Axalta Coating Systems was recognized as a top-performing global supplier for Ford Motor Company at the 20th annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Only 88 companies were selected as finalists from thousands of Ford suppliers globally. Axalta was presented with a Green Pillar Award recognizing Axalta’s leadership in coatings sustainability by Ford Motor Company’s Joe Hinrichs, […]
Ford to Roll Out Suite of Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems this Fall
Ford announced its Co-Pilot360, an advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies that includes standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high beam lighting. Ford Co-Pilot360 will roll out across Ford’s new passenger cars, SUVs and trucks up to F-150 in North America, starting […]
Federal Court Rejects ABPA Effort to Invalidate Ford Collision Repair Body Parts Design Patent
Judge declines ABPA motion to rule Ford F-150 body part design patents invalid and unenforceable. In a decision issued February 20, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan declined a motion for summary judgement by the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) to invalidate two of Ford’s design patents covering patents for body […]
Ford Selects OEConnection for Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
Ford Motor Company has selected OEConnection LLC (OEC) for a comprehensive mechanical parts ordering and fulfillment program through the OEC RepairLink solution. With the Ford and Motorcraft Stars (FAMS) Pricing Program, Ford Certified Parts Wholesale Dealers are able to offer competitive pricing to their mechanical repair shop customers on program parts utilizing the RepairLink platform. […]
Ford Adds 46 New Collision Repair Parts to Truckload Program
Ford Customer Service Division’s (FCSD) Collision Parts Truckload Program, continues to grow with the addition of 46 new parts on October 1. The program, which will reach its 20th anniversary in November, debuted with 41 fascias but now boasts more than 700 parts. “To have an OE parts program last two decades is a monumental […]
Former Ford Executive Paul Massie Appointed VP Network Management at Assured Performance
The Assured Performance Network announced that Paul Massie has been appointed Vice President Network Management and Integration for Assured Performance. Following his retirement after a 34-year career with Ford, Massie will be returning to the collision repair industry to help shepherd the introduction, use, and expansion of Assured Performance’s Certified Network Management systems. In his […]
Domino’s and Ford to Test Pizza Delivery Using Self-Driving Vehicles
First phase focused on customer interaction with new delivery technology Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) are launching a collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery. Over the next several weeks, randomly-selected Domino’s customers in Ann Arbor, Michigan will have the opportunity to receive their delivery order […]
Ford Names Jim Hackett as CEO
Move to strengthen operations and transform the vehicle manufacturer for the future. Ford Motor Company today named Jim Hackett as its new president and CEO and announced key global leadership changes designed to further strengthen its core automotive business and Hackett, 62, has a long track record of innovation and business success as CEO of […]
Ford Collision Repair Parts Truckload Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Adds 61 Parts to Program in April
Ford Customer Service Division’s (FCSD) Collision Parts Truckload Program, which began in 1997 with 40 fascias, is marking its 20th anniversary this year while continuing to expand, adding 61 new parts in April. The additions include: one step pad, five bumper extensions, six bumper bars, eight brackets, five fascias, five mirrors, nine grilles,12 headlamps, two […]
Ford Invests $1 Billion in New Artificial Intelligence Company to Bolster Autonomous Vehicle Leadership
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced Friday it is investing $1 billion during the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company, to develop a virtual driver system for the automaker’s autonomous vehicle coming in 2021 – and for potential license to other companies. Founded by former Google and Uber leaders, Argo AI is bringing […]
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