Sunday, June 30, 2019
2016 Ford Edge SE
FCA shuffle puts familiar leaders over Jeep, Dodge
The June 24 moves show the continuing evolution of FCA CEO Mike Manley's management team, which has included returning some executives to brands and roles where they have prior experience.
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2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
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2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch
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Friday, June 28, 2019
Ford Ranger beats GM's midsize pickups, matches Toyota Tacoma in IIHS crash tests
2019 Ford F-150 XL
2019 Ford Edge SEL
2019 Lincoln Continental Reserve
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Ford files found online in cloud data exposure
Data custodian Attunity did not secure internal files of clients, including Ford. However, the automaker says it doesn't believe there's an issue. There's no evidence bad actors took advantage of the information.
https://www.autonews.com/technology/ford-files-found-online-cloud-data-exposureFord's dedicated ad agency gets new CEO
The hiring of Digitas executive Robert Guay comes after GTB was demoted by client Ford Motor Co.
https://www.autonews.com/marketing/fords-dedicated-ad-agency-gets-new-ceoBMW board to decide on future of CEO Krueger at July meeting, report says
A German newspaper reported that if BMW CEO Harald Krueger doesn't get a contract extension, there are two internal frontrunners for the top job, but there has been no formal decision.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/bmw-board-decide-future-ceo-krueger-july-meeting-report-says http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngGM shuffles AV, EV executives
Authorities identify victims of Ford dealership shooting
Morgan Hill police identified 59-year-old Brian Light and 38-year-old Xavier Souto as those killed, calling Light's actions "nothing short of heroic."
https://www.autonews.com/dealers/authorities-identify-victims-ford-dealership-shootingAuthorities identify victims of Ford Store Morgan Hill shooting
Morgan Hill police identified 59-year-old Brian Light and 38-year-old Xavier Souto as those killed, calling Light's actions "nothing short of heroic."
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2019 Ford F-150
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2019 Ford Ranger
2019 Ford Escape S
2019 Ford Expedition XLT
Ford to slash 12,000 jobs in Europe by 2020
Ford said it has ceased production at three plants in Russia, is closing plants in France and Wales, and has cut shifts at factories in Valencia, Spain, and Saarlouis, Germany.
Ford ups Super Duty's off-road chops with Tremor package
The automaker said the package for its segment-leading heavy-duty pickups will outperform Ram's Power Wagon
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/ford-ups-super-dutys-road-chops-tremor-packageWednesday, June 26, 2019
VW board puts Ford alliance on agenda for July meeting
An agreement announced in January to cooperate on vans and pickup trucks with Ford could be firmed up at the July 11 board meeting, with the alliance potentially extending to include joint work on self-driving and electric-car technology, Bloomberg reported.
https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/vw-board-puts-ford-alliance-agenda-july-meetingTwo Ford dealer workers, suspect dead in shooting at Calif. store
A contractor who was in the store during the shooting told a local TV station that one of the victims had just fired the apparent suspect, who was not leaving the building.
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2019 Ford F-150
2019 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW XL
2019 Ford Fiesta SE
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2019 Ford F-150
Ford wants Puma to lure Mini buyers, challenge Europe’s small crossover leaders
Ford aims to pull customers away from BMW's premium Mini brand with the new Puma, the company’s first small crossover developed specifically for European buyers.
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/ford-wants-puma-lure-mini-buyers-challenge-europes-small-crossover-leadersMonday, June 24, 2019
French fiscal administration launches probe into Ghosn's wealth, report says
The French fiscal administration has launched an in-depth probe into the wealth of former Renault-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, a newspaper reported. The executive is facing currently financial misconduct charges in Japan, which he denies.
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BorgWarner sees hybrid gains
Mitsubishi chief says 3 partners are stronger as 1
Mazda CEO counts on new engine, EVs
Mazda CEO Akira Marumoto says engines will remain part of the company's brand identity, but electrification technologies should help with Mazda's push for lower emissions.
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Bob Lutz on Ford, GM, Carlos Ghosn, powerful execs and the future
If you know Lutz, you know he's going to say exactly what he thinks, even if it rankles his friends and former colleagues.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/bob-lutz-ford-gm-carlos-ghosn-powerful-execs-and-future http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngBob Lutz on Ford, GM, Carlos Ghosn, powerful execs and the future
If you know Lutz, you know he's going to say exactly what he thinks, even if it rankles his friends and former colleagues.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/bob-lutz-ford-gm-carlos-ghosn-powerful-execs-and-futureProduct blitz to test Ford quality gains
A renewed focus on improving internal processes helped bring the Ford brand to a third-straight top-five finish in this year's J.D. Power IQS rankings. Can it maintain that level?
https://www.autonews.com/sales/product-blitz-test-ford-quality-gainsSaturday, June 22, 2019
2017 Ford Fiesta SE
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2019 Ford Fusion SE
Friday, June 21, 2019
Nissan board to question CEO on house purchase, report says
Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa will be asked whether date restrictions on selling compensation-linked stock were altered in 2013, earning him a higher profit and facilitating payments for a house he bought in Tokyo, Bloomberg reported.
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Nissan board set to question CEO on 2013 house purchase, report says
Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa will be asked whether date restrictions on selling compensation-linked stock were altered in 2013, earning him a higher profit and facilitating payments for a house he bought in Tokyo, Bloomberg reported.
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UAW, Faurecia reach tentative deal to end strike at Mich. plant
Workers were told to report for the afternoon shift after a nine-hour strike. The settlement ends the threat of disrupted interior parts shipments to Ford, Fiat Chrysler and Tesla.
https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/uaw-faurecia-reach-tentative-deal-end-strike-mich-plantUAW and Faurecia reach tentative contract deal at Mich. plant
SALINE, Mich. -- Nearly 2,000 hourly workers at a Faurecia plant in Saline, Mich., ended a strike after nine hours when the UAW and the company announced a tentative contract agreement.
The plant, which employs 1,900 members of UAW Local 892, supplies interior parts to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co. and Tesla Inc., the UAW said.
Workers were told to report for the afternoon shift at 3 p.m. EDT. The UAW scheduled a town hall meeting with members in Saline this morning.
Pickets were out in force earlier Friday, stationed at every plant entrance, cheering and chanting "8-9-2" while car horns blared. Vehicles were allowed to come and go through the main gate with no altercations. There was a strong security presence and local police were standing by. Several pickets, when interviewed, said the strike was about working conditions at the plant as much as it was about pay and benefits.
"We're working hard but they are treating us like dogs," said Goran Stankovic, who works on a line that supplies consoles to the Ford Mustang. He said he's been working at the plant since 2012. "This plant is making $1 billion a year (in revenue) and there's no profit sharing. It's all about quantity, not quality. It's all about the numbers."
Dwayne Harris, a rank-and-file member for five years, said the plant is turning over workers at a rapid pace. "Between 2,000 and 5,000 people work here every year," he said while picketing with fellow workers.
There were no immediate comments from the UAW and Faurecia about terms of the new contract.
The 2015 four-year contract was extended for three weeks on June 1 by company and union officials.
https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/uaw-and-faurecia-reach-tentative-contract-deal-mich-plantGhosn loses last alliance seat at Mitsubishi Motors
Carlos Ghosn lost his last remaining board position at an automaker, as Mitsubishi Motors severed ties with the executive accused of financial misconduct.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/ghosn-loses-last-alliance-seat-mitsubishi-motors http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngRenault and Nissan reach agreement on boardroom seats
Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard and CEO Thierry Bollore will be given seats on key Nissan oversight committees, signaling an end to a dispute that has poisoned relations between the two automakers. Senard will also become Nissan's vice chairman.
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Supplier to Ford, FCA, Tesla faces possible strike Friday
Nearly 2,000 UAW hourly workers at a Faurecia plant in Saline, Mich., are prepared to strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday as contract talks continue into the night. The plant supplies plastic interior parts to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co. and Tesla Inc., the UAW said.
https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/supplier-ford-fca-tesla-faces-possible-strike-fridayBMW heirs say their lives are harder than you think
Two BMW heirs worth billions of dollars say they’re comfortable with their roles on the company's supervisory board but initially struggled with taking on high-level positions at young ages.
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The two BMW heirs say they’re comfortable with their roles, but initially struggled with taking on high-level positions at young ages.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/bmw-billionaire-heirs-say-their-lives-are-harder-you-think http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngRenault backs Nissan's move to give it boardroom seats
French ministers have consistently highlighted the importance of ensuring the two-decade alliance between Renault and Nissan remains strong, before planning any further consolidation.
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Renault has no plans to reduce Nissan stake to revive FCA deal, CEO says
Renault is not considering cutting its stake in alliance partner Nissan to revive a deal with Fiat Chrysler, the French automaker's CEO said.
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Genesis, Kia, Hyundai again rank highest in J.D. Power quality scorecard
It was no fluke. For the second straight year, the Korean brands topped J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study. Ford and Lincoln placed in the top 5 for the first time.
https://www.autonews.com/sales/genesis-kia-hyundai-again-rank-highest-jd-power-quality-scorecard2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 to pack more hp than Chevy Camaro ZL1
Ford's 760-hp 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 will top the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1's 650 hp, although the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye retains the power crown with 797 hp.
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/2020-mustang-shelby-gt500-pack-more-hp-chevy-camaro-zl1