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Ford – Volkswagen expand their global collaboration to advance autonomous driving, electrification and better serve customers

● Volkswagen to join Ford in investing in Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle platform company, at a valuation of more than $7 billion. Tie-up allows both automakers to independently integrate Argo AI’s self-driving system into their own vehicles, delivering significant global scale ● Ford will use Volkswagen’s electric vehicle architecture and Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB)… Continue reading Ford – Volkswagen expand their global collaboration to advance autonomous driving, electrification and better serve customers

Ford – Volkswagen expand their global collaboration to advance autonomous driving, electrification and better serve customers

Volkswagen to join Ford in investing in Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle platform company, at a valuation of more than $7 billion. Tie-up allows both automakers to independently integrate Argo AI’s self-driving system into their own vehicles, delivering significant global scale Ford will use Volkswagen’s electric vehicle architecture and Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB) to design… Continue reading Ford – Volkswagen expand their global collaboration to advance autonomous driving, electrification and better serve customers

Ford Motor Company Declares Dividend for Third Quarter 2019

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 Declares Dividend for Third Quarter 2019

Ford – Volkswagen AG Providing Update on Global Collaboration

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F): WHAT: Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG will provide an update on their global alliance, which was announced in January. The companies also will share details of new collaborations also aimed at better serving their customers while improving each company’s competitiveness and capital efficiency. WHO: Jim Hackett – Ford… Continue reading Ford – Volkswagen AG Providing Update on Global Collaboration

Trevor Scott

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Trevor Scott

Trevor Scott, brand marketing manager, The Lincoln Motor Company, is responsible for marketing, merchandising, and go-to-market plans for Lincoln in the U.S.

The Lincoln lineup consists of MKZ, Continental, MKC, Nautilus, Aviator, Navigator and the recently unveiled all-new Corsair.

“I feel like Lincoln has the strongest product lineup it has had at nearly any point in the brand’s long and rich history,” said Scott. “We’re building on our product momentum, along with our client services, to set ourselves apart from other luxury brands and we want to continue that trend.”

Scott, who joined Ford Motor Company in 2006, previously worked in several brand and product marketing roles with Lincoln, including spending nearly three years focusing on the development of the all-new Lincoln Aviator, which launches this summer.

“Working with so many different functional groups from across the company helped to illuminate..

Eric Peterson

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Eric Peterson, marketing communications manager, is responsible for advertising and communications for The Lincoln Motor Company, bringing to life the Lincoln product and services story through existing and new consumer channels.

“We want to connect with our clients in a meaningful way, and through channels they prefer,” says Peterson. “While TV and digital continue to be important for mass awareness, experiential and social are critical channels to help Lincoln truly connect with potential clients in more personal and engaging ways.”

Peterson has extensive experience at Ford and Lincoln, having been with the company for more than 20 years.

Prior to this role, Peterson was responsible for the global launch of Ford’s mobility app, FordPass™, across 22 markets around the world. In previous roles, he was brand manager for Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, Ford Flex and the first-ever aluminum Ford F-150. He led the re..

New Ford Puma Crossover Fuses Seductive Design, Best-In-Class Luggage Capacity and Mild-Hybrid Fuel Efficiency

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New Ford Puma Crossover Fuses Seductive Design, Best-In-Class Luggage Capacity and Mild-Hybrid Fuel Efficiency

Ford unveils the sporty and athletic new Puma SUV-inspired crossover. Seductive exterior styling represents the next chapter in Ford’s human centric design philosophy
Ingenious flexible rear stowage solutions that will deliver best-in-class uncompromised load space and luggage capacity are among innovations developed following customer input
Advanced Ford EcoBoost Hybrid 48-volt technology to enhance Puma fuel efficiency, performance and fun-to-drive character
Effortless and intuitive technologies include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go; new Local Hazard Information; wireless charging; 12.3-inch “true colour” digital instrument cluster

COLOGNE, Germany, June 26, 2019 – Ford today unveiled the new Ford Puma – an SUV-inspired compact crossover that fuses stunning exterior design, best-in-class uncompromised load space, and sophi..

Ford Looks to the Future in Europe: Business Redesigned for Profitability, Efficiency, More New EVs and SUVs

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Ford Looks to the Future in Europe: Business Redesigned for Profitability, Efficiency, More New EVs and SUVs

New operating model and organization in effect, including three customer-focused business groups for Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Vehicles, Imports
At least three new nameplates in the next five years, growing Ford’s utility vehicle line-up; electrification across the portfolio providing customer choice, delivering CO2 performance
Efficiency improvements across all operations, including streamlined organizational structure, provide foundation for improved business performance
Financial results in Europe on track to significantly improve for full year 2019

COLOGNE, Germany, June 27, 2019 – Ford is launching a new business model and fresh vehicle line-up as part of the most comprehensive redesign in the history of its business in Europe. The company also is on track to significantly improve its financial results in Europe this year, ..

Megan McKenzie

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Megan McKenzie, product marketing manager, The Lincoln Motor Company, is responsible for the alignment of marketing and product development, which includes supporting pricing strategies and future product planning as well as representing the voice of the client. Prior to this, McKenzie served as Lincoln SUV marketing manager.

The Lincoln SUV line includes the Nautilus, Aviator, Navigator and the recently unveiled all-new Corsair.

McKenzie joined the luxury brand in 2011, working in Lincoln field operations after working on the Ford brand for nine years.

She then began working as product marketing manager for the 2017 Lincoln Continental and Lincoln MKZ, launching vehicles with advanced technology and Lincoln’s unique trademark grille. She soon realized that Lincoln was on the path to newfound success.

“That position got me so excited about the brand,” recalls McKenzie, who graduated from the University o..

Connected-Car Tech Could Show Drivers Which Car Parks Have Spaces – and Where to Find Them

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Connected-Car Tech Could Show Drivers Which Car Parks Have Spaces – and Where to Find Them

Ford and Vodafone pilot Parking Space Guidance, new connected-vehicle technology that advises drivers how many spaces are available in nearby car parks and how to get there
Drivers currently spend dozens of hours a year hunting for spaces, incurring significant costs, extending journey times and contributing to unnecessary congestion
Further collaboration on connected vehicle technology could enable drivers to see when traffic lights ahead will change, get more accurate road sign and weather information

In cities such as London and Frankfurt, in Germany, it is estimated that the average driver spends as many as 67 hours every year searching for parking spaces at a cost of more than €1,250. So-called “cruising” is responsible for an estimated 30 per cent of urban traffic.

But the problem might not be all down to a lack of parking spaces with data showin..