign-up (from what I've heard. I didn't count).   You can get 3 months at $49.99/mo. before it goes to the regular price.  Last day for the promo is 2/28. Unlimited DVR will keep your programming for up to 9 months. Two free 4K sports channels. MySports Cons:  The two free 4K sports channels only offer a game or two per week.  Some of them require a subscription to another package. I was only offered two local stations (FOX and NBC), so I have to rely on other apps in order to get ABC and CBS programming.   The screen layout is not bad, but I still see a lot of non-sports stuff on the home page.  You have to go to the Sports Central section to get away from most of that. You can only do a Season Pass/Wishlist for teams in men's sports.  I tried to set a season pass for a women's college basketball team and a WNBA team and it forced me to record the entire league instead of just one specific team. It doesn't have Key Plays/Rapid Replay options to speed you through highlights to catch up to live TV for games. It would only allow me to fast-forward 15 seconds at a time instead of a continuous fast-forward other programs give you when you hold down the FF button. I just felt like I was stepping back into the past by switching to MySports, so I decided against it.  Hopefully, they'll improve and modernize their features a bit.  Although YouTube TV has its faults and a high price, as a sports fan, I love the Key Plays and the ease in finding any sports team or event and setting a season pass/wishlist. -Quincy Ridgeland, Mississippi