Ford sees help from startups as key to managing industry changes

Bill Ford on stage at the EcoMotion mobility conference with Dana Weiss, chief political analyst, The Israeli News Company. "We have to encourage disruptors and partner with them," Ford said.

June 11, 2019 09:25 AM

TEL AVIV, Israel — Ford Motor Chairman Bill Ford said the automaker will rely on startups much more than in its past as it attempts to navigate challenges to its traditional business.

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