Company says notes will finance self-driving cars, electrified vehicles and other initiatives.

Automaker decided to invest in global expansion, new models instead, CFO says.

Automaker decided to invest in global expansion, new models instead, CFO says.

Automaker estimates program could cut its pension obligation by $26 bln.

Automaker estimates program could cut its pension obligation by $26 bln.

Fitch investment-grade rating means Ford's halfway to regaining control of $23 bln in assets.

Fitch investment-grade rating means Ford's halfway to regaining control of $23 bln in assets.

Lewis Booths departure would give CEO Mulally room to groom next chief exec.