Ford today announced it had signed contracts with health systems in four metro areas with major company facilities to quickly test hourly and salaried employees with suspected symptoms of COVID-19. Go to Source
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@Ford: 10-Minute Top-Off: Mustang Mach-E Can Add Estimated Average 61 Miles of Driving Range Faster Than You Can Get a Slice of Pizza
The all-new Mustang Mach-E can add an estimated average of 61 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes at an Electrify America DC fast charging station with the extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive. Go to Source
Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM
Nissan could accommodate production of Renault’s Captur and Kadjar SUVs at its UK plant in Sunderland as part of a shake-up of its European car manufacturing operations. Japanese financial newspaper, Nikkei Shimbun, reported that the carmaker may look to shut a plant in Barcelona and switch some of its production to Sunderland as it considers… Continue reading Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM
Ford’s Launches of F-150 and Bronco to Be Delayed By Months
Ford Motor Co.’s launches of three important new models — the redesigned F-150 pickup, all-new electric Mustang Mach-E and revived Bronco sport-utility vehicle — will be set back by roughly the amount of time its plants have been idle.
Henry Ford III is rising to the top of a dynasty facing crisis – Automotive News Europe
When Wall Street analysts call Ford Motor’s investor relations department these days, they are likely to be greeted by Henry Ford himself. It’s not the founder, of course, and it’s not a recording of him either. It’s Henry Ford III, the patriarch’s great-great grandson, who at age 39 has been thrust into the crucial role… Continue reading Henry Ford III is rising to the top of a dynasty facing crisis – Automotive News Europe
Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry
Brussels, 15 May 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of guidelines on personal data relating to connected vehicles, drafted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), but believes they are too broad in scope and should not be rushed through. “The automobile industry is committed to providing its customers with… Continue reading Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry
@Ford: Collaboration Is Key to Putting Self-Driving Cars Back on the Street
By Don Conroy, Director of Operations, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC Safety is first and foremost ingrained in everything we do at Ford — a commitment that knows no boundaries. That means whether you work at our manufacturing facilities or self-driving vehicle terminals, every effort is being made to help create a safe operating environment for Ford employees and… Continue reading @Ford: Collaboration Is Key to Putting Self-Driving Cars Back on the Street
Most Ford U.S. dealers got federal payroll protection loans: COO
DETROIT (Reuters) – Most of Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) U.S. dealers received payroll protection loans from the U.S. government amid the coronavirus pandemic, the automaker’s chief operating officer said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Jim Farley, President, Global Markets, Ford Motor Company, speaks during the Lincoln presentation at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan… Continue reading Most Ford U.S. dealers got federal payroll protection loans: COO
Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
Brussels, 14 May 2020 – CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the automotive sector, with a view to stimulating the wider economy and bolstering the transformation to a carbon-neutral society. CEOs of vehicle manufacturers… Continue reading Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal
GM predicts it will be back to full production in about 4 weeks
CLOSE Cadillac reinvents driving with system that steers car for long distances on highways The automaker brutalized by a 40-day UAW strike plans to take its sharpened rapid response skills and go from total shutdown to total production by mid-June, a top General Motors official acknowledged this week. “Not every facility will ramp up as fast as possible … Ideally,… Continue reading GM predicts it will be back to full production in about 4 weeks