Ford's China Move for Focus Opens U.S. to SUVs

Ford cancels plans to build a factory in Mexico, opting to produce cars in China instead. This decision, influenced by both market trends and the new CEO's strategy, focuses on investing in profitable SUV production in the US while moving small car production to regions with lower labor costs. The shift saves Ford significant capital and aligns with global manufacturing strategies.

Why did Ford decide to cancel its plans to build a factory in Mexico?

• To increase production in Europe

• Because of a lack of demand for SUVs

• To focus on building cars in China

• Due to high labor costs in Mexico

What is Ford's strategy for its large SUV plant in Kentucky?

• To invest heavily and produce large SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator

• To close the plant and move production to China

• To use it for research and development

• To convert it into a passenger car plant

Where does Ford have manufacturing plants around the world?

• Only in North America and Europe

• In South America and Africa

• In North America, Mexico, China, and Europe

• Only in China and Europe

What is the new CEO's approach to small car production?

• To increase production in the US

• To focus on luxury small cars

• To move production to Europe and China

• To stop production entirely

How much capital is Ford saving by not building new plants in the US?

• Around $500 million

• Close to a billion dollars

• Approximately $2 billion

• About $100 million