silvrsvt Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/27/business/ford-jobs-europe.html Ford is closing three plants in Russia, one in France and another in Britain. It will also sell a plant in Slovakia, leaving it with 18 facilities in the area by 2020. It will also consolidate two headquarters in Britain and move them to one location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 We knew this was coming. This is the Europe counter part to what happened in the US a month or so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/ford-slash-12000-jobs-europe-2020 Quote Ford said it has ceased production at three plants in Russia, is closing plants in France and Wales, and has cut shifts at factories in Valencia, Spain and Saarlouis, Germany. The cuts will reduce its manufacturing footprint in Europe from 24 plants down to 18. Approximately 12,000 jobs will be impacted at Ford’s wholly owned facilities and consolidated joint ventures in Europe by the end of 2020, primarily through voluntary separation programs, the automaker said in a statement released on Thursday. The challenge of investing in electric, hybrid and autonomous vehicles -- while having to overhaul combustion engines to meet new clean-air rules -- has forced Europe's carmakers to slash fixed costs and streamline their model portfolios. "We have largely concluded consultations with social partners regarding restructuring actions," Stuart Rowley, president, Ford of Europe told Reuters. Around 2,000 of the jobs to be cut are salaried positions, which are included among the 7,000 salaried positions Ford is reducing globally, the carmaker said. The rest are workers on hourly contracts or agency workers. Ford Europe has 51,000 employees in Europe or 65,000 when joint ventures are included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 So where are they importing these vehicles from into Europe? What vehicles also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: So where are they importing these vehicles from into Europe? What vehicles also? Mustang is a given and if I suppose they mean Bronco as another. Bronco Scout would be interesting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Edge today but I think they’re replacing it with Explorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, atomcat68 said: Mustang is a given and if I suppose they mean Bronco as another. Bronco Scout would be interesting too. I'm pretty sure Joe Hinrichs said not long ago that the Bronco was no longer global. I could be wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: I'm pretty sure Joe Hinrichs said not long ago that the Bronco was no longer global. I could be wrong. North American only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, silvrsvt said: So where are they importing these vehicles from into Europe? What vehicles also? Mustang from USA, Explorer from USA, Ranger from South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 One of the articles mentioned Mach E. It caught my eye because the article said the Mach E would arrive in Europe in 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 12 hours ago, jpd80 said: Mustang from USA, Explorer from USA, Ranger from South Africa. Mach E also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 57 minutes ago, Harley Lover said: One of the articles mentioned Mach E. It caught my eye because the article said the Mach E would arrive in Europe in 2020. Even though they haven't officially announced it yet, it should be in production in the Mexican plant that is building the Fiesta (which is currently winding down production) The rumor has it that the Maverick/Scout will get shown off in September and I'd assume the Mach E or whatever they are calling it will be shown off at the LA Auto show with the Bronco some time next year-keep in mind that the NAIAS isn't till June of next year. Unless the Maverick/Scout and Bronco get shown off together as the new sub brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, silvrsvt said: Even though they haven't officially announced it yet, it should be in production in the Mexican plant that is building the Fiesta (which is currently winding down production) The rumor has it that the Maverick/Scout will get shown off in September and I'd assume the Mach E or whatever they are calling it will be shown off at the LA Auto show with the Bronco some time next year-keep in mind that the NAIAS isn't till June of next year. Unless the Maverick/Scout and Bronco get shown off together as the new sub brand. Jim Hackett hinted earlier this year that we would see Bronco by the end of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) This reminds me of Opel restructuring by PSA. The brand did not make profit since 1999. Now with Carlos Tavares, Opel seems to have a future. I hope Ford, which has not been profitable for years in Europe, can have positive results after the restructuring like Opel Edited June 28, 2019 by RadicalX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 5 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Jim Hackett hinted earlier this year that we would see Bronco by the end of this year. Even better yet-I’m wondering if Ford is going to try an keep any actual sheet metal mules secret til then by just driving them at night, since any news is like a drop of blood in the water with sharks. Christ, even the Mustang doesn’t seem to get this type of attention...then again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: Even better yet-I’m wondering if Ford is going to try an keep any actual sheet metal mules secret til then by just driving them at night, since any news is like a drop of blood in the water with sharks. Christ, even the Mustang doesn’t seem to get this type of attention...then again. Shows you how tight Ford is keeping info but I am surprised that reporters still haven't caught sight of prototypes after dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: Even better yet-I’m wondering if Ford is going to try an keep any actual sheet metal mules secret til then by just driving them at night, since any news is like a drop of blood in the water with sharks. Christ, even the Mustang doesn’t seem to get this type of attention...then again. They did the same thing with the 2015 Mustang. Prototypes weren't driven at all in daylight until after the big reveal. Since production doesn't start until late next year there's no rush to do daytime testing I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 22 hours ago, jpd80 said: Mustang from USA, Explorer from USA, Ranger from South Africa. Ka+ from either Brazil or India... I forgot which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 They’re axing Ka+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) It sounds to me like they have been given orders by VW to do so! When you have less of a presence, your sales go down.....believe it! Those big blue Ford ovals in front of the plants are free, powerful advertising! Edited July 4, 2019 by Joe771476 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Joe771476 said: It sounds to me like they have been given orders by VW to do so! When you have less of a presence, your sales go down.....believe it! Those big blue Ford ovals in front of the plants are free, powerful advertising! These are things Ford would do anyway regardless of the Alliance most of the losses come from engine plant isn UK, Transmission plant in France, Reductions in personnel in German car plants that make Fiesta, Focus and Sollers Russia JV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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