DOWNLOAD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN PDF DETROIT, April 1, 2019 – Ford today published an Environmental Protection Plan for the former brass factory property at 2051 Rosa Parks Boulevard in an effort to ensure the demolition work is implemented safely, while mitigating the impact on the community and the environment. The structure will be torn down to… Continue reading Ford Releases Environmental Protection Plan for Former Brass Factory Property
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Ford Takes Further Actions to Improve European Business; Confirms End of Ford C-MAX Production at Saarlouis
Ford-Werke GmbH Supervisory Board approves measures to create a sustainably profitable business in Germany and Europe, including ceasing production of FordC-MAX and Grand C-MAX MAV at Saarlouis by end June 2019 Cessation of night-shift and move to two-shift operating pattern will reduce structural cost and increase efficiency, supporting Ford’s transformation strategy aimed at near-term profitability… Continue reading Ford Takes Further Actions to Improve European Business; Confirms End of Ford C-MAX Production at Saarlouis
Ford Restructures Russian Joint Venture to Grow Commercial Vehicle Business; Exiting Passenger Vehicle Market in Russia
Supporting Ford’s global redesign strategy to strengthen its leadership in commercial vehicles and growth in Europe, Ford and its partner, Sollers PJSC, confirm the restructuring of their Russian joint venture A restructured Ford Sollers will build on Ford Transit strength as Russia’s top-selling, non-domestic commercial vehicle nameplate and maintains a strong brand presence in the… Continue reading Ford Restructures Russian Joint Venture to Grow Commercial Vehicle Business; Exiting Passenger Vehicle Market in Russia
Spot the Difference? Drivers Who Cycle May See Dangers More Quickly, Ford Research Reveals
Drivers who also cycle are more observant than motorists who don’t get on their bike, according to a new study commissioned by Ford Motor Company Research shows drivers who cycle identify small but significant changes in driving scenarios more quickly. Heightened awareness could speed response and help prevent accidents Ford incorporates “Share The Road”… Continue reading Spot the Difference? Drivers Who Cycle May See Dangers More Quickly, Ford Research Reveals
Want to Cut Fuel Bills? Ford Smart Driving Coach Sees Around Corners to Show When to Give Your Brakes a Break
Ford EcoGuide helps drivers to save fuel by showing when to slow down and change gears based on situations ahead and even out of sight, such as junctions, speed limits and hills For saving fuel, avoiding unnecessary braking can be as important as avoiding unnecessary acceleration. Changing driving habits can cut fuel bills by as… Continue reading Want to Cut Fuel Bills? Ford Smart Driving Coach Sees Around Corners to Show When to Give Your Brakes a Break
Ford Announces Key Changes to Global Leadership Team; Tim Stone to Succeed Bob Shanks as CFO
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
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