Manhattan Ford

Ford has spent the past two weeks at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany.  Like most automakers, they spent a fair amount of time pulling the cover of concepts, including even an electric-powered bicycle. However, unlike many of their peers, they also dedicated a time slot to dish on their financial situation.

Don't worry. It's all good. Due to diligent and steadfast work, Ford is on track to pay off its $1.8-billion…

Given the fact Ford and Toyota are something akin to Indiana Jones and Belloq, always trying to outdo each other, it's hard to believe they would ever agree to collaborate. It turns out the two auto giants can play nicer than most of us could have ever imagined.

What are Ford and the Oval T planning? Something in which both companies have been investing a lot of time, energy, and resources, but lack certain…