Tag: Ford

Noble M500 borrows its engine from the Ford GT, headlights from the Corvette

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from British boutique automaker Noble, maker of hardcore performance cars like the current M600. But the company is back with a new supercar called the M500, which Noble described on Twitter as a “friendlier little brother to the M600.” But only a little friendlier. The M500 will… Continue reading Noble M500 borrows its engine from the Ford GT, headlights from the Corvette

Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort

Ford brings ‘exosuits’ to 15 factories

Carmaker Ford has given mechanical “exosuits” to 75 workers at 15 of its factories globally, following successful trials of the technology. The devices, called EksoVests, wrap around employees’ upper bodies and provide assistance when lifting or reaching overhead. It is hoped the suits will lower injuries from repetitive motion. One industry watcher said it was… Continue reading Ford brings ‘exosuits’ to 15 factories

Ford executive said to leave over ‘accusations of inappropriate behavior’

Pradeep Gaur | Mint | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Ford global director of program management Prakash Patel at a launch of a Ford Mustang on January 28, 2016 in New Delhi, India.  A high-profile executive at Ford has reportedly left the company over accusations of inappropriate behavior, according to an article in Automotive News… Continue reading Ford executive said to leave over ‘accusations of
inappropriate behavior’

Ford’s Bullitt Mustang rides again. Can McQueen’s car restore shine to faded blue oval?

When Ford unveiled the car at the Detroit Auto Show in January, the automaker pulled out all the stops, including having McQueen’s granddaughter Molly ride on stage in one of the original models used to make the movie. “I got emotional when I saw Molly McQueen talk about that car because it is the idea… Continue reading Ford’s Bullitt Mustang rides again. Can McQueen’s car
restore shine to faded blue oval?

Car rental startup Zoomcar raises $3.6m debt funding from Trifecta

August 6, 2018 Self-drive car rental start-up Zoomcar India Pvt. Ltd has raised $3.6 million (Rs 25 crore) in debt funding from Trifecta Capital, said a report in Yourstory quoting filings with Registrar of Companies (RoC). The development comes almost six months after the Bengaluru-headquartered startup closed a $40-million Series C funding round led by automobile… Continue reading Car rental startup Zoomcar raises $3.6m debt funding from Trifecta

Ford is saying goodbye to cars and hello to batteries

Ford made waves recently when it announced it would stop producing cars (except for the iconic Mustang) — in favor of SUVs, trucks and other large vehicles — for the United States. It wasn’t a big surprise and if anything it was expected since SUV and truck sales are growing while car sales plummet. But… Continue reading Ford is saying goodbye to cars and hello to batteries

Ford Trucks Post Double-Digit Gains, with F-Series Marking Its 15th Consecutive Month of Year-over-Year Increases; Retail Sales of Lincoln Navigator Up 65 Percent

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 Ford Trucks Post Double-Digit Gains, with F-Series Marking Its 15th Consecutive Month of Year-over-Year Increases; Retail Sales of Lincoln Navigator Up 65 Percent