Tag: Ford

Fiat Chrysler and AutoX confirm plans to work on robotaxis

Sponsored Links AutoX Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is joining forces with the Chinese startup AutoX to bring self-driving robotaxis to China. The companies confirmed rumors of their partnership today and announced that the AutoX AI Driver platform will be installed in FCA Chrysler Pacificas. The robotaxis could appear in Chinese cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler and AutoX confirm plans to work on robotaxis

Mahindra to expand engine capacity in Ford plant

Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, M&M NEW DELHI: Mahindra & Mahindra will leverage Ford India’s manufacturing unit in Chennai to expand engine capacity for its vehicles, strengthening its alliance further with the American carmaker, M&M managing director Pawan Goenka said on Thursday. “So, the next expansion will happen in the Ford plant and by doing so… Continue reading Mahindra to expand engine capacity in Ford plant

@Ford: Ford Direct Markets Appoints Adriaan Coetzee as Director of Fleet and Commercial Vehicles

Ford Direct Markets today announces the appointment of Adriaan Coetzee, to the position of Director of Fleet and Commercial Vehicles, based in Dubai. Coetzee, having taken up his new role effective January 1, 2020, replaces Chris Noel, who has been appointed to as Director of Sales, Ford Middle East. Go to Source

At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future

CLOSE Jim Farley was appointed chief operating officer of Ford Motor Co. on Friday.  (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press) All of a sudden, Jim Farley is talking about his grandfather — a man who began at Ford Motor Company carrying a metal lunch bucket into the factory at the turn of the 20th century. It… Continue reading At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future

MG Gloster SUV debuts at Auto Expo 2020

MG India has revealed the full-size Gloster SUV, based on the Chinese Maxus D90. It is officially the largest SUV to wear an MG badge and will take position as the brand’s range-topper in India when it goes on sale during Diwali this year.    The large SUV will have immediate appeal for the ‘size-does-matter’… Continue reading MG Gloster SUV debuts at Auto Expo 2020

@Ford: Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes as Company Continues Transformation

Jim Farley becomes chief operating officer, reporting to President and CEO Jim Hackett. Farley will be responsible for all global markets and automotive operations, Ford Smart Mobility and autonomous vehicles     Hau Thai-Tang takes on an expanded role in delivering great products, services and experiences for Ford customers. He will continue to lead Product Development… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes as Company Continues Transformation

Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Friday shook up its top management, naming strategy chief Jim Farley as chief operating officer and promising skeptical investors the company will kick a slow-moving turnaround into a higher gear. FILE PHOTO: Jim Farley, President, Global Markets, Ford Motor Company, speaks during the Lincoln presentation at the… Continue reading Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround

Ford completes 400 layoffs at Oakville plant – Automotive News Canada

February 06, 2020 05:55 PM Greg Layson About 400 workers were laid off this week at Ford Motor Co.’s Oakville, Ont., assembly plant, shortly after the automaker ended production of the Ford Flex there. The layoffs, which took effect Monday, were announced late last year, and come ahead of negotiations between Unifor and the Detroit… Continue reading Ford completes 400 layoffs at Oakville plant – Automotive News Canada