Ford H1 Sales Results, Workhorse Mobile AI Data Centers, and Upcoming August Publications | CVB Newscast Ep. 14

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The commercial vehicle industry continues to move fast with sales updates, tech expansions, and fresh industry reporting.

Ford reported its second-quarter and first-half sales results, led by strong F-Series truck and Transit van demand along with continued growth in Ford Pro software subscriptions.

Workhorse Group announced plans to enter the mobile AI data center market, leveraging its electric vehicle background to build self-contained units planned for 2027.

Plus, mark your calendar for August 12, when Commercial Vehicle Pro Edition 21 and FordPros Issue 90 hit the digital newsstand alongside a new podcast covering Q2 Class 1-8 market data.

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