UPDATE 2-Ford will speed shift to SUVs to boost profit, shares
March 15, 2018 at 15:11 PM EDT
DEARBORN, Mich., March 15 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co executives on Thursday disclosed ambitious plans to shift the struggling automaker's product portfolio from passenger cars to SUVs, add more hybrid and pure electric vehicles, and reduce development and manufacturing costs - moves aimed at boosting Ford's profit and share price.