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Ford Launches Aftermarket Mechanical Parts Brand

January 24, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford OmniCraft

Ford will sell common mechanical service replacement parts for non-Ford vehicles. Ford Customer Service Division announced it has launched Omnicraft, an all-new brand of replacement parts for all makes of non-Ford vehicles. Ford dealers now have access to a complete family of parts to sell and to service all makes of vehicles as the Ford […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, Non-OEM Parts

Ford Launches App to Help Customers Save on Auto Insurance

January 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford announced it is first to connect with the new DriverScore smartphone app that provides a personalized score based on individual driving behavior, which could lead to lower insurance rates. Developed by IVOX, DriverScore is a smartphone app compatible with the Ford SYNC AppLink platform. DriverScore empowers consumers by giving them the option to share […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Ford Motor Company, Telematics

Sherwin-Williams Renews Partnership with Ford Paint and Body Technology Center

November 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Motor Company recently renewed its partnership with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes through the Ford Paint and Body Technology Center. The Center, located in Inkster, Mich., assists in developing standards for collision repair for all Ford vehicles, including the research and testing of new repair materials, equipment and techniques. According to Jason Crager, OEM Business Development […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, Sherwin-Williams

Ford Adds Parts to Collision Repair Parts Truckload Discount Program

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford logo

After adding 58 parts to the Collision Parts Truckload Program in early September, Ford Customer Service Division has expanded the program once again, with 15 additional new parts featuring an overall average list-price reduction of 7.7 percent. The 15 additions include two brackets, two fascias, two grilles, one steel bumper, three step pads, two tail […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, OEM Parts

Ford Sees Emerging Revenue Opportunities in Autonomy, Mobility Services and Insurance

September 15, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transforming to auto and mobility company

Vehicle manufacturer eyes transformation from traditional auto manufacturing to transportation services provider. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) told investors yesterday the company sees an attractive upside as it invests in emerging opportunities and expands as an auto and mobility company. Ford expects the financial performance of its core business to be strong through 2018 and its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Autonomous Vehicles, Ford Motor Company

Ford Announces Plans for Fully-Autonomous Vehicle in 2021

August 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The vehicle manufacturer plans a high-volume, SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle targeted at ride hailing markets. Also announces investment in autonomous technology provider and doubling of Silicon Valley team. Ford yesterday announced its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Ford Motor Company

Interview: Mark Mandl, Ford Motor Company

June 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Interview: Mark Mandl, Ford Motor Company

Mark Mandl, Collision Marketing Manager for Ford Motor Company provides an update on the F-150 collision repair program, certification and repair costs. The official announcement in January 2014 by Ford Motor Company that its 2015 Ford F-150 would include an aluminum-intensive body structure was the culmination of years of planning by the vehicle manufacturer. Moving […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Aluminum, F-150, Ford Motor Company, Interview, Mark Mandl, OEM Certification

FTC Terminates Review of OEConnection Sale

June 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued an early termination notice June 16 on the Hart Scott Rodino (HSR) antitrust review of the sale by General Motors and Ford Motor Company of their stakes in OEConnection LLC. OEConnection LLC announced on June 2 that Providence Equity Partners would acquire a majority equity stake in the company. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, OEConnection, Providence Equity Partners

Providence Equity Acquires Majority Stake in OEConnection

June 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced on June 2 that Providence Equity Partners will acquire a majority equity stake in the company. Providence is a global private equity firm with $45 billion in assets under management. General Motors and Ford will each maintain a 15 percent minority stake in the. “Providence has a thorough understanding of OEC’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ford Motor Company, General Motores, OEConnection, Providence Equity Partners

Ford Drops Price 11% on 34 New Collision Repair Parts in Truckload Program

April 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) announced it has added 34 new parts to its Collision Parts Truckload Program, reducing list prices on those parts by an average of 11 percent. The additions include parts for the popular F-series, Edge, Fusion, Escape and Explorer vehicle lines. “For nearly 20 years, the Truckload Program has played an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, OEM Parts

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