Ford Sollers Yelabuga plant will switch to four-day operation in July

Ford Sollers Yelabuga plant, which is currently operating normally, will switch to a four-day work week from July 1st. This was reported to the agency “AUTOSTAT” in the press service of the enterprise, noting that, taking into account the market conditions, macroeconomic changes and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, adjustments to the plant’s operating mode are introduced in order to preserve the team and business efficiency. “Nevertheless, we will continue to monitor the situation, and in case of positive dynamics in the automotive market, we are ready to cancel the short working week and begin to work normally,” - Ford Sollers Yelabuga press service added.

As AUTOSTAT previously reported, Russian Ford dealers sold 731 Ford Transit light commercial vehicles in May, which is lower by 15% than a year before. At the same time, a significant part of sold cars in May accounted for retail sales in those regions where dealerships were able to work. According to the results of five months of 2020, sales of this model in our country reached 3.344 cars, which is lower by 16% than the figure for the same period of the previous year. The range of basic versions includes an all-metal van, bus and chassis; cars are available for order with three options of the base length, two options of the roof height and all types of drive, including all-wheel. All Ford Transit are equipped with 2.2 liter turbo-diesel engines (125-155 HP).