Ford expects production at its U.S. plants to return to pre-COVID levels by early July. “By July 6, we will expect to have all of our U.S. plants operating at pre-COVID patterns,” said Chief Operating Officer Jim Farley. “We’re really pleased with our start.” The automaker’s retail sales rose 44 per cent in May from April. Ford plans to add a third shift to many of its plants the week of July 8. (Source: Reuters) Read the original article…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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