Ford forms randd team for robotics, artificial intelligence.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford has created a research team dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence, said recently

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170629/MOBILITY/170629725/ford-forms-rd-team-for-robotics-artificial-intelligence

Ford issues recall for 402,000 vans, will take $142 million charge

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford issued three recalls in North America, led by a callback of 402,462 Transit vans that will cost the company $142 million. Ford said the affected vans have a faulty driveshaft flexible coupling.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170628/OEM11/170629767/ford-issues-recall-for-402000-vans-will-take-142-million-charge

Ford hikes Expedition pricing across all trims

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The Ford Expedition's first redesign in 20 years will be priced $4,500 to $8,500 more than the current model.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170627/OEM04/170629788/ford-hikes-expedition-pricing-across-all-trims

Ford hatching Ranger Raptor variant, spy photos show

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford is hatching plans for a Raptor performance variant of the forthcoming Ranger midsize pickup, based on spy photos taken near the company's product development center in Michigan.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170627/OEM04/170629790/ford-hatching-ranger-raptor-variant-spy-photos-show

Ford bumps up Expedition pricing across all trims

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The Ford Expedition's first redesign in 20 years will be priced $4,500 to $8,500 more than the current model.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170627/OEM04/170629788/ford-bumps-up-expedition-pricing-across-all-trims

Ford's shift of Focus shows shrinking role of small cars

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Starting next year, Ford will go about a year without building a single Focus for North America #8212; and the market may not even notice. Slumping sales have turned the car into an imported afterthought.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170626/OEM01/170629859/ford-focus-china-production

How Ford turned around its J.D. Power quality ranking

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The Ford brand achieved its highest initial-quality mark since the J.D. Power study started 30 years ago. Joe Hinrichs credits the turnaround to a series of moves begun in early 2013.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170625/OEM06/170629840/ford-quality-jdpower-ranking

U.S. Trade Rep Lighthizer 'troubled' by Ford's China move

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he was concerned about Ford's announcement that it will move some production of its Focus small car to China and import the vehicles to the U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170622/GLOBAL03/170629922/u-s-trade-rep-lighthizer-troubled-by-fords-china-move

Ford's China move casts new cloud on Mexican carmaking

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA A second U-turn this year by Ford in Mexico has raised the specter of Chinese competition for local carmaking, adding more economic and political pressure on the industry.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170623/OEM01/170629871/fords-china-move-casts-new-cloud-on-mexican-carmaking

Ford demonstrates self-driving Fusion at Mcity

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford aims to have Level 4 autonomous cars ready for commercial use by 2021.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170622/MOBILITY/170629908/ford-demonstrates-self-driving-fusion-at-mcity

U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer 'troubled' by Ford's China move

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he was concerned about Ford's announcement that it will move some production of its Focus small car to China and import the vehicles to the U.S.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170622/GLOBAL03/170629922/u-s-trade-representative-lighthizer-troubled-by-fords-china-move

Ford shows the bond of learning how to drive

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford Motor Co.'s "Father's Day," last week's most viral car commercial, shows the range of emotion in a dad and his teen's first-ever driving lesson.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170621/VIRALVIDEO/306219999/ford-shows-the-bond-of-learning-how-to-drive

Ford to import U.S. Focus from China instead of Mexico

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford plans to import its next-generation Focus sedan from China, abandoning plans to build the small car in Mexico. Production will begin in the second half of 2019.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170620/OEM/170629989/ford-to-import-u-s-focus-from-china-instead-of-mexico

Automotive News Europe salutes Monika Mikac

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Startup is Monika Mikac, who is chief operating officer at Croatian electric vehicle maker Rimac Automobili. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170619/ANE/306199999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-monika-mikac http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford's new structure aligns with industry trend

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Management consultants say the structure isn't unique in the auto industry and is part of a growing wave of car companies looking to break down hierarchies.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170619/OEM02/170619757/ford-structure-hackett-fields

Automotive News Europe salutes Florian Wunsch

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Sales is Florian Wunsch, Nissan's head of global powertrain sales. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170616/ANE/306169999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-florian-wunsch http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford F-150, Expedition gain power, lose weight

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford has increased the power and cut the weight on two key nameplates -- the F-150 pickup and Expedition SUV -- thanks, in part, to more efficient transmissions and lighter aluminum bodies.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170615/OEM/170619819/ford-f-150-expedition-gain-power-lose-weight

Automotive News Europe salutes Mathieu Devillard

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Sales is Mathieu Devillard, who is a customer business unit director at Faurecia. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170615/ANE/306159999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-mathieu-devillard http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Automotive News Europe salutes Hans-Joerg Dohrmann

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for New Mobility is Hans-Joerg Dohrmann, who is chairman is Swiss car-sharing firm sharoo. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170614/ANE/306149999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-hans-joerg-dohrmann http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Automotive News Europe salutes Pedro Lazarino

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Marketing is Pedro Lazarino, Opel's European sales and marketing regional manager. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170613/ANE/306139999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-pedro-lazarino http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Automotive News Europe salutes Steven De Ploey

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Marketing is Steven De Ploey, Jaguar Land Rover's global marketing strategy and planning director. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170612/ANE/306129999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-steven-de-ploey http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford wants service bays to be ride-share-ready

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The automaker believes repair shops will need to move faster to get revenue-generating cars back on the road.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170612/RETAIL05/170619964/ford-wants-service-bays-to-be-ride-share-ready

Loss inspires drive for employee wellness

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Peer encouragement, and some health scares, have led staffers at a Sam Pack Ford dealership in Texas to embrace wellness programs.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170612/RETAIL07/170619996/loss-inspires-drive-for-employee-wellness

Automotive News Europe salutes Gauthier Lerouge

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Manufacturing is Gauthier Lerouge, who is a general manager and program director at Faurecia. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170609/ANE/306099999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-gauthier-lerouge http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford wants dealer service bays ready for special needs of ride-sharing providers

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford wants its dealership service centers to move much faster as an increasing amount of ride-sharing fleets hit the road and need routine or unscheduled maintenance and repairs.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170608/OEM/170609792/ford-wants-dealer-service-bays-ready-for-special-needs-of-ride

Ford wants dealer service centers ready for special needs of ride-sharing providers

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford wants its dealership service centers to move much faster as an increasing amount of ride-sharing fleets hit the road and need routine or unscheduled maintenance and repairs.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170608/OEM/170609792/ford-wants-dealer-service-centers-ready-for-special-needs-of-ride

Automotive News Europe salutes Mariya K. Trickett

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Human Resources is Mariya Trickett, Dana's senior vice president for global human resources. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20170608/ANE/306089999/automotive-news-europe-salutes-mariya-k-trickett http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ford shortens summer shutdown at Louisville plant

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford is shortening its traditional two-week summer shutdown at its Louisville Assembly Plant because of high crossover demand.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170607/OEM/170609812/ford-shortens-summer-shutdown-at-louisville-plant

Ford shortens summer shutdown at Louisville SUV plant

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford is shortening its traditional two-week summer shutdown at its Louisville Assembly Plant because of high crossover demand.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170607/OEM/170609812/ford-shortens-summer-shutdown-at-louisville-suv-plant