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They round the sheetmetal, and put the square-er taillight - companies have been doing this for a while now - I'd imagine there's some aero reason for it. Overall, I think it's good Explorer finally got an update. I think the grille should've tapered in a bit more toward the bottom, which may have solved some of the issues posters above have with it, but it's better than the current setup. Also, it may look better in person than photos. The interior looks better, and I'm glad Ford is finally getting on board with the maps in the digital gauge cluster bandwagon.

Which is the worst-case scenario. And then Ford sits there wondering why sales dry up...

2025 Mazda CX-70 Preview: Sure, why not? Small niche, small effort - Autoblog For some reason, Mazda decided to take a CX-90, remove the 3rd row and call it a different model, the CX-70.

I'm sure all that will be carryover lol.

aka the one we saw fully 3 months ago ?

I mention it every time Evos is brought up as an Edge alternative......Evos is not a proper Edge alternative - it is more of a Fusion alternative with the rear hatch. Edge buyers want something that sits higher - neither Evos NOR MME fit that profile, IMO. I think it has to do with the perceived lack of refinement of Bronco. While I like mine, there are definitely some things that I think could be improved at the upper pricepoints especially. These limitations don't appeal to those that don't want a more rugged type vehicle.

"Aviator news coming soon" is probably just the goofy-looking (too) light refresh finally debuting. --- I sketched this a few years ago - the right two are a bit low/wide to be realistic, but was my idea of a new Lincoln product: --- Getting back to Edge - I think maybe we're mis-interpreting Farley's words about commodity product. In the sense that its excitement factor needs to be amped up so that it generates its own passionate fans that are willing to pay an elevated price over the competition. Sort of how Mach E started as a compliance car, and was injected with "passion" via Mustang cues and association.

All-New Ford Transit Connect Officially Revealed For Europe (fordauthority.com) The new Ford Transit Connect rounds out The Blue Oval’s massive van revamp with an array of options, including the first-ever plug-in hybrid model. The Transit Connect PHEV utilizes the turbocharged 1.5L EcoBoost engine mated to an electric motor and battery to deliver a combined output of 150 PS (148 horsepower) and 350 Nm (258 pound-feet) of torque, which flows to the wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The PHEV can travel up to 110 kilometers (68 miles) on electric power alone, and can charge at speeds of up to 50 kW. I think we should get a next-gen TC here. They really should've continued with that Mexican plant and built TC and others there.

https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/ford-wants-to-eliminate-200-lincoln-dealers-via-buyouts/ After cutting around 100 Lincoln dealers in 2023, FoMoCo reportedly plans on slashing another 100 from its network this year, according to this new report, meaning that by the end of 2024, it would be left with around 400 stores. That’s roughly 40 percent fewer than the number of Lincoln dealers that existed as recently as 2021, too. However, by comparison, Lexus operates around half as many, and Cadillac has around 73 fewer stores as well, though both of those brands beat Lincoln in sales last year. The idea is to boost profitability, and Lincoln plans to offer existing dealers buyouts to reach this goal, though terms of those deals will vary by location and could include offers for more Ford-branded inventory and incentive plans.

Not sure where you saw that. For 2022 and 2023, it was 5th for the company. Best selling sedan maybe - but best of 2 sedan models. 2023 numbers / 2022 numbers Escalade - 41,689 / 40,247 XT5 - 26,808 / 27,340 XT4 - 22,707 / 21,774 XT6 - 19,119 / 20,053 CT5 - 18,593 / 15,896 Lyriq - 9,154 / 122 CT4 - 9,144 / 9,271

Ha. I'll believe that when I see it....

I want to know how that survey was conducted.... Asking "would you consider an EV OR hybrid (as the article implies) is going to produce a FAR different (and more favorable) answer than "would you consider an EV" and "would you consider a hybrid" as their own questions.

On a related note, I randomly saw one of those new USPS vehicles - the goofy looking one - on the road a while back....it wasn't in USPS branding yet. But it definitely was interesting looking.

They're still going to have EVs in the fleet, I think they just aren't keeping them as long as they might've kept others due to higher costs associated with them. Plus, IMO, rental seems like the worst application for EVs during a transition period, as people don't want to be bothered with figuring out how to charge it while on a trip.

Apparently Tesla has put out "project Redwood" to suppliers for quotes - I'm assuming it's the Model "2". With how accurate Tesla's debut timelines are, though, we'll see it this year, and it'll be on roads in 2030... I still think Puma would've been a good addition to the lineup, and may have been able to command slightly higher prices than competitors because it had some style to it.

2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing get refreshed styling, massive screen - Autoblog

Orders probably dried up because they haven't been redesigned in 10-15 years lol. --- I think others have had good debates on products - the key is inciting passion within people about the product - someone said it well above - "I want that vs. sure if you discount it" the key will be recreating that over the whole lineup - it's a shame they couldn't replicate Maverick's process on a new model (or say, a redesign for Escape).

2025 Chevy Equinox gets a big redesign, adds Activ trim - Autoblog

I saw it in the Nautilus a few months back, and it seemed pretty nice - different, obviously, but nice - the one thing I recall from early videos, was a lack of customization ability from the built-in system. CarPlay or Android Auto may allow more customization, but the factory setting only had a few options, IIRC. Maybe this will change with the Google-based system.

You argue against your own point here…. Jeep already does this with Grand Cherokee and the L version….then bringing in Wagoneer S, which effectively would be a new Edge

I think the problem with OneFord was that it was never fully realized as it should have been, IMO. at the time, Ford had many duplicate platforms in the same segments, which really didn’t make sense. Mulally’s goal to eliminate that duplication was warranted. BUT he never took it to its logical (to me) next step…. after consolidating to “core” products on reduced platforms, the next step should have been to them EXPAND offerings in various segments on those same platforms, especially with regional-specific products. Instead, Mulally wanted the same product globally. fast forward to now, and we’ve finally seen some of Ford expanding on platforms, but while simultaneously pulling others (Edge).

yup, ford’s plan was 1) eliminate cars 2) shift everyone to SUVs/crossovers 3) proceed to not update/keep updated the SUVs/crossovers in the lineup. good plan lol

Lol got me there. Nah, I've never purposely watched Nascar and never will. I don't need to watch cars go in circles for hours (I know there's more to it).

Hopefully they can start getting the parts they need for the increased production.

Newer complexes here are including some chargers, but not one for each unit like would be necessary.