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Farley says Ford, VW alliance could eventually include U.S. project

The budding alliance between Ford and VW eventually could include a vehicle program in the U.S., said Jim Farley, Ford's president of global markets.
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Ford, VW advance alliance plans on vans, pickups

 Ford and VW Group said they will collaborate on commercial vans and midsize pickups, and are exploring the joint development of autonomous and electric vehicles as part of a broad partnership.
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Ford, VW in 'final discussions' ahead of partnership announcement

Ford and VW, which will host a conference call Tuesday to further detail their planned partnership, are in "final discussions," Bill Ford said.
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Ford-VW expected to reveal details of partnership at Detroit show

Ford and VW are expected to reveal some details of a partnership at the Detroit auto show this week. Jim Farley, Ford's president of global markets, said the two automakers were "far along" in discussions.
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Why Ford is restructuring in Europe — again

Unlike GM, which sold its European business to PSA, Ford believes Europe has something worth salvaging. So for the third time this decade, Ford is restructuring its operations in the region.
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Ford buying U.S. scooter hire company Spin
Ford will buy an electric scooter hire company called Spin and aims to expand the service in 100 U.S. cities over the next 18 months.
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Ford downgraded by Moody's to one level above junk status
Roughly six years after Ford returned to investment-grade and reclaimed its mortgaged Blue Oval, the automaker is once again in danger of plunging into junk bond status.
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Ford aims to spread Mustang's DNA
As Ford's other cars go away, the Mustang is taking on a bigger role in the lineup, gaining a hybrid version and inspiring an upcoming electric crossover.
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Audi PB18 e-tron concept features movable driver's seating area
Audi unwrapped the PB18 e-tron concept car, an electric racer for use on or off the track.
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Ford 'evolving' Mulally's One Ford plan with move to 5 modular platforms
Moving down to five module vehicle platforms will help Ford save costs and boost the efficiency of its supply base, said product development and purchasing boss Hau Thai-Tang.
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Ford's global program management director accused of inappropriate behavior exits Ford
Prakash Patel, Ford's global director of program management and former lead product planner on the 50th anniversary Mustang, has left the company.
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Grupo Antolin envisions different interiors -- and new factory methods
Autonomous technology will mean changes for the materials, design and functionality of the interior components built by suppliers such as Grupo Antolin.
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Nissan: We're the 'wallflower leader' of EVs
The company that launched the ground-breaking Leaf EV admits the public pays more attention to flashier companies like Tesla or General Motors.
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Ford's smart factory approach yields savings
Ford has discovered that high-tech cloud computing, data analytics and other smart processes in its assembly plants can lead to efficiencies that deliver higher profits.
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Ford lowers 2018 profit forecast as Q2 net falls 48%; Europe swings to loss
Ford lowered its full-year earnings forecast due to challenges in Europe and Asia. The automaker swung to a loss in Europe in the second quarter.