Author: Ford Official News

@Ford: Ford Direct Markets Appoints Adriaan Coetzee as Director of Fleet and Commercial Vehicles

Ford Direct Markets today announces the appointment of Adriaan Coetzee, to the position of Director of Fleet and Commercial Vehicles, based in Dubai. Coetzee, having taken up his new role effective January 1, 2020, replaces Chris Noel, who has been appointed to as Director of Sales, Ford Middle East. Go to Source

@Ford: Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes as Company Continues Transformation

Jim Farley becomes chief operating officer, reporting to President and CEO Jim Hackett. Farley will be responsible for all global markets and automotive operations, Ford Smart Mobility and autonomous vehicles     Hau Thai-Tang takes on an expanded role in delivering great products, services and experiences for Ford customers. He will continue to lead Product Development… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes as Company Continues Transformation

@Ford: Ford’s Q4, Full-Year Results in Europe, China Sharply Improve; Strategic Actions in 2019 Position Company for Long-Term Success

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) today reported its 2019 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Visit shareholder.ford.com for the slide presentation and access the webcast to the Ford earnings call, which begins at 5 p.m. ET. The call will feature Jim Hackett, president and CEO;… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Q4, Full-Year Results in Europe, China Sharply Improve; Strategic Actions in 2019 Position Company for Long-Term Success

@Ford: Lincoln, Rivian Partner to Deliver Lincoln’s First All-Electric Vehicle

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Lincoln Motor Company announced today that it is working together with Rivian to develop an all-new electric vehicle previously announced as part of Ford Motor Company’s original investment in Rivian. Lincoln’s first fully electric vehicle will join the Aviator and Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid vehicles, further solidifying Lincoln’s commitment to electrification.… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln, Rivian Partner to Deliver Lincoln’s First All-Electric Vehicle

@Ford: Ford’s New Attitude of ‘Bring on Tomorrow’ Commits to a Customer-First Future of Electrification and Excitement

Ford is signalling a significant shift in its European passenger vehicle business with the introduction of a bold new brand direction named “Bring on Tomorrow”. Committed to leading the way during a time of huge transformation for the automotive industry, Ford is delivering 14 electrified vehicles to customers by the end of 2020 and promising… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s New Attitude of ‘Bring on Tomorrow’ Commits to a Customer-First Future of Electrification and Excitement

@Ford: Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nuts to Help Keep Thieves at Bay

As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. One method to deter wheel thieves is to use locking nuts, one on each wheel, which require a special adapter, or key, to loosen. But even these are not invulnerable. Engineers at Ford have now developed unique locking… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nuts to Help Keep Thieves at Bay

@Ford: Austin Announces Winners of City:One Challenge

After working collaboratively with Ford Motor Company, AT&T, Dell Technologies and Microsoft, the city of Austin today announces its two winning projects from the City:One Challenge™ The winners, Good Apple and Tappy Guide, will split $150,000 – after the Austin Transportation Department added $50,000 in additional prize money – to fund a pilot program that… Continue reading @Ford: Austin Announces Winners of City:One Challenge

@Ford: Ford’s Green Initiatives, Low-Carbon Ambitions, Earn Company Climate ‘A List’ Designation From CDP

CDP names Ford Motor Company to its Climate ‘A List’ for the first time, citing actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy Ford is in the midst of an $11.5 billion-plus electric vehicle rollout and is offering customers North America’s largest electric vehicle charging network Ford aspires to power all… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Green Initiatives, Low-Carbon Ambitions, Earn Company Climate ‘A List’ Designation From CDP