Ford Prepared to Rethink U.K. Footprint in Case of No-Deal Brexit

Ford announced 16 new electrified vehicles in Amsterdam, part of an $11 billion investment in electrification. The company plans to have 50% of its fleet electrified by the mid-2020s, with 20% being fully electric by 2025. Ford is also collaborating with Volkswagen on future commercial vehicles but today's announcements are independent of this alliance. Brexit and potential trade disputes pose challenges to Ford's operations in Europe. Additionally, Ford is restructuring its European operations, including exiting the passenger vehicle market in Russia and reducing shifts in Germany, to improve its bottom line.

What is the total investment Ford announced for electrification?

• $11 billion

• $5 billion

• $20 billion

• $15 billion

By 2025, what percentage of Ford's fleet in Europe is expected to be fully battery electric?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the significance of Ford's collaboration with Volkswagen?

• It involves sharing electrification technologies.

• It includes joint production of passenger cars.

• It is focused on autonomous vehicle development.

• It is unrelated to the current electrification announcement.

How might Brexit affect Ford's operations in Europe?

• It will lead to more vehicle production in Europe.

• It will increase investment in the UK.

• It could disrupt the supply chain.

• It will have no impact.

What restructuring step did Ford announce for its operations in Russia?

• Increasing production of electric vehicles

• Exiting the commercial vehicle business

• Collaborating with local manufacturers

• Exiting the passenger vehicle business

What change is Ford making at its facility in Sol Lewis, Germany?

• Opening a new research center

• Starting production of electric vehicles

• Ceasing production of the C Max vehicle

• Increasing production shifts

What is the expected impact of Ford's restructuring on its financials?

• No impact on financials

• Immediate positive impact

• Positive impact through 2020 and beyond

• Negative impact in 2020