U.S., April 18 -- The US-based automotive manufacturing giant, Ford, is expected to experience more than a $1bn improvement in operating earnings following its shift from less profitable cars to trucks at its Michigan production plant, according to Reuters.

Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, has transitioned from C-Max hybrids and Focus compact cars to Ranger mid-sized pickup trucks and Bronco SUVs.

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