Ford Aquitaine Industries (FAI) starts an information and consultation process to provide clarity for workforce Priority remains to find a viable new owner with a sustainable business plan for FAI, with good progress to date Comprehensive social plan includes redeployment, early retirement programs, and measures to help employees find new employers should no new owner… Continue reading Ford’s Automatic Transmission Facility in Bordeaux, France, Starts Information and Consultation Process; Priority Remains to Find a New Owner
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Returning to Detroit to Power Up Our Electrified, Self-Driving Future
Returning to Detroit to Power Up Our Electrified, Self-Driving Future By Sherif Marakby, Ford Vice President, Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification Employees gather for a quick huddle in Ford’s new offices in Detroit’s Corktown district. All over the world, you hear cities are changing rapidly. Here in Detroit, that’s irrefutable. We’re getting to see it firsthand,… Continue reading Returning to Detroit to Power Up Our Electrified, Self-Driving Future
Ford Confirms Second Vehicle for Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania, €200 Million New Investment and 1,500 New Jobs
Ford confirms manufacture of second vehicle at its Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania;new model is in addition to current Ford EcoSport small SUV and 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine Ford is investing up to €200 million at the facility; nearly €1.5 billion invested since 2008 Approximately 1,500 jobs expected to be created, bringing workforce at Craiova to… Continue reading Ford Confirms Second Vehicle for Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania, €200 Million New Investment and 1,500 New Jobs
Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., May 18, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are: Select 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with hydraulic brake systems for inadequate parking brake cable tension Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for 151 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with hydraulic brake systems located in… Continue reading Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America
Snow in July or a Christmas Heat Wave? New Ford ‘Weather Factory’ Simulates Any Weather, Anytime
Ford’s advanced new facility ensures drivers can rely on vehicles that have endured conditions that are found in the Sahara, in Siberia, and atop the tallest Alpine peaks The air is shimmering like in the desert, while just a few metres away, it’s so cold you can build a snowman. And there’s a category 5… Continue reading Snow in July or a Christmas Heat Wave? New Ford ‘Weather Factory’ Simulates Any Weather, Anytime
Look, No Hands: Project Waze onto Your Car’s Screen and Control It with Your Voice
Ford and Waze have teamed up to bring the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app to the automaker’s lineup via the iPhone Available globally through Ford SYNC® AppLink®, Waze users can simply plug their iPhone into a SYNC 3-equipped vehicle and project the app directly onto their vehicle touch screen For owners of Ford… Continue reading Look, No Hands: Project Waze onto Your Car’s Screen and Control It with Your Voice
Ford Restarting F-150, Super Duty Production Ahead of Schedule after Fire at Magnesium Parts Supplier
Ford is resuming production of the F-150 pickup at Dearborn Truck Plant on Friday. Ford team has also successfully repaired the supply chain for Super Duty; production targeted to restart by Monday for Super Duty at Kentucky Truck Plant and F-150 at Kansas City Assembly Plant Ford marshaled a global team of experts, that included… Continue reading Ford Restarting F-150, Super Duty Production Ahead of Schedule after Fire at Magnesium Parts Supplier
Ford Motor Company to Provide Update on Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts 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 to Provide Update on Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts Issue
Ford Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
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 Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
John C. Lechleiter, PH.D.
John retired as Eli Lilly’s president and chief executive officer on December 31, 2016, after 37 years with the company. He also served as chairman of the board of directors of Lilly from January 2009 through May 2017. John joined Lilly in 1979 as a senior organic chemist in process research and development and became… Continue reading John C. Lechleiter, PH.D.