Tag: Ford

Ford says cutting U.S. salaried jobs, doesn’t say how many

FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co confirmed on Wednesday it is cutting an unspecified number of U.S. salaried jobs as part of a global reorganization announced last year. Said Deep,… Continue reading Ford says cutting U.S. salaried jobs, doesn’t say how many

Press Releases – EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks

Brussels, 13 March 2019 – Ahead of a vote in the European Parliament tomorrow, auto makers are calling upon MEPs to back the European Commission’s request to start trade talks with the United States. Tomorrow, the European Parliament will issue a non-binding resolution on the draft negotiating mandate which the European Commission submitted to member… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US trade: auto makers urge MEPs to support talks

Most Powerful Ford Transit Sport Van Ever Heads Up Distinctive Three Model Line-up

Transit Custom Sport series van features new 185 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine, FordPass Connect modem and sophisticated technologies to enhance protection, driving and parking Transit Connect Sport on sale now with upgraded 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel and six‑speed manual transmission. Transit Courier Sport also available Demand for distinctive Ford Sport vans continues to grow,… Continue reading Most Powerful Ford Transit Sport Van Ever Heads Up Distinctive Three Model Line-up

Ford readies new Fiesta-based small SUV to replace Ecosport

New images show Ford’s Fiesta-based small SUV, which will replace the Ecosport in the firm’s range, carrying out winter testing. The new compact crossover has been photographed sporting heavily disguised Fiesta-based bodywork but with a clear SUV-style raised ride height. The as-yet-unnamed model, which could retain the Ecosport nameplate or take on a new identity more closely aligned to the… Continue reading Ford readies new Fiesta-based small SUV to replace Ecosport

UPDATE 1-CERAWEEK-Ford chairman praises CEO, mulls lithium venture

HOUSTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co Executive Chairman Bill Ford said on Tuesday that he is very confident in Chief Executive James Hackett’s leadership and that the automaker is considering striking supply deals with a lithium producer. FILE PHOTO – Newly named Ford Motor Company president and CEO James Hackett answers questions from the media… Continue reading UPDATE 1-CERAWEEK-Ford chairman praises CEO, mulls lithium venture

CERAWEEK-Ford Motor chairman says ‘very’ confident in CEO Hackett

FILE PHOTO – Newly named Ford Motor Company president and CEO James Hackett answers questions from the media during a press conference at Ford Motor World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook HOUSTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co Executive Chairman Bill Ford said on Tuesday he is very confident in Chief… Continue reading CERAWEEK-Ford Motor chairman says ‘very’ confident in CEO Hackett

VW CEO says he has not considered taking a minority stake in Waymo

Herbert Diess, CEO of German carmaker Volkswagen addresses the media during the annual news conference at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany March 12, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Volkswagen has not considered taking a minority investment in Google’s autonomous cars project Waymo, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said on Tuesday, adding that talks… Continue reading VW CEO says he has not considered taking a minority stake in Waymo

Limiters that stop drivers speeding could soon be fitted in all new cars – Manchester Evening News

Drivers could soon be prevented from speeding through a device that automatically limits a vehicle’s speed. Mandatory speed limiting technology, called Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), could be fitted to all new cars sold in the EU within just three years, after proposals agreed by a key group of MEPs. Even though the UK is planning… Continue reading Limiters that stop drivers speeding could soon be fitted in all new cars – Manchester Evening News