Tag: Ford

  • Ford recalls nearly 1.5 million pickup trucks that can downshift without warning

    Ford recalls nearly 1.5 million pickup trucks that can downshift without warning

    [ad_1] Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million pickup trucks in North America because the transmissions can suddenly downshift into first gear.  The recall — 1.26 million vehicles in the U.S. and 221,000 in Canada — covers F-150 trucks from the 2011 through 2013 model years with six-speed automatic transmissions. The company says there’s glitch in sending a…

  • Ford executive raises doubts about VW deal for electric vehicles

    Ford executive raises doubts about VW deal for electric vehicles

    [ad_1] VW has committed more than $50 billion to develop more than 50 pure battery-electric vehicles by 2025. They would be sold through the German automaker’s dozen different passenger car brands, including Porsche and Audi, as well as the flagship Volkswagen marque. But the majority of the products will target mainstream markets using a high-volume…

  • Ford told UK PM May it is preparing alternative production sites: The Times

    Ford told UK PM May it is preparing alternative production sites: The Times

    [ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The logo of Ford is seen during the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co told British Prime Minister Theresa May that it is stepping up preparations to move production out of Britain, The Times reported on Tuesday. The automaker…

  • The 2019 Ford Edge ST isn’t the sporty SUV we wanted it to be

    The 2019 Ford Edge ST isn’t the sporty SUV we wanted it to be

    [ad_1] As an outward sign of its purpose, the ST offers special styling outside, with an aggressive grill and the “Ford Performance Blue” hue our $49,430 tester wore. The interior is different from your standard-issue Edge, with some ST branding and suede-cloth inserts on the seats. You also don’t have to sacrifice luxury features when…

  • Ford government pledges to clear autism therapy waitlist, provide cash to families in need

    Ford government pledges to clear autism therapy waitlist, provide cash to families in need

    [ad_1] The Ford government has launched a plan to tackle lengthy waiting lists for autism therapy, with the aim of clearing the province-wide backlog within 18 months. Some 23,000 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders are waiting for government-funded treatment in Ontario, while just 8,400 are currently in the program receiving therapy. Government officials say this…

  • Doug Ford adviser reveals his vision for health-care system today

    Doug Ford adviser reveals his vision for health-care system today

    [ad_1] A report that will shape how Ontario Premier Doug Ford reforms the province’s health-care system says adding more beds to the system is not the solution to hospital overcrowding, CBC News has learned Ford’s council on improving health care, a handpicked panel of 11 senior health-care administrators, will deliver its first report Thursday morning. The council…

  • Southwest, Apple, Ford Motor & more

    Southwest, Apple, Ford Motor & more

    [ad_1] Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Southwest Airlines – Southwest reported earnings of $1.17 per share for the fourth quarter, beating consensus estimates by 10 cents a share. Revenue also came in above estimates, and Southwest gave an upbeat outlook for 2019 despite a hit to January revenue from the government…

  • Overseas losses drag down Ford fourth-quarter results

    Overseas losses drag down Ford fourth-quarter results

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Wednesday posted a lower operating fourth-quarter profit as losses in every global region except North America weighed on results. FILE PHOTO – The logo of the Ford Motor Company is seen outside a car dealership in Cape Town, South Africa, October 18, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings “It…

  • Ford Q4 2018 earnings

    Ford Q4 2018 earnings

    [ad_1] Ford‘s reorganization plans showed up in its fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday as pension and layoff costs eroded the company’s profit and caused it to miss earnings estimates — despite posting stronger-than-expected sales. The Detroit automaker has been struggling overseas, and that was apparent in the fourth quarter. While Ford grew its revenue in North America…

  • Ford is developing hybrid and all-electric F-150 pickup trucks

    Ford is developing hybrid and all-electric F-150 pickup trucks

    [ad_1] “Our first electric will not be a super-rational small car,” Farley said. “It will be a larger utility and will have a new silhouette, but will be about being fun to drive.” However, there is a bit of doubt as to whether customers want to pay more, even for a nice vehicle, said Autotrader…

  • Ford government poised to dissolve regional health agencies, sources say

    Ford government poised to dissolve regional health agencies, sources say

    [ad_1] In what would be its first major move to restructure Ontario’s health system, the Doug Ford government is considering a sharp cut to the bureaucracies that are supposed to co-ordinate health care services at the local level. CBC News has learned that the PCs are taking aim at the province’s 14 local health integration…

  • Ford sees weaker-than-expected fourth quarter, uncertainty in 2019

    Ford sees weaker-than-expected fourth quarter, uncertainty in 2019

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) forecast a weaker fourth quarter than analysts expected, and said on Wednesday it faced uncertainty in 2019 due to trade issues and Britain’s exit from the European Union, sending its shares down 2 percent in premarket trading. FILE PHOTO: Workers prepare for the Ford Motor Company 2019…

  • Ford and IBM among quartet in Congo cobalt blockchain project

    Ford and IBM among quartet in Congo cobalt blockchain project

    [ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Carmaker Ford (F.N), technology giant IBM (IBM.N), South Korean cathode maker LG Chem (051910.KS) and China’s Huayou Cobalt (603799.SS) have joined forces in the first blockchain project to monitor cobalt supplies from Democratic Republic of Congo. The logo is seen on the bonnet of a new Ford Aspire car during its…

  • Ford and Volkswagen will partner to make commercial vans and trucks

    Ford and Volkswagen will partner to make commercial vans and trucks

    [ad_1] Boris Roessler | picture alliance | Getty Images 14 January 2019, US, Detroit: Jim Hackett (r), CEO of Ford, and Herbert Diess, CEO of VW, talk about the fair together. Industry experts expect the announcement of a cooperation between VW and Ford in the light commercial vehicle sector. Ford and Volkswagen plan to build…

  • Volkswagen, Ford set alliance centered on vans, pickups

    Volkswagen, Ford set alliance centered on vans, pickups

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Tuesday set an alliance that combines forces on commercial vans and pickups and said they were exploring expanding into joint development of electric and self-driving technology, actions meant to save the automakers billions of dollars. The President and CEO of Ford Motor…

  • Volkswagen, Ford to announce automotive alliance

    Volkswagen, Ford to announce automotive alliance

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) are expected to unveil an alliance on Tuesday that combines forces on commercial vehicles and is likely to expand into joint development of electric and self-driving technology, moves meant to save the automakers billions of dollars. The President and CEO of Ford Motor…

  • Tesla under pressure as Ford, Nissan and GM roll out new competition

    Tesla under pressure as Ford, Nissan and GM roll out new competition

    [ad_1] Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images GP: Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., speaks during an event at the site of the company’s manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. Shares of Tesla tumbled 2.4 percent as manufacturers from Detroit to Japan unveiled new competition for buyers in…

  • Ford debuts 700-horsepower ‘street-legal’ Mustang Shelby GT500

    Ford debuts 700-horsepower ‘street-legal’ Mustang Shelby GT500

    [ad_1] Ford’s new Mustang GT Shelby 500 is a 700-horsepower monster Ford says is the quickest street-legal Mustang in history. The latest iteration of Ford’s Shelby GT variant of the iconic Mustang pony car inherits the name of racer and engineer Carroll Shelby, who worked with Ford to design the first GT500 in 1967 —…

  • Ford has a lot riding on the Detroit auto show this year

    Ford has a lot riding on the Detroit auto show this year

    [ad_1] Bill Pugliano | Getty Images The new 2020 Ford Explorer SUV is revealed at Ford Field on January 9, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Few automakers exhibiting at the Detroit auto show, which kicks off Sunday in Detroit, have more riding on this year’s show than Ford. The company, which is scheduled to release its…

  • Ford to shake up European business, cut jobs

    Ford to shake up European business, cut jobs

    [ad_1] Ford Motor Co. says it is cutting jobs in Europe in a wide-ranging restructuring as it focuses on its most profitable models and shifts production towards electric cars. In a statement, the company said Thursday that “structural cost improvements will be supported by a reduction of surplus labour,” both hourly and salaried. The Dearborn,…

  • Ford Europe to slash thousands of jobs in turnaround plan

    Ford Europe to slash thousands of jobs in turnaround plan

    [ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Ford (F.N) on Thursday said it will cut thousands of jobs, exit unprofitable markets and discontinue loss-making vehicle lines as part of…

  • VW, Ford to reveal deeper alliance next week: sources

    VW, Ford to reveal deeper alliance next week: sources

    [ad_1] HAMBURG/DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) will unveil a deeper alliance next week that goes beyond cooperating in commercial vehicles in a move meant to save the automakers billions of dollars as they develop new technologies, two people familiar with the plan said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: A car…

  • Ford unveils 2020 Explorer, popular SUV’s first redesign in 8 years

    Ford unveils 2020 Explorer, popular SUV’s first redesign in 8 years

    [ad_1] With more and more consumers looking to buy a midsize SUV, Ford is rolling out a fresh version of its iconic Explorer model. Unveiled Wednesday in New York, it’s the first all-new version of the Explorer in eight years. The 2020 Explorer has been redesigned with special features, new technology and creature comforts SUV…

  • Ford Endura review: prices, specifications

    Ford Endura review: prices, specifications

    [ad_1] Welcome to the cluttered Australian SUV market, Ford Endura. Hop right in, the water’s very warm. If a mainstream brand’s SUV portfolio isn’t bubbling over it’s being left behind, and Ford’s been playing SUV catch-up since the seven-seat Territory’s sad demise in 2016. Ford insists we can’t call Endura a Territory replacement, and in…

  • Ford government to resume arbitration hearings with OMA

    Ford government to resume arbitration hearings with OMA

    [ad_1] The Ford government will resume binding arbitration hearings with the association representing the province’s physicians, according to a memo the group’s head sent to members Friday afternoon. In her letter, Dr. Nadia Alam said the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) received formal notice Friday morning that “the government has agreed to resume arbitration hearings on…

  • Ford government to recall legislature next week to introduce back-to-work bill for power workers

    Ford government to recall legislature next week to introduce back-to-work bill for power workers

    [ad_1] Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will recall the legislature next week in order to enact back-to-work legislation to keep power workers on the job and prevent widespread outages, a government official has told CBC Toronto. Earlier Thursday, an official had said that the government was prepared to recall the legislature. By the afternoon, it was confirmed…

  • Ford government move to bail on binding arbitration with doctors ‘affront to the law,’ OMA says

    Ford government move to bail on binding arbitration with doctors ‘affront to the law,’ OMA says

    [ad_1] The government of Premier Doug Ford has pulled out of binding arbitration with the association representing the province’s physicians, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto, citing a “lack of confidence” in the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The government informed the OMA of its decision on Monday. Lawyers representing the OMA say the move is “unprecedented…

  • An expansive Ford, VW alliance could echo across global auto industry

    An expansive Ford, VW alliance could echo across global auto industry

    [ad_1] How much more is now the central question, but in conversations with senior Ford and VW executives they do little to hide the likelihood that the answer will be “lots.” About the only thing off the table, said an executive with frequent C-suite access, is any sort of cross-equity swap. Along with the possible…

  • Is Ontario’s patient ombudsman next on the Ford government chopping block?

    Is Ontario’s patient ombudsman next on the Ford government chopping block?

    [ad_1] Ontario’s health minister Christine Elliott says she takes patient care seriously but won’t say whether her former job —Ontario’s patient ombudsman — will be kept or cut by her government. Elliott quit the high-paying job in February when she decided to run for the leadership of the Ontario Progressive Conservative party. She lost to…

  • Ford CEO open to investors in autonomous vehicles but cautious on VW

    Ford CEO open to investors in autonomous vehicles but cautious on VW

    [ad_1] MIAMI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) Chief Executive Jim Hackett told Reuters the automaker is open to investment by automakers and others in its autonomous vehicle business, but cautioned that expanding partnerships with German automaker Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) (VOWG.DE) is a “delicate dance.” FILE PHOTO: Jim Hackett, CEO of Ford Motor Company, listens…

  • Ford, Walmart collaborate to design automated-vehicle delivery

    Ford, Walmart collaborate to design automated-vehicle delivery

    [ad_1] MIAMI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N), Walmart Inc (WMT.N) and delivery service Postmates Inc will collaborate to design a service for delivering groceries and other goods to Walmart customers that could someday use autonomous vehicles, the companies said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO – The logo of Walmart is seen outside of a new…

  • Ford buys Spin; Microsoft’s venture arm backs RapidSOS

    Ford buys Spin; Microsoft’s venture arm backs RapidSOS

    [ad_1] Rael, a feminine care start-up, raised $17.5 million in Series A financing, led by Mirae Asset and GS Retail Fund. The online retailer sells period products made from organic cotton and beauty products specifically made for women who are menstruating. Rael has raised $20.4 million to date. Intel Capital led a $16 million Series…

  • Ford buying San Francisco-area e-scooter startup Spin

    Ford buying San Francisco-area e-scooter startup Spin

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Thursday it will join the mushrooming micro-mobility movement with the acquisition of 2-year-old Spin, an electric scooter rental firm based in San Francisco. FILE PHOTO: The logo is seen on the hood of a new Ford Aspire car during its launch in New Delhi, India, October…

  • Luxury car owners trade up for US pickups as Ford, GM dominate market

    Luxury car owners trade up for US pickups as Ford, GM dominate market

    [ad_1] McCombs said that demand for high-line trucks has grown with each new and more expensive model Ford has added to the F-Series line-up. And even with the arrival of the Super Duty Limited last year, she said, the carmaker may not have hit the limits. Every month, at least one buyer adds enough aftermarket…

  • VW and Ford in talks on self-driving and electric vehicles: source

    VW and Ford in talks on self-driving and electric vehicles: source

    [ad_1] FRANKFURT/DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and Ford Motor Co are in “exploratory talks” to jointly develop self-driving and electric vehicles in a far-reaching strategic alliance meant to save the companies billions of dollars, according to a person familiar with the matter. FILE PHOTO: A car with the Volkswagen VW logo badge is seen…

  • Ford, Baidu to start self-driving road tests in China

    Ford, Baidu to start self-driving road tests in China

    [ad_1] The logo of the Ford Motor Company is seen outside a car dealership in Cape Town, South Africa, October 18, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co and Baidu Inc launched a two-year project on Wednesday to test self-driving vehicles on Chinese roads, amid a global race by carmakers and internet firms…

  • Ford and Baidu team up to test self-driving vehicles in China

    Ford and Baidu team up to test self-driving vehicles in China

    [ad_1] Nelson Ching | Bloomberg | Getty Images Robin Li, chief executive officer of Baidu Inc. Ford and Chinese internet giant Baidu announced a tie-up Wednesday that will see the two firms jointly test self-driving vehicles in China for two years. The initiative will see the two companies collaborate on the development and testing of…

  • Ford recalls 136,272 Focus cars in Canada for fuel valve problem

    Ford recalls 136,272 Focus cars in Canada for fuel valve problem

    [ad_1] Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million Focus compact cars in North America because a fuel system problem can cause the engines to stall without warning. The recall covers cars from the 2012 through 2018 model years with two-litre, four-cylinder engines. There were 1,282,596 vehicles affected in the United States, 136,272 in Canada and 44,521 in…

  • Ford third-quarter profit beats estimates, shares rise

    Ford third-quarter profit beats estimates, shares rise

    [ad_1] DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Wednesday reported slightly higher than expected third-quarter profit and stuck to its targets for the year, raising investor hopes for a strong fourth quarter and sending its shares up as much as 7 percent after-hours. The logo of the Ford Motor Company is seen outside…

  • Ford hires new China chief to tackle daunting turnaround task

    Ford hires new China chief to tackle daunting turnaround task

    [ad_1] BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) has hired a new chief for its troubled China operations, ending a nine-month search after the previous head suddenly quit and tasking him with fixing a deep sales slump in the world’s biggest car market. FILE PHOTO: Chery Automobile Co Ltd CEO Chen Anning attends an interview…

  • Ford names new China head to tackle daunting turnaround task

    Ford names new China head to tackle daunting turnaround task

    [ad_1] BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) has hired a new chief for its troubled China operations, ending a nine-month search after the previous head suddenly quit and tasking him with fixing a deep sales slump in the world’s biggest car market. FILE PHOTO: Chery Automobile Co Ltd CEO Chen Anning attends an interview…

  • Ford appoints new China chief to tackle sales slump

    Ford appoints new China chief to tackle sales slump

    [ad_1] BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) has appointed a new head of China operations to help turn around flagging sales in the world’s largest auto market, filling a post that had been vacant since January after the firm’s previous China chief suddenly quit. FILE PHOTO: The new Ford Focus car is displayed during…

  • Ford appoints new China CEO to revive falling sales

    Ford appoints new China CEO to revive falling sales

    [ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday it had appointed a new head of its China operations to help turn around flagging sales in the world’s largest auto market and fill a post vacated when the firm’s previous China head abruptly stepped down in January. FILE PHOTO: The new Ford Focus…

  • Morgan Stanley downgrades Ford and says dividend at risk

    Morgan Stanley downgrades Ford and says dividend at risk

    [ad_1] Morgan Stanley downgraded Ford on Friday, saying its earnings and cash flow are under pressure and its dividend is at risk. The number two U.S. automaker is suffering from a perception among investors that it lacks transparency and is failing to take quick, decisive action in executing its turnaround plan, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam…

  • Ford CEO seeks to rally dealers as shares sink to new low

    Ford CEO seeks to rally dealers as shares sink to new low

    [ad_1] LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – With Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) stock at nearly a nine-year low and the company squeezed by tariffs and trade tensions, Chief Executive Jim Hackett sought to restore confidence among dealers gathered in Las Vegas this week, days ahead of third-quarter results. FILE PHOTO: The new Ford Focus car is displayed…

  • Ford boosts production of $400,000 GT supercar to keep up with demand

    Ford boosts production of $400,000 GT supercar to keep up with demand

    [ad_1] Ford is boosting the limited production of its $400,000 GT supercar to keep up with demand, the company said Thursday. The Ford GT is the automaker’s answer to high-performance sports cars from companies such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren and others. Orders have been outpacing supply, prompting Ford to up production from the 1,000…

  • U.S. probes 54,400 Ford trucks over tailgate complaints

    U.S. probes 54,400 Ford trucks over tailgate complaints

    [ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Thursday it had opened a preliminary investigation into 54,400 Ford Motor Co (F.N) pickup trucks after receiving five complaints that tailgates had unexpectedly opened while the vehicles were in motion. The logo of the Ford Motor Company is seen outside a car dealership…

  • Ford unveils new China SUV, eyes sales boost next year

    Ford unveils new China SUV, eyes sales boost next year

    [ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co (F.N) unveiled a new China sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Tuesday, and said its plan to release a spate of new models will help turn around tumbling sales in the world’s top auto market from the start of next year. FILE PHOTO: The Chinese national flag…

  • JP Morgan and Ford cancel plans for Saudi investor event

    JP Morgan and Ford cancel plans for Saudi investor event

    [ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – JP Morgan & Chase Co (JPM.N) Chief Executive Jamie Dimon and Ford Motor Co (F.N) Chairman Bill Ford canceled plans to attend a Saudi investor conference, the companies said on Sunday, the latest such high-profile announcements after the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford poses…

  • Ford Motor chairman cancels visit to Saudi investor conference

    Ford Motor chairman cancels visit to Saudi investor conference

    [ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) Chairman Bill Ford canceled a multi-stop trip to the Middle East, including a planned appearance at a Saudi investment conference, the company said on Sunday, the latest such cancellation after the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford poses next to a…

  • Ford is recalling 200 of its $400,000 GT supercars

    Ford is recalling 200 of its $400,000 GT supercars

    [ad_1] JEWEL SAMAD | AFP | Getty Images The Ford GT is pictured during the press preview at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, on January 16, 2018.  Ford is recalling 200 of its six-figure GT supercars due to hydraulic fluid leaks that can cause fires, the automaker said Wednesday.…

  • Ford Everest: Seven-seat four-wheel drive tested

    Ford Everest: Seven-seat four-wheel drive tested

    [ad_1] The rear-drive Everest Trend is the cheapest way to access Ford’s new 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel. For about $61,000 on the road before options, the seven-seater’s standard kit includes leather-trimmed upholstery, power tailgate and eight-inch infotainment screen with satnav and smartphone mirroring. Ford’s range is now backed by a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and servicing…

  • Ford picks BBDO as lead creative agency in blow to Britain’s WPP

    Ford picks BBDO as lead creative agency in blow to Britain’s WPP

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) has chosen Omnicom’s (OMC.N) BBDO as its lead creative advertising agency in a blow to its long-time partner WPP (WPP.L). FILE PHOTO: A WPPA sign on a wall outside the advertising company’s offices in London, Britain April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/File Photo After a five-month review, Ford said…

  • Brett Kavanaugh news: Judge was the ‘sl*t whore drunk’ not Christine Ford, says Senator | World | News

    Brett Kavanaugh news: Judge was the ‘sl*t whore drunk’ not Christine Ford, says Senator | World | News

    [ad_1] Judge Kavanaugh has been embroiled in a fierce row over historic allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. Senator Graham insisted the real victim of the process was Mr Kavanaugh and dismissed any suggestion that sexual assault victims would be more reluctant to speak out after his confirmation. Speaking moments after Mr Kavanaugh’s appointment,…

  • Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Fragrance, Lipstick Collection: Details

    Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Fragrance, Lipstick Collection: Details

    [ad_1] It’s back and more fabulous than ever! Tom Ford’s explicitly-yet-cheekily named F–king Fabulous fragrance that sold out in a hot second last fall before being restocked several times is now expanding into a collection that will include a candle, body spray and lipstick inspired by the sexy scent — and we’re f–king obsessed. For the uninitiated,…

  • GM, Ford shares jump in relief on Canada trade deal

    GM, Ford shares jump in relief on Canada trade deal

    [ad_1] Automobile manufacturers Ford and General Motors rallied Monday after the United States and Canada struck a last-minute deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. General Motors shares rallied 1.5 percent Monday, while Ford rose 0.7 percent. Parts manufacturer Lear Corporation rose 2.6 percent. The pending United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is expected to affect…

  • Ford owners forced to pay price of faulty cars

    Ford owners forced to pay price of faulty cars

    [ad_1] An overheating issue with Ford’s 1.0 litre engine has been causing havoc with many owners for years, but Inside Out found the company has been turning a blind eye.  “The cylinder head of an engine, basically that’s the top half of your engine, what we’re finding is they seem to be cracking,” said Chris…

  • Experts say Christine Blasey Ford got the science of memory right

    Experts say Christine Blasey Ford got the science of memory right

    [ad_1] In her testimony to a Senate committee, the woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers dipped briefly into the mechanics of memory. Experts say she got it pretty much right. When asked Thursday how she could be sure it was Kavanaugh who put a hand over her mouth…

  • ‘I am terrified’ — ‘I am innocent’: Key moments from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony

    ‘I am terrified’ — ‘I am innocent’: Key moments from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony

    [ad_1] Christine Blasey Ford said she was “terrified” to be speaking at a hearing before the U.S. Senate judiciary committee on Thursday but felt it was her “civic duty” to come forward. The 51-year-old psychology professor’s decades-old allegations about being sexually assaulted by a young Brett Kavanaugh have gripped Washington and sent the Supreme Court…

  • Key moments from Ford and Kavanaugh testimony

    Key moments from Ford and Kavanaugh testimony

    [ad_1] Video Watch the highlights from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh’s emotional testimonies. Posted: Sep 27, 2018 8:36 PM ET | Last Updated: September 28 Watch the highlights from Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh’s emotional testimonies. 15:33 Report Typo or Error|Send Feedback [ad_2] Source link

  • People across U.S. transfixed by emotional Ford, Kavanaugh testimony

    People across U.S. transfixed by emotional Ford, Kavanaugh testimony

    [ad_1] As Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh choked back tears during hours of emotional testimony on Thursday, so too did people across the United States. In college lecture halls, doctors’ offices and commuter trains, Americans sat captivated by their phone screens, TVs, radios and computer monitors as Ford gave an exhausting, first-hand account of her alleged sexual assault…

  • GoFundMe campaigns raised over $500,000 to cover Blasey Ford costs

    GoFundMe campaigns raised over $500,000 to cover Blasey Ford costs

    [ad_1] Win McNamee | Pool | Reuters Christine Blasey Ford testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, September 27, 2018.  In her appearance before U.S. senators on Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford was asked how she would pay for the polygraph test that was administered…

  • Ford wants ‘certainty’ in any U.S. trade deals: chairman

    Ford wants ‘certainty’ in any U.S. trade deals: chairman

    [ad_1] DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) – As the Trump administration negotiates new trade pacts with Canada, China and other countries, Ford Motor Co (F.N) Executive Chairman Bill Ford said on Thursday the automaker wants deals that allow it to plan and invest with “certainty.” FILE PHOTO: Newly assembled Ford 2018 F1-50 pick-up trucks are loaded on…

  • Business groups lobby Ford government to repeal workplace reforms

    Business groups lobby Ford government to repeal workplace reforms

    [ad_1] Business groups are urging Premier Doug Ford’s government to take away the new sick day and pay equity protections granted to Ontario workers this year. Such a move would roll back reforms to employment standards and workplace law that were approved under the previous government of Kathleen Wynne. Those reforms pushed the minimum wage up…

  • Tariffs cost Ford $1 billion in profit and hurt sales in China

    Tariffs cost Ford $1 billion in profit and hurt sales in China

    [ad_1] Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images An employee works on a Ford Expedition sports utility vehicle on the assembly line at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hitting Ford’s finances hard. The second-largest U.S. automaker has suffered $1 billion in lost profits from tariffs on metals…

  • Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford may testify next week

    Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford may testify next week

    [ad_1] A LAWYER for a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sex assault decades ago says she’d be willing to testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee next week if they can agree to terms “that are fair and which ensure her safety.” The email from a lawyer for Christine Blasey Ford to committee…

  • Ford recalls two million trucks over seat belt fire risk

    Ford recalls two million trucks over seat belt fire risk

    [ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Thursday it would recall 2 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America because of a seat belt problem that could generate excessive sparks and cause fires. The second-largest U.S. automaker said it received 17 reports of smoke or fire in the United States and six…

  • Ford recalls almost 340,000 F-150s in Canada for seatbelt fire risk

    Ford recalls almost 340,000 F-150s in Canada for seatbelt fire risk

    [ad_1] Ford is recalling two million F-150 pickup trucks from the last three model years to fix a problem with the front seatbelt pretensioners. The company says it is aware of 17 reports of smoke or fire in the United States and six in Canada stemming from pretensioners in the front driver and passenger seats. The belt’s…

  • Ford to cut car models as part of restructuring: The Times

    Ford to cut car models as part of restructuring: The Times

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co (F.N) plans to drop production of some of its automobile models as part of a planned operational restructuring announced earlier this year, sources told The Times. The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7,…

  • Ford kills plan to sell Chinese-made vehicle in the United States

    Ford kills plan to sell Chinese-made vehicle in the United States

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) has abruptly killed a plan to sell a Chinese-made small vehicle in the United States because of the prospect of higher U.S. tariffs, the head of the automaker’s North American operations said Friday. The automaker’s decision came as U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating a trade battle…

  • Ford government does U-turn, expands electric vehicle rebates for Tesla buyers

    Ford government does U-turn, expands electric vehicle rebates for Tesla buyers

    [ad_1] The Ontario government says it will not appeal a Superior Court decision in favour of Tesla Motors Canada over the cancellation of electric vehicle rebates. “The Ministry [of Transportation] will abide by the court’s decision and I have directed the ministry to expand the wind-down process for the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program,”…

  • Ford is using drones to keep an eye on its UK factories

    Ford is using drones to keep an eye on its UK factories

    [ad_1] There are around 200 gantries in this plant, and they need to be inspected to ensure they don’t break down or break loose and fall onto the floor, equipment or people. The plant has typically done inspections during a three-week shutdown in the summer. On each of the plant’s four machine lines, a team…

  • From Unilever to Ford, companies in Venezuela cling on by cutting products

    From Unilever to Ford, companies in Venezuela cling on by cutting products

    [ad_1] CARACAS/VALENCIA, Venezuela (Reuters) – Unilever’s factory in the outskirts of the northern Venezuelan city of Valencia once bustled with activity as it produced everything from soap to toothpaste for one of South America’s wealthiest economies. FILE PHOTO – The corporate logo of Ford is seen on a billboard at the facilities of the company…

  • Elon Musk could learn a lesson from Henry Ford

    Elon Musk could learn a lesson from Henry Ford

    [ad_1] Henry Ford’s experiences in the early days of running the family’s fledgling car company serve as a lesson from history to troubled Tesla founder Elon Musk, according to someone who has studied both operations closely. With the electric-car marker’s shares tumbling and questions being made over Musk’s erratic behavior over the past several months,…

  • 2018 Ford EcoSport review

    2018 Ford EcoSport review

    [ad_1] The subcompact crossover space is still growing and developing. I haven’t tested any all-star in the class. In my Mazda CX-3 review, I recommended simply opting for the company’s compact hatch that offered more value and technology without any real compromises. And that’s how I feel about the Ford, too. If you’re completely sold…

  • Ford government to face human rights challenge over changes to sex-ed

    Ford government to face human rights challenge over changes to sex-ed

    [ad_1] Human rights lawyers have announced a legal challenge of the Progressive Conservatives’ plans for the sex-ed curriculum in Ontario. At a press conference at Queen’s Park Thursday morning, lawyers said they will use a section of the Ontario Human Rights Code which provides protection from discrimination in services. “We’ll be challenging it under gender expression, identification,…

  • Ford executive said to leave over accusations of inappropriate conduct

    Ford executive said to leave over accusations of inappropriate conduct

    [ad_1] 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…

  • Meghan Markle Wears Tom Ford Emma Sunglasses: Similar Styles

    Meghan Markle Wears Tom Ford Emma Sunglasses: Similar Styles

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle is living the royal life — and giving it a touch of movie star glamour, too. Case in point: the newly-minted Duchess of Sussex attended the Sentebale Polo Match in Windsor on Thursday, July 26, wearing a pair of oversized but still classic Tom Ford Emma Sunglasses. Not only were the sunnies a practical…

  • Ford earnings Q2 2018 

    Ford earnings Q2 2018 

    [ad_1] Ford is set to report second-quarter earnings after the markets close Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street expects, based on analysts estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters: Earnings: 31 cents per share Revenue: $35.83 billion Analysts will be watching to see how the changes Jim Hackett has made in his first year as CEO are playing…

  • Ford recalls 550,000 vehicles that can roll away unexpectedly

    Ford recalls 550,000 vehicles that can roll away unexpectedly

    [ad_1] Ford is recalling about 550,000 cars and SUVs in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. The recall covers certain 2013 through 2016 Fusion sedans and some 2013 and 2014 Escape small SUVs. Ford says a bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission…

  • Ford agrees to $299.1 million U.S. Takata air bag settlement

    Ford agrees to $299.1 million U.S. Takata air bag settlement

    [ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co agreed to a so-called economic loss settlement of $299.1 million covering at least 6 million U.S. vehicles with potentially faulty Takata air bag inflators, court documents filed in a federal court in Miami on Monday show. The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th…

  • Ford slides deeper into China rut after worst ever first half vehicle sales

    Ford slides deeper into China rut after worst ever first half vehicle sales

    [ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor’s (F.N) China slump intensified, with vehicle sales tumbling 38 percent in June and the automaker recording its worst-ever first half, as buyers shunned its aging models that are awaiting overhauls and flocked to rivals. The U.S. automaker announced on Friday it sold 62,057 vehicles in China in June, taking…

  • ‘Science is not political,’ says Ontario’s 1st chief scientist after being fired by Doug Ford

    ‘Science is not political,’ says Ontario’s 1st chief scientist after being fired by Doug Ford

    [ad_1] Premier Doug Ford has fired Ontario’s chief scientist — an award-winning researcher appointed by the former Liberal government. Molly Shoichet was named the province’s first-ever chief scientist last November, with the goal of advancing science and innovation in Ontario. Shoichet, a biomedical engineer, told CBC Radio’s Metro Morning that her work was going well,…

  • Doug Ford is officially ending Ontario’s cap-and-trade plan, but what’s next?

    Doug Ford is officially ending Ontario’s cap-and-trade plan, but what’s next?

    [ad_1] Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially announced plans Tuesday to end the province’s cap-and-trade program, drawing scorn from the federal government which may soon implement its own carbon tax in the province. The PC Party won a majority government after campaigning on axing cap-and-trade, which forced large companies to buy allowances for their carbon emissions. Ford says in…

  • Ford EMEA president escalates feud with Tesla

    Ford EMEA president escalates feud with Tesla

    [ad_1] Adding more fuel to the growing feud between Ford and Tesla, a Ford executive had a snappy rejoinder ready for Elon Musk when the Tesla CEO tweeted on Sunday that the company hit its production goals. In response to Musk’s announcement, Steve Armstrong, Ford’s president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, tweeted…

  • Melyssa Ford Suffers Fractured Skull, ‘Lucky to Be Alive’ After Car Crash

    Melyssa Ford Suffers Fractured Skull, ‘Lucky to Be Alive’ After Car Crash

    [ad_1] Sending well wishes. TV and radio personality Melyssa Ford is “lucky to be alive” after suffering major injuries in a devastating car crash in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 28. She is recovering in an L.A. hospital under “constant observation,” Us Weekly can confirm. Celebrity Injuries Ford “sustained serious head injuries including a skull…

  • Ford to redevelop symbol of Detroit decline to house tech workers

    Ford to redevelop symbol of Detroit decline to house tech workers

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co executives on Tuesday said the automaker will renovate and revamp Michigan Central Station, Detroit’s infamous blighted landmark, turning it into offices for up to 5,000 tech workers and software engineers focused on self-driving vehicles and ancillary technologies and services. FILE PHOTO: The Michigan Central Train depot sits vacant…

  • Ford to revive Michigan Central station as its self-driving car hub

    Ford to revive Michigan Central station as its self-driving car hub

    [ad_1] The emergence of interstates and increased travel by car and plane led to fewer people taking trains. In 1985, the station handled only 82,408 passengers. That number tumbled to 64,097 a year later. Great Lakes World Trade Center bought the station and office tower in 1985 and developers planned to turn it and some…

  • Car imports probe gives GM, Ford shares tiny lift

    Car imports probe gives GM, Ford shares tiny lift

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – Shares of General Motors (GM.N) and Ford (F.N) inched only marginally higher before the bell on Thursday after the Trump administration launched a national security probe into car imports which could lead to new tariffs on foreign competitors while also stirring trade tensions. FILE PHOTO: A logo of General Motors is pictured…

  • Ford says lucrative F-Series truck production coming back online

    Ford says lucrative F-Series truck production coming back online

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday that production of its best-selling and highly-profitable F-150 pickup trucks will resume at its Dearborn, Michigan, plant on Friday, which had been closed due to parts shortages caused by a fire at a key supplier. FILE PHOTO: All-new Ford 2015 F-150 pickup trucks move…

  • Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday: source

    Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday: source

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) could resume production of its best-selling F-150 pickups as early as Friday, May 18 in Dearborn and Kansas City, according to a source familiar with the automaker’s plans. FILE PHOTO: A 2018 Ford F-150 “King Ranch” pickup truck is displayed during the North American International Auto Show in…

  • Ford to reopen two F-150 truck plants next Friday

    Ford to reopen two F-150 truck plants next Friday

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will resume production of F-150 pickups on Friday, May 18 at its Dearborn and Kansas City plants, according to a source familiar with the automaker’s plans. FILE PHOTO: A 2018 Ford F-150 “King Ranch” pickup truck is displayed during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan,…

  • Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker

    Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) shareholders should expect “fairly large” changes in the coming year, Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. told Reuters, building on the automaker’s moves to discontinue some North American models and boost electric vehicle investment. FILE PHOTO: Bill Ford, executive chairman of the Ford Motor Company speaks at the…

  • Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

    Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is…

  • 2018 Ford Expedition Max review

    2018 Ford Expedition Max review

    [ad_1] Start with an Expedition MAX XLT 4×4, assuming you need the space. Add $5,605 for package 202A, which brings leather, blind spot monitoring, upgraded infotainment, heated and cooled seats, dual zone climate control, a power-folding third row, remote start and other quality-of-life upgrades. $715 buys you the driver assistance package, which brings lane keeping,…

  • Ford pivots away from making cars, will focus on trucks and SUVs

    Ford pivots away from making cars, will focus on trucks and SUVs

    [ad_1] Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will shed most of its North American car lineup as part of broad plan to save money and make the company more competitive in a fast-changing marketplace. The changes include getting rid of all cars in the region during the next four years except for the Mustang sports…

  • Ford changed leaders, looking for a lift. It’s still looking.

    Ford changed leaders, looking for a lift. It’s still looking.

    [ad_1] When Jim Hackett took over as chief executive of Ford Motor, he was charged with revitalizing a company suffering from slumping profits, rising costs and an uncertain outlook. In the 11 months since then, Mr. Hackett has shuffled Ford’s executive ranks and outlined plans to introduce new sport-utility vehicles and electric cars. Other steps…

  • Ford Q1 earnings 2018

    Ford Q1 earnings 2018

    [ad_1] Earnings: 41 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters Revenue: $37.2 billion, according to Thomson Reuters Ford has not been able to control costs as well as its larger rival, General Motors, and has struggled to deliver comparable profit growth. The company’s international operations are floundering as well. Last year, Ford lost money in…

  • Ford hopes China easing will speed up Zotye venture approval

    Ford hopes China easing will speed up Zotye venture approval

    [ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) Asia head said on Wednesday he hoped recent Chinese moves to relax ownership rules in the country’s auto market would speed up regulatory approval for its electric vehicle joint venture with local firm Zotye Automobile Co Ltd (000980.SZ). FILE PHOTO – The wheel of a 2018 Ford…

  • Damian Lewis Is Unrecognizable in New Role as Rob Ford: Pic

    Damian Lewis Is Unrecognizable in New Role as Rob Ford: Pic

    [ad_1] Damian Lewis makes a complete transformation into character Rob Ford on the set of ‘Run This Town’ in Toronto. TheImageDirect.com A sight to see! Damian Lewis turned heads after undergoing a complete transformation for his role as former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in the upcoming drama Run This Town. Celebrities Who’ve Lost or Gained…

  • Ford tells WPP it will take bids from other ad agencies

    Ford tells WPP it will take bids from other ad agencies

    [ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Company (F.N) said on Saturday it will take bids on some of its advertising managed by WPP (WPP.L), adding to uncertainty around the British ad giant after last week’s exit of founder Martin Sorrell. The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough…

  • Nissan, Ford, FCA lead European car sales decline

    Nissan, Ford, FCA lead European car sales decline

    [ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – European car registrations fell 5.2 percent in March, led by Nissan (7201.T), Ford (F.N) and Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI), according to data published on Wednesday by auto industry association ACEA. FILE PHOTO: Logo of the Nissan Motor Co. is displayed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, November 2, 2015.…

  • Ford expands U.S. medical ride business built around its vans

    Ford expands U.S. medical ride business built around its vans

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday that it was expanding a medical transport service called GoRide in Southeast Michigan, one of several efforts by the U.S. automaker to build new ride service businesses around its Transit commercial van. The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th…

  • Ford Mustang to join grid in 2019

    Ford Mustang to join grid in 2019

    [ad_1] IT’S official: the Ford Mustang is coming back to the Supercars Championship in 2019. And just as importantly, so is Ford Australia. The Broadmeadows brand, which has for several years blocked the iconic model’s use, announced Tuesday that the legendary ‘pony car’ will replace the Falcon FG X as its race weapon of choice.…

  • Ford recalls 350000 cars for FAULTY transmission gears | Cars | Life & Style

    Ford recalls 350000 cars for FAULTY transmission gears | Cars | Life & Style

    [ad_1] GETTY Ford has recalled approximately 350,000 F-150s and Expeditions models for faulty transmission gears Ford has recalled approximately 350,000 F-150s and Expeditions models for faulty transmission gears. Ford said it is aware of one reported accident and injury related to the issue. The American motor company has highlighted a unseated transmission gear shift cable…

  • U.S.-China trade war could hit German automakers, plus Tesla, Ford

    U.S.-China trade war could hit German automakers, plus Tesla, Ford

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China may dent production of German luxury SUVs made in the U.S. South and sent to China, with exports from electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) also vulnerable. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California…

  • Boeing, Ford lead slide as China-U.S. trade spat intensifies

    Boeing, Ford lead slide as China-U.S. trade spat intensifies

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – Big U.S. manufacturers, grain merchants and chipmakers were the early casualties on Wednesday after China and the United States announced tariffs on $50 billion of each others’ imports, cementing fears they were moving toward a trade war. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York,…

  • Ford could make electric cars in Germany after 2023: Handelsblatt

    Ford could make electric cars in Germany after 2023: Handelsblatt

    [ad_1] FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Ford could make electric cars in Germany after 2023, when the life cycle of Ford’s Fiesta model is due to end, the head of the carmaker’s German business told a paper, adding he would welcome state subsidies to support the shift. The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto…

  • Ford steering fix taking too long says Fusion owner after safety recall

    Ford steering fix taking too long says Fusion owner after safety recall

    [ad_1] Driving has become a major source of stress for Stephen Logan after receiving a notice on his phone that his 2017 Ford Fusion may not be safe to drive. His is one of approximately 1.3 million cars in North America affected by a safety recall issued by Ford on March 14, involving potentially loose steering wheel bolts…

  • Ford CEO Jim Hackett earned $16.3 million as profit dropped

    Ford CEO Jim Hackett earned $16.3 million as profit dropped

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) Chief Executive Officer Jim Hackett earned salary, bonus and stock awards of $16.3 million in 2017, while adjusted pretax profit for the automaker dropped $1.9 billion from 2016, the company said on Thursday. Jim Hackett (L), President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, speaks at the Ford…

  • Alibaba and Ford unveil car vending machine in Guangzhou

    Alibaba and Ford unveil car vending machine in Guangzhou

    [ad_1] Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and US car maker Ford have unveiled an unstaffed car vending machine in China’s southern city Guangzhou. The machine stands about five-storeys tall and contains 42 cars, of various models, including the Ford Explorer SUV and Mustang. Alibaba said users of Tmall, Alibaba’s flagship online shopping platform, with good…

  • India’s Mahindra, U.S. carmaker Ford to develop SUVs, electric vehicle

    India’s Mahindra, U.S. carmaker Ford to develop SUVs, electric vehicle

    [ad_1] NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Mahindra & Mahindra (MAHM.NS) and U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co (F.N) have signed an agreement to develop midsize and compact sports utility vehicles (SUV) and an electric vehicle, the companies said in a joint statement on Thursday. The Ford logo is pictured on the company’s stand during the 88th…

  • Relationship goals: Ford tries to rebuild trust with China partners

    Relationship goals: Ford tries to rebuild trust with China partners

    [ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – After 20-odd years of “marriage” in China, Ford Motor Co is having relationship issues. FILE PHOTO: The Ford Motor Company logo is pictured at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo – The U.S. automaker, losing ground in the world’s largest car…

  • Ford teases Mustang GT500, unnamed off-roader and performance Explorer

    Ford teases Mustang GT500, unnamed off-roader and performance Explorer

    [ad_1] Ford released teaser photos of several new models at an event Thursday, after it announced plans to revamp the majority of its lineup by 2020. The company continues to shift its focus to where it has typically been strong, in trucks, high–performance vehicles and SUVs. These higher-margin vehicles tend to deliver the cash Ford…

  • Ford is releasing new advanced driver assistance system in late 2018

    Ford is releasing new advanced driver assistance system in late 2018

    [ad_1] Ford will release a new advanced driver assistance system later this year that it says will beat systems offered by rivals Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda, the company said Thursday. The move is another step in Ford’s long-term plan to include more technology in its products in the race toward smarter, more autonomous vehicles. The…

  • Ford says it will beat Toyota in hybrids with Mustangs and trucks

    Ford says it will beat Toyota in hybrids with Mustangs and trucks

    [ad_1] Ford expects to beat Toyota in hybrid vehicle sales by 2021, the company said Thursday. The No. 2 U.S. automaker unveiled a plan to overhaul most of its lineup of vehicles over the next two years at an event at its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The strategy focuses on shifting attention to high-margin trucks,…

  • Ford will speed shift to SUVs to boost profit, shares

    Ford will speed shift to SUVs to boost profit, shares

    [ad_1] DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) executives on Thursday disclosed ambitious plans to shift the struggling automaker’s product portfolio from passenger cars to SUVs, add more hybrid and pure electric vehicles, and reduce development and manufacturing costs – moves aimed at boosting Ford’s profit and share price. FILE PHOTO: A Ford worker…

  • Ford recalls 62,479 Fusions and Lincoln MKZ cars in Canada because steering wheel can detach – Business

    Ford recalls 62,479 Fusions and Lincoln MKZ cars in Canada because steering wheel can detach – Business

    [ad_1] Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million mid-size cars, including 62,479 in Canada, because the steering wheel can detach from the steering column, causing drivers to lose control of the vehicle. The recall covers certain Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars from the 2014 through 2018 model years. Affected vehicles include: 2014-17 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Flat…

  • Honda, Ford to testify at U.S. Senate Takata hearing: aides

    Honda, Ford to testify at U.S. Senate Takata hearing: aides

    [ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Executives from Honda Motor Co (7267.T), Ford Motor Co (F.N) and Key Safety Systems will testify at a March 20 hearing on the ongoing massive Takata Corp (TKTDQ.PK) air bag inflator recalls of more than 60 million vehicles, committee aides briefed on the matter said Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A woman stands…

  • Ford teams with Domino’s to test deliveries by autonomous vehicles

    Ford teams with Domino’s to test deliveries by autonomous vehicles

    [ad_1] Ford is taking its fledgling autonomous-drive skills to South Beach. The automaker expects to deploy two fleets of vehicles in the greater Miami area as it develops self-driving vehicles to carry people and goods. The first fleet of vehicles will be Fusion Hybrid cars that Ford will test with Argo AI. The second fleet,…

  • Ford cars are getting a new ‘voice-controlled co-driver’ thanks to Sygic

    Ford cars are getting a new ‘voice-controlled co-driver’ thanks to Sygic

    [ad_1] Ford vehicles equipped with the automaker’s SYNC 3 infotainment system will soon have access to a new voice-powered driving assistant behind the wheel – Sygic’s new aptly named “Driving Assistant.” The feature, which works with Sygic’s GPS navigation app, is described as a “voice-controlled co-driver that helps the driver identify nearby rest-stops, restaurants, hotels”…

  • Ford adds Waze to its Sync 3 AppLink for iOS users

    Ford adds Waze to its Sync 3 AppLink for iOS users

    [ad_1] While some carmakers and others worry about Google’s domination in mapping and how that will play out in the auto industry, we are continuing to see announcements that point, if not to Google’s influence growing, its place in the market and how some may be testing the waters for more. Today, Ford announced that…

  • Ford reshuffles executives after abrupt departure of U.S. chief

    Ford reshuffles executives after abrupt departure of U.S. chief

    [ad_1] (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Thursday named company insider Kumar Galhotra as head of its North American operations, filling the gap left by the abrupt departure of Raj Nair after an internal investigation uncovered “inappropriate behavior” by the executive. The appointment was part of a broader executive reshuffle by the No. 2…

  • Ford U.S. chief departs abruptly after behavior probe

    Ford U.S. chief departs abruptly after behavior probe

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday that Raj Nair, its president for North America, was leaving the company immediately after an internal investigation found his behavior was “inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct.” Ford did not give any details on what that behavior entailed. A company spokesman said the…

  • Ford U.S. chief departs after behavior probe

    Ford U.S. chief departs after behavior probe

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday that Raj Nair, its president for North America, was leaving the company immediately after an internal investigation found his behavior was “inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct.” Ford did not give any details on what that behavior entailed. A company spokesman said the…

  • Ford North America president out after inappropriate behaviour – Business

    Ford North America president out after inappropriate behaviour – Business

    [ad_1] Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday that Raj Nair, its president for North America, was leaving the company immediately after an internal investigation found his behaviour was “inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct.” Ford did not give any details on what that behaviour entailed. His departure comes after several high-profile business leaders have…

  • Ford North America president out after inappropriate behavior

    Ford North America president out after inappropriate behavior

    [ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday that its president for North America Raj Nair was leaving the company effective immediately following an investigation into reports of inappropriate behavior. The company said in a statement that its review had determined Nair behavior was “inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct.” Reporting…

  • Ford executive Raj Nair to step down due to ‘inappropriate behavior’

    Ford executive Raj Nair to step down due to ‘inappropriate behavior’

    [ad_1] Ford’s North America president Raj Nair is leaving the company, effective immediately. The announcement follows an internal investigation into reports of inappropriate behavior, Ford said Wednesday. The inquiry determined “certain behavior by Nair was inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct.” “We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration,” said Ford…