Ford, Europe

Ford’s EV struggles continue as ‘rapidly deteriorating’ market conditions take a toll
Ford says a “rapidly deteriorating” EV market is to blame as it plans to slow the output of more electric models. Starting next week, employees at Ford’s Cologne EV plant in Germany will be put on short-term work hours.
Ford to cut European jobs as EV shift, Chinese rivals take toll
Ford said it would cut around 14% of its European workforce on Wednesday, blaming losses in recent years due to weak electric vehicle demand, poor government support for the EV shift and competition from subsidized Chinese rivals.
Ford retracts in Europe with layoffs and lower EV production
The EV market is struggling in Europe, where sales of new EVs in Germany dropped nearly 37 percent in July 2024 from the same month a year ago. The German government recently ended its subsidy program for EVs, which had provided up to around €6,000 toward the purchase of new battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
Ford To Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe, Cites Weak EV Sales and Economic Pressures
Electric vehicle demand in Europe has been sluggish, with sales in Germany dropping significantly in the first nine months of 2024.
Ford to cut 4,000 European jobs amid economic and EV challenges
Automaker says most reductions will be in Germany and the UK, citing slowing electric vehicle sales and growing market competition.
Ford to cut 4,000 European jobs amid electric vehicle slump
Ford has officially announced plans for a major restructuring in the European market. The brand is planning further significant cuts due to decreased demand for electric vehicles and growing competition from China.
Ford announces 4K job cut in EU amid 'highly disruptive' shift toward stricter EV emissions standards
Ford Motor Co. said that the EU's "CO2 regulations" contributed to the decision to cut their European workforce 14% by 2027.
Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from ...
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Ford F-150 Is the Best CPO 1/2 Ton Pickup Says Vincentric, But It’s the Slow-Selling Lightning EV Which They Are Paying Dealers To Move Out
It's not a surprise that the Ford F-150 received the best certified pre-owned award. It is a surprise it's the Ford F-150 Lightning. Dealers can't sell the EV, and Ford is paying them to move it out.
What happened when Ford paid a famous YouTuber to drive around the globe in an EV
Back in March, YouTuber Lexie Alford (aka “Lexie Limitless”) became the first person to drive around the world in an electric ...
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Ford job cuts signal a bumpy road ahead for EV motor finance
The automotive industry’s struggle with weaker-than-expected EV sales, coupled with rising competition from low-cost ...
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Ford Shot Itself in the Foot With Capri and Explorer EV Based on Volkswagen's MEB Platform
Ford's plan to go all-electric in Europe by switching to EVs built on Volkswagen's MEB architecture didn't pan out, and there ...
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BYD chases Ford and Toyota with its latest EV plant set to open in Cambodia
China’s EV giant BYD is aggressively expanding overseas. As it finalizes plans for yet another EV manufacturing plant, this ...
Tesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian, and other EV brands with access
In May 2023, Ford triggered a transformation when the U.S. automaker locked in a deal to give owners of its EVs access to the Tesla Supercharger network. TechCrunch is tracking which brands have ...
Ford to reassign 400 assembly workers to nearby plants as Bronco sales drop
The workers at Michigan Assembly Plant will be relocated to either the Dearborn Engine Plant or Monroe Parts Depot in the ...