Tag: Ford
Auto sales: GM, Toyota up; Ford, FCA drop
Among domestics, only General Motors posted a profit in the first month of the year
Soundbites: January 2018 Sales
Overall Ford Motor Company U.S. sales for January totaled over 161 thousand vehicles which was a 6.6 percent decline.
London Calling: Chariot Launches in First European City As Service Expands Internationally
by Sarah-Jayne Williams, Director of Smart Mobility, Ford of Europe All around the world, cities are asking a similar question: How do we make it easier, cleaner and more efficient for our citizens to get around? At Ford, we’re committed to helping cities everywhere make it easier for people to move reliably and comfortably — and in a way… Continue reading London Calling: Chariot Launches in First European City As Service Expands Internationally
SAIC MOTOR can start testing autonomous vehicles in California
On June 28, 2017 SAIC Innovation Center (LLC) officially obtained the California permit for testing self- driving vehicles, that is, SAIC Motor’s autonomous vehicle can be found running on the public road in California. The permit covers two cars and one driver. SAIC becomes the 35th organization to receive a permit, following automakers Ford, GM,… Continue reading SAIC MOTOR can start testing autonomous vehicles in California
Ford's rating outlook downgraded by Moody's; investors concerned
Moody’s Investor Service alerted Wall Street that Ford’s rating outlook has been downgraded and may forecast a credit rating downgrade.
Ford Freestyle : new Figo-based crossover unveiled
Ford India today unveiled the Freestyle, its new compact crossover, based on the Figo hatchback. The crossover gets some aesthetic tweaks up its sleeves, which makes it distinct over its regular hatchback…
Ford’s automated police car as a patent
The automaker Ford had filed a patent for an autonomous police car. Again and again, there are patent applications, including Ford, but not necessarily come into production. Ford has beautifully developed some police vehicles and integrated services. And in 2016, apparently, a patent had been filed for an autonomous police car. A similar concept is… Continue reading Ford’s automated police car as a patent
CEO of Ford’s China operation resigns
Jason Luo (Photo: Ford Motor Company) The chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Co.’s Chinese operations resigned Monday, less than six months after taking over there. Jason Luo resigned for unspecified “personal reasons that predate his time at Ford,” according to Peter Fleet, Ford’s president of the Asia Pacific region. Fleet will take on Luo’s… Continue reading CEO of Ford’s China operation resigns
Ford China CEO shocks investors with resignation; company officials focus on future
CLOSE We sit down with Jim Hackett, Ford Motor Company’s new CEO, to talk about his new position and the company’s future. Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press Ford China CEO and chairman Jason Luo, who began his job just a few months ago, has resigned. (Photo: Key Safety Systems) Ford China CEO and chairman Jason… Continue reading Ford China CEO shocks investors with resignation; company officials focus on future