Bob Shanks, Ford chief financial officer, announces intention to retire at year-end; Tim Stone, 20-year Amazon veteran and former CFO of Snap, joins Ford and will succeed Shanks as CFO on June 1 Peter Fleet, president of International Markets Group, to retire; Mark Ovenden named president, International Markets Group, effective April 1 Stuart Rowley… Continue reading Ford Announces Key Changes to Global Leadership Team; Tim Stone to Succeed Bob Shanks as CFO
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Mark Ovenden
Mark Ovenden is president, International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company effective April 1. In this role, he will lead the business unit which oversees more than 100 markets, including the company’s operations in Africa, ASEAN, Australia, India, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand and South Korea, and a number of emerging and distributor markets around the… Continue reading Mark Ovenden
Ford F-150 Is Best Performing Pickup Truck in IIHS Passenger-Side Safety Testing; Earns All Good Ratings
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the 2019 Ford F-150 as the only truck to earn the top-tier good rating in every category, and the best performing truck among 11 pickups evaluated in passenger-side small overlap front crash testing Top crash test performance of 2019 Ford F-150 – including best possible rating in passenger-side small… Continue reading Ford F-150 Is Best Performing Pickup Truck in IIHS Passenger-Side Safety Testing; Earns All Good Ratings
Ford Adds 2nd North American Site to Build Battery Electrics; Michigan Workers to Make Its First Autonomous Vehicles
Ford is investing approximately $900 million in its southeast Michigan manufacturing footprint and targeting 900 incremental direct new jobs through 2023 This includes the company’s plan to expand production capacity at Flat Rock (Mich.) Assembly Plant – including next-generation fully electric vehicles – targeting to invest more than $850 million through 2023 and adding a… Continue reading Ford Adds 2nd North American Site to Build Battery Electrics; Michigan Workers to Make Its First Autonomous Vehicles
Ford Boosts Production for Expedition, Adds 550 Jobs to Meet Demand, New Advertising Touts SUV’s Capability
Ford increasing production of Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator this summer by 20 percent to meet surging customer demand, adding 550 jobs at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville Expedition retail sales increased 35 percent in 2018 and its market segment share gained 5.6 percentage points, while from the 2017 to 2018 model year, average transaction… Continue reading Ford Boosts Production for Expedition, Adds 550 Jobs to Meet Demand, New Advertising Touts SUV’s Capability
Ford Offers Voluntary Separation Programs in Germany and UK as It Continues to Transform Its Business in Europe
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 Ford Offers Voluntary Separation Programs in Germany and UK as It Continues to Transform Its Business in Europe
Heritage-Inspired Grabber Lime Arrives for 2020 Ford Mustang
2020 Mustang in Grabber Lime DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2019 – Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Ford is unveiling Grabber Lime for the 2020 Mustang. More potent than krypton-ite, this high-impact green inspired by a vintage Mustang color from the 1970s is sure to leave other muscle cars green with envy. “It’s lime… Continue reading Heritage-Inspired Grabber Lime Arrives for 2020 Ford Mustang
Most Powerful Ford Transit Sport Van Ever Heads Up Distinctive Three Model Line-up
Transit Custom Sport series van features new 185 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine, FordPass Connect modem and sophisticated technologies to enhance protection, driving and parking Transit Connect Sport on sale now with upgraded 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel and six‑speed manual transmission. Transit Courier Sport also available Demand for distinctive Ford Sport vans continues to grow,… Continue reading Most Powerful Ford Transit Sport Van Ever Heads Up Distinctive Three Model Line-up
Ford Expands City:One Challenge Program to Austin, Detroit and Indianapolis
Ford Expands City:One Challenge Program to Austin, Detroit and Indianapolis By Brett Wheatley, Vice President of Mobility Marketing & Growth, Ford Motor Company Ford Motor CompanyBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Mar 7 A few years ago, Saravana “Pat” Bhava was shocked to realize he had driven away from his daughter’s school with an unknown student in the backseat — a student a… Continue reading Ford Expands City:One Challenge Program to Austin, Detroit and Indianapolis
Ford Helps Point Businesses in the Right Direction with New Connected Vehicle Navigation Apps at MWC Barcelona 2019
Ford announces new in‑vehicle apps designed to help drivers – including those in larger commercial vehicles – navigate to new destinations quickly, confidently and accurately Sygic Truck Navigation app is for the first time integrated into an infotainment system, helps commercial vehicle drivers avoid getting stuck along narrow roads or under low bridges what3words –… Continue reading Ford Helps Point Businesses in the Right Direction with New Connected Vehicle Navigation Apps at MWC Barcelona 2019