Ford Celebrates Detroit, Volunteers with New Thanksgiving Parade Float
Thanksgiving is just about here whether you want it to be or not. Of all the rolling inevitabilities wrapped up in the holiday — from your grandma’s world-famous garlic mashed potatoes to your uncle Charlie’s ridiculous political takes — Thanksgiving parades are among the most steadfast. At the 96th America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Ford […]
More Than 10K Volunteers Participating in Ford Global Caring Month
September marks another Ford Global Caring Month, and more than 10,000 employees around the world have already signed up to do their part in the effort of improving their communities in 40 countries. “Ford volunteers are making steady progress toward our goal of a better world for everyone,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company […]
Ford Volunteers Engineer Special F-150 Power Wheels for Children with Disabilities
Ford volunteers recently applied their engineering know-how to the task of building seven special Ford F-150 Power Wheels trucks for children with mobility issues. One child, Wyatt Beard, is unable to walk without help; his yellow F-150 Power Wheels will serve as a powered wheelchair that will provide him a degree of independence as he […]
GM Vietnam Volunteers Reach Out to Help Students Affected by Flash Flooding
Around 50 General Motors Vietnam employees and Chevrolet dealership reps participated in a 400-kilometer goodwill journey from October 2 – 3, intended to support the students of two schools in the Mu Chang Chai District of Yen Bai that were affected by flash flooding. The trip involved seven Chevy Colorado pickup trucks filled with volunteers, supplies, […]
Ford Volunteers Use GoodTurn App to Get Assistance to Hurricane Victims in Florida, Texas
A number of Ford College graduates and members of the Ford Fund’s Thirty Under 30 leadership program are finding inventive ways to help those in need in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The group, going by the name Organizers, is collecting diapers and cash for the San Antonio-based nonprofit Texas Diaper Bank, which […]
GM Volunteers Lead STEM Camp for Students in Detroit’s Cody Rouge Community
Over 2,500 General Motors team members are donating their time and efforts once again to benefit Detroit’s Cody Rouge community at the company’s annual week-long volunteer event. TeamGM Cares volunteers are helping out at the STEM Camp for 2nd through 5th graders, encouraging young elementary school students to take an interest in science, technology, and math […]
GM Vietnam Volunteers Help Plant 500 Mangrove Plants for World Environment Day
General Motors Vietnam recently partnered with the Center for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD) to organize the “Protect Mangrove Forests, Adapt to Climate Change” project in Giao Thien Commune, Giao Thuy district, Nam Dinh province to celebrate World Environment Day 2017. The Latest from Chevrolet: 2018 Chevy Equinox increases efficiency with turbo engine lineup […]
Ford Volunteers Pitch In For Dozens of Detroit-Area Projects on Accelerated Action Day
This past week marked the June iteration of the Ford Accelerated Action Day program, and dozens of Ford Volunteer Corps members took advantage of the gorgeous Detroit weather in the effort of making neighborhoods equally gorgeous spaces. One of the larger of the nearly three dozen projects undertaken during this past Ford Accelerated Action Day […]
Team Honda Enlists 20,000 Volunteers for Week of Service 2017
Honda is hosting its second annual Week of Service, and over 20,000 volunteers across North America are participating in the nationwide effort to give back. Honda associates, dealers, and suppliers will be participating in over 425 volunteer service activities in 43 different states, as well as some parts of Canada and Mexico. This Week of […]
Vauxhall Volunteers Lend a Hand at Luton’s Dell Farm
Employees from Vauxhall this week spent a day volunteering at the beleaguered Dell Farm education center, hoping to give the childhood destination a new lease on life. Coming Soon from GM: New 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD to receive functional hood scoops A total of 30 Vauxhall employees and their children were tasked with rejuvenating everything […]
1,800 Volunteers to Participate in teamGM Cares Week
General Motors will enlist the help of more than 1,900 employee volunteers this week to participate in almost 100 different community service-oriented projects around the country. These projects comprise the fourth annual “teamGM Cares Week,” which runs from Monday through Friday. “Our employees are passionate about giving back year round, both in dollars and time,” […]
GM Volunteers Number 3,700 for Life Remodeled Project
General Motors is pitching in on efforts to beautify Osborn, Michigan this week with the help of 3,700 of its finest volunteers. GM will be bringing a record number of employees from its four campuses across southeastern Michigan in order to cover about 40% of the work required for this year’s Life Remodeled project. GM’s […]
GM Wentzville Volunteers Assist with Habitat’s Women Build Program
Prior to volunteering at the annual Elder Court barbecue, volunteers from the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Plant joined members of UAW Chapter 2250 and Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County to help with the seventh Women Build home. The Women Build is a program specifically for women to learn the skills necessary to build […]
Toyota Alabama Volunteers Help Revitalize Huntsville City Park
On September 27th, as part of National Public Lands Day (NPLD), over 100 Toyota Alabama volunteers took the time to plant trees, clear trails, build fences, and more, at Huntsville’s John Hunt Park. These volunteers were part of 175,000 individuals who donated their time in all 50 states to help beautify areas in need of […]
Ford Volunteers Pitch in on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, more than 500 members of the Ford Volunteer Corps spread out over southeast Michigan for a number of community environmental projects in the latest Ford Accelerated Action Day. All in all , more than three dozen community service projects were carried out by the volunteers, including water system installation, storage shed […]
Subaru Wins First-Ever ASPCA Corporate Compassion Award
Over the years, Subaru has built a reputation for manufacturing incredibly safe vehicles. But along with that, the automaker has also become known for having a soft spot for dogs. From the infamous commercials featuring the Barkley family to bringing dogs to auto shows for adoption, Subaru goes all out for canine companions. As a […]
Ford Using Neuroscience to Track Signs of Driver Fatigue
It was only a matter of time before Ford tried to get into your brain. The automaker is working with neuroscientists to figure out better means to detect when drivers are tuning out or drifting off behind the wheel. What’s next, Ford? Microchips that you inject into our brains? Where does it end? Ford’s Got […]
Kia Announces 2021 Great Unknowns Scholarship Recipients
In 2019, during Super Bowl LIII, Kia introduced the world to The Great Unknowns scholarship. The program was designed to replace the automaker’s expensive, superficial ads during the game and instead put the money toward helping students in need. The third class of scholarship recipients was recently announced by Kia, with 16 students receiving $5,000 […]