Ford Aggressively Pursuing Change To Become ‘Most Trusted Mobility Company’

Ford Aggressively Pursuing Change To Become ‘Most Trusted Mobility Company’

Ford’s new CEO has his eye on the prize. Jim Hackett was brought in to replace Mark Fields as CEO in March, and since then, he has been exploring ways that Ford can improve its business operations. On Tuesday, Hackett gave a presentation to investors, outlining how the “Blue Oval” will cut costs and position itself such that it can become “the world’s most trusted mobility company,” according to a press release. “When you’re a long-lived company that has had success over multiple decades the decision to change is not easy — culturally or operationally,” Hackett said in a statement. “Ultimately, though, we must accept the virtues ... NESN.com

Tom Brady, Robert Kraft Among Star-Studded Group Of New UFC Investors

Tom Brady, Robert Kraft Among Star-Studded Group Of New UFC Investors

The new list of UFC owners is star-studded to say the least. Late-night TV host Conan O’Brien revealed Thursday night that he’s part of a celebrity-laden group that bought a small ownership stake in UFC. Included in that group is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. WME-IMG recently purchased the UFC for the whopping price of $ 4 billion in July. The talent agency allowed some of its clients to buy a small stake in the mixed martial arts company, and there apparently was no shortage of interest. “I said yes and so now I technically own a piece of the UFC,” O’Brien said Thursday, according to FOXSports.com. “I am now part

Sacramento Kings: Chris Webber to Play Role in Bringing Investors to Sacramento

Sacramento Kings Franchise May Get Big Assist From Old Friend Chris WebberSacramento Kings fan-favorite Chris Webber is looking to find a way to help out the NBA franchise where he had the most success in his NBA career.  After the Kings owners announced their plans to remain in Sacramento, the quest to find them funding for a new stadium moves forward and Webber plans on playing a role. MUST READ: Grading the Top 25 Players Still Alive in the 2011 NBA Playoffs"Within this year, we're going to make some special things happen," Webber told the Sacramento Bee.It wasn't that long ago when Chris Webber was distraught at the idea of playing for the Sacramento Kings after being traded by the then-Washington