Ford Motor Company

People at the Ford display at the Essen Motor Show fair in Essen, Germany, in December 2017. The automaker has announced it will be cutting some jobs in Europe to reduce costs.

Ford Cutting Jobs In Europe, Moving Away From Less Profitable Vehicles

4:49pm January 10, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

The automaker says it is not yet clear how many people will lose their jobs. The cuts come during a time of turmoil for the car industry, as automakers invest heavily in new technology.

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Once An Icon Of Detroit Decay, Historic Train Station Has New Owner: Ford

11:28pm June 11, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Michigan Central Station's crumbling halls have been the subject of much "ruin porn." Now the depot is likely to become home for the automaker's self-driving and electric car divisions.

Ford will focus on SUVs and trucks — and eliminate many of its sedans — in the North American market. Here, the company's trucks were highlighted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Ford To Phase Out 'Traditional Ford Sedans' Such As Fusion And Taurus In The U.S.

9:44am April 26, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Ford Motor Co. reported a $1.7 billion profit for the first quarter, but it's planning big changes — such as phasing out nearly all of its cars in favor of trucks and SUVs.

Alan Mulally, CEO, Boeing; CEO of Ford 2006-2014Legacy Car: Reintroduced TaurusWildly popular with Wall Street, Mullaly is credit with keeping Ford from going bankrupt, cut labor cost and increased profitability.

Ford Gives New CEO Jim Hackett A Big To-Do List

7:14pm May 27, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

Hackett's job description: Prepare Ford for a future of self-driving cars and keep things profitable by selling trucks. While Hackett has a unique set of skills, that's still an extremely tall order.

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As Big 3 Automakers Begin Union Talks, Both Sides Say Profit Is Job 1

7:03pm July 14, 2015

by Tracy Samilton

GM and the UAW kicked off contract talks Monday; Chrysler and Ford will do the same this month. Negotiations are never easy, but since industry bailouts in 2009, there's a stronger push to cooperate.

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The new F-150's aluminum body cuts about 700 pounds off the truck's weight.

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Ford's New Aluminum F-150, VW Golf Take Top Detroit Auto Show Honors

7:12pm January 12, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

Also notable was the unveiling of General Motors' all-electric Chevrolet Bolt concept car, which seems a clear rival to the Tesla.

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For Best-Selling Truck, Ford Bets Big On Aluminum

5:30pm November 15, 2014

by Sonari Glinton

Ford is about to sell an aluminum-sided version of its F-150 pickup, setting the industry atwitter with expectation. Some hope that after 40 years on top, the truck will finally fall on its tailgate.

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