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Barrett-Jackson, a heavyweight in the collection and sale of collector cars, recently announced at the annual Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan that the company has found a 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 EXP prototype car that is the only GT500 hardtop coupe ever built by Shelby American. “Little Red,” as the vehicle is known, was found in North Texas by a team led by Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson and classic car restoration specialist Jason…

Ford Motor Company revealed a new midsize SUV in early August that will be available in China to answer the nation’s increasing demand for utilities: the Ford Territory.

With the release of the Ford Territory, Ford hopes to provide an affordable, technologically-advanced vehicle to a segment that is rapidly growing in the East Asian country — new vehicle buyers in emerging cities.

The vehicle is a result of a joint collaboration between Ford and Jiangling Motors Corporation. The collaboration allowed Ford to use JMC’s extensive knowledge of Chinese vehicle consumers to develop a vehicle that fits the tastes and…

Ford Motor Company has been implementing various wearable technologies around company assembly plants to protect workers and create more efficient manufacturing environments. The company revealed they are using body tracking technology and exoskeleton suits to better protect workers from the physically-demanding conditions.

The EksoVest

The exoskeleton, known as the EksoVest, was introduced to Ford plants in conjunction with Ekso Bionics to reduce fatigue and injury from repetitive motions in the vehicle assembly process. Ford says…

Ford Motor Company has announced the formation of a new organization to spearhead the company’s automated vehicle initiatives. The new organization, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, will oversee the company’s research, development and business strategies pertaining to automated vehicles.

Ford announced the move in late-July statement, detailing the responsibilities of the new organization. Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC will be in charge of accelerating Ford’s AV business as Ford hopes to capitalize on current market opportunities.

Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC will be headed by Sherif Marakby, a Ford vice president who currently heads the company’s autonomous vehicles and…

A 1965 Ford Mustang made history at this year’s Goodwood Festival Of Speed, becoming the first-ever road car to tackle the historic hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England.

The Mustang was one of two autonomous vehicles to tackle the hill climb for the first time, but was the only street-legal one to do so. The vehicle’s autonomous system was developed by Siemens AG, Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, along with automotive engineering experts from Cranfield University.

Siemens’ head of marketing communications, Lee Dryden, said the classic Mustang makes people wonder just what…

The Ford Transit line of commercial vans is blossoming. Not only is it a popular — and necessary — vehicle for commercial and business ventures, but it’s increasingly becoming the vehicle of choice for female entrepreneurs who need a vehicle that can keep up with their travels and offer a home on and off of the road.

Ford highlighted three female entrepreneurs who are making use of the Ford Transit to fuel their travels and entrepreneurial…

Ford released their sales report for 2018, the results of which underscore Ford’s renewed commitment to producing more trucks and SUVs for customers who are steering further away from sedans and coupes.

Ford saw increases in the amount of SUVS and trucks sold compared to June of last year, with the company already surpassing the amount of trucks they sold at this time last year, marking a momentous year for Ford pickups.

SUV Sales

In the ever-growing utility segment, Ford saw an 8.9 increase in SUV sales compared to June of 2017. Ford sold a total of 84…

The all-new 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is being rolled out with improvements to the vehicle’s performance, design and technology to create a monster of a Mustang that remains true to its Shelby roots.

The Shelby GT350 has received updates to its tires, chassis and aerodynamic design in the 2019 model to create a vehicle that performs better on the track and on the street.

The Upgrades

The new variant of the model first introduced in 2016 features Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires with a thread pattern design and compound developed specifically for the Shelby GT350. The tires…

The redesigned 2018 Ford Expedition has been awarded the best possible crash test rating by the U.S. government, underscoring the safety of Ford’s full-size SUV.

The Expedition was given a five-star crash rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program, which is the highest possible score a vehicle can earn.

According to Ford, the Expedition is the only vehicle in its segment to get an “Overall Vehicle Score…