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Ford’s Supplier Diversity Development (SDD) program aims to source at least 10 percent of its $50 billion U.S. purchasing budget with diverse production and nonproduction suppliers annually. And for the fourth consecutive year, the automaker exceeded that goal by purchasing $6.5 billion in goods and services from minority-owned suppliers, $1.8 billion in goods and services from women-owned businesses and $600 million in goods and services from veteran-owned companies. View the full article

Ford, America’s truck leader, announces the all-new F-650/F-750 medium-duty truck lineup with 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel will feature three engine power ratings, including best-in-class standard diesel horsepower and torque, and no vocational limits on top ratings. View the full article

Do you embody the spirit and passion of Ford Mustang? Are you a die-hard Mustang fan? If so, Ford is looking for you as part of its 2014 BET Awards #MustangAndMe contest. View the full article

For Ford Mustang fans everywhere, today they are one big step closer to experiencing the next generation as Ford has begun accepting dealer orders for the 2015 fastback. View the full article

Ford Motor Company is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its groundbreaking Dearborn Truck Plant. As the centerpiece of Ford Rouge Center, Dearborn Truck Plant was conceived as Ford’s vision of sustainable manufacturing and has served as flagship for the company’s next generation of lean and flexible plants. View the full article

Carl Edwards had the lead on the final 10-lap restart, but couldn't hold off Jamie McMurray, who passed him with 9 laps to go and won Saturday's All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. View the full article

Ford announced the opening of its new Ford Technical Support Center in Concord, N.C. today. The state-of-the-art facility will add an array of tools to develop future performance vehicles and help increase Ford’s overall success in motorsports. View the full article

Luxury automotive design creates a symphony of the senses. The look. The feel. The emotional connection that forms when art and science are executed at a high, crafted level. View the full article

Ford and MAKE magazine will show two creative takes on personalizing the all-new Transit Connect Wagon as part of Maker Faire, an all-ages event celebrating the do-it-yourself spirit. View the full article

Ford said its sales in Europe rose in April, marking the 11th straight month of year-over-year sales improvement and fifth successive month of market share gains. View the full article

For many fans of automotive design, the vintage Ford Mustang has long been considered a rolling work of art. Now, the iconic pony car has become a piece of fine art. As part of the 50 years of Mustang celebrations, U.K.-based artist Robin Bark has been licensed by Ford Motor Company to turn Mustang into a limited-edition collectible sculpture. View the full article

To commemorate the 16th anniversary of the Ford Freedom Award program, Ford Motor Company, in partnership with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, will posthumously honor Nelson Mandela, along with Myrlie Evers-Williams and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson. The program will take place Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit. View the full article

As far as we know, Pegasus, the winged horse of ancient Greek mythology never actually made it to outer space, but on May 2, 2014, a Ford Mustang did just that. View the full article

When form and function elegantly combine to create a sense of grace under pressure, the results are breathtaking. View the full article

A total of 74 people attended the annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington, Del. today. View the full article

Ford China sold 96,829 wholesale vehicles last month, up 29 percent from the 75,315 sold in April 2013. Strong April performance pushed year-to-date sales up to 368,150 vehicles, an increase of 41 percent from 261,859 during the same period last year. View the full article

Ford Motor Company and its Warriors in Pink campaign kicks off its 20th year of support in the fight against breast cancer by issuing a strong call to action encouraging women to drive more conversations on breast health. Over the past 20 years, Warriors in Pink has observed how informed conversations can drive awareness and inspire women to be proactive about their breast health. View the full article

Ford Motor Company announced today that its board of directors has approved a repurchase program for up to approximately 116 million shares of Ford common stock, which will offset share dilution and help improve shareholder returns. At today’s closing sale price of Ford common stock of $15.46, this is the equivalent of a $1.8 billion share repurchase program. View the full article

Ford continues its longstanding support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by offering a one-of-a-kind 2015 Mustang 50 Years convertible to be raffled off this summer. The winner of this exclusive convertible featuring select content from the 50 Year Limited Edition fastback will be announced in Mustang Alley in Ferndale, Mich., on Aug. 16, 2014 during the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. View the full article

The state of Oklahoma, its agencies and the city of Dallas have ordered a total of 321 Ford F-150 pickups that can run on compressed natural gas. View the full article

Creating a warm, open and inviting environment aimed at a younger luxury customer is at the heart of the design of the all-new Lincoln MKC, the brand’s first small premium utility. View the full article

Ford Motor Credit Company and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are offering customers affected by recent storms the option to delay some car and truck payments. The disaster relief program allows qualified customers to delay one or two monthly payments, resuming their regular payment schedules when their situations improve. View the full article

Ford, America’s truck leader for 37 years, marks a major milestone with the sale of its 500,000th 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost®-equipped F-150. View the full article

Greg Biffle's chance at victory was taken away when the caution flag came out on the final lap, but he still finished second in Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. View the full article

Carl Edwards was the lone Ford to advance to the final round of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying and ended up 10th for Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. View the full article