Since the credit crisis that has taken down two of U.S.A.'s "Big Three," Ford responded aggressively, posting profits for 11 consecutive quarters.
However, the momentum is shifting. As of last month, Ford addressed the crumbling European economy, confirming that its business operations will switch gears in order to better position the company for future growth. In the first quarter of the year alone, Europe was responsible for a $149 million loss.
Then, Ford CEO Alan Mulally addressed the market in India as one of Ford's enterprising long-term goals. Shortly following that announcement, Ford also announced the grand opening of its Silicon Valley Lab for research and development.
Now, Yahoo! Finance has reported that Ford's push for new products including the highly anticipated all-new Ford Fusion will spur demand, requiring new shifts and more lines to meet the demand. Best of all, these job openings at Ford stays within the United States.
"We have wages and benefits that are competitive with the best companies in the world and the U.S. so we have earned our right to operate in the U.S.," Mulally says.
What's more, despite the growing concern towards Europe, Alan Mulally expressed that the automaker will remain "laser focused" as it is still a market worth 14 million vehicles.
Check out Yahoo! Finance's report on Ford's plans below:
