Ford’s EV struggles continue as ‘rapidly deteriorating’ market conditions take a toll
Ford invested $2 billion to prepare the facility to produce its next-gen electric models for the European market. It currently builds two EV models, the Electric Explorer and Capri. After kicking off production of its first all-electric Explorer in June ...
Ford Is Already Cutting Capri Production, Blames Weak EV Demand
New VW ID-based Capri crossover and its boxy Explorer brother are being throttled back as employees at the Cologne, Germany, plant are now only working alternate weeks
Ford is cutting hours for some German factory employees amid lower EV demand
The carmaker has more than 4,000 employees at its Cologne plant. It also has another plant in Saarlouis, southwestern Germany.
Ford F-150 Lightning production halted: A sign of waning EV demand?
Ford's decision to pause production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck raises questions about the overall demand for electric vehicles.
Electric Cars Are Struggling — Now Ford Is Cutting Back Production
In response, Ford is reducing production at its factory in Cologne, where the cars are manufactured. This plan is expected to stay in place at least until Christmas. Also read. PH
Ford is slashing the working hours of some of its German factory employees amid what it calls a 'significantly lower than expected' demand for its EVs
The carmaker has more than 4,000 employees at its Cologne plant. It also has another plant in Saarlouis, in southwestern Germany.
Ford Is Already Cutting Production of Its New EVs
The Blue Oval blames the "rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles." Although the Explorer Electric was unveiled in March 2023, Ford didn’t start production until June this year.
Ford reduces EV production in Germany on weak demand
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Ford Slows Capri and Explorer Production Amid “Lower Than Expected” EV Demand
Ford’s current EV portfolio, which includes the Mustang Mach-E, the Explorer, the recent Capri and the F-150 is expected ...
Ford CEO's Chinese EV joyride sparks outrage
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Ford to idle F-150 Lightning EV plant in Dearborn for weeks
Production will pause after the shift ends on Nov. 15 and will resume on Jan. 6., a Ford spokesperson confirmed.
Ford's ballooning EV losses indicate legacy automakers still struggling to compete
Ford's (NYSE:F) latest quarterly results offered another sign that legacy automakers are still struggling to make inroads ...
Ford to halt production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup trucks for six weeks
Ford Motor will halt production of its F-150 Lightning electric vehicle pickup trucks for six weeks from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6, ...
Ford Motor’s EV October Surprise
Photo: Composite: Mark Kelly Talk about an October surprise for Michigan auto workers. Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it ...
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Chevy Silverado EV vs. Ford F-150 Lightning: Which Traditional Truckmaker Gets the Electric Truck Right?
Which of these equally quick sprinters has the pickup chops to win the sales race—the motor-swapped Ford or the clean-sheet, ...
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A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally dominated an SCCA RallyCross
On October 27 Ford off-road attributes engineer Anthony Magagnoli took a stock 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally to the local Detroit ...