Tag: Ford

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

Tesla is officially allowed to reopen Fremont in a week if everything goes well

After a tumultuous week, Alameda County officially announced that Tesla is officially going to be allowed to reopen the Fremont factory in a week if some changes are done. As we previously reported, Elon Musk announced earlier this week that Tesla was restarting production at its Fremont factory despite contrary orders from Alameda County, which… Continue reading Tesla is officially allowed to reopen Fremont in a week if everything goes well

All eyes on Detroit as automakers ready slow, careful reopening of plants

DETROIT (Reuters) – The U.S. factories that make Fords, Chevys and Jeeps are coming back to life this week as workers install new safety equipment and wake up machines ahead of the high-stakes restart the Detroit automakers plan to launch on Monday. Weld curtains hang across the door line at FCA’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant… Continue reading All eyes on Detroit as automakers ready slow, careful reopening of plants

Ford to restart UK engine output next week

LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) – Ford will restart output at its two British engine factories from May 18 which means all of the U.S. carmaker’s European manufacturing sites will be in operation next week, after shutdowns due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ford built nearly 1.1 million engines last year at two British sites, Dagenham in… Continue reading Ford to restart UK engine output next week