Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric auto plant in Cologne, Germany due to lower than expected demand for battery-powered cars. It follows a restructuring announced in November 2024 that would reduce Ford's workforce by 4,000 positions in Europe and the UK, with 2,900 of those jobs lost in Germany. “In Europe, the demand for electric cars is significantly below industry forecasts,” it said.