DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. will add 850 new factory jobs at its factories here to support the upcoming launch of its all-new aluminum-intensive F-150 pickup truck.
OAKVILLE, ON—Ford Motor Co. of Canada is adding more than 1,000 hourly jobs at its assembly plant here in preparation for the launch of the 2015 Ford Edge crossover utility vehicle.
LOUISVILLE, KY—Ford will invest $129 million in its assembly plant here to fast track the production of the 2015 Lincon MKC. The carmaker will also be hiring 300 new employees.
DETROIT—Brisk sales of pickups and SUVs are causing the Detroit Three automakers to eliminate or shorten their traditional two-week summer shutdown at many U.S. plants.
DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. reduced per vehicle water use last year by 30 percent globally from a 2009 baseline, reaching its goal two years ahead of schedule. Plans are under way to further cut water use by another 2 percent this year and to set new long-term goals.
DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. has introduced a new lightweight concept vehicle, built using advanced materials including new metals, alloys and composites.
CARACAS, Venezuela—Ford Motor Co. has temporarily suspended operations in Venezuela over lack of foreign currency to import automobile parts for assembly.