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Ford is adding 1,800 new jobs at its Louisville Assembly Plant to build the new Escape representing a $600 million investment.  It will add 1,300 more workers to its third shift this fall to build even more Escapes. Ford will have 4,200 e...

It is being used on vehicles worldwide

Ford has introduced a new dirt detection technology used during the painting process to create a better finish for its cars. It uses high-resolution cameras to scan the cars and look for dirt and particles as small as a grain of sand. It believes ...

Ford and Citroën have chosen completely opposite strategies on road position for the Rally Portugal that begins March 29. Citroën has opted to take the first two positions to start the rally; whereas Ford has selected the last two p...

Ford and GM expect to lose a combined $1 billion for the quarter, and they both know that they must find a solution to stem these losses in the future.  Ford's solution so far has been the most simple. It has decided two close two fac...

Ford and Microsoft announced that they will be working together in order to make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers. Together they want to lead the way towards a more energy-efficient future. The two companies will b...

Ford and Porsche put in fantastic performances at the 24 Hours of Daytona over the weekend. Both companies had their cars in the top three positions in their respective classes. The new Audi R8 Grand Am was far less successful having both cars pro...

Ford and PSA have ended their agreement to co-develop large diesel engines. While not explicitly stated be either side, this is likely due to GM buying a share of PSA, and the two companies will share components and platforms in the future.  ...

Puts electric motors in each rear wheel

Schaeffler, an automotive supplier that specializes in ball bearings, and Ford have created a technological concept called the Fiesta e-Wheel Drive that uses hub-mounted electric motors in each rear wheel. It will be on display at the Auto, Motor ...

Toyota has proven that hybrid systems in cars can be efficient, practical and relatively inexpensive. For large trucks, on the other hand, no manufacturer has quite figured out how to get a hybrid system to have such a positive effect. The electric m...

Ferrari also performed quite well

Ford and Volkswagen were the big winners in this year's International Engine of the Year Awards by scoring wins in multiple major categories. Ford won the overall International Engine of the Year award for its 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine fou...