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Motorcraft and AAA groom technicians of tomorrow in National Youth Auto Skills Competition

America’s top young automotive minds were on display as two-student teams representing all 50 states engaged in a race against the clock – and one another – in an effort to earn the title of National Champion at the 64th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals. The event, sponsored by Motorcraft, was held at Ford World Headquarters on June 11.

When the dust settled, the duo of Logan Boyle and Cody Collins from Vale High School in Vale, Oreg., claimed the crown of America’s top auto technicians, registering the day’s top score under the guidance of instructor Drew Barnes.

Japan’s Diamond Electric to pay $19 million U.S. fine in parts price-fixing probe

Japan's Diamond Electric to pay $19 million U.S. fine in parts price-fixing probe

A Japanese manufacturer of ignition coils that were sold to Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $19 million fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices of automotive components, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Ford sues Japanese wiring supplier over conspiracy to fix prices

Ford sues Japanese wiring supplier over conspiracy to fix prices

Ford has sued one of its Japanese suppliers following a criminal case in which the parts maker admitted to being part of a conspiracy to fix prices of key wiring components.

Ford plans to improve hybrids’ mpg with software changes

Ford plans to improve hybrids' mpg with software changes

Ford Motor Co. says it will make software tweaks to improve the real-world fuel economy of its 2013-model hybrids.

Ford’s historic Michigan plant moves closer to reopening as tourist attraction

Ford's historic Michigan plant moves closer to reopening as tourist attraction

The Michigan factory where Henry Ford’s moving assembly line was born would be a destination for tourists and car enthusiasts alike if plans by a local historic preservation group come together.