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Ford Acquires Quantum Signal: Here’s How It Advances Self-Driving Vehicle Development

By Randy Visintainer, Chief Technical Officer, Ford Autonomous Vehicles, LLC Since its founding in 1999, a small company in Saline, Michigan has worked on the cutting edge of mobile robotics for numerous clients, including the military. Although not widely known to the public, Quantum Signal helped the military develop software that allowed it to remotely… Continue reading Ford Acquires Quantum Signal: Here’s How It Advances Self-Driving Vehicle Development

All-New Lincoln Aviator Takes on Bumps, Dips, Turning Every Trip into a Refined Journey

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All-New Lincoln Aviator Takes on Bumps, Dips, Turning Every Trip into a Refined Journey

Intuitive technologies in Aviator all work together to handle virtually all of the unexpected conditions today’s roads can dish out.

All-new Lincoln Aviator introduces advanced suspension system that pairs pothole mitigation and Lincoln-first road preview technology to deliver a smooth, refined ride
Lincoln-first Adaptive Suspension with Road Preview uses a forward-facing camera to see upcoming bumps in the road, then automatically adjusts settings faster than a blink of an eye to mitigate the unpleasant impact; available Air Glide Suspension further enhances Aviator’s gliding ride

These advanced technologies work together to seamlessly handle any given road surface, providing clients with a smooth, gliding ride

DEARBORN, Mich., July 22, 2019 – Road trips and every day driving can easily turn into a tiring journey, especially when the roads g..

Tough Goes Electric

By Ted Cannis, Global Director, Electrification, Ford Motor Company Ford’s all-electric F-150 will come in addition to the all-new Ford F-150 Hybrid, which goes on sale next year. At Ford, our electrification plan is simple: play to our strengths and build on our iconic nameplates. To do that, we will leverage the unique qualities of… Continue reading Tough Goes Electric

Underlying Progress from Ford’s Global Redesign Evident in Q2; New Explorer, Aviator Fortify Company’s U.S. Strength in SUVs

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Underlying Progress from Ford’s Global Redesign Evident in Q2; New Explorer, Aviator Fortify Company’s U.S. Strength in SUVs

Where in the is the Pickup Truck Emoji? Hopefully on Your Phone Soon, Thanks to Ford

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Where in the 🌎 is the Pickup Truck Emoji? Hopefully on Your Phone Soon, Thanks to Ford

Ford, with more than 100 years of truck heritage, is entering a white space segment of extremely small pickups by petitioning the Unicode Consortium to add a pickup truck emoji to the approved list of icons
Representing global truck customers with its petition to the arbiter that determines worldwide text standards, the first-ever pickup truck emoji also celebrates World Emoji Day
·Following months of top-secret development and testing, the all-new pickup truck emoji is short-listed as a candidate for inclusion in the next emoji update planned for early 2020

DEARBORN, Mich., July 17, 2019 – With billions of emoji sent daily and nearly every mode of transportation including cars, scooters, boats, spaceships and ski lifts among the 3,000 approved icons available to emoji users, truck fans noticed a glaring omission: There is no pickup truck. Ford decided it w..

Ford Increases Ranger Production as European Sales Hit Record

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Ford Increases Ranger Production as European Sales Hit Record

Ford is adding a third shift and increasing production capacity at its Silverton Assembly Plant in South Africa to meet growing demand for the new Ranger and Ranger Raptor. Ranger sales set a year-to-date record in Ford’s 20 European markets, hitting the highest level since the truck was first introduced in 1999. Ranger is Europe’s best-selling pickup truck with 30.4% market share, according to the latest data available from the end of May 2019.

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Limited-Edition, Track-Only Ford GT Mk II Unleashes the Next Level of Ford GT Supercar Performance

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Limited-Edition, Track-Only Ford GT Mk II Unleashes the Next Level of Ford GT Supercar Performance

Created by Ford Performance and Multimatic, the Ford GT Mk II delivers the full performance potential of the Ford GT in a track-only version engineered independent of race series rules, regulations and limitations
Ford GT Mk II performance innovations and improvements include aerodynamic enhancements for added downforce, further weight savings and chassis updates for better handling, and increased engine power
Available now, limited-edition track car is limited to 45 vehicles with a $1.2 million starting MSRP

Ford and Multimatic today reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed the Ford GT Mk II, a limited-edition, track-only GT that represents the next stage in Ford GT performance.

With a 700 horsepower 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine, race-proven aerodynamics and competition-oriented handling, the GT Mk II has been co-developed by Ford Performance an..

Hybrid Electric Vans Present Practical, Accessible Solution for Cleaner Air in European Cities, Study Suggests

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Hybrid Electric Vans Present Practical, Accessible Solution for Cleaner Air in European Cities, Study Suggests

Three months after introduction of London Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), a new study reveals potential for cleaner city air from hybrid electric vans already available to order

Businesses including Heathrow Airport, Sky, Speedy Hire, Transport for London and Vodafone took part in the 12-month study with Ford using 20 plug-in hybrid vans

The hybrid van fleet covered more than 240,000 km (150,000 miles) real-world driving; 75 per cent of Central London mileage was driven on zero-local-emission electric power

Ford launching further city trials in Cologne, Germany and Valencia, Spain, with plug-in hybrid vans and people-movers

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the U.K. capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could pres..

UAW And Ford Executives Shake Hands Today At Ford World Headquarters To Begin Negotiations For The 2019 Contract

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading UAW And Ford Executives Shake Hands Today At Ford World Headquarters To Begin Negotiations For The 2019 Contract

Ford Commercial Vehicle Sales Set Q2 Record, One in Four Passenger Vehicles Sold is an SUV

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Ford Commercial Vehicle Sales Set Q2 Record, One in Four Passenger Vehicles Sold is an SUV

“We are introducing fresh SUVs – including the new Puma, new Kuga family and upcoming Explorer PHEV– at the right time to meet growing customer demand. Meanwhile, our leadership in commercial vehicles continues with sales volume up in the second quarter.”

Roelant de Waard, General Manager, Passenger Vehicles, and Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe

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