Right now the world’s aircraft makers have gathered for the biennial Paris Air Show with multi-billion dollar deals for new airliners taking place and hundreds of new technology reveals including virtual reality based flight simulators. But did you know that between 1925 to 1933 we branched out into commercial aviation? Under founder Henry Ford’s direction […]
Trying to locate the source of a siren when you are behind the wheel can be stressful. Worse, it can delay the progress of an emergency vehicle if you do not act quickly and safely. We have developed technology that sends a signal from the ambulance, fire engine or police car directly to nearby […]
There’s just no stopping our small but very powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine. The mighty motor has just claimed its tenth title from the International Engine of the Year (IEOTY) awards. The latest win is the engine’s sixth in the “Best Engine Under 1-litre” category and follows three overall titles, and a “Best Newcomer” award. We […]
Deep in darkest winter, looking forward to the longest day – when the time between sunset and sunrise is shortest – it is easy to forget that the shortest night could leave us tired and irritable. At least that looks like the case for many in the UK this week as the price to […]
Hours of sauna-like heat, cornering g-forces akin to riding a roller coaster for three hours and knowing that one false move could spell disaster. This is what the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing drivers will be facing during their stints in the cockpit of our Ford GT at the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours race […]
We are helping to develop a fleet of thousands of electric delivery vans based on our Transit. The new battery-powered vehicles will be used by a major company in Germany. StreetScooter GmbH, part of Deutsche Post – Europe’s largest mail services operator –already produced a small emissions-free van, also called StreetScooter. They are now […]
We are opening a dedicated Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London specifically for Europe. It will give a dedicated team of specialists easy access to world-class digital companies, leading academic institutions and existing partners. Located on the Here East Campus, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the office will be close to trials in London, including the […]
Matching the hottest property in pop with the world’s best-selling sports car doesn’t take too much thinking about – especially when it’s in a video for a song called “Power”. * And that’s exactly what Little Mix wanted for the new single from their chart-topping album Glory Days. Filmed on location in Los Angeles, the […]
From crocs to espadrilles, the fashion set are spoilt for choice this summer. But while stylish shoes may turn heads, they’re often an unsuitable choice for driving. This is especially true of the most popular summer footwear. Research shows that wearing flip flops behind the wheel is a particular hazard, as they can slip off […]
What exactly is it about music that can bring us to tears in one track, to pure joy in the next? We’ve worked with VICE to explore how and why music can have such profound effects on our emotions. Rooted in research with listeners, experts, scientists and musicians, our upcoming series of films will […]
Our multi-award-winning Ford Focus RS has won praise from all quarters for its ability to grip the road around corners. The high-performance hot-hatchback has a clever all-wheel drive system that can split power between the front and rear wheels – earning accolades for both the car and the engineers who developed it. But […]
If you think there’s no money to be made from buying cars, then think again. While people have invested in coins, designer handbags and wine to make money as alternatives to stocks and shares, the total growth in classic car values has trumped them all. Total growth over the past decade was 457 per […]
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