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#478 of 490 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [xwesx] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Feb 19, 2013 (11:15 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 19, 2013 11:06 am)
Another one we won't get but the Aussies will - the Chevy/Holden SS UTE:
 

#479 of 490 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [steve_] by akirby

Feb 19, 2013 (6:37 pm)

Replying to: Stever@Edmunds (Feb 19, 2013 11:15 am)
Don't be surprised if Ford comes out with something very similar to that. 1000 lb payload, 3000 lb towing.

#480 of 490 racing sells cars, right? by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Feb 21, 2013 (3:36 pm)

Well, it may sell godaddy hosting.
 
"Under the skins, they are still purpose-built machines, no more "stock" than a Formula 1 machine. But at least they look like stock cars, and that, Allison says, is significant. He cited the introduction of the Mustang brand in NASCAR's second-tier division, the Nationwide Series, in 2010."
 
2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion's Mission: Strengthen Consumer Relevance
 

#481 of 490 Re: My feelings on what Ford needs [steve_] by jae5

Feb 26, 2013 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: Stever@Edmunds (Feb 19, 2013 10:59 am)
I'm not sure about you but I'm seeing a lot more Transits on the street so perhaps Ford is using this to fill the gap of the Ranger? Looking these over st the show they over a lot of configurations to carry cargo.
 
But for me, my small pickup serves my hauling needs very well (but if GM wised up & brought the Ute over it may get another partner in the garage ).

#483 of 490 supersegment by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Mar 24, 2013 (12:35 pm)

"Ford wants to better challenge Honda and Toyota, particularly among the 90-million-strong Millennial generation, which Edmunds.com and R.L. Polk & Co. found is less loyal when it comes to buying cars.The Dearborn automaker thinks it can attract buyers from a competing brand and build a larger customer base through the supersegment.
 
The supersegment has grown at the expense of large cars, like the Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Impala, sales of which have continually declined."
 
Ford takes new route to auto sales (Detroit News)

#484 of 490 Mulally is earning his bonus by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Apr 27, 2013 (2:31 pm)

"Ford's best-ever quarter in North America came on the strength of higher volume of vehicle sales, especially of new models like the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape buttressed by the venerable Ford F-Series pickups and Ford Explorer SUV, which pushed up market share," said Michelle Krebs, Edmunds.com senior analyst. "In addition, Ford is fetching top dollar on those sales as consumers buy the high-end trim levels and load their Fords with equipment."
 
Robust Auto Sales Propel Ford's North American Profits to a Record

#485 of 490 Re: Mulally is earning his bonus [steve_] by akirby

Apr 27, 2013 (5:35 pm)

Replying to: Stever@Edmunds (Apr 27, 2013 2:31 pm)
And that ladies and gentlemen is why Ford pushed the Fusion and Escape out even through they probably weren't quite ready and experienced a lot of launch issues. The cost savings from switching to single global platforms must be huge.

#486 of 490 Ford's hiring by Stever@Edmunds HOST

May 02, 2013 (5:50 am)

2,000 new jobs in Kansas City to crank out more F-150s. A talking head this morning says a new F-150 is sold in the US every 46 seconds.
 
The aging truck fleet (average age is 11 years), improving housing sector and other factors are driving sales.
 
"Cheap" gas prices weren't mentioned.

#487 of 490 everybody loves SUVs by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Jun 01, 2013 (8:19 am)

"In an unexpected, dramatic change in the global automobile industry, utility vehicles have emerged as one of the hottest segments, with Ford leading the transition.
 
Oversized, fuel-inefficient utility vehicles, once a symbol of American overindulgence, have fallen out of favor, replaced by smaller, more stylish versions, many built on car platforms rather than truck platforms.
 
As the middle class expands around the world, and as road conditions improve, "utilities are attractive in a lot of countries," Caldwell said. "The SUV is a status symbol, with higher seating, good visibility, and the boxy (shapes) gone."
 
How Ford Escape Is Taking Over the World (thestreet.com)

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