As if production were affected by the global chip crisis, hundreds of F-150 and Ford Transit 0 km pickups suffer total loss in train derailment in the USA

Freight train loaded with new Ford cars derailed in the United States. According to The Drive, citing Missouri police (USA), the incident happened last week. The 44-car train was carrying more than 400 Ford F-150 pickup trucks, as well as Ford Transit vans, and derailed for unknown reasons. None of the people were injured, unlike the cars that were a total loss and will have to be destroyed.

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The train is believed to have been carrying vehicles from a Ford assembly plant in Kansas, Klycomo, Missouri. The new F-150 and Transit arrived at the brand's dealerships and, therefore, at customers who paid for the cars in advance. Apparently they are now going back to the factory, but not for repairs. Ford will likely want to reuse scarce semiconductors and other expensive parts.

As for the scene, it will take at least a few days to clean up the four dozen crushed train cars and hundreds of cars. This prediction was given by a railroad worker to the local Lake Gazette newspaper.

The train wreck is far from the only problem Ford has faced in recent years with production and delivery difficulties. Due to the global chip shortage that followed the blockade of over 60.000 unfinished vehicles, Ford was forced to suspend in July and June. work in many of the companies.

Earlier, the company announced that it had become unprofitable to supply dealers with many cars in various configurations – this was caused by a shortage of parts that are critical to automotive electronics. Instead, Ford is considering custom versions that will help unload warehouses and improve bottom lines. The brand has yet to comment on the train accident.

Ford Motor disembarks 450 cars at the port of ES and will bring 30 vehicles to Brazil produced in factories abroad

After ceasing to manufacture vehicles and closing its factories in Brazil, automaker Ford Motor starts importing vehicles through the Port of Vitória. Last week, 450 cars disembarked, which arrived in the state by the ship Torrens. It is estimated that approximately 30 cars will arrive in Brazil, via Espírito Santo, per year.

On May 18, the first vehicles of the American automaker arrived at the port of Vitória. Before, Ford brought its cars through Baixada Santista and Bahia.

Now, the Vila Velha Port Terminal (ES) will be Ford's only gateway to Brazil. According to Log-In Logística, the company responsible for the operation, the complex will receive, annually, around 28 thousand and 30 thousand cars from the American company.

The delivery was accompanied by Governor Renato Casagrande, who also saw the new vehicle storage and handling yard operated by LogIN TVV within the Port of Vitória.

“We came to accompany and celebrate the importance of importing Ford vehicles in Espírito Santo. There will be, in all, around 30 vehicles a year, imported here by the State, in addition to other brands, which are already imported here. This strengthens the economy of Espírito Santo, Vila Velha and also Cariacica. The more capacity to invest, the more capacity to create opportunities for capixabas”, he highlighted.

After Volkswagen, Honda, Audi, Volvo and Renault, Ford Motor boss announces the end of production of combustion engines, gasoline and diesel to focus on electric cars, but does not give a date

After ending vehicle production and leaving the country, the boss of Ford Motor in the Americas, Kumar Galhotra, said that the automaker has full electrification on its radar. The statement is in line with the giants of the automotive industry, such as Volkswagen, Honda, Volvo and Renault, who also recently announced that they have already stopped or will stop the development and production of combustion engines, gasoline and diesel to invest in the manufacture of electric cars.

The American car manufacturer has confirmed to the market that, although it is still a long way off and not knowing when exactly, Ford will be an all-electric brand in the future and will drop combustion engines to meet new carbon emissions standards.

Galhotra said, "I can easily see a point where we would say, 'This is the date when we would be fully electric.'" He added: "We are certainly working on that."

Is one of the most important car manufacturers in the world in trouble?

Not yet. Despite facing delays related to the pandemic and the fire at chip supplier Renesas, Ford profited in the last quarter. The Ford F-150, transit vans, Bronco, Expedition, and more remain strong and popular.

But the profit is mainly attributable to cost-cutting measures and rising transaction prices in the booming auto market. Ford has pledged $26,8 billion, which is $3 billion above previous forecasts.

This is unfortunate for consumers, however. The average price of Ford vehicles in US markets USA rose to $47.961. This is a 6,3% increase over the last quarter. Also, a train crash won't help prices return to normal.

As chip suppliers like the renesas factory return full steam ahead, they will continue to work to stabilize the supply shortage. This provides a positive outlook for dealerships and buyers alike as more inventory is expected to arrive.

As well as the iconic Volkswagen Kombi, new legislation makes Fiat's Uno, Doblo and Grand Siena disappear this year

According to journalist Fernando Calmon, who is a columnist for Portal AutoPapo, the multinational Fiat will have to end production of the Uno, Doblo and Grand Siena. This is because, as of January 2022, a new phase of Proconve, the L-7, will take effect, and the three models of the Italian automaker will disappear due to the new emission requirements of environmental control, just as happened in 2014 with the iconic Volkwsagen Kombi, due to the requirement for airbags and ABS brakes.

According to Calmon, the Fiat factory doesn't think it's worth investing in new tanks and a power supply system for these cars to comply with the new evaporation limits from gasoline and ethanol tanks.