Category Archives: Ford History

Ford Named Among World’s Most Ethical Companies

Posted on March 20, 2014 by admin

Ford Motor Company is making positive headlines again for the fifth consecutive year. Ethisphere Institute (a leading think tank dedicated to the advancement of best practices in business ethics, social responsibility, anticorruption and sustainability) has recognized Ford has been recognized as … Continue reading →

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Mustang II Called Unsung Hero in Wall Street Journal Blog

Posted on September 24, 2013 by admin

Ford Mustang lovers may be surprised, but Ford calls the Mustang II an “Unsung Hero.” The new 1974 design that some may say helped marked the end of the muscle-car glory days was actually a big seller. While not the … Continue reading →

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Randall Reed Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 6, 2013 by randall

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” ~ Henry Ford   Normally, this blog about cars, trucks and SUVs, but today, I want to take a moment to express my … Continue reading →

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Ford, Shinola Team up to Celebrate Ford Mustang’s 50th Year with Watch

Posted on April 27, 2013 by randall

Ford Motor Co. has teamed up with Shinola, who is know for creating American-made products and luxury goods, to release a premium 46-millimeter wristwatch with Swiss movements in celebration of the Ford Mustang‘s 50th year. Only 50 companies are to be … Continue reading →

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Ford Celebrates 65 Years of F-Series Truck

Posted on January 30, 2013 by randall

The Ford F-Series truck is not only the best selling truck for 36 consecutive years and America’s overall best-selling vehicle for 31, it is an America icon. The Ford Motor Co. revealed the F-1 pickup truck on Jan. 16th in … Continue reading →

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Highlights from North American International Auto Show

Posted on January 22, 2013 by randall

It’s no surprise, Ford made a big splash at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Ford Motor Company presented its entire showroom offering guests a peak at everything from the all-new 2013 Fusion midsize sedan to its new F-Series … Continue reading →

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Ford Atlas Concept Truck Receives Accolades, Awards!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by randall

Ford is no stranger to creating award winning concept cars and this year, they are making headlines again with their bold new ideas.  The Ford Atlas Concept, an eye-catching vision for the future of pickups, has been named Autoweek Magazine’s … Continue reading →

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National Geographic: Making of the Ford Mustang, American Muscle Car

Posted on January 8, 2013 by randall

  This is amazing.  National Geographic Channel shows every element of how the Ford Mustang, the legendary American muscle car is born. There is one line that summarizes my thoughts exactly, “Mass production as an intricate industrial dance.” Intricate is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Henry Ford’s Life on the 150th Anniversary of his Birth

Posted on January 4, 2013 by randall

A few weeks ago, the Ford Motor Company kicked off a yearlong celebration of Henry Ford’s life on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Henry Ford’s vision changed the way we live. His life spanned an era of dramatic change—from … Continue reading →

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Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet concept revealed at SEMA

Posted on November 1, 2012 by randall

Wow! Just take a look at this car. Ford revealed the Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet concept this past Tuesday at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. In the ongoing race to stay in front of the competition, Ford … Continue reading →

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