📰 Auto News Ford Closing 3 Automotive Factories in Europe

Flyn · Oct 25, 2012

Looks like auto manufacturers aren't doing so well in Europe. Ford has started a consulting process with the unions with the goal of closing 3 factories to help return to profitability. 5,700 jobs at stake.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/b...-britain-and-belgium-to-stem-losses.html?_r=0

Chester Copperpot · Oct 25, 2012

And the reason behind changing the Mustang styling again was to compete against European cars.

Lol.

Intel · Oct 25, 2012

I doubt it is the design of cars that is causing a loss more like the fact that Europe is in a terrible financial situation.

Primalzer · Oct 25, 2012

Intel said:
I doubt it is the design of cars that is causing a loss more like the fact that Europe is in a terrible financial situation.

this. Ford has long been pretty popular in Europe. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a car company doing well out there.

Chester Copperpot · Oct 25, 2012

I meant it being more of an irony thing.

"Hey let's change the Mustang design to be appealing to Europeans!!"

*shuts down European factories*

firemandan1700 · Oct 26, 2012

QFT!

Maybe they will return those jobs to the US... :io:

Yeah right....

Gwinn The Chinn · Oct 26, 2012

firemandan1700 said:
QFT!

Maybe they will return those jobs to the US...

Yeah right....

you didnt quote anything?

firemandan1700 · Oct 26, 2012

Basically I was agreeing with everyone and I put my 0.02 on it?