Ford is set to cut 1,100 jobs from its plant in Valencia, Spain, as it shuts down production of its once-popular models, the S-Max and Galaxy minivans. This move comes as part of the company's overhaul of its car production lineup in Europe, which will see it shift focus to SUVs and electric cars. The announcement was confirmed by a Ford spokesperson to Automotive News Europe.
The S-Max and Galaxy MPVs' end of production was announced last year, and is set to happen in April. Beyond the two minivans, the Valencia plant will continue to produce the Transit Connect compact van and the Kuga compact SUV. According to Ford's spokesperson, the company has pledged to work with its union partners to minimize the impact of the layoffs on its employees, their families, and the local community.
