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After the British media caught wind that Ford would discontinue the Mondeo, S-Max, and Galaxy, the Dearborn-based automaker is much obliged to announce that this won’t happen. Flagged as “pure speculation” by a spokesperson, Ford of Europe will continue building the Mondeo at the Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain.
What the Ford Motor Company didn’t comment about is the S-Max. And Galaxy for that matter, with both models sharing the CD4 vehicle architecture with the Mondeo. Even though the mid-size model will be upgraded to keep things nice and fresh, chances are the people carriers will be discontinued at some point in the next handful of years.
In addition to these matters, Ford of Europe was rumored to cut as many as 24,000 jobs in the Old Continent. Since 1999, the automaker posted a pre-tax loss on twelve occasions, adding up to more than $3 billion in losses. But Ford has a reply for this hearsay as well.
According to the European division, this number is also “pure speculation” that doesn’t reflect the automaker’s strategy. Even though Ford claims that all is well for the time being, tomorrow might not be so optimistic.
Additional uncertainty from Brexit could wreak havoc on Ford of Europe as well, leading to increased tariffs on automobiles and parts traded between the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Analysts suggest that 12 percent of the 202,000-strong workforce in Europe will be laid off in the coming years, though this detail hasn’t been confirmed (nor denied) by the Ford Motor Company.
Regarding the 2019 model year Mondeo, both the ICE- and hybrid-equipped models will benefit from the same upgrades as the Fusion. The station wagon will be refreshed as well, and considering the Euro 6D-TEMP emissions standard, some changes will be brought to the engine lineup.
Over in Germany, the European brother of the Fusion has a recommended retail price of €26,275. Main rival Volkswagen Passat, on the other hand, is much more expensive at €31,675. Even the Opel Insignia is more expensive €27,740, making the Mondeo one of the most affordable sedans in the segment.
In addition to these matters, Ford of Europe was rumored to cut as many as 24,000 jobs in the Old Continent. Since 1999, the automaker posted a pre-tax loss on twelve occasions, adding up to more than $3 billion in losses. But Ford has a reply for this hearsay as well.
According to the European division, this number is also “pure speculation” that doesn’t reflect the automaker’s strategy. Even though Ford claims that all is well for the time being, tomorrow might not be so optimistic.
Additional uncertainty from Brexit could wreak havoc on Ford of Europe as well, leading to increased tariffs on automobiles and parts traded between the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Analysts suggest that 12 percent of the 202,000-strong workforce in Europe will be laid off in the coming years, though this detail hasn’t been confirmed (nor denied) by the Ford Motor Company.
Regarding the 2019 model year Mondeo, both the ICE- and hybrid-equipped models will benefit from the same upgrades as the Fusion. The station wagon will be refreshed as well, and considering the Euro 6D-TEMP emissions standard, some changes will be brought to the engine lineup.
Over in Germany, the European brother of the Fusion has a recommended retail price of €26,275. Main rival Volkswagen Passat, on the other hand, is much more expensive at €31,675. Even the Opel Insignia is more expensive €27,740, making the Mondeo one of the most affordable sedans in the segment.
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