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Ford to Invest $4.5 Billion in Electric Vehicles by 2020
Ford Motor Company has announced in a press release that it will be investing an additional $4.5 billion in electrified vehicles solutions by 2020.
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Ford-UAW Labor Contract Provides Good Foundation to Create Stronger Business, Staffing Flexibility, Effective Labor Cost Structure
Ford Motor Company has said in a press release that the recently ratified contract between the automaker and the United Auto Workers (UAW) represented employees provides a good foundation for the company to create an even stronger business in the years ahead. The new contract aligns with Ford’s labor cost structure and provides flexibility in terms of hiring more staff.
Ford Workers Narrowly Ratify UAW-Ford Deal, Some Workers Feel Better Deal Still Available
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has announced in a press release that its members have voted to ratify the new four-year collective bargaining agreement with Ford Motor Company. The approval, though, only won narrowly with only 51.4 percent of the members voting to ratify the new agreement. The Chicago Sun-Times adds that the narrow approval was due to some workers saying that the union didn’t push back hard enough to win some of the things that the workers lost in previous agreements, including the annual wage increase.
UAW's Tentative Agreement With Ford Endorsed by Local Leaders, Richer than Contracts Agreed by UAW with Other Automakers
The local union leaders on the United Automobile Workers (UAW) National Ford Council have overwhelmingly approved the proposed tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company on Monday, according to a press release issued by UAW. The tentative agreement with Ford is slightly richer compared to the deals that UAW has secured with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and General Motors Co (GM).
UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Ford, Agreement to be Reviewed by Local Union Leaders
The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union have reached a proposed tentative agreement on labor contracts with Ford Motor Company, according to a press release issued by the UAW. The bargaining team of UAW has voted unanimously to send the proposed tentative agreement to local union leaders who make up UAW’s National Ford Council (NFC) for review.
Ford to Invest $1.8 Billion on Research and Development on Smart Cars in China, Looking to Increase Sales in Asian Country
Ford Motor Co. is investing about 11.4 billion yuan or about $1.8 billion over the next five years on research and development for smart cars that is aimed to attract Chinese buyers, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The automaker is looking to increase its sales in the second largest economy in the world with its investment.
Ford, Alcoa Collaborate on New Aluminum for Vehicles, More Formable and Design Friendly
Ford Motor Company and Alcoa Inc. have partnered to produce the next-generation aluminum alloys for vehicles, according to a press release issued by Ford.
Ford Earnings Tumble Before Arrival of New F-150
Ford Motor Company reported third quarter profits totalling $1.2 billion, down $1.4 billion compared with the same period in 2013—just before the new F-150 arrives this holiday season.
Ford Recalls 435000 Vehicles To Fix Rusted Frame Parts and Seats
Ford on Monday announced it would recall 435,000 vehicles in 20 states to fix faulty frame parts and seats.
Ford Leaves Microsoft's in-Car Tech for Blackberry
Ford Motor Company announced it will be leaving Microsoft in favor of Blackberry’s technology and what it can do for Ford's in-car system. Ford is currently developing its cars’ Sync infotainment systems, which allows drivers to control their smartphones and other devices by voice in the car.
Ford to Build All-New Utility Vehicle in Ontario, Canada
Ford Motor Co. announced on Thursday, Feb. 13 it will build its all new global Edge sports utility vehicle in Oakville, Ontario. The news followed Ford’s announcement in September regarding its investments in their plant in Oakville.
Ford Recall: 370,000 Cars Called In Due To Steering Problem Which Can Lead to Corrosion
Ford Motor Company is recalling 370,000 cars because of a steering issue. Ford Motor Company is recalling 370,000 cars because of a steering issue. According to Daily Mail, the lower intermediate steering shaft in the cars may need to be replaced on Crown Victoria's, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln town cars because people can experience a loss of steering which can lead to potential corrosion.
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