Henry Ford’s name is synonymous with innovation, and his impact on American industry is immeasurable. Starting from humble beginnings in rural Michigan, Ford’s fascination with mechanics and ...

The 80-acre living museum features original buildings from Wright brothers, Edison, and will soon add MLK's Selma planning ...

Many of the biggest car companies in the world have very long histories, often dating back to much humbler origins in the ...

The birthplace of Motown and the Model T car, this industrious Michigan city has gone from boom to bust and back. Today, it’s carving a niche for inclusive music and art.

But Ford, who certainly stands out among those pioneers, wasn’t the first person to drive a gas-powered car "of his own making," as it's been described, on the streets of Detroit.

On June 4, 1896, after years of experimentation and tinkering, a 32-year-old Henry Ford completed his first automobile.

Introduced at the 1985 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Taurus eviscerated the boxy Granada it replaced. Ford "listened to its customers in developing the car," says Matt Anderson, of The Henry Ford museum.

Ford and Chevrolet wage one of the most intense rivalries in the auto world. The roots of the conflict go back nearly as long ...

I mean, if Henry Ford canvassed people on whether or not he should build a motor car, they'd probably tell him what they really wanted was a faster horse.

Henry Ford didn't invent the automobile, but he revolutionized its production. On a personal level, though, there was much to object to about him.

The name Ford has now become synonymous with the car industry, and the family behind it has also amassed a significant amount of wealth.