Geely boss Li Shufu speaks of prolonged engagement – and does not see himself as a competitor: what the “Henry Ford China” intends to do with Daimler

All articles and backgrounds 02/24/2018 Geely boss Li Shufu speaks of a longer commitment – and does not see itself as a competitor What Daimler’s new major shareholder from China sets REUTERS Largest Daimler shareholder – and at the same time a competitor: Geely CEO Li Shufu wants to promote electromobility with the people of… Continue reading Geely boss Li Shufu speaks of prolonged engagement – and does not see himself as a competitor: what the “Henry Ford China” intends to do with Daimler

Ford shifts more execs as demand for a plan grows

Kumar Galhotra (Photo: Ford Motor Co.) The latest executive shift within Ford Motor Co. came Thursday as industry experts and Wall Street wait for the Blue Oval to prove it has a plan to drive growth and fund an uncertain future — and whether the right team is in place to execute that plan. Ford… Continue reading Ford shifts more execs as demand for a plan grows

Despite 'inappropriate behavior,' ousted Ford exec Nair keeps health and retirement benefits

Raj Nair, was Ford President of North America until Wednesday, when he was ousted for improper conduct. (Photo: Ford, Wieck) Raj Nair, the former president of Ford North America, will keep health and retirement benefits despite being ousted from the company for “inappropriate behavior.” He signed a two-year noncompete agreement with his former employer of… Continue reading Despite 'inappropriate behavior,' ousted Ford exec Nair keeps health and retirement benefits

BRIEF-‍Ford Motor Credit Company Llc Says Issued And Sold EUR 612 Million Principal Amount Of Floating Rate Notes Due Dec 12, 2019

Feb 22 (Reuters) – ‍FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC: * ‍FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC SAYS ISSUED AND SOLD EUR 612 MILLION AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF FLOATING RATE NOTES DUE DEC 12, 2019 – SEC FILING​ Source text – (bit.ly/2HD430h) Further company coverage: Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Ford Claims Title for World’s Largest Billboard Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™

Ford is now the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title-holder for the Largest billboard in the world after unveiling a 5,265 m2 advertisement – equivalent to 20 tennis courts – for the new Ford EcoSport sports utility vehicle (SUV) on the iconic Espana Building in central Madrid, Spain. A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS official adjudicator inspected the… Continue reading Ford Claims Title for World’s Largest Billboard Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™

Ford Appoints Senior Leaders; Galhotra to Lead North America, Falotico to Head Lincoln, Marketing; McClelland to lead Ford Credit

Kumar Galhotra named group vice president and president, Ford North America Joy Falotico named group vice president, Lincoln and Chief Marketing Officer David McClelland named vice president of Ford and CEO of Ford Motor Credit Company Stuart Rowley named vice president and chief operating officer, Ford North America John Lawler named vice president, Strategy, Ford… Continue reading Ford Appoints Senior Leaders; Galhotra to Lead North America, Falotico to Head Lincoln, Marketing; McClelland to lead Ford Credit

India: Tata said to be mulling sale of auto components unit

February 22, 2018 Tata group is planning to sell its automotive parts manufacturing company Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd (TACO), two people aware of the matter said. The group is currently in talks to hire an investment bank to manage the sale, the first of the two said on condition of anonymity. The sale process is… Continue reading India: Tata said to be mulling sale of auto components unit

Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company

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 Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company

New Ferrari 488 Pista lands as the brand’s most powerful V8 ever

This is the track focussed, apex hungry Ferrari 488 Pista. Which, aside from being the marque’s show stopper for the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, is also the most powerful V8 Ferrari ever. The V8 in question is a familiar sounding 3.9-litre petrol unit, however, it now produces a massive 710bhp and 770Nm of torque (around… Continue reading New Ferrari 488 Pista lands as the brand’s most powerful V8 ever

Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate

Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate   Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality.   The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family… Continue reading Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate