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Online shopping has exploded in the past decade, and with that so has the amount of packages delivered on a regular basis. In 2018 the U.S. Postal Service alone delivered more than 6 billion packages which is double the volume it was handling about 10 years ago.

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Introducing the Black Appearance Package on the 2019 Ranger


The all-new Ranger is already a knock out truck with sales high and customers happy, but Ford wanted to bring more to the table with the Black Appearance Package. This package gives buyers the chance to further customize their Ranger to match their distinct style.


More than two-thirds of 2019 Rangers are rolling off the lot optioned with either the Sport Appearance Package or the Chrome Appearance Package, and the new Black Appearance Package will add a bold and stylish new option.


The Ranger is meant to be the ultimate piece of gear, and like adventure gear it should be…

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Dearborn Truck and Michigan Assembly Will Soon be Powered by 100 Percent Michigan Wind Energy


Ford Motor Company will procure locally sourced Michigan wind energy through a collaboration with DTE energy for two of its plants: Dearborn Truck and Michigan Assembly. Dearborn Truck is the home of the Ford F-150 and Ford Raptor two legendary trucks. And, Michigan Assembly is home to the long awaited new 2019 Ford Ranger and several new buildings on the Ford Research and Engineering campus and Corktown campus including Michigan Central Station.


The two plants will soon be powered by 100 percent locally sourced renewable energy to bolster the 500-kilowatt solar photovoltaic panel system already in place at Michigan Assembly…

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Big Wins for Everyone at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction


The 48th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car auction was a huge success for buyers, Ford, and two worthy charities. The automotive company brought two of its most treasured cars to the auction house — the first 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 and the first 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition — and sold them earning a total $3.6 million for charities.


The 2020 Mustang Shelby at the auction was the very first production model of its kind, VIN 001. The famed muscle car gained its biggest win ever after selling for $1.1 million, proceeds that will be donated directly to researchers with JDRF…

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Ford Is America’s Best-Selling Commercial Van Brand For 40 Years Straight


Ford Motor Company can put another feather in its cap following the conclusion of the 2018 calendar year, with the company now being the number one provider of commercial vans in America for the last 40 years straight.


Ford has offered a number of different van lines throughout their history, including the Econoline, E-Series, Transit and Transit Connect models, and from 1979 through 2018, Ford sold more than 7.1 million total vans, besting their competitors.


A large part of Ford’s 40-year history as the nation’s leading producer of commercial vans is due to their variety of full-size…

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Ford’s Large Vehicles Performing Well

The automotive industry is a tumultuous and often rocky field. While vehicles are a necessity for many Americans, that doesn’t mean that strong sales are always guaranteed. In fact, time has shown just how much vehicle sales can plummet, even in a short amount of time. Ford’s larger vehicles, however, have been experiencing strong sales.

Ford has been making significant strides to alter its fleet to fit customer need and desire. In recent years, it has become very apparent that many drivers prefer the larger size, capability, and versatility that both trucks and SUVs offer. This is why…

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Ford Acquires Scooter-Sharing Company


Here’s something you might have missed. As Ford Motor Company looks to transition its vehicle lineup primarily to trucks and SUVs while also developing electric and autonomous vehicles, the Blue Oval did something that might not make sense on the surface — it purchased an electric scooter-sharing company called Spin.


Why would one of the world’s premier automakers acquire a scooter company? The move fits with Ford’s plans to expand their presence in the mobility business “to help get places more easily” as they work to find solutions to provide more efficient transportation for customers.


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Ford Gives Updates On AV Development


As Ford Motor Company shifts their focus to the next generation of transportation, the company is providing a number of periodic updates on their development of self-driving cars. Ford has invested about $4 billion in the development of autonomous vehicles as they look to pioneer cars and technology that make both business and traveling more efficient.


The CEO of Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, Sherif Marakby, recently said that the company is working to make sure…

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Ford Details Company Direction In New Statement


As automakers grapple with changing customer desires, Ford Motor Company has shifted their long-term goals to align with these new trends in the automotive industry.


In a statement outlining Ford’s “business transformation,” the Blue Oval touched on changes to their vehicle portfolio, the development of electric and autonomous vehicles and shifts in product development.


Months ago, Ford announced their intention to discontinue production of all sedans and passenger cars with the Mustang being the only exception. Ford said that the move will help them better meet customer needs as they focus on the production of SUVs, trucks and commercial…

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