New KA+ and KA+ Active

The new Ford KA+ – for the first time also offered as new KA+ Active crossover version – delivers greater comfort and convenience, more driver assistance technologies, and enhanced interior and exterior styling. The new KA+ Active further enhances the compact five-door model with rugged bodystyling, raised ride-height and unique chassis tuning, unique front grille… Continue reading New KA+ and KA+ Active

Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars

In May 2017, Ford announced that it had replaced its CEO, Mark Fields, who had been with the company since 1989, with Jim Hackett. Despite being on Ford’s board since 2013, Hackett was probably best known for leading Steelcase, the large office-furniture company, for decades and turning around its fortunes, as well as for working… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars

Wall Street sours on Hackett’s Ford

DETROIT — To hear Wall Street tell it, Ford Motor Co. is in dire straits. Ford shares last week fell under $11, lower than when Jim Hackett became CEO last May, despite big gains for the broader market in those eight months. Ford’s earnings outlook for the year dimmed in light of lower-than-expected 2017 results.… Continue reading Wall Street sours on Hackett’s Ford