Ford passed on offer from Trump lawyer

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, approached Ford Motor Co. to offer counsulting services last year. But the offer, which emphasized Cohen’s close connection with the president, was quickly rejected, according to a person familiar with the matter. (Photo: Mary Altaffer / AP) Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, approached Ford Motor Co.… Continue reading Ford passed on offer from Trump lawyer

Ford hopes to restart F-150 lines next week; supplier describes heavy damage

CLOSE Listen to the calls to Eaton County Dispatch during the Meridian Magnesium fire. Laura Mazade, Lansing State Journal Firefighters wait for magnesium to burn out at a fire in Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. (Photo: Matthew Dae Smith, Lansing State Journal) Ford said late Friday it… Continue reading Ford hopes to restart F-150 lines next week; supplier describes heavy damage

Ford Production Ills Infect Fiat-Chrysler, General Motors

Ford isn’t the only automaker to be burned by the fire at the plant of its supplier, which feeds parts to FCA and GM in addition to the Blue Oval. Bill Pugliano—Getty Images Last week, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, a fire and explosion forced an evacuation of a Meridian Magnesium Products of America plant. The… Continue reading Ford Production Ills Infect Fiat-Chrysler, General Motors

Cohen approached Ford for consulting, Mueller wants to see the records

CLOSE Attorney Michael Cohen’s simultaneous relationship with Donald Trump and several blue chip companies that paid him for insight into the new president strikes legal experts as unusual and has triggered questions about client confidentiality. (May 11) AP President Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen exits the US Federal Court on April 16, 2018, in Lower Manhattan,… Continue reading Cohen approached Ford for consulting, Mueller wants to see the records

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday -source

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) could resume production of its best-selling F-150 pickups as early as Friday, May 18 in Dearborn and Kansas City, according to a source familiar with the automaker’s plans. FILE PHOTO: A 2018 Ford F-150 “King Ranch” pickup truck is displayed during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit,… Continue reading CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday -source

Ford F-150 pickup supplier had trail of safety violations before explosion hit plant

Phoebe Wall Howard, Nathan Bomey, Justin A. Hinkley and Eric Lacy, USA TODAY Network Published 11:51 a.m. ET May 11, 2018 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Firefighters wait for magnesium to burn out at a fire in Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. (Photo:… Continue reading Ford F-150 pickup supplier had trail of safety violations before explosion hit plant

Ford Chairman Bill Ford Jr Says ‘Fairly Large’ Changes in Store For the Automaker

Ford Motor Co shareholders should expect “fairly large” changes in the coming year, Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. told Reuters, building on the automaker’s moves to discontinue some North American models and boost electric vehicle investment. Ford has promised to cut costs overall but still faces questions about lagging performance in certain regions and calls… Continue reading Ford Chairman Bill Ford Jr Says ‘Fairly Large’ Changes in Store For the Automaker

UPDATE 1-Ford’s April China vehicle sales slump 26 pct y/y

BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) vehicle sales in China fell 26 percent in April, the company said on Friday, as its business remained under pressure in the world’s biggest auto market partly due to a dearth of fresh products. FILE PHOTO: The new Ford Focus car is displayed during a media preview at… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford’s April China vehicle sales slump 26 pct y/y

55 new models between 2018 and 2022: electric cars – Volkswagen is announcement world champion

All articles and backgrounds 05/11/2018 55 new models between 2018 and 2022 Electric cars – Volkswagen is announcement world champion Is the electromobility the future of auto industry? At least one big automaker seems to have decided on it: like the graphics of Statista shows, Volkswagen has by far the most new electric car models… Continue reading 55 new models between 2018 and 2022: electric cars – Volkswagen is announcement world champion