In an Ironic Twist, GM Donates $5 Million to The Henry Ford National Historic Landmark

GM poses the question, “What’s in a name?” General Motors just made a charitable move that might seem a tad ironic at first glance. That’s because the automaker has donated $5 million to The Henry Ford national historic landmark. Although the name of this institution might be inspired by the founder of GM’s chief rival, its mission is…

Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy Returns to Saudi Arabia in 2019

The Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy will make its third trip to Saudi Arabia this year, returning to the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh and Effat University in Jeddah. The three-day workshop at the former will run from March 26-28, with the latter running April 1-3. More from Ford: The 2019 Ford F-Series looks to…

Ford, Henry Ford Earn Golden Gear Award for Innovation

Melanie Batenchuk, 2014-2015 WAPA president and founder/editor of BeCarChic.com, and Les Jackson, 2015-2016 Pictured (from left to right): WAPA president and host of Cruise Control Radio, present the award to Jim Holland, vice president, Vehicle Components and Systems. Ford Motor Company and its patriarch, Henry Ford, were both honored with the Golden Gear Award at…

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With its Ocean to Ocean Reimagined cross-country tour, Ford is putting the… Donald Trump — a simpering disaster of a creature who thinks it’s… Henry Ford loved collecting historic objects, and his personal collection that began… Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important… Just as cars are essential to our…

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GM is sponsoring a new racing exhibit at Michigan’s Henry Ford Museum. Learn more about what this exhibit will entail as well as the automaker’s goal for it. Road-Trip Prep: Schedule a service appointment for your car here More about the “Driven to Win” exhibit The new exhibit is called “Driven to Win: Racing in…

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Behind the Badge: Is That Henry Ford's Signature on the Ford Logo?

Back in 1903, the world changed forever when the legendary Henry Ford began his own automotive company in Dearborn, Michigan. Today, the brand has over 100 manufacturing facilities across more than 30 countries, with every model parading the iconic blue oval. But where did the design for this “hallmark for reliability and economy” come from?…

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Ford, like most automakers, understands that the future of the industry lies… Last month, 84-year-old Harry Phillips made the trip from Newfoundland to Detroit… Henry Ford loved collecting historic objects, and his personal collection that began… Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important… General Motors just made a charitable move…

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Ford Mustang Finally Going Racing in NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series in 2019

There’s perhaps no vehicle more associated with high-octane performance and speed than the Ford Mustang, which might make it all the more confusing when you turn on a NASCAR race and don’t see the original pony car prowling the track. Well, come February 2019, that’s set to change. Ford took the opportunity of National Mustang…

Three Ford Employees Earn Crain’s 2019 Notable Women in STEM Nods

From left to right: Trisha Habucke, Judy Asher, and Anne Marie Graham-Hudak Photo: Ford Motor Company A trio of Ford employees earned Crain’s 2019 Notable Women in STEM recognition from Crain’s Detroit Business last month. This year’s honorees were Judy Asher, Ford’s manager of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance; Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, a sustainability, environment,…

Ford Saudi Arabia Archives

In June 2018, women in Saudi Arabia were given a measure of… The Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy will make its third trip to Saudi… Ford has been making strides to support women in Saudi Arabia as… Imagine being a well-respected intellectual who worked diligently to improve the perspective… Ford announced this week that it will…

Ford Launching Streamlined Distribution Division in China, Names New Leadership for Greater China

Ford Motor Company has announced that it is creating the new Ford National Distribution Services Division in China, which will replace its joint venture and dealer network and act as a streamlined channel for distribution in Greater China. According to Ford, the launch of the NDSD is part of its push toward operational fitness. It…

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Ford China Announces November Sales, New VP of Marketing and Sales

Ford Motor Company China and its joint ventures delivered sales totaling 52,434 vehicles in November, down 55 percent from November 2018. Despite the continued struggles of Changan Ford Automobile and Jiangling Motor Corporation, Lincoln Motor Company remains a big bright spot in the country; the luxury brand posted a 3 percent year-over-year gain in November…

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Ford Fiesta History

Ford Fiesta History Many Americans probably look at the Ford Fiesta as a newer addition to the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker’s lineup, but the Fiesta has actually been in production for nearly 40 years. Marketed at a supermini car, the Fiesta has been a hit overseas for decades before it made its resurgence in North America,…

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Film Review: ‘Ford v Ferrari’

I walked into my local theater’s showing of Ford v Ferrari with modest expectations. On the one hand, it was directed by the same man behind the excellent Logan, features not one but two Academy Award-winning actors in Christian Bale and Matt Damon, and had a not-insignificant budget of just under $100 million. All of…

Ford Donates $1M to Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Coinciding with the celebration of our nation’s independence, Ford announced that it will be donation $1 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum, which was established by an act of Congress (yes, you read that right, sometimes those folks actually do stuff) in 2003, is the nation’s first…

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Henry Ford loved collecting historic objects, and his personal collection that began… In recent months, BMW has diligently worked to increase the spread and… It was announced today that Ford and GE (General Electric) will be…

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Musicars: Ragtime

Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and movie musicals where cars steer the…

Musicars: Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie & Clyde Broadway : americangal5 Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and…

Composite 1965/2015 Mustang Debuts at National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

Ford is introducing a unique display piece to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum: a side-by-side comparison between the 1965 and 2015 Mustang that is, quite literally, one half of one half of each car wedged together side-by-side. Basically, it’s Ford and NIHF’s version of Composite Superman, and it’s pretty neat. Composite Mustang will…

Book Review: “Fins” by William Knoedelseder

Fins: Harley Earl, the Rise of General Motors, and the Glory Days of Detroit by William Knoedelseder Product Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 6.3″ x 9.3″ Retail Price: $29.99 Publication Date: September 18, 2018 ISBN: 978-0-06-228907-0 Publisher: HarperBusiness Why Buy Cadillac? Luxury, versatility, great warranty coverage top list Whether or not you’ve ever heard of Harley…

The Early Years of the Lincoln Motor Company

The Ford Motor Company recently rebadged what was formerly known as Lincoln to The Lincoln Motor Company.  The slightly refreshed name allows customers to identify Lincoln with Ford more easily, but Ford did not always own the luxury automaker. Lincoln was founded by former Cadillac manager, Henry Leland, and his son, Wilfred Leland, in 1917. …

The 5 Creepiest Haunted Cars

2Spooky4Wheels Photo: RetroTrailerspot Earlier this week, the world was introduced to the new Ecto-1, the vehicle of choice for the Ghostbusters. Whether in the classic 1959 Cadillac or the new vehicle straight out of the 1980s, the ghostbusting crew use the car to track down poltergeists and ghouls. What would be really interesting to see…

The West Wing Wheels: Lyndon B. Johnson

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…

Behind the Badge: Mystery of the Missing Oldsmobile Logo!

Wait a minute…something is missing from the front of this car!!! Oldsmobile has the most intriguing story behind its logo compared to any other auto brand. It’s tied heavily to the company’s history, its innovations, and its last-minute attempt at rebirth. The defunct automaker’s 100-year legacy can be traced through its drastically-changing logos. However, all traces of the…

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Review of Mayfair Games' Automobile: A Historical Manufacturing Simulation by Martin Wallace

The automotive history has a rich, fascinating history led by visionary inventors and businessmen who changed the transportation industry forever. For history and economy enthusiasts, this time in history is fascinating. To recreate the history of the automotive revolution, prolific board game designer Martin Wallace (who has over 50 titles to his name) crafted Automobile, a strategic…

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If there’s one automotive brand’s badge that perfectly imitates its company’s name,… Not all logos have to harbor hidden secrets in their designs to… Isuzu Motors Ltd, the Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s… If there’s one logo that grabs everyone’s attention wherever it’s seen–whether at… For years, people wondered why the luxurious…

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Ever wonder what the meaning behind your favorite automotive company’s logo is?… If there’s one moniker that stirs excitement in gearheads, it’s Dodge’s Hellcat.… With the transformation of the Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Equus into the… Many automobile logos incorporate animals, especially premium European brands who have been… If there’s one automotive brand’s badge that…

Best Road Trip Destinations: Detroit, Michigan

Photo: Shawn Wilson Car lovers will find the center of the automotive industry in Detroit, Michigan; its nickname is The Motor City for a reason. Not only is it the headquarters location for the big-wig manufacturers, including General Motors, but you’ll also find car museums, showrooms, and other events throughout the city. What you’ll see…

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4 Toe-Tapping Musicals for Car-Lovers

Of all the types of entertainment that car culture has pervaded — from rap music to action-packed movies to children’s shows — it’s had very little crossover onto the live stage. Theatrical productions have very rarely involved or focused on automobiles, probably because they’re so hard to get up on stage and integrate into the…

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Behind the Badge: How Dodge’s Logo Became Ram’s Emblem

Few automotive emblems are as recognizable and revered as the ram’s head logo. Although it started off as the badge on Dodge vehicles and has since become the symbol adorning RAM trucks, the history of Dodge logos goes back much further than the horned mammal. Many fascinating, mysterious logos have been used by Dodge throughout…

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The Best Gift Book Ideas for Car Buffs

Photo: pxfuel Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or planning a birthday surprise, a book is one of the best gifts you can give. If you’re buying for a car buff, though, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of titles you can find on shelves and online. Here are some ideas to…