Ford and Toyota Establish SmartDeviceLink Consortium
Jan 4, 2017
Ford and Toyota are establishing SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit to manage open source software for smartphone app development for vehicles Members include automakers Mazda Motor Corporation, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI) and Suzuki Motor Corporation, as well as suppliers Elektrobit, Luxoft, and X ... Continue reading
Ford U.S. December 2016 Auto Sales
Jan 4, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company’s total December U.S. sales of 239,854 vehicles were up 0.3 percent. Retail sales increased 5 percent last month, with 183,454 vehicles sold – the company’s best December retail performance since 2004. ... Continue reading
Cars.com Announces Nominees for "Best of 2017" Awards
Jan 3, 2017
CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2017 -- Cars.com has announced nominees for its 2017 Best Of awards, the annual awards show the company hosts in Detroit during the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Jan 3, 2017
Ford confirms seven of 13 new global electrified vehicles coming in the next five years, including F-150 Hybrid, Mustang Hybrid and Transit Custom plug-in hybrid Ford to launch fully electric SUV with an estimated range of at least 300 miles and two new electrified police vehicles The automaker is investing $700 millio ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2017
NHTSA RECALL RECAP: January 2, 2017; Porsche, Honda, Land Rover, Mercedes, Nissan, Buick, Ford, Lincoln, Sterling Truck, RV's ... Continue reading
Jan 1, 2017
* Happy New Year and here's wishing you a great 2017! The week between Christmas and New Years Day is usually a slow news week in the auto industry since all the auto makers are closed. However, there's' still some news. ... Continue reading
Ford Debuts Next-Generation Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle +VIDEO
Dec 28, 2016
Ford Motor Company is introducing its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle, just in time for CES and the North American International Auto Show in January. The new vehicle uses the current Ford autonomous vehicle platform, but ups the processing power with new computer hardware. ... Continue reading
Dec 27, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Santa An ECOBOOST Powered Concept Sleigh To Lower Reindeer Derived CO2 Emissions
Dec 24, 2016
Leading car company Ford is offering to make it a greener Christmas with a concept sleigh that would dramatically downsize Santa's carbon footprint. ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Beats Ford Focus RS To Win Title Of Women's Performance Car Of The Year 2016
Dec 23, 2016
The iconic Ford Mustang has added yet another award to its trophy case – Women’s Performance Car of the Year 2016. Up against a staggering 294 competitors, Mustang emerged as the top performance car in the Women’s World Car of the Year awards. ... Continue reading
2016 Ford Focus RS AWD - Rocket Review By John Heilig
Dec 20, 2016
2016 Ford Focus RS AWD - Rocket Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading
All-New Ford F-Series Super Duty Customers Want High-Tech Features and Luxury
Dec 19, 2016
Customers now expect more than superior capability from their trucks. They demand more technology to get the job done quicker and easier. ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2016
Markham, Ontario, Dec. 16, 2016 – The first road-going version of the all-new 2017 Ford GT has rolled off the line – heralding the beginning of production of the long-awaited halo car from Ford Performance. ... Continue reading
CCCCold Baby - Ford's Extreme Climate Team To The Rescue +VIDEO
Dec 16, 2016
Following the infamous winter of the polar vortex in 2013-14, customers told Ford they needed more accessible cold weather features such as heated seats, heated steering wheel and a windshield wiper de-icer; Ford is now delivering on that request Ford’s extreme climate team meets with market-specific customers around ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes
Dec 16, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today elevates three senior leadership positions to support its efforts in expanding as both an auto and a mobility company. Bradley Gayton is promoted to group vice president and general counsel. ... Continue reading
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