Continental supplies tires as OE for Ford’s new Explorer and Capri e-SUVs Continental AG has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q summer tires as original equipment (OE) for Ford’s new Explorer and Capri electric SUVs in 19, 20 and 21-inch sizes. The EcoContact 6 Q tire features a specially developed rubber compound and optimized tread, reducing rolling resistance and noise. It ensures high mileage, reliable grip on both dry and wet surfaces, short br...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

ith Ford on bidirectional charging. Anyone who uses one of Ford's new battery-electric models operates a photovoltaic system and has a home power station installed by E3/DC will also be able to use their vehicle as a storage extension for the home in the future.  Both the Ford Explorer and the new Capri are approved for bidirectional DC charging. With the bidirectional charging solution EDISON V2H, E3/DC provides the technical extension for the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

ive, the A6 Avant e-tron and the A6 Sportback e-tron. KIRCHHOFF also manufactures a variant of the carrier for the Chinese market at its Shenyang facility in China. Additionally, KIRCHHOFF Automotive manufactures various body-in-white formed parts and welded assemblies for the new Ford Explorer and Capri at its Mielec, Poland and Attendorn, site in Germany. (Based on KIRCHHOFF Automotive winter issue)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

other countries, including the U.K., which will lose 800 jobs. The new cutback will be added to the plan announced in February 2023 to cut 3,800 jobs over three years. The automaker will also adjust the production of two EV models in Europe, the Explorer sports utility vehicle (SUV) and the revived Capri crossover SUV, in the January-March quarter of 2025. Moreover, Ford will increase the number of reduced-hour working days at its Cologne Plant i...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

ificant recent losses and disruption from the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and new competition. The company plans to cut 4,000 European jobs by 2027, mainly in Germany and the UK, with minimal reductions in other markets. The company is also adjusting the production of the new Ford Explorer and Capri, resulting in additional short time working days at Cologne plant in the first quarter of 2025, due to the weak economic situation and lower EV ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

ime work due to the rapidly worsening market conditions for electric vehicles. The plant will alternate between one week of production and one week of suspension until the Christmas holidays, with additional non-production days scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. Ford produces the Explorer and Capri, C-segment electric SUVs based on VW's MEB platform, at the plant. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13

premieres, they exhibited multiple new models. To name a few, Alpine displayed its A290 sporty electric hatchback and premiered the A310 β concept while Citroën showed a “95% complete” version of the flagship C5 Aircross. Ford even enlisted Eric Cantona to unveil its new all-electric SUV, the Capri. Visitors flocked to Renault’s stage to see the all-new 4 and 5 BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), with the former model a clear show favourite...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25

Ford announces first deliveries of Capri model in Europe On October 14, Ford announced that the first batch of the electric Ford Capri models have left the Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Center plant towards dealerships in Europe to be delivered to the first customers. The RWD version features a 77 kWh NMC lithium-ion battery that provides up to 627 km of range powering a 286 hp and 545 Nm of torque motor. All the vehicles will count with luxury f...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Paris MS 2024: Ford to present range of hybrid and EV models On October 3, Ford announced that it will present its range of high-performance electric and hybrid models at Paris Motor Show 2024, from October 14 to 20, 2024. The Ford’s stand will include –      Ford Capri, an all-electric 5-door SUV coupé offering a range of over 627 km. Designed in Europe for European markets, Capri is Ford's second electric vehicle assembled at Ford's e...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

Ford begins production of all-new electric Capri at Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre, Germany On September 25, Ford started the production of all-new electric Ford Capri at the Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre, Germany. The vehicle will be available in both RWD and AWD configurations. The RWD version features a 77 kWh NMC lithium-ion battery that provides up to 627 km of range, powered by a 286 hp motor with 545 Nm of torque. The AWD version comes ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

et and BVe Association's eMOKON conference on electric mobility in Teesdorf, Austria, from September 11 to 12. eMOKON is a B2B conference on electric mobility for companies and fleets in Austria where various EVs are presented and can be tested on site. During the event, Ford will be exhibiting the Capri model for the first time in the country, although it will not be possible to drive it. The new E-Transit Custom will also be making its Austrian...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

Neuron Energy, India raises INR 20 billion in funding to expand EV battery business On August 6, Neuron Energy, concluded its Series A funding round, by raising INR 20 billion from investors, including a contribution from the Chona Family and Capri Global Family Office. These funds will be utilized to enhance Neuron Energy’s research and development capabilities, including the establishment of an R&D laboratory in Pune. This facility will focus...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/08

Ford Germany presents Ford Capri electric SUV coupé On July 10, Ford presented the fully electric Ford Capri as the second model of the new generation of EVs. Ford Capri is coming off the production line at the ultra-modern Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, in Germany. The new Ford Capri has a compact length of 4,634 mm, is 1,872 mm wide and an unloaded 1,626 mm high. The wheelbase is 2,767 mm. It is an SUV coupé available in RWD and AWD version...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

that the second EV, a sports crossover, will begin production at the Cologne plant later in 2024. The relationship between the Ford Explorer and the new sports crossover will be similar to that of the VW ID.4 SUV and ID.5 crossover coupe. Though media reports have said the new EV will be called the Capri, Ford has not confirmed that name. The sports crossover will be built on the same line at the Cologne plant as the Explorer, with production of ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/08