Ford and Oracle Corp. form AutoXchange, an e-business venture intended to streamline the automaker's supply chain. Think Group, a new brand of electric cars and bicycles, unveiled. Other companies copy the move. Acquisition of Land Rover announced. Blue Oval Certified, a plan to promote well-run Ford dealerships around the country, is introduced.
Some dealers object.
Ford releases a corporate citizenship report acknowledging that SUVs pose environmental and safety concerns. Ford, along with GM and DaimlerChrysler announce the extension of health care benefits to same-sex couples. Copyright The Detroit News. The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. CEO Jacques Nasser casts a large shadow on all aspects of the world's No. 2 automaker. He's dynamic and driven, as is evident in public appearances such as this year's Detroit Auto Show in January.