Tag: Ford

Ford’s Bronco SUV bucking to take on FCA’s Jeep

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Monday rolled out the product and marketing strategy for its new family of Bronco SUVs designed to take a bite out of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) profitable Jeep franchise. A lineup of 2021 Ford Broncos, along with the logo, are displayed in this computer-generated image obtained… Continue reading Ford’s Bronco SUV bucking to take on FCA’s Jeep

Ford’s China ventures extend auto sales recovery in June

FILE PHOTO: The new Ford Focus car is displayed during a media preview at the Auto China 2018 motor show in Beijing, China April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor’s (F.N) China ventures reported year-on-year sales growth for June as the world’s biggest auto market continues to recover from coronavirus-induced lows. The… Continue reading Ford’s China ventures extend auto sales recovery in June

IONITY Celebrates 250th Fast-Charging Station In Europe

IONITY, the European fast-charging network, founded in 2017 by BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG, and joined by Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai and Kia) in 2019, celebrates its 250th charging location. The company announced the news on July 3, 2020, about six months since the milestone of 200… Continue reading IONITY Celebrates 250th Fast-Charging Station In Europe

Velodyne becomes latest tech company to go public using a SPAC, eschewing the traditional IPO path

Velodyne Lidar, the leading supplier of a sensor widely considered critical to the commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles, said Thursday it has struck a deal to merge with special-purpose acquisition company Graf Industrial Corp., with a market value of $1.8 billion. The company said it was able to raise $150 million in private investment in… Continue reading Velodyne becomes latest tech company to go public using a SPAC, eschewing the traditional IPO path

Ford taps Disney Media Works to mark the return of the Bronco SUV

Ford is teaming up with Disney Media Networks to mark the return of its iconic Bronco SUV through a series of short films that will be broadcast across a number of cable and digital properties including ABC, ESPN, National Geographic and Hulu. The strategy — prompted by COVID-19 shutdowns — is a departure for Ford,… Continue reading Ford taps Disney Media Works to mark the return of the Bronco SUV

Ford to end production of the Lincoln Continental at end of 2020

Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Ford Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday it will permanently end production of the Lincoln Continental built at the Blue Oval’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant. The move is just the latest in the Dearborn automaker’s long-term strategy of ditching sedans and compact cars in favor of a wider array of profit-rich trucks and… Continue reading Ford to end production of the Lincoln Continental at end of 2020

@Ford: Ford Posts Best Retail Share In Five Years – Driven by Ford’s ‘Built for America’ Program And Strong Share Gains Coming From Pickups, Vans, Explorer and Mustang

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its second quarter 2020 U.S. sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. 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,… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Posts Best Retail Share In Five Years – Driven by Ford’s ‘Built for America’ Program And Strong Share Gains Coming From Pickups, Vans, Explorer and Mustang

Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant

Fresh from launching its landmark first EV, Mini looks to be expanding its electrified line-up with a potential plug-in variant of its Cooper S five-door hatchback. The hatch is due a substantial facelift before 2023 – having only been subtly updated once in its seven-year lifespan – to bring it into line with newer rivals including the Audi A1, Ford… Continue reading Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant

Kia Motors India sells 7,275 units in June, readying to launch Sonet compact SUV

Kia Motors India has announced that it has sold 7,275 units, comprising 7,114 Seltos SUVs and 161 Carnival MPVs, in June 2020, indicating a path of recovery in a challenging market and business environment. On June 1, the Korean carmaker launched the refreshed Seltos, which now comes with 10 novel features, encompassing safety, convenience, connectivity… Continue reading Kia Motors India sells 7,275 units in June, readying to launch Sonet compact SUV