Ford confirms production of next-generation Focus and electric Focus

Yesterday, we reported that Ford will be investing a total of $440 million in its Michigan Assembly plant backed by a $159 million credit from Michigan state. FoMoCo today released in an official statement confirming the report saying that it will invest a total of $550 million to transform the Michigan Assembly plant from a large SUV factory to small-car plant.

It also confirmed that the next-generation Ford Focus, built on a new global C-car platform, will begin rolling off the line next year. Ford said that the Michigan Assembly plant will also built the battery-electric version of the Focus, the company’s first all-electric passenger car, in 2011.

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doctorproctor - 5/6/2009 7:52:50 PM

+1 Boost

Finally we just might get the 'European' Focus that comes with real performance and style!!!...instead of another 're-hash' of the dull north-american model we always get.

Agent00R - 5/7/2009 1:17:41 AM

+1 Boost

If Ford brings the Euro versions of their fleet, it is going to heat things up, dramatically.

roundwego - 5/7/2009 2:22:31 PM

-1 Boost

How can you talk with mouth full of watermelon.

DinamoR - 5/7/2009 4:11:43 AM

+1 Boost

my Ford stock has risen more than 400% from $1.50 to $6.26 in the last 2 months. I'm lovin' it:-)

Lexxxus - 5/8/2009 4:14:44 PM

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"my Ford stock has risen more than 400% from $1.50 to $6.26 in the last 2 months. I'm lovin' it:-) "

Yeah, I'm with ya. As my name denotes, I'm a huge Toyota/Lexus fan but have been waiting for the domestics to make a comeback. Of Course, this is good news financially but it helps boost my pride in my American vehicles. I attended the NYIAS a few weeks back and was captivated by the Ford products, especially the new Taurus...and was slightly disappointed with the current Toyota/Lexus offerings. The tides seem to be turning.