Great Time To Be A Buffalo Ford Dealer
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 3:50PM Ford To Add New Jobs, Invest In Fuel Efficiency
West Herr is proud and excited to be a Buffalo Ford Dealer with a recent announcement about job expansion and new products from the company.
The Ford Motor Company announced Friday they will invest $155 million and add 60 jobs to their Engine Plant No.1 in Cleveland, OH. The jobs will focus on building a new V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang, which is expected to lead its class in highway fuel efficiency with 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 305 horsepower.
“Ford is absolutely committed to delivering class-leading fuel efficiency with every new vehicle we introduce, and this investment in Cleveland provides further proof,” said Bill Russo, director of manufacturing for Ford’s powertrain operations.
This endeavor will represent two-thirds of Mustang's overall volume in 2010. The 2011 Mustang is just one example of Ford’s industry leading committment to fuel economy. The Environmental Protection Agency reports that Ford’s combined car and truck fuel economy has improved nearly 20 percent since 2004 – almost double the next closest competitor.
In addition, the investment represents Ford's overall committment to Cleveland Engine Plant No.1, a long standing staple for the company. Opened in 1951 as the first Ford plant in Ohio, the facility has produced over 35 million engines.
"This facility represents the future of advanced manufacturing in North America,” Russo said.
The West Herr Auto Group is excited to bring the 2011 Mustang to the greater Buffalo area this spring. For a list of dealerships, visit West Herr online today.
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