Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars

In May 2017, Ford announced that it had replaced its CEO, Mark Fields, who had been with the company since 1989, with Jim Hackett. Despite being on Ford’s board since 2013, Hackett was probably best known for leading Steelcase, the large office-furniture company, for decades and turning around its fortunes, as well as for working… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars

Canada wants to promote Autonomous Driving

The Canadian government is planning more promotion for autonomous driving within the NAFTA rules. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deals with the United States, Mexico and Canada. The latter calls for support for autonomous driving under the NAFTA agreement. The previous rules of the Agreement provide that for the duty-free importation of goods… Continue reading Canada wants to promote Autonomous Driving

Wall Street sours on Hackett’s Ford

DETROIT — To hear Wall Street tell it, Ford Motor Co. is in dire straits. Ford shares last week fell under $11, lower than when Jim Hackett became CEO last May, despite big gains for the broader market in those eight months. Ford’s earnings outlook for the year dimmed in light of lower-than-expected 2017 results.… Continue reading Wall Street sours on Hackett’s Ford

January 2018 Sales Results

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (HMC) Corporate Disclosure to Korea Exchange       Disclosure Title  :  January 2018 Sales Results     1. Sales Results: *Monthly sales Category (units) January 2018 December 2017 MoM   % Change January 2017 YoY   % Change Sales Unit Domestic 51,426 53,361 -3.6 45,100 14.0 Overseas 282,791 355,161 -20.4 293,848… Continue reading January 2018 Sales Results