Ford Aims to Market Ranger and Super Duty as Military Vehicles: TDS
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Here are the essential stories from the automotive industry and culture to keep on your radar this Thursday, May 21.
🫡 Ford is in talks with the U.S. and other governments to begin producing military vehicles based on the Ranger and Super Duty platforms. CEO Jim Farley mentioned last month that the automaker is engaged in “early discussions with the U.S. government regarding some defense-related requirements.” [Automotive News]
🏭 The CEO of Volkswagen has dismissed the notion of leasing its factories to Chinese automakers. [Reuters]
🇩🇪 The German city of Berlin is considering implementing a car ban. [New York Times]
🎉 The President of Ford Europe announced he would have “news to share in the future” regarding the Fiesta compact car brand, with the last model being produced in 2023. [BBC]
📈 Business analysts predict that Tesla and SpaceX will merge next year. [Wall Street Journal]
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Ford Aims to Market Ranger and Super Duty as Military Vehicles: TDS
Ford is lobbying the US and other governments for military vehicle contracts, promoting the Ranger and Super Duty as suitable for the battlefield.