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Ford Commercial Vehicle Sales Set Q2 Record, One in Four Passenger Vehicles Sold is an SUV

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Ford Commercial Vehicle Sales Set Q2 Record, One in Four Passenger Vehicles Sold is an SUV

“We are introducing fresh SUVs – including the new Puma, new Kuga family and upcoming Explorer PHEV– at the right time to meet growing customer demand. Meanwhile, our leadership in commercial vehicles continues with sales volume up in the second quarter.”

Roelant de Waard, General Manager, Passenger Vehicles, and Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe

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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. Ford employs approximately 196,000 pe..

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Dr Andy Palmer receives Honorary Doctorate from Cranfield University

28 June 2019, Gaydon, UK: Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, today received an Honorary Doctorate from Cranfield University, in recognition of his “drive, determination and constant quest for innovation.”
Professor Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University, went on to say that Palmer is “spearheading the way in which the UK embraces Industry 4.0.”
Since joining the business in 2014, Palmer has led the transformation of Aston Martin Lagonda, highlighted by record financial results and becoming the first automotive brand to be listed on the London Stock Exchange for 30 years.
Cranfield is the UK’s only exclusively postgraduate university, focused on creating leaders in technology and management. The university awards honorary degrees to those who positively influence those sectors.
On receiving his Honorary Doctorate, Palmer said: “I am delighted, honoured and deeply humbled to receive an honorary degree from Cranfield Unive..