In Late October 2012, Ford announced the closing of its plants in Southampton and Dagenham. Combined the two closures will see 1400 jobs lost including logistics and support jobs.
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Is 2013 the Year of Turmoil in the Auto Industry
Ford opens Sync AppLink to competitors
At the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, automakers act like tech companies, unveiling new software that will change how we interact with our cars. The goal is to create a single ecosystem for in-car applications and dominate the infotainment space.
2013 Ford Taurus improvements
The original Ford Taurus had a unique design which brought Ford considerable praise for this innovative saloon that debuted in 1986. Although the Taurus remained a good seller, it eventually fell out of favour and was unceremoniously dropped from the Ford lineup for 2007. The departure was short-lived though.
Ford says current car intelligence only ‘scratching the surface’
Ford says the new Fusion sedan has 70 on-board computers. About five years ago a Lexus executive boasted their latest model had more than 30. Which at that time was the cutting edge.
Ford pressures Australian Government to drop Green Car Guide star ratings
At a time when fuel economy is a key focus for new-car buyers, a crucial star-rating guide on each vehicle’s environmental impact is about to vanish. According to an article in the Herald Sun.
