As the COVID-19 pandemic spread to the United States, a number of automakers and other manufacturers announced plans to retrofit factories to help ease the shortage of personal protective gear and ventilators. Now, two U.S. automakers have fulfilled their separate multi-million-dollar ventilator contracts — together delivering 80,000 of the devices to the U.S. government. General… Continue reading GM, Ford wrap up ventilator production and shift back to auto business
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@Ford: Top Myths About Autonomous Vehicles with Analyst Sam Abuelsamid
By: Alex Roy via the No Parking Podcast One of the most fun things about my old life as a journalist was sniffing out the truth behind the headlines, especially around autonomous vehicles. On this episode of the No Parking Podcast, Navigant Research analyst Sam Abuelsamid joined Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky and me to cut… Continue reading @Ford: Top Myths About Autonomous Vehicles with Analyst Sam Abuelsamid
Ford to cut 1,000 salaried jobs in U.S. amid overhaul
Ford Motor Co. is planning to eliminate 1,000 white-collar jobs in the United States by the end of the year, two sources close to the situation confirmed Tuesday, another step in its years-long, $11 billion restructuring. The reductions, to be achieved under a voluntary program, are not a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic that interrupted… Continue reading Ford to cut 1,000 salaried jobs in U.S. amid overhaul
@Ford: City Talks: Our New Podcast For People Improving Mobility in Cities
By Aniela Kuzon, Ford City Innovations Co-Founder & Global Lead, and Jason Hall, Founder of Slow Roll and RiDetroit Transportation enables our freedom, whether we’re going to the grocery store or visiting family and friends. But the way we move is changing as technology and necessity drive new transportation services to pop up every day.… Continue reading @Ford: City Talks: Our New Podcast For People Improving Mobility in Cities
@Ford: Ford Credit Offers Customers Financial Relief After California Fires, Iowa Storm, Hurricane Laura
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 31, 2020 – Ford Motor Credit Company has a message for customers recovering from the California fires, Iowa derecho or Hurricane Laura: We’re here to help. The company’s disaster relief program allows qualified customers to delay one or two monthly payments, resuming their regular payment schedules when their situations improve. “We’re offering… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Credit Offers Customers Financial Relief After California Fires, Iowa Storm, Hurricane Laura
German Auto Supplier Hella Weighs Software Unit Sale
(Bloomberg) — German automotive supplier Hella GmbH is planning a sale of its driver-assistance software unit, people familiar with the matter said. Hella is working with advisers to gauge interest in the business, according to the people. It could fetch several hundred million euros, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information… Continue reading German Auto Supplier Hella Weighs Software Unit Sale
@Ford: Ford’s Project Apollo and Ford Fund to Deliver 10 Million Masks to At-Risk Communities Across the U.S.
Ford’s Project Apollo and Ford Fund will deliver 10 million masks to national and local nonprofits, schools, veterans and other at-risk communities facing shortages of personal protective equipment Project Apollo is ramping up production of masks through the end of this year to meet company and additional community needs Latest donation is on top of… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Project Apollo and Ford Fund to Deliver 10 Million Masks to At-Risk Communities Across the U.S.
Ford wants employees to sign COVID-19 contracts
Ford Motor Co. launched a massive health safety campaign on Thursday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, an effort that includes a COVID-19 contract with Ford employees and their families. “We understand the importance of caring for ourselves and others, and will commit to establish safe practices that will protect all of us against the spread of COVID-19,” says… Continue reading Ford wants employees to sign COVID-19 contracts
Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203
MADRID, Aug 27 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Opel / Vauxhall Corsa models, all manufactured in plants installed in Spain, were among the ten best-selling cars on the European market last July, according to data from Jato Dynamics collected by Europa Press . The Renault Captur, which is manufactured in Valladolid,… Continue reading Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203
@Ford: Ford, Bedrock and Bosch Exploring Highly Automated Vehicle Technology in Detroit to Help Make Parking Easier
Ford Escape research vehicles begin demonstrating first U.S. infrastructure-based solution for highly automated valet parking Using a sophisticated set of infrastructure-based sensors in Bedrock‘s Assembly Garage, vehicles drive and park themselves inside the enclosed garage Drivers benefit from reducing the stress of looking for a parking space; garage operators and residents benefit from automated valet… Continue reading @Ford: Ford, Bedrock and Bosch Exploring Highly Automated Vehicle Technology in Detroit to Help Make Parking Easier