After Ending Vehicle Production in Brazil, Multinational Ford Destroys 900 Cars of Ka, Ka Sedan, and Ecosport at the Plant in Camaçari, Bahia

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Published on 08/03/2021 at 13:39

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Videos Recorded Last Thursday Show 900 Units of Ka, Ka Sedan, and Ecosport Being Destroyed Until They Become Scrap at the Camaçari Plant in Bahia

After halting vehicle production at its factories in Brazil since January, the multinational automobile manufacturer Ford is beginning to dispose of the unfinished units of Ka, Ka Sedan, and Ecosport at the Camaçari (BA) plant. Videos recorded last Thursday show models being destroyed until they become scrap. Stay informed, after Ford’s exit from the country, multinationals Honda and Chevrolet are halting vehicle production in Brazil, and the automotive industry may collapse

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According to UOL, approximately 900 unfinished car models were destroyed due to the sudden closure of the Camaçari factory in Bahia. Other equipment is also being dismantled and removed from the factory.

According to the multinational Ford, these are the bodies that remained at the Camaçari unit, and the activities are part of the preparation process for the factory’s closure.

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End of Ford’s Activities in Brazil

The announcement of the end of Ford’s car production in Brazil occurred on January 11. The automaker stated that the Camaçari and Taubaté plants would continue operating for a period to produce replacement parts, but the factories were closed for over a month until an agreement was reached between the brand and worker representatives.

Ford will still determine what will be done with the two factories. The government of Bahia had even revealed inquiries from potential interested parties, including Chinese, Indian, South Korean, and Japanese brands. Caoa was also pointed out as a possible buyer and has expressed interest in the Camaçari unit.

Ka and Ecosport Discontinued

Meanwhile, Ford is preparing to change its product line, focusing on imported models with higher added value. Ka and Ecosport, which have been discontinued, are beginning to disappear from dealerships, and the American multinational is expected to soon introduce its new product in Brazil: the Bronco Sport SUV, coming from Mexico.

The changes have already impacted Ford’s sales in the early months of the year. The brand saw its market share drop from 7.15% to 5% – distributors believe it will reach 1.4% with the company’s new policy. Meanwhile, the Ka, which always ranked among the five best-selling cars in the country, only placed 30th in February, according to data from Fenabrave.

After Ending Vehicle Production in Brazil, Multinational Ford Destroys 900 Cars of Ka, Ka Sedan, and Ecosport at the Plant in Camaçari, Bahia

Videos Recorded Last Thursday Show 900 Units of Ka, Ka Sedan, and Ecosport Being Destroyed Until They Become Scrap at the Camaçari Plant in Bahia

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After Ending Vehicle Production in Brazil, Multinational Ford Destroys 900 Cars of Ka, Ka Sedan, and Ecosport at the Plant in Camaçari, Bahia

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