Jim Hackett, the chief executive at Ford Motor Co, said that he was reviewing the decision of the automaker to enter markets like India. He also said that he was looking at future product programs at Ford, including a plan to construct a self-driving commercial vehicle by 2021. This is all according to company officials as well as other sources who are familiar with the review.
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Hackett, who has been CEO of the company since May, spoke with investors telling them that he is going through a 100-day review of the operations of Ford, but didn't provide any…
The end of July marks the 100 year anniversary of Ford’s first pickup hitting the road. In 1917, Ford stepped into the relatively untested waters of pickup truck production, and set the Ford Model TT upon the market. It was incredibly popular among American consumers. Henry Ford had observed the clear desire for a pickup truck among consumers, and had set about having one specifically manufactured. In fact, many consumers were having their cars modified in order to serve as a truck.
Like modern day pickups, the Model TT proved versatile for its day. However, Ford had originally constructed…
While there's always a chance that you'll wind up in an accident, there are common themes to the most typical collisions. If you out a little extra care and effort into your driving, you'll greatly reduce the potential for trouble. Here are our top tips for safe driving:
The new car smell isn’t for everyone. What is considered one of the most appeasing smells in the United States is hated in China. While many consumers in the United States and Europe thoroughly enjoy the new car smell, and will take steps to make sure that the scent sticks around, Chinese consumers detest the aroma. In fact, Chinese drivers hate the smell so much that Ford is taking steps in order to avoid losing customers in China.
Ford has tasked a special team of scent assessors with testing the pieces that go in to the interior of their…
For the Experimental Aircraft Association's 2017 Gathering of Eagles, Ford Motor Company designed and built a one of a kind Raptor modeled after the Lockheed F-22 Raptor fighter jet. The "F-22 Raptor" will be auctioned off at the event on July 27, with all proceeds benefiting EAA programs that support young pilots and others looking to enter the aviation field.
Thanks to a twin tubo V6, the F-22 will make an estimated 545 horsepower, and it also includes several unique design touches like a lift kit, custom grille, and Whipple intercooler. The completely custom truck is expected to pull…
Ford board of directors decided to change their CEO pretty
abruptly recently, when Mark Fields was dismissed.
There are three major technological changes the car industry is looking at right now: electric power, autonomy, and ride-hailing. The only question worth asking here is whether they pose any sort of existential threat to the other car companies around or whether they will be able to get by with modest changes to their core business.
Considering this to be conventional wisdom, car owners need to take care of their cars. Moreover, they need to take are of their vehicles the way they would take care of themselves. The last thing car owners want to experience is a breakdown with their "Mr. or Mrs." Suppose you want to sell your car in a few years. Without proper maintenance, no one would want to buy it. For example, who would want to buy a car full of rust and dirt?
Moreover, car owners need to wash their car regularly. Failure to so would lead to subsequent mishandling…
You might want to take a road trip soon. Road trips can rejuvenate your spirit and energize your mind. How do you find the perfect road trip route? There are many different directions to travel to every destination. You may choose to go interstate, highway or a country rural road. There are so many options. Not everyone wants to stick to the road most traveled. There's something to be said about going into the rural heart of America. It gives you an opportunity to see nature. It gives you scenic views you wouldn't see on a four lane…
The Thunderbird is known to be a mythical beast, but in case of automobiles, Ford made a stellar job of making it come to life. The original Thunderbird (also known as T-Bird by fans) came with a v8 cobra batch engine with a T5 stick.
