Ford is in search of a brand new proprietor for its Saarlouis manufacturing unit, and Dacia retains the brand new Duster comparatively inexpensive.
That is AM Drive, Motor1’s day by day have a look at the information you want earlier than you get in your automobile.
For Sale: Ford Saarlouis Manufacturing facility 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 unit the place the Fiesta was made is being become an electrical manufacturing hub, the long run is unsure for the Saarlouis manufacturing unit the place the Focus calls residence.
The meeting plant positioned within the German state of Saarland solely produces the Focus, making it crucial to discover a new companion to maintain operations past 2025. Based on reviews from the DPA information company, there’s a glimmer of hope as an investor within the automotive business is allegedly curious about taking on as soon as the present contract expires.
America sadly by no means acquired the final-generation Fiesta, nor the Focus. The Blue Oval gave each the ST sizzling hatch remedy, 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 shouldn’t be as low cost because it was once, however nonetheless a discount 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 alternate 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 appears to be like much more trendy 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 era has dropped the diesel engine.
You possibly can learn all in regards to the new Dacia Duster right here.
