Ford will begin testing self-driving cars on ride-hailing company Lyft’s network with human drivers at the wheel for backup, the companies said Sept. 26.
September 28, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Ford and Lyft Team Up to Put Driverless Cars on the Road
Business, Technology, Autonomous
Delivery Without Drivers: Domino’s, Ford Team Up for Test
No ring of the doorbell, just a text. No tip for the driver? No problem in this test, where Domino’s and Ford are teaming up to see if customers will warm to the idea of pizza delivered by driverless cars.
August 29, 2017Business
Ford Will Invest $1.6 Billion in Two US Factories
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. will invest $1.6 billion in two U.S. factories to start making a new automatic transmission and expand output of certain commercial trucks, the company announced April 26.
April 27, 2016Business
Ford Launches New, Lighter Super Duty Pickup
INDIANAPOLIS — Ford Motor Co. launched an all-new Super Duty pickup range for 2017 whose main feature is the use of military-grade aluminum throughout the cab, leading to significant weight savings.
March 3, 2016Business
With Two Truck Factories Humming, Ford Posts Massive July Sales
Ford appears to have finally found the right gear with its F-150 pickup, otherwise known as the moneymaker.
August 4, 2015Business
Ford Profit Beats Estimates as Buyers Pay Up for F-150 Truck
Ford Motor Co. posted a 44% surge in second-quarter profit, exceeding analysts' estimates thanks to consumers paying big money for fully loaded versions of the new aluminum-body150 pickup.
July 28, 2015Business
Ford Updates Commercial Transit Connect Van for 2016
Ford is updating its commercial Transit Connect van for the 2016 model year with standard flex-fuel capability for some models.
June 8, 2015Business
Ford's April Sales Reflect Surge in US Van Purchases
Ford sold more vans last month than it has in any April in almost 30 years, and U.S. van sales by unit have more than doubled in the past five years, according to data from Edmunds.com.
May 7, 2015Business
Ford Redesigns Medium-Duty Line, Including Updated Telematics System
INDIANAPOLIS — Ford Motor Co. introduced a redesigned lineup of medium-duty trucks here that includes dedicated tractor models in two weight classes, and an updated telematics suite.
March 9, 2015Business
Planning to Watch Bowl Games? Get Ready for Ford F-150 Ad Blitz
When Ford Motor Co. unleashes an ad blitz for its new F-150 during college football bowl games Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, it will emphasize how much the aluminum-bodied pickup can haul and tow. There will be no mention of fuel-economy gains that Ford says are one of the truck’s key attributes.
December 29, 2014