Photo Source: Ford The time has finally arrived: On June 4, 2024, Ford began mass production of the all-electric Explorer at its primary European plant, the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. As a reminder, the Explorer was first presented in March 2023, over a year ago. Delivering daring American styling and approximately 373 miles of range,…
Photo Source: Ford Ford’s venture into electric vehicles marks a notable advance toward the mainstream acceptance of clean-energy automobiles. Bill Ford and Jim Farley underscored the rapid pace at which the automotive landscape is developing, stating, “Our industry is experiencing change at a remarkable rate and magnitude, and Ford is seizing this opportunity to lead…
Photo Source: Ford Obstacles arising from backlogged repair shops have created incentives to come up with new ways to ease customer hardships. After all, recent studies indicate that vehicle owners are not delighted about going to dealerships for repairs due to long waits to schedule repairs and to get automobiles back. At first, Ford decided…
Photo Source: Ford What does a genuine effort toward sustainable automotive manufacturing look like? As decarbonization efforts were extended, automotive production realized that genuine sustainability efforts demand a holistic approach. For automotive manufacturers, this means that the carbon footprint caused by finished vehicles is only a small fraction of the equation. The energy output formed…
Photo Source: Ford On November 23, 2023, Ford Motor Company filed a patent for a reclined vehicle occupant airbag. The airbag assembly involves a bed having a reclined position in which the bed is elongated along an axis. The bed includes a first and second side with the axis between each side. The bed in…
Photo Source: Ford Numerous recent Ford patent filings reimagine vehicle interiors. As a matter of fact, in recent months (2023), the automaker has filed no less than nine patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) covering a range of features, including a retractable steering column, swiveling seats, and a fold-out work…
Photo Source: Ford As of January 2023, Ford Motor Company has announced plans to expand complimentary Pickup & Delivery and Mobile Service appointments to all Ford Service customers nationwide. Mobile services from Ford will not operate from a centralized location, though. Generally, dealerships can select whether they want to form part of the program and…
