FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Reuters) – When General Motors Co (GM.N) engineers were developing the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks, some of them joined public tours of Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) Dearborn, Michigan factory to watch aluminum-bodied F-series trucks go down the assembly line. FILE PHOTO: General Motors reveals its 2019 Chevrolet Silverado… Continue reading GM squeezes pounds and pennies to attack Ford’s pickup profit machine
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Ford executive says baby offroader in product pipeline
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) plans to introduce a small utility vehicle based on its compact Focus sedan, with more rugged offroad styling cues than the Escape, a top executive said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO – A Ford logo is pictured at a car dealership in Monterrey, Mexico, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo… Continue reading Ford executive says baby offroader in product pipeline
Ford Celebrates Production of 10 Millionth Mustang
Ford Mustang, a cultural icon inspiring optimism and independence around the world, celebrates the production of its 10 millionth car at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan Ford Mustang is the best-selling sports car in America of the last 50 years, is featured in more movies and has more Facebook followers than any other car… Continue reading Ford Celebrates Production of 10 Millionth Mustang
Ford has now made 10 million Mustangs: Here is a history of the iconic, best-selling sports car
Ford is announcing on Wednesday that it has made its 10 millionth Mustang, the best-selling two-door sports car that has been in continuous production since it was first introduced 54 years ago.
Noble M500 borrows its engine from the Ford GT, headlights from the Corvette
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from British boutique automaker Noble, maker of hardcore performance cars like the current M600. But the company is back with a new supercar called the M500, which Noble described on Twitter as a “friendlier little brother to the M600.” But only a little friendlier. The M500 will… Continue reading Noble M500 borrows its engine from the Ford GT, headlights from the Corvette
Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort
BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort
UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort
BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort
Ford brings ‘exosuits’ to 15 factories
Carmaker Ford has given mechanical “exosuits” to 75 workers at 15 of its factories globally, following successful trials of the technology. The devices, called EksoVests, wrap around employees’ upper bodies and provide assistance when lifting or reaching overhead. It is hoped the suits will lower injuries from repetitive motion. One industry watcher said it was… Continue reading Ford brings ‘exosuits’ to 15 factories
Ford executive said to leave over ‘accusations of inappropriate behavior’
Pradeep Gaur | Mint | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Ford global director of program management Prakash Patel at a launch of a Ford Mustang on January 28, 2016 in New Delhi, India. A high-profile executive at Ford has reportedly left the company over accusations of inappropriate behavior, according to an article in Automotive News… Continue reading Ford executive said to leave over ‘accusations of
inappropriate behavior’
Ford’s Bullitt Mustang rides again. Can McQueen’s car restore shine to faded blue oval?
When Ford unveiled the car at the Detroit Auto Show in January, the automaker pulled out all the stops, including having McQueen’s granddaughter Molly ride on stage in one of the original models used to make the movie. “I got emotional when I saw Molly McQueen talk about that car because it is the idea… Continue reading Ford’s Bullitt Mustang rides again. Can McQueen’s car
restore shine to faded blue oval?