Ford Motor Co said on Monday it plans to roll out a wireless technology for its new vehicle models in the United States, starting 2022, that will allow direct communication between connected devices. The new technology called C-V2X, or cellular vehicle-to-everything, would augment sensors used in self-driving cars making the vehicle’s view from radars and […]
Ford Motor Co. is in discussions to purchase the dilapidated Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood just outside of downtown, say reports. The exact status of negotiations is unknown. But two sources familiar with the matter said a deal for the automaker to redevelop the 500,000-square-foot former train station off of Michigan Avenue owned […]
is making major changes to its Transit Connect Wagon to give the 2019 version better fuel efficiency, more active safety technology and a pleasant facelift. The automaker debuted the refreshed small van at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday. It hopes the new features will resonate with what Ford calls “active Boomers.” The 2019 Transit […]
Ford Motor Co. is betting Americans’ love affair with crossovers and SUVs will continue to grow, and on Monday introduced tweaks to the 2018 Explorer to cash in on the burgeoning market for people and gear haulers. The automaker is adding a new grille, new fog lamps and new technology, including Wi-Fi, to the crossover. […]
Unhappy Shelby GT350 Mustang owners are suing Ford Motor Co. in federal court for about $228 million, claiming the automaker sold them 2016 model-year performance cars that overheat and lose power on the track. The suit contends the affected Shelby Mustangs have faulty transmissions and rear differentials that can overheat in as little as 15 […]
Ford Motor Co., following a similar move by Tesla Motors Inc. last year, said Thursday it will open its electric vehicle patents to competitors to help accelerate the development of those types of cars. Among the hundreds of patents now available to any interested automakers include technology on electric vehicle braking systems and battery charging. […]
Ford Motor Co. has announced the Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship, a $1 million program that honors the company’s former CEO by providing financial assistance to outstanding students pursuing degrees in the field of automotive engineering. “Alan’s engineering background and data-driven decision making paved the way for the extraordinary leadership he provided at Ford,” […]
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