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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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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. Ford employs approximate..

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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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. Ford employs approximately 196,000 pe..

Randy Krieger to head Ford’s Direct Markets across Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

Dubai, UAE, July 15, 2019 – Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Randy Krieger as President, Direct Markets, a new position which will focus on Ford’s distributor markets. In this new role, Krieger will drive a Distributor Centre of Excellence, which brings together more than 80 distributor markets across Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan… Continue reading Randy Krieger to head Ford’s Direct Markets across Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

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John Jraiche

John Jraiche, chief engineer for Lincoln Corsair, brings a wealth of experience to his newest role at The Lincoln Motor Company. Jraiche is responsible for all aspects of the new product, from development to concept to launch.

His extensive engineering background and experience in manufacturing and business has prepared him well for this highly complex position. “There are so many people working together on this vehicle,” says Jraiche. “So it’s a very cross-functional position, and I work closely with skill teams across the globe.”

A veteran of more than 25 years with Ford Motor Company, Jraiche has served as global chief engineer for Ford Fusion and Mondeo, and has held key engineering and management roles on Ford Explorer, Ford F-Series and Ford commercial vehicles. Having previously worked for Lincoln in the early 2000s, he has witnessed the brand evolve and transform over the years.

“We’ve rallied around ..

Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2019 Ranger SuperCab Vehicles for Right-Front Seat Belt Assembly Issue

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 Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Recall for Select 2019 Ranger SuperCab Vehicles for Right-Front Seat Belt Assembly Issue

Our New Partner: Volkswagen AG Invests $2.6

By Bryan Salesky, CEO and Co-Founder, Argo AI 12 July 2019, US, NYC: Jim Hackett, CEO of Ford, Bryan Salesky, CEO of Argo AI, Herbert Diess, CEO of VW When we formed Argo AI more than two years ago, our mission was clear: make transportation safer, more accessible, affordable and convenient by developing self-driving vehicles… Continue reading Our New Partner: Volkswagen AG Invests $2.6