Transportation equipment industry
From 1995 to 1998, fatal crashes involving Ford Explorers were almost three times as likely to be tire-related as fatal crashes involving other sport utility vehicles, analysis of data from the Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System revealed. The discrepancy emerged after The New York Times analyzed
Transportation equipment industry
Telecommunications giant WorldCom Inc. has made a major move in the high-tech industry by agreeing to pay $3 billion in stock to acquire Intermedia Communications Inc. and a controlling stake in Digex Inc. This acquisition positions WorldCom as a major player in the rapidly growing industry of hosting Web sites
Transportation equipment industry
Corporate leaders are being forced to confront a reality that experts have been touting for years: full disclosure and contrition are essential to repairing a damaged brand. Advertisements from United Airlines and Ford Motor Co. are a stark example of this shift towards transparency. In these commercials, CEOs are vowing
Transportation equipment industry
The recall of 6.5 million Firestone tires used primarily on the Ford Explorer has resulted in a significant blow to the profits of large parts suppliers such as Visteon Corp. and Lear Corp. Additionally, other suppliers like Johnson Controls Inc., ArvinMeritor Inc., Dana Corp., and BorgWarner Inc. are expected
Transportation equipment industry
Globalization has been a major force in boosting living standards around the world since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. According to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, this trend is likely to continue, despite potential concerns about economic downturns. Greenspan's comments
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Co. will temporarily halt production at three US plants to redirect 70,000 tires to customers in need of replacements for recalled Firestone tires. This move comes as a safety group, the Center for Auto Safety, takes the companies to court over their limited recall of Firestone ATX,
Transportation equipment industry
At Ford Motor Company's E2K Process Leadership Exposition, held in Detroit, irista demonstrated its capabilities in supply chain execution and event management, leveraging open standards and XML technologies to improve supply chain efficiency and competitiveness. The event showcased irista's iristaFulfill product, which enables clients to efficiently
Transportation equipment industry
Senator John McCain, chairman of the commerce committee, has criticized the voluntary recall of Firestone tyres as inadequate, urging the federal government to push for a wider recall. The recall, focused on four southern states, may fail to protect consumers, McCain said. Consumer safety groups, including Public Citizen and Safetyforum.
Transportation equipment industry
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating the safety of Firestone ATX, ATX II, and Wilderness tires after receiving 270 complaints, including reports of 46 deaths and 80 injuries. Bridgestone/Firestone, the manufacturer of the tires, will recall approximately 20 million all-terrain tires used on sport utility
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated have jointly created a new company, Wingcast, to develop and deliver wireless mobility and information services for cars and trucks. Wingcast will offer state-of-the-art telematics services, including voice, entertainment, Internet access, and safety services, to global consumers. The new company will work with leading
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Company, a leading automotive manufacturer, has implemented Engineering Animation, Inc.'s (EAI) VisFactory solution suite, comprising FactoryCAD and FactoryFLOW, to enhance its factory design and analysis capabilities. By leveraging these solutions, Ford aims to reduce design time, improve efficiency, and minimize costly delays and overruns. EAI'
Transportation equipment industry
Harel Kodesh, a veteran technology executive, has been appointed president and CEO of Wingcast, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated. Kodesh will lead the development and delivery of integrated wireless services that will shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through seamless wireless connectivity with various
