NEW YORK: Ford’s decision to oust its CEO is the latest sign of how Silicon Valley technology firms are shaking the foundation of the American auto industry.

The removal of Mark Fields after just three years at the helm -- and his replacement by an auto industry outsider -- followed a precipitous decline in Ford shares, amid concerns the 114-year-old US giant isn’t on top of the challenges facing the industry, especially new technology.

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