- Ford (F -0.2%) Chairman Bill Ford said at a Detroit Startup Week event that the company is active in investing in self-driving vehicle technology, electric cars, and other next-gen initiatives even if it doesn't talk about them quite as much as peers.
- The automaker didn't disclose any new partnerships, although Bill Ford told the audience that "you'll hear more from us as this year goes on."
- Ford believes strongly that Detroit should be "ground zero" for new automobile industry innovation instead of Silicon Valley.