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Ford Begins European Production of New 2011 Focus in Germany
Ford announced today that volume production of its all-new Focus range for the European market has begun at the firm's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in South-West Germany. The factory, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will be the single-source for production of the 2011 Focus in Western Europe, building all three body styles, including four-door, five-door and station wagon, with production of the high-performance 250HP ST model to follow in early 2012. Read more »
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Ford Begins European Production Of The Focus Electric
Ford has started production of the Focus EV, the first full-electric vehicle to be built by the U.S. carmaker in Europe. Manufacturing of the Focus Electric was integrated directly into the established Focus assembly line at the company's Saarlouis...
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Iaa 2011: Ford Introduces New Focus St In Both Hatchback And Station Wagon Flavors
Almost a year after appearing at the 2010 Paris Motor Show in concept form, Ford has lifted the covers off the production version of its new global performance model, the Focus ST. If you remember the showcar's looks and specifications, there is...
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Ford Begins Production Of New Focus In Russia
Ford's Vsevolozhsk Plant near St. Petersburg in Russia has begun assembly of the firm’s new generation Focus. The five-door hatchback is the first member of the Focus family to roll off the assembly line in Russia with the four-door and station...
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All-new Ford Focus To Be Built Exclusively In Germany, C-max Only In Spain
The European market version of the next-generation Ford Focus that launches in 2010 will be produced solely at the company's Saarlouis plant in Germany, while the new Focus C-Max MPV which also goes into production next year, will be built in Valencia,...
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Ford Announces Production Cuts In Germany And Spain
Citing the sharp decline in new car sales and the continuing negative economic outlook, Ford of Europe today announced that it will reduce production at two of its main European plants in Valencia, Spain and Saarlouis, Germany. Although the automaker...
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