https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticismContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticismhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism#u69457Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:42:24 +0000Ford is investing $1 billion to replace the existing paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. The company describes the facility as its largest and highest-revenue manufacturing plant in the United States. This capital commitment aims to modernize operations at the site where Ford produces the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. Groundbreaking for the new state-of-the-art facility is expected by late 2026.Why it mattersThe investment reaffirms Ford's long-term commitment to its North American manufacturing footprint. The plant on Chamberlain Lane is a critical hub for high-volu https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticismhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism#u66186Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:41:03 +0000Ford is spending $1 billion to construct a state-of-the-art paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, replacing the existing facility to improve efficiency and production quality. Ford President and CEO Jim Farley announced the major capital commitment, which targets the manufacturing site on Chamberlain Lane where the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator are built. Governor Andy Beshear and Representative Andy Barr previously highlighted the economic scope of the facility, noting its high output volume and connection to domestic tax credits.Why it mattersThe announcement foll https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticismhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism#u65228Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:56:24 +0000Ford is investing $1 billion to build a state-of-the-art paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. The new facility will replace the existing paint shop to modernize production for trucks and truck-based SUVs. Gov. Andy Beshear shared the announcement on Thursday, noting that the site is Ford's largest and most profitable U.S. manufacturing plant, where a vehicle rolls off the assembly line every 45 seconds. Rep. Andy Barr attributed the expansion to the Working Families Tax Cut, specifically citing the Made in America Tax Credit and 100% bonus depreciation.Why it mattersThe K