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For more than 30 years Ford has been inspiring youth to be curious, seek knowledge, and solve new problems. It all stems from Henry Ford’s original desire to make dreams of a better world come true. Ford has made it their mission to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators, and that’s why they’re partnered with FIRST robotics.

This organization is all about giving young people interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math a place where they can come together and learn with the help of experienced role models. Over 500 Ford employees volunteer as…

Ford has a long history with the city of Detroit. This is the city of the company’s birth, and where it produced untold numbers of Ford vehicles. Even now, Ford is returning production, research, and development back to the Windy City. The connection between the company and city goes beyond automotive production; Ford is continuing to invest and help better the lives of the people living there.

Ford and Ford Fund invest heavily into the city of Detroit. In addition to monetary investment, the company also works to give back through education programs. The company also works with non-profit…

The 20th Annual Ford Freedom Awards ceremony was recently held May 22nd at the Michigan Opera Theater in the Detroit Opera House. Collaborating with The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, the Ford Freedom Awards honor individuals throughout history who have made a positive impact for the African-American community. This year’s theme, “Black Girl Magic,” in particular highlighted the legacy of female leaders and the growing achievements of emerging female activists and entrepreneurs.

The Ford Freedom Award was posthumously presented to honoree Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Remarked by many - including former President Barack Obama - as the “godmother of…

There are many holidays that people around the world celebrate each and every day. On the large scale, some of them are considered very small, while others gain national or global attention. March 8 was International Women’s Day, and women from all walks of life recognized the holiday. March 8 was also the day Ford held its Driving Skills for Life for Her in Saudi Arabia.

Driving Skills for Life for Her is a program that teachers new woman drivers the fundamentals of driving. This event covered the basics of driving, while touching on specific incidents that these new…

As a company, Ford has a history of innovation. Starting with founder Henry Ford in early 1900s and continuing today with the release of its latest models, the American automaker’s well-deserved reputation as a leader in technology and engineering stands strong.

Hoping to encourage and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators, Ford has recently awarded significant grants to three schools as a part of an ongoing initiative to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) education. To qualify, teams from each school submitted a proposal for a realistic plan to improve their local communities. The grant…

The United States has recently seen a pair of hurricanes that devastated Texas and Florida on the southern coast. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma made their landfall at the end of August and the beginning of September, one following closely behind the other. The combination of fierce wind and torrents of rain left many people homeless, with massive exoduses occurring before both storms.

Both of the hurricanes left significant damage in their wake. In fact, it’s hard to tell just how much destruction the storms caused. The loss of a home is unfathomable. However, companies and individuals across the nation…

September is a prime month for traveling. The days are long, the air is warm, and the sun is bright - It's perfect driving weather!

Many people balk at traveling due to the high costs that are almost always associated with the trek. However, below you can find a compiled list of destinations that you can travel to without hurting your wallet. This is because this is a list of places you can travel to on a single tank of gas.

Boston ~ 275 miles

On a good day of driving, you should be able to reach Boston on one tank…

In a move to appease drivers in China, Ford has taken steps to reduce one of the aspects that western drivers have come to love; the new car smell. Many buyers in Europe and the Americas have come to love the smell that comes with new cars. The vehicle smells clean and comfortable, which is what many consumers thoroughly enjoy.

However, this is not the case in China. In the Chinese auto market, buyers associate the new car smell with chemicals. In fact, many Chinese drivers are afraid that when a car possesses such a strong odor it may negatively…

In a move that shocked many, Ford Motor Co. has replaced CEO Mark Fields with James Hackett. Fields had served as CEO of the company for three years before he was relieved of his position at the end of May.

The firing of Fields stems from misgivings of the Ford Motor Co. board of directors and chairman. The company had not been performing well under Fields’ leadership. In fact, stocks have dropped by almost 40…