Ford, EV and Capri

Ford Is Already Cutting Capri Production, Blames Weak EV Demand
New VW ID-based Capri crossover and its boxy Explorer brother are being throttled back as employees at the Cologne, Germany, plant are now only working alternate weeks
Ford slashes production of its two newest EVs the Capri and Explorer SUV due to low demand
Ford has already reduced production of its two brand new EVs, the Explorer and the Capri, due to low demand. Production at the Cologne plant will stop for three weeks.
Ford’s EV struggles continue as ‘rapidly deteriorating’ market conditions take a toll
Ford invested $2 billion to prepare the facility to produce its next-gen electric models for the European market. It currently builds two EV models, the Electric Explorer and Capri. After kicking off production of its first all-electric Explorer in June ...
Ford is slashing the working hours of some of its German factory employees amid what it calls a 'significantly lower than expected' demand for its EVs
The carmaker has more than 4,000 employees at its Cologne plant. It also has another plant in Saarlouis, in southwestern Germany.
Ford Is Already Cutting Production of Its New EVs
The Blue Oval blames the "rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles." Although the Explorer Electric was unveiled in March 2023, Ford didn’t start production until June this year.
Ford reduces EV production in Germany on weak demand
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Ford Slows Capri and Explorer Production Amid “Lower Than Expected” EV Demand
At Techopedia,… Ford slashes working hours at its Cologne plant in Germany. This change will ease production of Explorer ...
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History of the Ford Capri: models, specs and the controversial 2024 return
Marketed under the tagline “the car you’ve always promised yourself”, the Ford Capri was a very successful model for Ford. Just under 2 million Ford Capri's in three generations rolled off ...
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Electric Ford Capri and Explorer SUV production cut due to low demand
Ford’s decision to apply the Capri and Explorer nameplates to a pair of European electric SUVs was deemed controversial ...
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Carmakers hope retro electrics can help revive flagging sales
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Ford Capri review
The original Ford Capri was a stylish coupe designed to be affordable for the masses back in its heyday. Now, decades after the name was mothballed by the brand, this beloved moniker has made a ...
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Ford Capri review – a comfortable, well-built EV
Verdict – is the Ford Capri a good car? The new Ford Capri is a hugely capable EV that boasts a well-built, high-quality ...
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Ford’s reborn Capri EV now en route to first customers in Europe
The first electric Capri models left Ford’s Cologne EV Center in Germany and are headed to customers. Ford said the new Capri was designed to “inject some would in the world of electric ...
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Ford Capri - Electric motors, performance & drive
In using VW’s latest powertrain elements, the Capri has adopted some exceptionally smooth powertrains, just don’t go thinking ...