Ford might retool factories for smaller cars
While it looks like the Chevy Beat won't be coming stateside after all, US automakers are laying out some pretty significant plans to bring consumers more fuel efficient options. After Ford saw that it's first quarter truck sales had vanished overnight, they decided to shut down 4 truck and SUV factories. Now, rumor has it that some of Ford's truck manufacturing facilities might be retooled for smaller models.
Over the next couple of years, Ford's lineup in North America will start to look very much like its fuel-efficient offerings in Europe. That's a trend that seems to be gaining momentum with all of the major automakers that have been heavily invested in the SUV. As gas prices remain high and paychecks shrink, US motorists are demanding better mileage. Among the cars expected to be rushed into production are the next generation Ford Focus, Mondeo, Fiesta -- maybe even the return of the Escort.
[via AutoBlogGreen]
Over the next couple of years, Ford's lineup in North America will start to look very much like its fuel-efficient offerings in Europe. That's a trend that seems to be gaining momentum with all of the major automakers that have been heavily invested in the SUV. As gas prices remain high and paychecks shrink, US motorists are demanding better mileage. Among the cars expected to be rushed into production are the next generation Ford Focus, Mondeo, Fiesta -- maybe even the return of the Escort.
[via AutoBlogGreen]
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7-22-2008 @ 4:55PM
http:www.TheGoGreenDebate.com said...
It's about time Ford changes to meet US demands & needs.
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7-23-2008 @ 9:18AM
EcoloTrader said...
Hello,
Since the bonus (the government give you some money) and the malus (you need pay the governement to drive ) for the new car, the smallers cars grow up of 40% and the big fall down of 40%
But the new generation of "urban mobility" arrive in FRANCE with the Smera :
http://www.ecolo-trader.fr/Smera-le-premier-vehicule-electrique-francais-en-2-vtptc-83.php
happy people only
:-))
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