Ford schedules additional six days production halts at Almussafes plant, Spain On May 7, multiple sources reported that Ford has scheduled six additional days of vehicle production shutdowns in June 2025, following the four days already scheduled for May 2025, as part of the RED mechanism at the Almussafes factory in Valencia, Spain. The Valencian factory will have no vehicle production on May 5, 12, 19, and 26, and June 2, 9, 16, 23, 27, and 30,...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Ford Almussafes, Spain to cut shifts at engine plant from January 2025 On December 4, multiple sources reported that Ford Almussafes (Valencia) will reduce its machining area to one shift from January 2025 to match the engine plant's production. However, a voluntary "mini night shift" from Sunday to Thursday will remain. The plant will also implement a special employment adjustment over the next two years, which will be under the ERTE RED format,...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

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 to present 2 models at eMOKON in Austria On September 9, Ford announced the premiere of two new models during the Austrian Fleet 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...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

UGT to negotiate two-month ERTE at Ford Valencia plant, in Spain On April 10, multiple sources reported that Ford's European management had informed the majority union, UGT, that it needs approximately two months, to specify the volumes, the workforce required, and the manufacturing date of the new vehicle that will be produced at the Valencia plant. The Ford workforce is currently on ERTE until April 19, 2024, because the Kuga model did not inc...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/11

Ford extends ERTE in Valencia plant in Spain On March 21, multiple sources reported that Ford Valencia Plant in Almussafes will extend the ERTE (Temporary Employment Regulation File) at the plant until April 19, 2024. It will affect a maximum of 700 people per day in the vehicle plant. April 17, 2024, will be the last day of production of the Transit van. Besides, the Kuga model will not increase its production due to "supplier problems" until th...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

Ford unveils new Kuga SUV On January 17, Ford unveiled the new Kuga, SUV, with a comprehensive range of powertrains including enhanced plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and self-charging hybrid (FHEV) options. The new Kuga is manufactured at the Ford Valencia plant (Spain) and is now available for sale. The new Kuga Plug-in Hybrid comes with a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, electric motor, generator, and 14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, which provide...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/19

Ford reduced production at its Valencia plant in Spain On January 10, multiple sources reported that Ford has reduced production at its Valencia plant (Almussafes) in Spain. The daily vehicle production has decreased to 950 from 1,150 last year, with a slight reduction in Kuga cars contributing to the decline. This week and in the following weeks, the facility is producing 250 Transit units per day for Europe, along with approximately 700 Kugas i...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/12

er car sales increased 9.5% to 156,525 units in November 2023. Year-to-date sales increased 18.6% with 1,761,962 cars registered in the first eleven months of 2023. November sales for VW decreased 2.4% to 13,433 units (8.6% market share), BMW sales increased 16.9% to 11,989 units (7.7% share) while Ford sales increased 2.4% to 11,349 units (7.3% share). Audi sales increased 2.2% to 11,205 units (7.2% share), and Vauxhall sales increased 39.5% to ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/06

first nine months of 2023. The 14th consecutive month of growth was also the second busiest of the year after March, with the new number plate delivering its traditional market surge despite a challenging economic backdrop. September sales for VW increased 17.5% to 22,313 units (8.2% market share), Ford sales decreased 0.4% to 20,650 units (7.6% share) while Audi sales increased 47.2% to 18,783 units (6.9% share). Kia sales increased 13.0% to 16,...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/10

g to wait until the September numberplate change, an increase of 16,799 units means the sector is now entering a second year of growth. Despite this improved performance, the market still remains -7.5% below pre-pandemic levels.August sales for VW increased 17.4% to 8,335 units (9.7% market share), Ford sales increased 23.8% to 7,449 units (8.7% share) while Audi sales increased 32.8% to 6,084 units (7.1% share). Vauxhall sales increased 19.9% to...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/06

Ford introduces new Kuga Graphite Tech Edition with latest generation driver assistance technologies On April 25, Ford Europe announced a new Kuga Graphite Tech Edition combining unique visual upgrades with the latest-generation driver assistance technologies. Manufactured at Ford’s assembly facility in Valencia, Spain, the Kuga Graphite Tech Edition is available to order in markets across Europe. It offers customers a choice from the full rang...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/01

Ford Kuga Plug-In Hybrid becomes the best-selling PHEV in Europe for second year in a row On February 9, Ford announced that a 20% increase in Kuga Plug-In Hybrid deliveries year-on-year helped the electrified Ford SUV become the best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) of any brand across all European markets for the second year in a row in 2022. Kuga Plug-In Hybrid’s intelligent powertrain is designed to provide flexibility for customers, with an ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/09

Ford teases image of all-electric medium crossover to be built in Germany in 2023 On December 16, Ford revealed a teaser image of a new all-electric medium crossover in a blogpost describing its approach to designing vehicles.Ford says it identified four authentic families of passenger vehicles, each delivering their own take on Adventurous Spirit for a unique group of customers.Those include “Wild Performance” vehicles including the Mustang ...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/17

IAA 2022: Ford Pro presents latest solutions for European customers On September 19, Ford Pro presented its latest solutions to maximize uptime, service, and productivity at IAA Transportation. Ford Pro solutions comprise a single platform integrating vehicles with software, charging, and connected services. Ford Pro’s line-up of electric vehicles at the Show is led by the all-new E-Transit Custom. Ford Pro is also revealing further details a...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/21

to 5,914 units, Kia sales decreased 12.4% to 5,653 units, VW sales decreased 19.6% to 5,514 units and Peugeot sales decreased 12.6% to 4,787 units compared to July 2021. The best-selling cars in July 2022, in order of popularity, were the Dacia Sandero, Opel Corsa, Hyundai Tucson, Peugeot 2008 and Ford Kuga. Of all vehicles sold in July, gasoline vehicles had a 46.4% market share, diesel vehicles had a 16.8% share, and other vehicles had a 36.8%...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/02

ework that currently helps to support their market position. Members of the German government arguing in favour of the PHEV grant removal claim that PHEVs are established in the market and no longer need the grant. We’re not convinced about that. The best-selling PHEV model in 2021 in Germany was Ford’s Kuga. The Kuga has a list price starting from EUR 43,500 depending on trim level. The PHEV grant of up to €5,625 represents 13% of that fig...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/02

UK passenger car sales decrease 20.6% in May According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on June 6, UK passenger car sales decreased 20.6% to 124,394 units in May 2022. Year-to-date sales decreased 8.7% with 661,121 cars registered in the first five months of 2022.May sales for Ford decreased 2.9% to 11,106 units (8.9% market share), VW sales decreased 36.0% to 10,502 units (8.4% share) while Audi sales decreased 29.5% to 9...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/07

Ford tests connected traffic light tech in Europe On March 29, Ford announced that it has trialed connected traffic light tech that could automatically go green to offer clearer routes for ambulances, fire engines, and police vehicles. They could also help reduce the risk of an accident caused by first responders driving through red lights. The trial was part of a broader project that involved testing automated and connected vehicles and networke...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/30

Ford Valencia halts production due to semiconductors shortage in January On January 12, Ford Valencia announced that it has halted the production at Valencia plant System B which manufactures the Kuga and Transit models on January 13 and 14, 2022 due to semiconductors shortage.The plant assembles five models but it will stop the production of the Mondeo in March, and the Transit van, which the plant will stop manufacturing in stages.(Multiple s...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/13