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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2018

Ford Adds Voice-Activated Waze Navigation

Ford Motor Co. has updated the Waze navigation app with its SYNC infotainment system to allow drivers to use their voice to find efficient routes, locate cheaper fuel prices, and report traffic accidents, the company announced.

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Newsby Paul ClintonMay 16, 2018

Ford to Resume Truck Production

Ford Motor Co. will start building its F-150 in Michigan on Friday and Super Duty trucks in Kentucky on Monday, following a week of downtime that resulted from a fire at the factory of parts supplier Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Bill Ford Reaffirms Shift Away From Sedans

Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford sought to reassure investors today that the company's decision to discontinue several of its sedans isn't a retreat but would instead help reshape the company's lineup.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Ford Appoints CEO for Mobility Cloud Platform

Ford has named Gavin Sherry chief executive officer of its Autonomic business unit that's developing a cloud-based technology platform to connect its diverse urban mobility solutions, Ford has announced.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Truck, Van Production Impacted by Parts Supply Issue

A fire at a parts supplier has impacted production of several leading fleet vehicles including Ford's F-150, Super Duty trucks, and General Motors vans, according to reports.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

Fleets Testing Ford Transit Custom PHEVs in Spain

Ford has expanded global testing of its Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Valencia, Spain to see how it see how it can contribute to cleaner air targets and enhanced productivity for fleets.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2018

Ford, Zoyte to Provide Electric Vehicles for Chinese Ride-Hailing

The new mobility JV will work closely with the Zotye-Ford manufacturing JV, which will build a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand, pending regulatory approval.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2018

Four Automakers Back Blockchain Tech

BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Renault have supported blockchain technology, which has been used in cryptocurrencies, for future vehicles. The four have joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI).

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2018

Ford Torture-Tests 2019 Ranger

Ford has torture-tested its 2019 Ranger midsize pickup using grueling lab tests, robotic testing too harsh for humans to endure, and jagged trails in the Australian Outback to the Arizona desert. The testing is based on the same standards of the Ford F-150, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

Fate of Lincoln Sedans Uncertain

There are conflicting reports about the future of Lincoln sedans, including the MKZ and Continental, following Ford's announcement that it would offer a 90% truck, SUV, and van lineup by the 2020 model year.

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