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As we say at Ford, be curious! Let's look at the history of Detroit. Did you know that the Cadillac car brand got its name from the French founder of Detroit? Founded as a city by Antoine de la mothe Cadillac, a French military leader and trader. Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit started as the new France fur trading post, it has French influence in the street layout of the city. Did you know that in 1920 it was the 4th largest America city (after New York, LA, and Chicago) and that at its population peak of 1.8M in 1950, Detroit was the nation's 5th largest US city? Original home to the native tribes Ojibwe (also called Chippewa), the Odawa (also called Ottowa), Huron, and the Potawatomi (also called the Bode'wadmi). Go Positively Speaking Up, Go Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, Go Always Deliver, Go Outpace the Competition, Go, Ford, Go Engineering, Go EV Revolution, Go Customer Experience, Go Design and Software Teams, Go UAW, Go Strategy Team, Go Auto, Go All Industries! #innovationliveshere #aheadofthecurve #diversityandinclusion #careabouteachother #opportunities #strategy #manufacturing #EVs #Blueovalcity #professionalism #deliver #innovationneversleeps #changingthegame #relentleespursuitofperfection #newageautomotivehistory

The U.S. auto industry is moving south and creating jobs in rural Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee ⚡️ The industry’s shift has been slowly progressing for decades, but has picked up in recent years with the transition to EVs. Now, automakers are rushing to construct assembly plants and supply chain facilities in the Southeast. Read how this shift is impacting new plants surrounding areas on Forbes ⤵️ https://ow.ly/JBRs50PGtUa

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Ohio's Lordstown automotive manufacturing facility provides a cautionary tale for the importance of timely competitiveness. The US needs globally competitive, affordable, desirable, dependable EVs. Companies, facilities, employees, cities, and society will reap the consequences, negative or positive, but reinvention is likely required to thrive and survive. US tariffs and policies will likely provide little time for US-based automakers and suppliers to reinvent themselves to survive, thrive, and compete locally and globally as automakers face Lordstown vs. Freemont decisions. #transportantionelectrification #innovation #manufacturing #management #success

As we say at Ford, be curious! Rearview Monday - Did you know the best-selling car in America is not a car, it's a truck? Let's ride with former President Bush as he gives Jay Leno a lift on a road in Texas. Listen in as the former president talks about the still-at-work 2013 F-150 King Ranch and the former first lady puts Jay to work. Go Positively Speaking Up, Go Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, Go Always Deliver, Go Outpace the Competition, Go, Ford, Go Engineering, Go EV Revolution, Go Customer Experience, Go Design and Software Teams, Go UAW, Go Strategy Team, Go Auto, Go All Industries! #innovationliveshere #aheadofthecurve #diversityandinclusion #careabouteachother #opportunities #strategy #manufacturing #EVs #Blueovalcity #deliver #innovationneversleeps #changingthegame #relentleespursuitofperfection #newageautomotivehistory

Step into the excitement at ZF Gray Court in South Carolina - where an extraordinary celebration unfolded, showcasing the debut of two remarkable achievements! Watch our recap now and read more at: bit.ly/PTFGrayCourt. We unveiled the production of PowerLine automatic transmissions, a significant milestone fueled by our substantial $200 million investment revealed in 2021. We also announced an additional investment of $500 million, ZF Gray Court is set to become the company’s first North American flex manufacturing facility. This investment will pave the way for the production of 8HP Gen4 Plug-in Hybrid transmissions and future eMobility products, catering to both passenger cars and the full range of light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, starting in 2025. These strides go beyond mere innovation; they showcase our commitment to shaping the future of mobility, proactively meeting customer demands, and propelling us toward a more sustainable tomorrow! #PoweringTheFuture #ZFGrayCourt #eMobility

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Imagine turning $2 billion into $7.5 billion in just 3 years. Meet Sean Kia, the 31-year-old real estate maverick who did just that. In a world where success stories often take decades to unfold, Sean's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. His secret? An innovative assembly-line approach inspired by Ford's production model and a keen focus on strategic locations in Sun Belt cities. Discover the fascinating story behind this remarkable transformation in the world of real estate. https://lnkd.in/dDtqUWDz