Ford Mustang lost popularity Chevrolet Camaro

U.S. carmaker Ford is planning a reduction of 900 people at a factory in Michigan, produces vehicles Mustang. This decision was due to reduced sales of this model under conditions of severe competition from the new Chevrolet Camaro, noted in a statement. In particular, sales of Ford Mustang in 2009 decreased by 27%. It entered the market in spring 2009 Camaro cars were sold for 5 thousand more than the Mustang.

Currently, the plant in Michigan are working 2,3 thousand people. As the representative of the Ford Marcie Evans, the majority of reduced plant workers the company will offer new places. Earlier in January, pp. g. Ford announced its intention to increase the staffing of the plant in Chicago, produces vehicles Ford Explorer, on 1,2 thousand people.