Insider News Roundup: Ford ramps up production at KTP; Humana hiring more temps; Norton gets a rating boost; and more
By Staff | Posted on July 5, 2019Ford to ramp up production at Kentucky Truck Plant The Kentucky Truck Plant is about to get busier. Ford will ramp up additional production of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, which, along with trucks, have been among the bright spots in the automaker’s...
All-new 2020 Ford Escape employs radar, aerodynamics, liquid-cooled battery for safety, efficiency
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on April 8, 2019The all-new 2020 Ford Escape improves upon the previous generation in many ways, including better aerodynamics, a smaller hybrid battery and technology that help drivers avoid collisions. Seventeen sensors from the available Co-Pilot 360 use cameras, ultrasound and radar to avoid crashes, detect pedestrians...
Ford sales figures reinforce importance of Escape redesign
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on April 4, 2019The Ford Escape lost ground to all three major competitors in the small SUV segment in the first quarter, reinforcing the importance of the vehicle’s redesign, which the company revealed Tuesday. Ford said Thursday that it sold 60,702 Escapes in the first quarter, down...
The 2020 Ford Escape unveiled: Lower, wider, longer, lighter, filled with high-tech including HUD
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on April 2, 2019Ford Motor Co.’s 2020 Escape SUV sits lower — but wider — than its predecessor, has more space — but is lighter — and comes with high-tech gadgetry such as a heads-up display and steering assist to avoid collisions. The vehicle also, for the...
Ford 2018 profit sharing for hourly employees to average $7,600
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on January 28, 2019With fourth-quarter earnings season in full swing, local Ford employees last week received some good news about profit sharing. Ford’s full-time hourly union workers will receive an average of $7,600 each in profit sharing on March 14 based on the company’s 2018 results, which...
The Closing Bell: Passport appeals Medicaid reimbursement rates; Schnatter wins access to Papa John’s documents; shutdown hurting automakers; and more
By Staff | Posted on January 17, 2019Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Passport files appeal with state over reimbursement rates Passport Health Plan is involved in a...
The Closing Bell: Big Bar expansion growing?; Humana reports high customer gains; Edelen closer to finalizing gubernatoral run; and more
By Staff | Posted on January 3, 2019Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. With The Wine Market closed, Big Bar’s expansion plans seem to grow After ensuring customers...
Ford sales data help explain plan to move 500 local workers
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on December 3, 2018Ford's latest sales data help explain the automaker's plans to move 500 full-time production workers from the Louisville Assembly Plant to the Kentucky Truck Plant.
Exoskeletons are helping Ford employees stay healthy
By Boris Ladwig | Posted on November 6, 2018Louisville native Jason Overstreet has worked for Ford Motor Co. for about 20 years, but for the last roughly 20 weeks, he’s gone occasionally bionic.
Monday Business Briefing: GEA wants Sears to return its appliances; Papa John’s golden parachutes; Ford gears up for 2020 Escape; and more
By Staff | Posted on November 4, 2018Welcome to the Nov. 5 Monday Business Briefing, your weekly business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville.