Ford will stop production of its B-MAX model for one week next month in response to weak European market demand.

Ford began making its B-MAX model at the Craiova plant last year.

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“In September we will have seven days during which we will not produce the B-MAX,” said a Ford spokeswoman speaking to Reuters.

Ford has adjusted B-MAX production downwards before, but recently claimed that the vehicle was outselling others in its segment.

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