Ford to suspend production in Brazil, Argentina due to coronavirus

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co on Thursday said it will suspend production in Brazil and Argentina starting next week due to the coronavirus outbreak, joining General Motors Co and Mercedes Benz which have also announced similar measures in Brazil.

Brazil automakers initially feared they would have to suspend production in April, but the spread of the virus has forced faster cuts.

(Reporting by Marcelo Rochabrun; Editing by Sandra Maler)