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Ford to stop building Focus cars in Argentina in 2019

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Monday it plans to stop building its Focus compact cars in Argentina in May 2019 as it seeks to stem losses from its operations in South America. FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New… Continue reading Ford to stop building Focus cars in Argentina in 2019

Statement on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

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, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Statement on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Why Ford Is Taking a Quantum Leap into the Future of Computing

Why Ford Is Taking a Quantum Leap into the Future of Computing By Dr. Ken Washington, Vice President, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering, and Chief Technology Officer We live in an era where technology breakthroughs are paving the way for major changes in the way we move. Electrification is changing how we power our cars… Continue reading Why Ford Is Taking a Quantum Leap into the Future of Computing

Ford expands partnership talks with VW and Mahindra to cut costs

DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) – With its stock trading near a 6-year low late last month, Ford Motor Co (F.N) CEO Jim Hackett gathered the automaker’s top 300 executives near its headquarters in Michigan for a global leadership meeting. FILE PHOTO – Jim Hackett (L), President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, speaks at the Ford… Continue reading Ford expands partnership talks with VW and Mahindra to cut costs

Ford wants ‘certainty’ in any U.S. trade deals -chairman

DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) – As the Trump administration negotiates new trade pacts with Canada, China and other countries, Ford Motor Co (F.N) Executive Chairman Bill Ford said on Thursday the automaker wants deals that allow it to plan and invest with “certainty.” FILE PHOTO: Newly assembled Ford 2018 F1-50 pick-up trucks are loaded on to… Continue reading Ford wants ‘certainty’ in any U.S. trade deals -chairman

The 100th Anniversary of the Rouge: Ford’s Legendary Automotive Factory Readies its Next Act

After making more than 28 vehicle models, including the innovative aluminum-bodied F-150, the Rouge’s Dearborn Truck Plan will soon make electrified F-150 models The Rouge helped build America’s middle class with the $5-a-day wage, provided jobs for disabled workers and profit sharing. Today, Ford and UAW are investing $35 million to expand a nearby facility… Continue reading The 100th Anniversary of the Rouge: Ford’s Legendary Automotive Factory Readies its Next Act

IONITY Launches First 10 Ultra-Fast Charging Stations

2 H BY MARK KANE 10 stations ready, 390 more to come. IONITY in Europe proceeds with installations of ultra-fast charging network in a similar time/pace as Electrify America in the U.S. IONITY just completed its 10th station, while Electrify America had 10 in August. The IONITY is a joint venture of BMW Group, Daimler… Continue reading IONITY Launches First 10 Ultra-Fast Charging Stations

Ford, Lyft, and Uber to Share Data to Improve Urban Mobility

The partnership gives mayors unparalleled access to road traffic data, allowing them to make better planning and investment decisions as shared and autonomous mobility arrive in their cities. Photo courtesy of Ford.  Ford Motor Company, Uber, and Lyft have announced a commitment to SharedStreets, a new data platform designed to make it easier for the private sector to work with cities around… Continue reading Ford, Lyft, and Uber to Share Data to Improve Urban Mobility