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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…

The Ford Fiesta may be getting phased out by 2020, but that doesn’t mean the vehicle doesn’t have a lot to offer in the meantime. With four models to choose from and an abundance of other options to pick from, the Fiesta offers a truly customizable vehicle to fit everyone from the daily commuter to the performance motorhead.

Ford customers can choose between a hatchback-style Fiesta and the traditional sedan, with four unique models to choose from: the Fiesta S, Fiesta SE, Fiesta Titanium and the Fiesta ST.

Each Fiesta — minus the Fiesta ST — has an EPA-estimated 27…

However, what if you want something more? Something extra? Ford has the answer to these questions with the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor. The Raptor is designed for off-road conditions and designed to endure whatever you throw at it. Customers can pick up the new model near the end of the year.