Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by end of 2020 Ford said it will have cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by the end of next year to try to return the business to profit. Business • 27 Jun 19
Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by end of 2020 Ford said it will have cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by the end of next year to try to return the business to profit. Business • 27 Jun 19
Ford to shut Welsh plant with loss of 1,700 jobs Ford will shut its engine plant in Wales next year, costing about 1,700 jobs, the US car giant said today. Business • 06 Jun 19
Ford to shut Welsh plant with loss of 1,700 jobs Ford will shut its engine plant in Wales next year, costing about 1,700 jobs, the US car giant said today. Business • 06 Jun 19
Hundreds of jobs under threat at Ford in the UK Around 500 jobs could be cut in the UK by car giant Ford as part of a restructuring of its operations. UK • 20 May 19
Hundreds of jobs under threat at Ford in the UK Around 500 jobs could be cut in the UK by car giant Ford as part of a restructuring of its operations. UK • 20 May 19
31 Ford Cork jobs at risk amid European business review 31 jobs at Ford in Cork may be under threat as the car company said it was reviewing its business in Europe. Business • 15 May 19
31 Ford Cork jobs at risk amid European business review 31 jobs at Ford in Cork may be under threat as the car company said it was reviewing its business in Europe. Business • 15 May 19
Brexit leaves Ford at crossroads on long-term UK plans Ford is spending millions of euros preparing for a possible British exit from the European Union without a trade deal and has yet to decide on its longer-term plans for Britain, Ford Europe chairman Steven Armstrong said today. Business • 02 Apr 19
Brexit leaves Ford at crossroads on long-term UK plans Ford is spending millions of euros preparing for a possible British exit from the European Union without a trade deal and has yet to decide on its longer-term plans for Britain, Ford Europe chairman Steven Armstrong said today. Business • 02 Apr 19
Ford plans 5,000 job cuts in Germany US car maker Ford plans to cut more than 5,000 jobs in Germany and will reduce its workforce in Britain as well, as it seeks to return to profit in Europe. Business • 15 Mar 19
Ford plans 5,000 job cuts in Germany US car maker Ford plans to cut more than 5,000 jobs in Germany and will reduce its workforce in Britain as well, as it seeks to return to profit in Europe. Business • 15 Mar 19
Ford said it could move business from UK due to Brexit Ford told British Prime Minister Theresa May during a conference call this week that it may have to move some production out of Britain because of Brexit, according to a source on the call. Business • 13 Feb 19
Ford said it could move business from UK due to Brexit Ford told British Prime Minister Theresa May during a conference call this week that it may have to move some production out of Britain because of Brexit, according to a source on the call. Business • 13 Feb 19
Ford forecasts Q4 $112m loss amid restructuring costs Ford said today it expects to post a $112m loss in the fourth quarter of 2018 as the car maker implements a massive restructuring in the US and Europe. Business • 16 Jan 19
Ford forecasts Q4 $112m loss amid restructuring costs Ford said today it expects to post a $112m loss in the fourth quarter of 2018 as the car maker implements a massive restructuring in the US and Europe. Business • 16 Jan 19
Volkswagen and Ford team up on trucks Volkswagen and Ford said today they will join forces on commercial vans and pickups and are exploring shared development of electric and self-driving technology. Business • 15 Jan 19
Volkswagen and Ford team up on trucks Volkswagen and Ford said today they will join forces on commercial vans and pickups and are exploring shared development of electric and self-driving technology. Business • 15 Jan 19
China car sales hit reverse for first time since 1990s Car makers in China will face more fierce competition this year, after a tough 2018 when the world's biggest auto market contracted for the first time in more than two decades, the country's top auto industry association said. Business • 14 Jan 19
China car sales hit reverse for first time since 1990s Car makers in China will face more fierce competition this year, after a tough 2018 when the world's biggest auto market contracted for the first time in more than two decades, the country's top auto industry association said. Business • 14 Jan 19
Ford Europe set to slash thousands of jobs Ford said today it will cut thousands of jobs, exit unprofitable markets and discontinue loss-making vehicle lines as part of a turnaround effort aimed at achieving improved margins in Europe. Business • 10 Jan 19
Ford Europe set to slash thousands of jobs Ford said today it will cut thousands of jobs, exit unprofitable markets and discontinue loss-making vehicle lines as part of a turnaround effort aimed at achieving improved margins in Europe. Business • 10 Jan 19
Ford picks BBDO as lead creative agency in blow to WPP Ford has chosen Omnicom's BBDO as its lead creative advertising agency in a blow to its long-time partner WPP. Business • 09 Oct 18
Ford picks BBDO as lead creative agency in blow to WPP Ford has chosen Omnicom's BBDO as its lead creative advertising agency in a blow to its long-time partner WPP. Business • 09 Oct 18
China warns US is 'opening fire' with trade tariffs The US is "opening fire" on the world with its threatened tariffs, China warned today, saying no one wants a trade war but it will respond the instant US measures go into effect. Business • 05 Jul 18
China warns US is 'opening fire' with trade tariffs The US is "opening fire" on the world with its threatened tariffs, China warned today, saying no one wants a trade war but it will respond the instant US measures go into effect. Business • 05 Jul 18
VW, Ford confirm talks on commercial vehicle tie-up Volkswagen and Ford are talking about jointly developing and building a range of commercial vehicles including vans, the companies have confirmed. Business • 20 Jun 18
VW, Ford confirm talks on commercial vehicle tie-up Volkswagen and Ford are talking about jointly developing and building a range of commercial vehicles including vans, the companies have confirmed. Business • 20 Jun 18
Nissan and Ford lead European car sales decline European car registrations fell 5.2% in March, led by Nissan, Ford and Fiat Chrysler, according to data published today by auto industry association ACEA. Business • 18 Apr 18
Nissan and Ford lead European car sales decline European car registrations fell 5.2% in March, led by Nissan, Ford and Fiat Chrysler, according to data published today by auto industry association ACEA. Business • 18 Apr 18
Ford to set up German bank to offset any Brexit risk Ford said today it hopes to set up a bank in Germany in the second half of the year after applying for a licence in the country as part of its strategy to mitigate any risk from Britain leaving the European Union. Business • 20 Feb 18
Ford to set up German bank to offset any Brexit risk Ford said today it hopes to set up a bank in Germany in the second half of the year after applying for a licence in the country as part of its strategy to mitigate any risk from Britain leaving the European Union. Business • 20 Feb 18
Ford plans $11bn investment, 40 electric cars by 2022 Ford will significantly increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said at the Detroit car show. Business • 15 Jan 18
Ford plans $11bn investment, 40 electric cars by 2022 Ford will significantly increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said at the Detroit car show. Business • 15 Jan 18
Lower tax rate boosts Ford's quarterly profit Ford Motor has reported a better-than-expected quarterly net profit due to a lower tax rate and increased sales of more profitable pick-up trucks in the US market. Business • 26 Jul 17
Lower tax rate boosts Ford's quarterly profit Ford Motor has reported a better-than-expected quarterly net profit due to a lower tax rate and increased sales of more profitable pick-up trucks in the US market. Business • 26 Jul 17
Ford announces new CEO to replace Mark Fields Ford Motor Company has named James Hackett as chief executive officer, responding to investors' growing unease about the automaker's stock price and prospects. Business • 22 May 17
Ford announces new CEO to replace Mark Fields Ford Motor Company has named James Hackett as chief executive officer, responding to investors' growing unease about the automaker's stock price and prospects. Business • 22 May 17
Ford's first quarter profits beat expectations Ford has today reported a lower quarterly net profit that beat analyst expectations, and reiterated its pretax profit forecast for 2017. Business • 27 Apr 17
Ford's first quarter profits beat expectations Ford has today reported a lower quarterly net profit that beat analyst expectations, and reiterated its pretax profit forecast for 2017. Business • 27 Apr 17
Tesla market value overtakes Ford Electric car maker Tesla has overtaken Ford to become the second-largest US car maker. Business • 04 Apr 17
Tesla market value overtakes Ford Electric car maker Tesla has overtaken Ford to become the second-largest US car maker. Business • 04 Apr 17
Ford expects lower Q1 earnings on sales drop Ford said today it expects lower earnings per share in the first quarter and lower pretax profit in 2017. Business • 23 Mar 17
Ford expects lower Q1 earnings on sales drop Ford said today it expects lower earnings per share in the first quarter and lower pretax profit in 2017. Business • 23 Mar 17
Ford scraps Mexico factory, adds Michigan jobs Ford said it had scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and added 700 jobs in Michigan following criticism by Donald Trump. Business • 04 Jan 17
Ford scraps Mexico factory, adds Michigan jobs Ford said it had scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and added 700 jobs in Michigan following criticism by Donald Trump. Business • 04 Jan 17
2016 car sales rise 17.5%, Toyota top make - SIMI New car registrations increased by 17.5% last year when compared with 2015, while Toyota was the most popular manufacturer during 2016. Business • 03 Jan 17
2016 car sales rise 17.5%, Toyota top make - SIMI New car registrations increased by 17.5% last year when compared with 2015, while Toyota was the most popular manufacturer during 2016. Business • 03 Jan 17
Recall, product launch costs hit Ford's Q3 profit Ford has reported a more than 50% drop in third-quarter net income, saying its North American business suffered from lower sales, higher recall costs and a complicated introduction of a new pick-up truck. Business • 27 Oct 16
Recall, product launch costs hit Ford's Q3 profit Ford has reported a more than 50% drop in third-quarter net income, saying its North American business suffered from lower sales, higher recall costs and a complicated introduction of a new pick-up truck. Business • 27 Oct 16
