Ford Honors Nick Scheele

Ford released a press release in regards to its recently deceased Executive Chairman – “Nick Scheele was an outstanding leader whose global experience and passion for our products served Ford Motor Company at a critical time. His impressive career spanned more than 38 years, including three years as our president and chief operating officer working alongside me. Not only did Nick help us overcome many challenges at the time, he mended relationships with our dealers, our suppliers and our employees, and set the stage for many of today’s leaders who are moving us forward. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.” Although Scheele, retired from the company in 2005, he was a big part of the company. He was named president and chief operating officer in the early 2000’s and served as the Vice President of Ford North America.

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Ford Engineers Study the Sound of the All-New Mustang

Ford Mustangs do not all sound the same, in fact there are powertrain noise, vibration and harshness Mustang engineers who focus all of their time ensuring that every Mustang sounds like a Mustang, no matter what engine is installed. “Our goal in developing this new generation was to create a sports car that is quintessentially Mustang, with contemporary, world-class levels of performance and refinement. We created an exceptionally solid platform to give us the flexibility we need to meet our diverse range of targets,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang Chief Engineer. The noise of the Ford sportscar is extremely important to the overall driving experience and combining a visually pleasing vehicle with audible entertainment, the result can be rewarding.

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Ford’s Garage Joins Ford Motor Co.

Ford’s Garage, a burger-and-craft-beers restaurant which opened its first location in downtown Fort Myers in 2012, has recently entered an agreement with Ford Motor Co. This is the first restaurant to be given rights to the automotive company’s logo and imagery. The restaurant has agreed to pay Ford Motor Co. licensing rights, the co-founder of FG Restaurant Group commented, “Ford Motor Company has always recognized innovation when it sees it. Having access to the brand is a major benefit to the restaurant.”

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Ford China Ahead in Sales

Ford China has reached 549,256 sold units so far this year – in June alone sales reached 87,783. The first-half year’s sales demonstrated a 35% increase and June’s sales proved to increase by 17%. John Lawler, Chairman and CEO of Ford China said, “Ford’s strong sales in the first half demonstrate the success of our accelerated China growth plan. We continue to grow our sales network, increase capacity and hire great employees – all to deliver the high quality, safety, fuel efficiency and smart technologies that Chinese customers demand.” Changan Ford (CAF), Ford’s passenger car joint venture experienced a 39% increase in sales in the first half of 2014 – in fact, 397,958 units were delivered in the past six months.

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Ford Donates $1 Million to Smithsonian National Museum

Ford has agreed to donate $1 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in celebration of its richness and diversity of the African American experience. This donation builds on its long support of African-Americans and its 40-year relationship with the Smithsonian institution. This donation will support the museum’s capital campaign and will go towards funding key programs when the museum opens the National Mall in Washingston D.C. in two years. Jim Vella, Presiden of Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services said, “Since Henry Ford’s groundbreaking $5 a day wage in 1913, which paid people equally regardless of race, Ford has invested in programs that empower and celebrate the African American community. Ford is proud to work with the Smithsonian on this museum that will recognize the tremendous contributions of African Americans to our country and our world.”

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