Ford is in search of a brand new proprietor for its Saarlouis manufacturing facility, and Dacia retains the brand new Duster comparatively inexpensive.
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For Sale: Ford Saarlouis Manufacturing unit The place The Focus Is Constructed
Ford killed the Fiesta in 2023 and it will discontinue one other iconic automobile in 2025 when the final Focus will roll off the meeting line. Whereas the Cologne manufacturing facility the place the Fiesta was made is being become an electrical manufacturing hub, the long run is unsure for the Saarlouis manufacturing facility the place the Focus calls house.
The meeting plant positioned within the German state of Saarland completely produces the Focus, making it crucial to discover a new accomplice to maintain operations past 2025. In keeping with experiences from the DPA information company, there’s a glimmer of hope as an investor within the automotive trade is allegedly fascinated about taking up as soon as the present contract expires.
America sadly by no means received the final-generation Fiesta, nor the Focus. The Blue Oval gave each the ST sizzling hatch therapy, plus a Focus ST wagon. Ford even launched a diesel Focus ST.
The New Dacia Duster Is Nonetheless (Comparatively) Low-cost
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The third-generation Dacia Duster will not be as low cost because it was, however nonetheless a cut price in comparison with fancier compact crossovers. Renault’s low-cost division has introduced pricing particulars for its no-frills SUV, ranging from as little as €18,800 in its home market Romania. That works out to roughly $20,500 at present trade charges.
Even the costliest one with all of the bells and whistles and a hybrid powertrain solely prices €26,650 ($29,000). The brand new Duster additionally seems to be way more fashionable and rugged than its predecessor and has true off-road capabilities with a 4×4 setup and a brief first ratio. Nevertheless, you may’t mix an computerized transmission with the all-paw setup. As well as, the third technology has dropped the diesel engine.
You’ll be able to learn all concerning the new Dacia Duster right here.
