Ford is pouring $350 million into its Michigan transmission plant as it makes big bets on the cars of the future
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People walk by the Ford display during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
The investment is part of the company's commitment to invest $9 billion and create or retain 8,500 hourly jobs in its U.S. facilities in the next few years.
The announcement comes just a few days after Ford said it will cut 1,400 jobs in North America and Asia in order to boost profits. The company's stock has fallen nearly 40% over the last three years.
Ford is investing heavily in electric vehicles and autonomous technology. The company is spending $4.5 billion over five years to introduce 13 new electric vehicles, some of which will feature self-driving capabilities.
As part of that $4.5 billion strategy, Ford cancelled its plans for a new $1.6 billion factory in Mexico and instead channeled $700 million toward upgrading a factory in Michigan.
The company also invested $1 billion in startup Argo AI as an extension of its autonomous driving efforts.
(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
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