Ford Motor Co has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Anhui Zotye Automobile Co., Ltd. to jointly manufacturing all-electric vehicles in China. Under the agreement, a 50-50 joint venture will develop, produce, market and service a new line of all-electric passenger vehicles. The vehicles will be marketed under an indigenous brand name owned by… Continue reading Ford, Zotye Automobile To Establish China Electric Vehicle Joint Venture
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Five Chinese Electric Vehicle Start-Ups That Could Rival Tesla
Across China’s 9.6 million square kilometers of land, there was never a shortage of ambition. So too with the electric vehicle revolution. Despite being a late comer to the EV craze, the country’s start-ups are not shy about aiming high. At least half-a-dozen Chinese EV start-ups – not including traditional car makers going green –… Continue reading Five Chinese Electric Vehicle Start-Ups That Could Rival Tesla
EU authorizes Opel takeover by PSA
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Opel by Peugeot. After a detailed examination, the authority claims to have no competition concerns, conditions will not exist. Peugeot Opel cars in front of a dealership Wednesday, 05.07.2017 5:32 pm The EU Commission has approved the takeover of the German car manufacturer Opel by the French… Continue reading EU authorizes Opel takeover by PSA
Andrew Frick
Andrew Frick, who has been with Ford Motor Company for more than two decades, serves as Director of U.S. Sales. He is responsible for all sales, field and distribution related matters for Ford for the U.S. Previously, Frick was Director of U.S. Marketing where he led the implementation of the Ford brand, communications and product… Continue reading Andrew Frick
Burt Jordan
Burt Jordan is the Vice President Global Vehicle & Indirect Purchasing and Supply Chain Sustainability effective October 1, 2017. In this role Jordan is responsible for global Body Exterior, Body Interior, Chassis and Electrical Systems procurement and Supplier Diversity Development. He reports to Hau Thai-Tang, vice president Product Development and Purchasing. Prior to this role,… Continue reading Burt Jordan
Small savers against VW – a process marathon
337,000 Germans once saved on a “KdF car” and never got the dreamed car, after the war their money was gone. When they sued Volkswagen, the group resisted with all the harassment. Getty Images / Culture Club Tuesday, 01.05.2018 09:56 clock Due to the diesel gate scandal Volkswagen AG is currently threatened with damages claims… Continue reading Small savers against VW – a process marathon
Mobility is a necessity – Everyone will always travel
Lex Hoefsloot — Co-Founder
Do you remember the game-changer of mobility in the 20th century? Yes, it was Henry Ford with his car: the model T.
From this point in time urban planning was centred around the car. The streets and cities faced major transformations. Many new features came along, like parking lots, motorways, gas stations, and traffic lights. Each of these developments helped us to move around easier and more comfortable. It became easier to visit our friends and family in other towns. The time to travel reduced from days to hours, the car unlocked many opportunities. Nowadays, the car is our most expensive possession, after our house. It is a vehicle that we trust our safety to. We use the car to go on holidays and to go to-and-from work.
Mobility changed the distance travelled, not the time travelled.
Mobility is a condition for prosperity and well-being, and research points out that mobility is not only a means but also a goal in itself. Historically, people ..
TI Automotive Honored by Ford Motor Company for Quality at Its 18th Annual World Excellence Awards
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 3, 2016 – Ford honored TI Automotive as a top-performing global supplier at its 18th annual World Excellence Awards ceremony held in Dearborn, Mich. Bill Kozyra, chairman, CEO & president of TI Automotive was presented with a Quality World Excellence Award by Hau Thai-Tang, Ford Motor Company group vice president, global… Continue reading TI Automotive Honored by Ford Motor Company for Quality at Its 18th Annual World Excellence Awards
New Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up 2018 review
You may not have even heard of the Ford F-150, and in one sense there’s no reason why you should – it has never, and likely will never go on sale in the UK, nor even in Europe. But in the USA it has consistently topped the outright sales charts since its creation in 1948.… Continue reading New Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up 2018 review
Ford EcoSport review
The Ford EcoSport has never been a favourite of ours, but credit where it’s due: the most recent facelift means that it’s more of a threat to rival compact crossovers than before. In particular, that’s thanks to big aesthetic improvements in the cabin brought about by a smart new Fiesta-inspired dashboard. The addition of some… Continue reading Ford EcoSport review