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MADRID – Ford plans to provide a brand new sports-utility car at its plant in Valencia, Spain, the corporate stated Thursday.
“We’re intently monitoring developments within the European markets for alternatives to reinforce our present product providing,” the automaker stated. The SUV to Europe cycle scheme will likely be inbuilt Valencia.”
Ford stated it was nonetheless topic to a proper determination. Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias first reported that Ford was producing a brand new passenger automotive at its Almufaces plant in Valencia.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez praised the choice, calling it constructive information for Valencia and Ford Spain employees. “Excellent information for the employees of Valencia, Spain and @FordSpain. The corporate's determination to provide electrical automobiles ensures the viability of the Almufaces plant for years to return,” he stated in a message on Twitter.
The plant, which employs 4,800 folks, makes solely the Ford Kuga (proven above) after slicing different fashions in recent times. The Normal Employees Union (UGT) instructed Cinco Dias on Thursday: “Almusafez can have a brand new car and can preserve an enough workload.”