Category: Official Press Release

Kilian: “E-mobility and digitalization mean profound structural change”

The New Year sees Volkswagen systematically forging ahead with its electric offensive and the transformation of the factories in Zwickau, Dresden, Emden and Hanover to become production locations for electric vehicles. The Zwickau facility is the trailblazer for this transformation, with the compact ID. already going into production there at the end of this year.… Continue reading Kilian: “E-mobility and digitalization mean profound structural change”

From Fantasy to Reality: Ford’s New $45 Million Advanced Manufacturing Center Bringing the Future to Life – Today

Ford is making a big bet on futuristic technologies to help speed manufacturing innovation at its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Mich. Ford, which leads North American automakers in manufacturing capacity utilization, will ramp up prototyping including 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality, robotics and much more at its new facility before bringing tested… Continue reading From Fantasy to Reality: Ford’s New $45 Million Advanced Manufacturing Center Bringing the Future to Life – Today

Ford Details Commitment to Global Redesign — Reshaping Overseas Operations and Strengthening North America

Ford reshaping company to lead the future of transportation and mobility Company strategy centers on high-growth product segments, electrified propulsion, autonomous vehicles, mobility services, operational fitness and high-performance culture Global wave of new products in fastest growing and most profitable segments, with more than 20 new Ford and Lincoln products in North America over the… Continue reading Ford Details Commitment to Global Redesign — Reshaping Overseas Operations and Strengthening North America

Ford Surpasses 1 Million Truck Sales in 2018

Ford extended its market dominance in trucks again in 2018 with more than 1.075 million F-Series sold globally Using average U.S. transaction pricing of $46,700, F-Series estimated sales revenue of $50 billion would be greater than the 2018 revenues of Fortune 500 companies including Oracle, American Express or Best Buy DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 12, 2019… Continue reading Ford Surpasses 1 Million Truck Sales in 2018

Ford Releases 2019 Trends Report; Explores Shifting Behaviors and the Power of Change

Click here to download the full 2019 Trends Report The 7th annual Looking Further with Ford Trends Report reveals how trends are influencing behavioral change across key areas of our lives Survey shows that the ever-changing technology landscape is affecting people in different ways Ford focuses on global trends to understand how consumers are changing… Continue reading Ford Releases 2019 Trends Report; Explores Shifting Behaviors and the Power of Change

Trevor Worthington Appointed Vice President, Global Product Development Operations & Vehicle Programs

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 10, 2018 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Trevor Worthington has been appointed vice president, Global Product Development Operations & Vehicle Programs. In this new role, he will lead Ford’s global vehicle programs and be responsible for coordinating the company’s Product development resources to bring new products to market. He will… Continue reading Trevor Worthington Appointed Vice President, Global Product Development Operations & Vehicle Programs

Porsche invests in US start-up “Urgent.ly”

The financing round amounted to 21 million US dollars (18.5 million euros). Alongside “Porsche Ventures”, other companies obtained shares in Urgent.ly, including “BMW i Ventures” and “InMotion Ventures”, the venture capital division of Jaguar Land Rover. The US start-up’s platform supports roadside assistance services in North America, Europe and Asia. Using artificial intelligence and geo-location,… Continue reading Porsche invests in US start-up “Urgent.ly”

Audi e-tron hits Munich Airport with full force

Audi is preparing a very special showcase for the e-tron prior to its official launch on the German market: The all-electric Audi has landed at Munich Airport in a multi-storey meteorite that covers a 630-square-meter (6,781.3 sq ft) footprint. Until mid-March, visitors and passengers can experience the new model for themselves along with its technology,… Continue reading Audi e-tron hits Munich Airport with full force