
Ford says it has increased production of the Fiesta at its German plant in Cologne to satisfy growing demand for the subcompact model.

Ford says it has increased production of the Fiesta at its German plant in Cologne to satisfy growing demand for the subcompact model.

Ford ‘s Russian joint venture is cutting production and about 950 jobs at two factories in response to the falling ruble and deteriorating demand in the country.

Ford is expanding its industry-leading 3-Wet paint capacity by 50 percent this year, adding the environmentally friendly process to four more plants on three continents. The actions will reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 15-25 percent at those facilities.

Ford which has three auto factories in Russia, is monitoring the sanctions against that nation for its involvement in Ukraine and hasn’t yet seen an impact on its business, the automaker’s No. 2 executive said.
Ford, in conjunction with GE, will supply electric vehicle charging stations at Ford facilities nationwide in America, beginning with facilities in and around its headquarters.