And as I was driving back and forth to The Factory, a couple of things struck me. One was how quick the trip was down Michigan Avenue from Dearborn. But also, I’d always had this vision that we would build the future of Ford Motor Co., particularly as it pertained to autonomy, we needed to… Continue reading Bill Ford Jr. interview: The complete transcript
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Ford’s Autonomous Car Chief Eyes the Next 100 Years
At Ford World Headquarters, a 12-story 1950s-era edifice for 3,000 of the company’s 160,000+ global employees, there’s a statue of Henry Ford and a car showroom featuring the company’s greatest hits, from the oldest surviving Model A (1903) to Executive Chairman Bill Ford’s 2017 GT Supercar performance vehicle. The showroom doesn’t yet feature a self-driving… Continue reading Ford’s Autonomous Car Chief Eyes the Next 100 Years
Bill Ford Jr. opens up: Talks Detroit, Ford vs Forde name
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Bill Ford on CEO Hackett: ‘I love having him here’
CLOSE Bill Ford talks Detroit, last name Ford vs Forde Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press Buy Photo Jim Hackett, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company, with Bill Ford Jr. during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018. (Photo: Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo Ford CEO Jim Hackett… Continue reading Bill Ford on CEO Hackett: ‘I love having him here’
Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025
Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025 Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today announced its ambition that from 2025, at least 25 per cent of the plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be made from recycled material. Volvo Cars also urged… Continue reading Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 11 – June 17, 2018
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week June 11, 2018 – June 17, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- Automakers Are Swimming Upstream against Cyberthreats (Car and Driver) Cab, Forward:… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 11 – June 17, 2018
Ford Motor Company Acquires Iconic Michigan Central Station; Will Outline Vision for New Corktown Campus on Tuesday
DETROIT, June 17, 2018 – Ford Motor Company has acquired the iconic Michigan Central Station and plans to transform it into the centerpiece of a vibrant new campus in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood that will serve as an innovation hub for Ford’s vision for the future of transportation. The acquisition of Michigan Central Station comes alongside… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Acquires Iconic Michigan Central Station; Will Outline Vision for New Corktown Campus on Tuesday
Bill Ford Jr.: The complete interview
Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. sat down with Crain’s Senior Reporter Chad Livengood and Automotive News’ Ford beat reporter Michael Martinez for a wide-ranging interview June 14 about the automaker’s purchase and plans for redeveloping the Michigan Central Station. Ford said the company plans to have up to 2,500 employees working in… Continue reading Bill Ford Jr.: The complete interview
Fed. judge floats denial of Ford touchscreen class action settlement
A federal judge on Thursday slammed lawyers representing a class of Ford owners suing over allegedly defective touchscreens, calling the settlement deal they reached troubling and saying it showed “indicia of collusion” with the company. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco asked plaintiffs’ lawyers to explain why he should not reject the proposed… Continue reading Fed. judge floats denial of Ford touchscreen class action settlement
Automotive Components Manufacturer Martinrea Opens $26M Tech Center in Detroit
Martinrea International, an automotive components manufacturer based in Canada has launched a $26 million R&D center in Detroit. The facility already provides employment for 156 workers, and the company’s fluid lab in Toronto will ultimately move to the Detroit tech center. Martinrea’s most influential clients include Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Fiat Chrysler and auto… Continue reading Automotive Components Manufacturer Martinrea Opens $26M Tech Center in Detroit